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Platinum Vintage Elgin Diamond Watch
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique Platinum and diamond Elgin wristwatch.
Stamped platinum.
The back of case is lightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Lady Elgin 14k White Gold Handwinding Wristwatch w/ Cord Band
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lady Elgin 14k White Gold Handwinding Wristwatch w/ Cord Band
Movement #650
Movement Serial #F
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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
Lord Elgin Classic Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref E37819
By Lord Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Lord Elgin Classic Black Night in stainless steel on leather strap movable arrticulating
Category
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
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
, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920 with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist 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
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Elgin Octagonal Art Deco 14k Gold Filled Silver Floral Dial ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Elgin Vintage Octagonal Shaped 14k White Gold Filled Silver Floral Dial Wristwatch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist 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
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, ca 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1930s 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
. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though
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
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
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
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1940's
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin for Shreve & Co. San Francisco Enamel Dial Wristwatch, 1910
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company movement made For Shreve & Co San Francisco
STYLE / REFERENCE
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal
"Tourmaline Time" Ladies Mesh Wristwatch Conversion Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, formerly a Lady Elgin manual wind wristwatch with an itty-bitty face.
Eytan replaced the watch guts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Elgin Cushion-Shaped Watch, 1929
By Elgin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1929 Vintage Elgin wristwatch. 14K White Gold filled, cushion-style case. Powered by a 7-jewel
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
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
Elgin Stainless Steel Bakelite Bezel Diver's Automatic Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional condition example vintage Elgin diver’s model ref 4156 circa 1960’s. Featuring 37 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Stainless Steel Diver’s manual wind wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A great looking vintage Elgin diver’s model circa 1960’s with super cool graphics! Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
14 Karat Gold Filled 1940s Elgin National Watch Co. Mechanical Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage 21mmlong by 21mm wide hand winding watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. It has recently been serviced and it runs well ( It keeps a good ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1940s Elgin 10 Karat Rolled Gold Front Case Stainless Steel Back Case Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
1940’s Elgin 10K Rolled Gold Front Case, Stainless Steel Back Case Wristwatch. This watch is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Elgin Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
designed with unique safety catch. 17 jewel high quality movement made by the Elgin National Watch Company
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Cherry Red Gents Wristwatch by Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
watch is made by the US watch company ELGIN, dating to the late 30's it's bright cherry red dial and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
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
Lord Elgin Classic 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Lord Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Lord Elgin Classic in 14k on leather strap. Manual w/ subseconds. 24 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Superb Art Deco Gold Filled Gents Wristwatch by Elgin Dating to 1924
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
watch is made by the US watch company ELGIN, a superb example and extremely stylish and individualistic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Wristwatch From 1926 with Original Strap
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
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Original Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Ladies Wristwatch by Elgin, Serviced, circa 1930
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this super rare and classic Art Deco Elgin ladies manual wind up wrist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lord Elgin 14-Karat Gold Filled Drivers Swing Lug Wristwatch
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chapter and numbers. 14-karat gold-filled case.
This watch has its original Elgin signed 21j high-grade
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1940s Art Deco Gents Wrist Watch 19 Jewels, Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this wonderfully styled Art Deco men’s Elgin manual wind wristwatch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
1926 Elgin Chicago 340 Pocket Watch Converted to Vortic Wristwatch
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
States history. Vortic fully restores these 100-year-old mechanisms and builds them into wristwatches to
Category
Vintage 1920s American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
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Elgin Wristwatches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of elgin wristwatches. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of elgin wristwatches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Elgin, Lord Elgin and Lucien Lelong each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of elgin wristwatches, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Elgin Wristwatches?
On average, elgin wristwatches at 1stDibs sell for $1,055, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
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.
- 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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