Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Elgin Gold Filled & Enamel Inlayed Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin, Lord Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch American Made From 1944
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Style
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Category
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
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Waffle Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped American Watch with Original Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial: champagne Serial # H615XXX No box or papers. Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco 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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's with a Custom Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: De Luxe / Art Deco Tank Style METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lord Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 8578 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, 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 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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Circa 1929 Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Filled Filigree Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
, paired with a nickel bezel for a refined Art Deco aesthetic. The silver dial, which has developed a rich
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Wailea, HI
measuring 26 x 31 mm, it combines Art Deco-inspired design with timeless sophistication. The silver-tone
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Chromium Finished New Old Stock in the Box, circa 1929
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Steel on
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k
Category
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Eva 1942" 4..15 carats in diamonds 1 year guarantee just like a new watch. A classic Art Deco design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1934 and made by the American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate, Chrome
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Art Deco Evening Watch
Unavailable|$6,650
Elgin Art Deco Evening Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Elgin art deco evening watch, circa 1940's. Diamonds and calibrated sapphire platinum
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ladies White GF Wrist Watch by Elgin, Fully Serviced, C1934
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1934 and made by the American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Other
Art Deco 10k Gold Filled Gents Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced , c1946
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
noticeable flaws. Inside the back is signed: CASED AND TIMED BY ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. ILLINOIS WATCH CASE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage Elgin 14k White Gold Women's Hand-Winding Art Deco Watch w/ Silk Band
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Model #105881 Movement #32662496 Does Not Include Box or Papers This watch is guaranteed authentic
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch
Unavailable|$2,500
Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Metairie, LA
painted dial, and 15mm case. The movement runs great. Throughout the ornate art deco designed bracelet
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
Unavailable|$175
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
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
Category
Antique 1880s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Art Deco Automatic Watch
Sold|$1,600
Elgin Yellow Gold Art Deco Automatic Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1920
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket / Right Hand Drivers Wrist Watch
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Elgin Art Deco Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the elgin art deco watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled. Making the right choice when shopping for a elgin art deco watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a elgin art deco watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Lord Elgin and American Waltham Watch Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any elgin art deco watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a elgin art deco watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Elgin Art Deco Watch?
Prices for a elgin art deco watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $400 and can go as high as $7,560, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,057.
A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.
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.
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.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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.
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Questions About Elgin
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021It 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.
- What is an art deco watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Some 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.
- Are Elgin watches valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 17, 2024Yes, 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.
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