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Elgin Pocket Watch Open Face

Elgin 15 B.W. Raymond Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Grd 478 Sz 16s J21 Runs
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: White Grade: 478 Size: 16s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Filled Style: Open Face Features: Sub dial
Category

Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

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
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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 Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F. CIRCA
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

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1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated seconds
Category

Antique 19th Century American Modern Pocket Watches

1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including cobalt blue hands. Yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with champagne colored dial. Blue hands and a dedicated
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and dedicated seconds dial. Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

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
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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
Category

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
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue/Black Hands 14K Yellow GF Case w
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1906
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / 12 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold & Ruby 40mm Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this unique time piece to your collection! Circa 1920s/1930s, this 14k Gold Elgin 40mm pocket
Category

Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Elgin Platinum and 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Watch / Open Faced METAL
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Platinum

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto
By Lord Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
the man's name. The watch features an off white open face dial with a Monsanto "M" at the top and the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Cushion Shaped Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 jewels. Gold filled ( 49 mm). White
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch. Elite W. Co. 14K stamped 325043. Works
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Gold Filled Elgin National Watch Co. 1925 Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elgin pocket watch, attributed to 1925 production. Grade 387, 16S, 17J movement #27868382 10 carat
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Aged Crystal From 1916
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

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
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Open-Face Gold-Filled Antique Pocket Watch Grade 193 12S 19J 1908
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Elgin Crusader Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch 12S 17J 1925
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Champagne Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category

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
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin White Gold-Filled Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin White Gold-Filled 12-size open face pocket watch, circa 1930s. Case has fold down outer ring
Category

Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gilt Pocket Watch with Chain and Knife, circa 1938
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin yellow gilt open face pocket watch, 12 size, circa 1938, with chain and pen knife. Watch
Category

Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Elgin White Gold-Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1929
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin White Gold-Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1929. 12 size open face white gold-filled case
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 16-S Open Face Railroad style pocket watch circa 1920's. Featuring white
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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Cartier Antique Vanity Set in 14 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Emerald Peacock Brooch
Located in London, W1U 2JG
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

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Cartier Rare Slim Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1940
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cartier. A Rare Slim 18ct yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a matching gold and enamel dress chain C1940. Dial: The superb two-tone silver engine turned dial features Roma...
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Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and h...
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

18kt White Gold Franck Muller Watch Long Island 1200 CC AT Serviced Warranty
By Franck Muller
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Geneve Chronograph Watch Long Island Leather Band Automatic. No. 262, 1200 CC AT Black leather watch strap, Black Face. Excellent. The case is 33 x 45 m...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial, 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex Style / Reference 473 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
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Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition! fits 8" wrist runs perfect just serviced free overnight shipping a name you can trust
Category

2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches

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Gilt Metal

Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome, hardly ever worn Gentlemen’s Rolex President Day Date watch, Ref 18038 dated late 1986.It is crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring All Original scratch resistant Sapphire C...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had discontinued the yellow and white gold models. On the black lacquer dial, 11 sapphi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square-faced timepiece boasts a sleek design. The watch's face, revealed by pressing the ...
Category

20th Century French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

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Elgin Pocket Watch Open Face For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact elgin pocket watch open face you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 14k Gold and Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect elgin pocket watch open face 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 20th Century. Finding a elgin pocket watch open face for sale for men should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Elgin Pocket Watch Open Face?

On average, a elgin pocket watch open face at 1stDibs sells for $925, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $1,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

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, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

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.

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  • 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.