Original silver metal dial is in perfect condition. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. Curved case is 10k yellow gold filled with a snap on case. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. In 1936 elgin released a new 21 jewel line for their premium mens wristwatches. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b.
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This gold filled watch features an ornate double hinged gold tone case body with raised floral motif, white clock face with black numbers and chronograph dial with original satin and red velvet lined box. Unfollow elgin vintage pocket watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Feb 20, 2016 vintage lord elgin wrist watch 14k gold 33mm x 23mm 20 gm. Including an art deco elgin deluxe 17 jewel, a new york standard open face in silveroid case, a waltham with lettered chapters spelling oscar morten, and other items some in disrepair. There is some black spots on the back close to the lugs but the rest of the case is in decent condition. Vintage elgin mans 17 jewel art deco curvex wrist watch with box circa 1939 wat10196 on sale thru thursday, 121919. Vintage ladies elgin deluxe 10k gold fill case wrist watch, status. Elgin analog wristwatches with 17 jewels for sale ebay. Contains the beautiful gold and silver tone watch with diamond like stones surrounding the face, a small clutch or change purse, and the box is a jewelry box when the insert is removed. New versions are released every year and it can be found at many local book stores. Vintage ladies elgin deluxe 10k gold fill case wrist watch. Vintage elgin starlite ladies wrist watch 17 jewels ebay. Elgin the collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches. Antique and vintage hamilton and illinois wristwatches.
Ladies elgin starlite 17 watch, speidel 10 kgf band, vintage wristwatch. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch 23 jewels model 654 automatic self. An antique, gold plated, open face pocket watch by elgin. Pocket watches, antique pocket watches, mens pocket watches. The automatic movement was just cleaned and includes a quickset date feature. Company won best watches, illinois manufacture at the 17th annual illinois state fair.
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The movement was serviced 41116 and the watch is running and keeping time. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. Good vintage condition, has some light wear and scratches. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If youre looking for a watch that offers maximum longevity and accuracy, select one of these elgin 7 jewel wristwatches.
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This line was known as lord elgin and would remain the premium mens line till the close of the company. The only lord elgin model to not have more than 21 jewels was the lord elgin electronic which had a 15 jewel count. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch 14k gold 33mm x 23mm 20 gm. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. The resources here cover wrist watches produced prior to 1970. This watch is fullsized at 34mm across with gold engine turned bezel and stainless steel bombe style inwardly curved lugs. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. The listing, old vintage elgin ladies wrist watch 10k rgp rolled gold plated bezel, 17 jewels, speidel band has ended. A brief guide to how you can identify a genuine elgin or lord elgin watch. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Vintage mid century 14k two tone yellow and white gold tank tread bracelet tonneau lord elgin 21 jewel wrist watch circa 194050.
These watches are typical of the deco style of the teens and 20s. See more ideas about elgin watch, vintage watches and art deco watch. Discussed the differences between jeweled and nonjeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in seven jewel watches. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Vintage 1940s elgin windup 17 jewel watchvintage elgin watchvintage 1940s watchelgin watch14 kt gold filled case17 jewel watch1940s. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled mens wrist watch 23 jewel. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled mens wrist watch 23. The chain measures 14 inches long and the links are about 2 mm wide. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly.
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Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Nice gold filled case marked cast and timed by elgin national watch co. There are 17 jewels to this mido signed movement and this piece is dated to the swiss factories in 1957. Inside back stamped 6326 cased and timed by elgin national watch co. Get the best deals on elgin mens wristwatches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Very nice gold filled case marked case and times by elgin. Antique elgin deluxe gold filled wristwatch north american. Vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage elgin or the earlier national watch co. Explains the wear problems inherent in nonjeweled bushings in lower grade american pocket watches. These vintage watches were symbols of americas emergence from an agricultural country into an industrial power. This is an elgin deluxe model 672 17 jewel mens wrist watch. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations.
If you dont know where to start, or what type of pocket watch you would like to start collecting, why not take a look at our new, improved sitemap. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Note the thick hands, engraved patterns and bold design of all of these watches. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. This is a full gold filled case and signed elgin of coarse and with hidden lugs. The dial has some patina but it has a vintage look. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore.
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The elgin and hamilton were dated by serial number, while the gruen was dated by an inscription on the back. Contains the beautiful gold and silver tone watch with diamond like stones surrounding the face, a small clutch or change purse, and the box is a jewelry box when the insert is. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major. Elgin 17 jewels etsy etsy shop for handmade, vintage.
A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. This is the most widely referenced watch book and is often known as just the book. Here is a vintage 1960s gruen autowind in all original condition. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Shop luxury and designer wrist watches and other gold antique and vintage watches. Elgin 17j lady elgin wrist watch, vintage mechanical manualwind movement, champagnetoned metal dial with a matte finish and raised gold. Elgin deluxe vintage wrist watch, 17 jewels, yellow gold filled rectangular case with short, slender extended lugs pmtime 4. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches.
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