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15 Jewel Elgin Pocket Watch

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Antique 14k Gold Lady Raymond Elgin Size 5/0S Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch
Antique 14k Gold Lady Raymond Elgin Size 5/0S Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

Antique 14k Gold Lady Raymond Elgin Size 5/0S Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Elgin Watch Co. Movement: Elgin - Grade 380 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 15 Jewels - Size 5/0S - American Made Movement Serial No.: 16263294 Case Maker: Keystone Watch Cas...

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

CIRCA / YEAR: 1812 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original White Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months o...

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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908
Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Rounded Square METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1903 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38 X Width 31 MOVE...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923
Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm, Lug Tip to Lug T...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36 X Width 22 ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1939 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 42mm...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel
Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel

Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Etched Design on Case Black Roman Numerals Case Serial ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 315
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 315

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 315

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Solid Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Feather Design on Reverse of Case ...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ No Design or etching on the case Black Arabic Numerals Case Se...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102
Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102

Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Pastoral Design on Front and Reverse,...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual

Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual

By Elgin

Located in Surfside, FL

Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels.

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Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S
1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.

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Antique 1880s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S
1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Open-Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 364 12S 15J 1910
Elgin Open-Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 364 12S 15J 1910

Elgin Open-Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 364 12S 15J 1910

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Guilloche Design on Case Black Ar...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

HC/CH Vacheron & Constantin Double Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
HC/CH Vacheron & Constantin Double Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

HC/CH Vacheron & Constantin Double Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Vacheron & Constantin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Solid Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case Bla...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1911
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1911

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1911

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin National Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1911 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 47 mm MOVEMEN...

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Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Ornate Box-Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Elgin Yellow Gold Ornate Box-Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Elgin Yellow Gold Ornate Box-Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Wallkill, NY

The movement is marked Elgin National Watch Co, serial number 16654345, 15 jewels, and dates to 1911 according to the serial number. Has an outstanding 14k yellow gold ornate box...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a classic American Open Faced Pocket Watch with a flawless enamel dial. Elgin was one of America's premier watch factories producing all grades of wrist and pocket watches.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Year 1906, 15 Jewel
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Year 1906, 15 Jewel

Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Year 1906, 15 Jewel

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Year 1906, 15 Jewel, Size 16s, White Face, Black Numerals and Red Numerals, Seconds Hand This is not working.

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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick.

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm

By Elgin

Located in San Diego, CA

Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm This vintage Elgin pocket watch, manufactured in 1905, has a diameter of 49mm and a thickness of 14mm.

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Pocket Watch
Elgin Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Pocket Watch

Elgin Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in valatie, NY

The face with Roman numerals and inset second hand. The lever set 15 jewel movement. Circa 1885 was 1/1000 made that year and signed ''Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.''

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch

Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 jewels.

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Elgin Gold Filled Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Elgin Gold Filled Hunter Case Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual windings. 14K Gold filled hunter case size 0, 15 jewel. White Arabic dial with seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned with box.

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved 16s Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Elgin Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved 16s Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Elgin Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved 16s Hunting Case Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding; 15 jewels; made by Elgin for and signed "Arthur Kroencke, Concordia, MO". 14k yellow gold 16s case ornately engraved with unusual barley corn leaf design. White ename...

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Plated Hunting Case Pocket or Pendant Watch
Elgin Yellow Gold Plated Hunting Case Pocket or Pendant Watch

Elgin Yellow Gold Plated Hunting Case Pocket or Pendant Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual Winding Nickel Movement; 15 jewels. Beautifully engraved swirl design on both front and back of the gold plated case (35mm diameter). White enamel dial with black Roman numera...

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain Knife Playing Cards Gamblers Set
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain Knife Playing Cards Gamblers Set

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain Knife Playing Cards Gamblers Set

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Hinged Engraved Case METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1927 DIMENSIONS: 50mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Vintage Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch with Octagonal Case, Circa 1922
Vintage Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch with Octagonal Case, Circa 1922

Vintage Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch with Octagonal Case, Circa 1922

By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning vintage 14 karat white gold pocket watch by Elgin is a stunning piece of history.

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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin WWII US Military Ordinance Bombardier's Stop Watch
Elgin WWII US Military Ordinance Bombardier's Stop Watch

Elgin WWII US Military Ordinance Bombardier's Stop Watch

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Own a timepiece of history with this rare find military stop watch designed exclusively for timing a bomb drop. United States Army Air Force Ordinance World War II Bombardier's one t...

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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

Antique Elgin B.W. Raymond 14k Gold Filled 19 Jewels Pocket Watch
Antique Elgin B.W. Raymond 14k Gold Filled 19 Jewels Pocket Watch

Antique Elgin B.W. Raymond 14k Gold Filled 19 Jewels Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This antique Elgin B.W. Raymond pocket watch features a 14k gold-filled case housing a high-grade 19-jewel movement, prized for its precision and craftsmanship.

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Antique 1890s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / De Luxe METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm Lug Tip to Lug Tip X Widt...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 25mm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Shreve & Co. Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch with Engraved Chapter Ring, circa 1920
Shreve & Co. Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch with Engraved Chapter Ring, circa 1920

Shreve & Co. Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch with Engraved Chapter Ring, circa 1920

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. / Movement by Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 49mm X 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding /...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Large Hunting Case Pocket Watch, circa 1902
Elgin Yellow Gold Large Hunting Case Pocket Watch, circa 1902

Elgin Yellow Gold Large Hunting Case Pocket Watch, circa 1902

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin 14k yellow gold size 16-S (50mm) hunting case pocket watch, Circa 1902.

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's Pocketwatch Circa 1915
Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's Pocketwatch Circa 1915

Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's Pocketwatch Circa 1915

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's pocketwatch circa 1915. Fabulous condition heavy box hinge case free of any engravings on either side of the case. Heavy fancy bow with orname...

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.
1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.

1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.

By Elgin

Located in Raleigh, NC

A couple of watches currently listed were used in the filming. 1900 Elgin rare 19 jewel WW1 / Trench Watch.

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning
1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning

1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning

By Elgin

Located in Raleigh, NC

What are World War 1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. it is not...

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Vintage 1910s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Tricolor Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Elgin Tricolor Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Elgin Tricolor Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: Elgin 1901 32mm Tricolor Hunter Case Ornate Enamel Dial 15 Jewel 0s Pocket Watch ·Era: Victorian / 1901 ·Composition: 14k Gold Marked / Tested ·Condition: Estate Exce...

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Waltham Hand Winding Lever Pocket Watch
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Waltham Hand Winding Lever Pocket Watch

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Waltham Hand Winding Lever Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

Waltham gold plated lever hunter pocket watch, circa 1914, signed 15 jewel movement with compensated balance and regulator, no. 19437305, signed dial with Roman numerals, minute trac...

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Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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By Elgin

Located in Bloomington, MN

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By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1892 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual ...

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Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

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By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...

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By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt, Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1901 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...

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Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

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By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantine STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 42mm M...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Located in Poitiers, FR

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By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

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By Tiffany & Co.

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Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Waltham

Located in Honolulu, HI

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By Waltham

Located in Montclair, NJ

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Elgin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch. 10k gold filled case. Size 16, 21 jewels with 8 adjustments. Model 20, grade 571, 3/4 plate, serial number N804928. Time tested for 8 hours...

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Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Steel

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15 Jewel Elgin Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 15 jewel elgin pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and gold plate — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Most of our 15 jewel elgin pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 15 Jewel Elgin Pocket Watch?

The price for a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch starts at $450 and tops out at $5,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $975.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.