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Elgin 17 Jewels

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
accurate. The watch features a 17-jewel movement and bears the name of the esteemed Elgin National Watch
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches

Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
(Hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY") 17-Jewel Movement Serial #16229893 Total Mass = 103.0 grams Size: 16s
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow GF Antique Pocket Watch Gr 117 17 Jewel, 1897
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case Black Roman Numerals Case Serial # 4542726 17-Jewel Elgin Movement
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Platinum Vintage Elgin Diamond Watch
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
engraved, Noel 1934. The case without the movement weighs 8.2 grams. The movement is a 17 jewel Elgin
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1929 Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Filled Filigree Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
. Powered by a manual wind Elgin USA 17-jewel movement, this watch is a remarkable piece of horological
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
numbers and markers. Case serial # 5913456. 17-jewel Elgin movement serial # 28477319. Grade # 345
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco Rolled Gold Plate 17 Jewel Dress Watch by Elgin w/ Leather Band
Located in Van Nuys, CA
warm rolled gold casing showcasing a modern form with delicate detailing, reflecting Elgin's dedication
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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Elgin Stainless Steel Diver’s manual wind wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
accented with red printed 15 minute designations and arrow tipped red seconds hand. Powered by 17 jewel
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Pocket Watch, 14 Karat White Gold Filled, 1928, 17 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin Pocket Watch, 14k White Gold filled, 1928, 17 Jewel, 44 mm Case, Chronograph, Excellent
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Vintage Early 1900s Elgin Silver Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel, Signed B. W. Raymond
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Early 1900's Elgin Silver Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel, Signed B. W. Raymond, Chronograph, 54mm
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Antique Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Gr 339 17-Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Arabic Numerals Case Serial #5186842 17-Jewel Elgin Movement Serial # 12713139 Year of Manufacture: 1907
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 345 12S 17J 1920
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Dial 14k Yellow Gold Case Black Arabic Numerals Case Serial #5472756 17-Jewel Elgin Movement Serial
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Gents 10k Gold Filled Watch by Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1946
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
. Silver dial is also very clean. Elgin 17 jewel 558 movement just serviced and running well, keeping time
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Elgin Mickey Mouse wrist watch, 17 Jewel Manual wind mechanical Movement, 33 MM Gold
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco 1927 Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Filled 17 Jewels Pocket Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Elgin Open Face White Gold Filled Pocket Watch size 12. Art Deco in style Grade 479- Serial
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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By Hamilton
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Located in New York, NY
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By Rolex
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By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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By Zenith
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By Patek Philippe
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Elgin 17 Jewels For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of elgin 17 jewels. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and gold-filled. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of elgin 17 jewels to choose from, but Art Deco elgin 17 jewels are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Elgin and Lord Elgin produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut elgin 17 jewels for sale. Most of our elgin 17 jewels for sale are for men, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Elgin 17 Jewels?

Prices for elgin 17 jewels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $475 and can go as high as $4,000, while elgin 17 jewels, on average, fetch $925.

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.

Questions About Elgin
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some Elgin watches can be worth as much as $5,000 because of their make, model and age. In most cases, though, Elgin watches sell in the $200-$500 range.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 17, 2024
    Yes, Elgin watches are valuable. The American watchmaker’s timepieces are widely favored by collectors all over the world. Watch lovers won’t likely pay more than a few hundred dollars for a vintage model, while rare Elgin timepieces, especially Art Deco-era wristwatches sporting gold cases, will fetch much higher sums. Whether or not an antique Elgin watch is a good investment, however, will depend upon factors such as rarity, condition, materials and more.

    The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in Elgin, Illinois, in 1864 and was at one time the largest manufacturer of watches in the United States. In 1867, Elgin introduced its first watch — a pocket watch.

    In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, Elgin and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches. So-called “railroad watches” were among the finest watches of the era, and Elgin railroad watches are coveted today by watch enthusiasts.

    As vintage watches of all kinds are making a comeback — even watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega are reissuing mid-century models — Elgin watches are in high demand on the secondary market.

    At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor.

    Find vintage and antique Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It depends on the materials that the watches are made with, the significance of the model and the year of production. Railroad pocket watches can range from $200 to $5000.