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How old are Elgin pocket watches?

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How old are Elgin pocket watches?
Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
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Keepsake Elgin 17 Jewel Gold Plate Pocket Watch with 1931 Presentation Engraving
By Elgin
Located in Bloomington, MN
Keepsake Elgin 17 Jewel Gold Plate Pocket Watch with 1931 Presentation Engraving 42mm This Elgin National Watch Company pocket watch dates to approxi...
Category

Early 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN and index hour markers to the face. Set with a Speidel gold-plated and black cord watch...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 11j 8s Grade 94 Etched Yellow Gold Tone Hunter Case
By Elgin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch features a solid yellow gold tone double full hunter case, finely decorated with elegant engine-turned detailing with floral and village hou...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Masonic Elgin pocket watch 1900s Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Wallkill, NY
1900s Hand painted Masonic Elgin pocket watch - In working condition Manufacturer: Elgin Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Movement Serial Number: 20834797 Grade: 3...
Category

Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored...
Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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