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Elgin Ladies Watch

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch

By Elgin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

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 Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

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

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934
Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934

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

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Art Deco Ladies White GF Wrist Watch by Elgin, Fully Serviced, C1934
Art Deco Ladies White GF Wrist Watch by Elgin, Fully Serviced, C1934

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

Vintage Ladies' Elgin 14k Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Black Leather Strap
Vintage Ladies' Elgin 14k Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Black Leather Strap

Vintage Ladies' Elgin 14k Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Black Leather Strap

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

"ELGIN". 20 mm in diameter. Black leather aftermarket band with gold-plated clasp. Length: 8 inches

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, c1933, Newly Serviced.

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

Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch
Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch

Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in Metairie, LA

From an elegant Southern estate. Circa 1930-1940. This gorgeous lady Elgin wristwatch has been

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

By Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

1960s Retro Yellow Gold Elgin Women's Watch
1960s Retro Yellow Gold Elgin Women's Watch

1960s Retro Yellow Gold Elgin Women's Watch

By Elgin

Located in Poitiers, FR

Watch and its bracelet in 14 karats yellow gold. Elgin ladies watch. Square case in 18 karats

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Wrist Watch by Elgin Watch Co. Dripping with two carats of round faceted diamonds, this elegant ladies

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved Antique Manual Pocket Watch
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved Antique Manual Pocket Watch

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved Antique Manual Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin 14k Sold Gold Ornately Engraved Ladies Antique Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14k solid gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Manual Winding Watch
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Manual Winding Watch

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Manual Winding Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Watch - Manual winding 15 jewels. Yellow gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

By Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Lady Elgin Collectable Ladies 14k White Gold with approximately 1 carat of Natural Diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059
Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059

Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Elgin Diamond EG059 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928
Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928

Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Ladies Stainless Steel Manual Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1933
Elgin Ladies Stainless Steel Manual Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1933

Elgin Ladies Stainless Steel Manual Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1933

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin National Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904
14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904

14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904

Located in Venice, CA

This Edwardian pocket watch is a treasure that dates to 1904. It is an Elgin watch in excellent

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch By Elgin
1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch By Elgin

1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch By Elgin

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Devon, England

Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1930s and made by the watchmakers

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1933
Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1933

Art Deco Ladies Geometric Enamel Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1933

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this lovely Art Deco ladies wrist watch which looks great for both

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Ladies Diamond Watch Conversion Necklace with Ametrine in White Gold circa 1930s
Ladies Diamond Watch Conversion Necklace with Ametrine in White Gold circa 1930s

Ladies Diamond Watch Conversion Necklace with Ametrine in White Gold circa 1930s

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

white gold Elgin ladies diamond watch, circa 1930. Eytan Brandes added a new backing and cleaned up all

Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch by Elgin
1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch by Elgin

1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch by Elgin

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1930s Art Deco Geometric Ladies Watch by Elgin

By Elgin

Located in Westward ho, GB

Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1930s and made by the watchmakers

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch by Elgin, Serviced, c1930's
Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch by Elgin, Serviced, c1930's

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch by Elgin, Serviced, c1930's

By Elgin

Located in Westward ho, GB

Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1930's and made by the American

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Art Deco Ladies Silver Nickel Wrist Watch by Elgin, C1935
Art Deco Ladies Silver Nickel Wrist Watch by Elgin, C1935

Art Deco Ladies Silver Nickel Wrist Watch by Elgin, C1935

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

Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver

1930s Ladies Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Filled Wristwatch by Elgin
1930s Ladies Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Filled Wristwatch by Elgin

1930s Ladies Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Filled Wristwatch by Elgin

By Elgin

Located in Westward ho, GB

Very stylish and wonderfully geometric Art Deco ladies Wrist watch made by the US company Elgin

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet
Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet

Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet

By Elgin

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage ladies Elgin in platinum with approx. 0.20 carats in G-H color, VS clarity diamond bezel

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Gold-filled

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By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Elgin Ladies Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact elgin ladies watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect elgin ladies watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing elgin ladies watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elgin, Hamilton and Lucien Lelong each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a elgin ladies watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a elgin ladies watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Elgin Ladies Watch?

The price for a elgin ladies watch starts at $469 and tops out at $3,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,255.

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