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1950 Elgin Watch

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa
Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa

Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Custom Finished Dial, 1950s
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Custom Finished Dial, 1950s

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Custom Finished Dial, 1950s

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shock Master / Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 29mm Di...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Patinated Dial 1950's
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Patinated Dial 1950's

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Patinated Dial 1950's

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: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm MOV...

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Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco / Reference 0728 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

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Vintage Elgin Driver's Watch with a Black Dial, 1950
Vintage Elgin Driver's Watch with a Black Dial, 1950

Vintage Elgin Driver's Watch with a Black Dial, 1950

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950 Vintage Lord Elgin Driver's 14k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Original Black Dial with Gold Color Roman Numerals III/ IX, and XII. 20mm x 41mm lug to lug (0.79 in. x 1.61 in.) -...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Elgin Lord Elgin 4532 14 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
Elgin Lord Elgin 4532 14 Karat White Dial Manual Watch

Elgin Lord Elgin 4532 14 Karat White Dial Manual Watch

By Elgin

Located in Miami, FL

Elgin Lord Elgin in 14k on brown crocodile strap with gold tone tang buckle. Manual 21 jewel w/ subseconds. 27.4 mm case size. Ref 4532. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowne...

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Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Lord Elgin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Mov #556
Lord Elgin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Mov #556

Lord Elgin Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Mov #556

By Lord Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

14k Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Black Dial 1953 Case #4902 Serial #496881 Movement #556 Movement Serial #F436722 14k Yellow Gold Case 28 mm in Diameter (30 mm ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sugar Bowl Jan 1, 1951 Oklahoma Sooners Versus Kentucky Wildcats Elgin Deluxe
Sugar Bowl Jan 1, 1951 Oklahoma Sooners Versus Kentucky Wildcats Elgin Deluxe

Sugar Bowl Jan 1, 1951 Oklahoma Sooners Versus Kentucky Wildcats Elgin Deluxe

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Kentucky Wildcat fans may still be celebrating this fateful match up against the Oklahoma Sooners, when Southeastern Conference winners (10-1) Kentucky upset favorite Big 7 champ Ok...

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Lord Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Lord Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch - Manual . 14K yellow gold ( 23 mm x 36 mm ) .

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's
Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's

Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In 1870, the company produced its first million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Elgin 732 Wrist Watch w Leather Military Style Bund Strap
Vintage Elgin 732 Wrist Watch w Leather Military Style Bund Strap

Vintage Elgin 732 Wrist Watch w Leather Military Style Bund Strap

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Vintage watch aficionados will appreciate the nostalgia of this reclaimed Elgin timepiece from the Golden Era. The rectangular case is Intentionally left in its original condition a...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic American Watch was produced by the legendary house of Elgin, from Elgin Illinois in the 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Lord Elgin 14 Karat Gold Filled "Thornton" Watch, circa 1953
Lord Elgin 14 Karat Gold Filled "Thornton" Watch, circa 1953

Lord Elgin 14 Karat Gold Filled "Thornton" Watch, circa 1953

By Lord Elgin

Located in McKinney, TX

The Thornton is one of Elgin’s signature watch designs in the mid 1950s. In typical Lord Elgin style, the case is 14K gold filled with a top of the line 21 jewel movement. The size ...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Lord Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Lord Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch - Manual . 14K yellow gold ( 23 mm x 36 mm ) .

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Elgin Lord Elgin 4532, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
Elgin Lord Elgin 4532, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

Elgin Lord Elgin 4532, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Elgin

Located in Miami, FL

Elgin Lord Elgin Reference #: 4532. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Beige 27 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Vintage Elgin Drivers Watch with a Yellow Gold Plated and Lizard Bracelet, 1952
Vintage Elgin Drivers Watch with a Yellow Gold Plated and Lizard Bracelet, 1952

Vintage Elgin Drivers Watch with a Yellow Gold Plated and Lizard Bracelet, 1952

By Elgin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1952 Vintage Lord Elgin Driver's 14k Yellow Gold Filled watch with Original Black Dial with Gold Color Roman Numerals III/ IX, and XII with Time Period Correct Expandable Stretchy 12...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Black Dial Self Winding Wristwatch
Elgin Yellow Gold Black Dial Self Winding Wristwatch

Elgin Yellow Gold Black Dial Self Winding Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Man’s vintage Elgin 14K gold self winding wristwatch with black original dial circa 1950’s. Featuring 34 x 40mm case with extended horn lugs, acrylic crystal, and very pleasing origi...

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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Elgin Stainless Steel Shockmaster Wristwatch circa 1950s
Elgin Stainless Steel Shockmaster Wristwatch circa 1950s

Elgin Stainless Steel Shockmaster Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin stainless steel Shockmaster wristwatch, circa 1950s. 34 X 40mm stepped case with extended pointy lugs and recessed crown. Great looking design original glossy black dial with a...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin White Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch circa 1950s
Elgin White Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch circa 1950s

Elgin White Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin 14k white gold wristwatch with elegant, stylized lugs, circa 1950s. Original two-tone silvered dial with diamond set indexes. Case measuring 33 x 40mm. 21-jewel manual-wind mov...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin White Gold-Filled Flared Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1950s
Elgin White Gold-Filled Flared Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1950s

Elgin White Gold-Filled Flared Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lord Elgin White Gold-Filled Bowed Rectangular Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s. Flared case design measuring 25 x 37mm. Beautifully refinished salmon dial with raised indexes and baton...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin AOPA 24 Hour Stainless Steel circa 1950s Rare
Elgin AOPA 24 Hour Stainless Steel circa 1950s Rare

Elgin AOPA 24 Hour Stainless Steel circa 1950s Rare

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Before the AOPA began offering their members logo signed Breitling watches, they were offering them with this ultra rare Elgin model with 24 hour dial and with gilded AOPA logo. Thi...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1950s
Elgin Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1950s

Elgin Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1950s

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin gold-filled wristwatch with unusual lugs, circa 1950s. So-called "Black Knight" model with original black textured dial, applied stylized Arabic and dagger indexes. Case measur...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lord Elgin Stainless Steel “LP” Dress Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Lord Elgin Stainless Steel “LP” Dress Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Lord Elgin Stainless Steel “LP” Dress Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cool design vintage man’s Elgin manual wind “LP” dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring 32mm diameter screw back case with bowed and fluted lugs, acrylic crystal, and original 2 tone d...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Lord Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1950s. Hour glass shaped case measuring 25x38mm with horn lugs and faceted rectangular crystal. With satin silvered dial wi...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Stainless Steel “LP” manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s
Elgin Stainless Steel “LP” manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s

Elgin Stainless Steel “LP” manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Here’s another of these very cool design vintage man’s Elgin manual wind “LP” (as we like to call them) dress model circa 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold 50 Millionth Anniversary Wristwatch circa 1951
Elgin Yellow Gold 50 Millionth Anniversary Wristwatch circa 1951

Elgin Yellow Gold 50 Millionth Anniversary Wristwatch circa 1951

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lord Elgin 18k yellow gold 50 Millionth Anniversary wristwatch, circa 1951. 19 X 37mm case with hinged hooded lugs. Restored silvered dial with gold indexes and special hands exclusi...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Retro Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Retro Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Retro Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Lord Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very cool “retro” design vintage man’s Lord Elgin manual wind dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring 32mm diameter screw back case with extended 40mm fancy lobed lugs, finely stepped b...

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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1950 Elgin Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1950 elgin watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, gold-filled and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect 1950 elgin watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1950 elgin watch over the years, but those made by Elgin and Lord Elgin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1950 elgin watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a single cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our 1950 elgin watch for sale are for women, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1950 Elgin Watch?

On average, a 1950 elgin watch at 1stDibs sells for $850, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $24,975 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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