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What does Elgin watch grade mean?
In Elgin watches, grade means what quality the timepieces are. Elgin assigned grades based on the type of movement and the type of finish on its watches. Higher grade watches tended to cost more than lower grade ones. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
polished. The movement is 7 jewel, working, and serial number 23649821. Manufacturer: Elgin Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
dial (missing second hand). Silverode case. Black Roman numerals. Case serial # 525305. 7-jewel Elgin
Category

Antique 19th Century American Modern Pocket Watches

1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-jewel Elgin movement serial #18682455. Year of Manufacture: 1916. Weight: 62.6 grams. Size: 6S. Piece
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
# 5065513 7-Jewel Elgin Movement Serial # 13305507 Grade # 208 Estimated Year of Production: 1908 Total Mass
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-filled case. Black numbers and markers. Case serial # 9123006. 7-jewel Elgin movement serial # 18214020
Category

Vintage 1910s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. 7-jewel Elgin movement serial # 23592539. Grade # 303. Estimated Year of Production: 1921. Weight
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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