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Elgin model 2 multicolor case pocket watch 6 size 15 j. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique elgin pocket watch. The elgin national watch company was founded in 1864 in elgin, illinois as the national watch company, and some of the organizers were later to become the some of the biggest names in the american watch industry. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. However, with new advancements in dentistry, you can now have toothcolored fillings instead of silver fillings, resulting in a longerlasting, brighter, whiter smile. Unfollow silver pocket watch elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Wayne schlitt has a great web site devoted to elgin watches. Elgin hunter case 7 jewels white roman dial 6 size gf pocket. Elgin silver wrist watch ladies silver casing with. Silver, antique, clock, elgin, elgin national watch company.

In the past, amalgam silver fillings were placed into the cleanedout portion of the tooth. I think this particular watch is in a case that was modi. White enamel dial has roman numerals, a seconds dial at 6. Vintage elgin silvertone pocket watch, philadelphia watch case co.

Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 108,188, making it the eighthlargest city in illinois and the 241st largest. Big 1920 elgin mechanical pocket watch grade 288 7 jewels large 18s silver color.

Vintage elgin pocket watch with engraved detailing made in 1895. This how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. They are also available in either silver or gold but they tend to have smaller faces as well as smaller overall body sizes. The new toothcolored material is bonded to the teeth for a stronger restoration.

The elgin company diversified after world war ii making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the hearts beat was the elgin watch. Elgin may have exported much of the remaining stock to england. What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold. Elgin grade 532 vintage ladies pocket watch, 80 size, 16 jewels, smooth polish sterling silver elgin case pmtime 4. Industrial dials and gages instant download digital printable bottlecaps 12,16. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki.

Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Antique elgin pocket watch 14k gold filled fahys bristol. Gents pocket watch, coin silver hunter case, elgin national watch co, no 460930, 1876. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Read about the efforts of mr john walker barriger iii and mr jack pugh in modernizing the railroad. Elgin pocket watch 160749 14k white dial 50mm manual watch.

Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Elgin watches hamilton watches illinois watches waltham watches types. I am a vintage elgin pocket watches for sale and manna. Elgin pocket watches add a vintage timepiece to your collection with your pick from the range of elgin pocket watches, which are very sought after by watch collectors. This pocket watch has an open face silverode case with a white dial. Used elgin natl pocket watch for sale in southampton letgo. Antique art deco silver tone open face pocket watch by elgin art. Most of elgin lies within kane county, illinois, with a portion in cook county, illinois. An authentic elgin natl gold pocket watch that needs work this watch is from the early nineteen hundreds. A watch with a dial that says elgin is obviously a replacement. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend.

Get the best deals on elgin gold plated 18 pocket watch antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin pocket watches were an icon of american pocket watch production in the 20th century and reflect the massive progress of the age with durable yet elegant designs. Watch pocket elgin jewelry ruby lane follow this search. Well, except for the smaller ladies watches, which just have a logo. Elgin gold pocket watch, lady raymond 14k gold open face pocket watch, 15 jewel movement number 16263556, 1 18 diameter, stamped guaranteed 14k 585 fine the k. Make offer vintage elgin sterling silver travel watch, 1920s1930s beautiful condition antique elgin national pocketwatch possibly sterling in working condition eur 161. They produced many grades of watches from 7 jewel up to 23 jewel railroad grade, including hunter case, gold, silver, and ladies pocket and pendant styles.

Elgin 16 size 15 jewels open case arabic dial white silveroid. Buy online, view images and see past prices for elgin coin silver pocket watch. Elgin silver pocket watch ashtonblakey vintage watches. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly.

Mechanical handwinding 1879 elgin 11 jewels key wind silveroid case open face pocket watch. Elgin pocket watches among the 4 big name watchmakers hamilton, waltham, illinois, and elgin, elgin is most noted in my mind at least for making a vast quantity of mediocre watches. I am a vintage elgin pocket watches for sale and manna thallophytes. One of the most recognized brands the world has ever seen, elgin watches always represented perfection, beauty and precision. Most model 57 pocket watches were in a coin silver one nine fine, a 90% pure silver alloy commonly used in dollar. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. So if you tell your friend you have a 2003 ford f150, and he says he has a 2008 ford f150 you both know there is some difference between them.

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All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Elgin grade numbers was in grading systems nawcc forums. Return to a simpler time, check out our selection of elgin watches. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Vintage elgin silvertone pocket watch, philadelphia. The dial displays black arabic numeral hour indicators accented by fine spade hands. Used elgin natl pocket watch for sale in southampton elgin natl pocket watch posted by aaron weiner in southampton. This opens a new chapter in elgins watch production that. Retro clock pocket watch clock elgin national watch company png. Elgin silver size 18 hunting cased mans pocket watch in fine running condition. Some of them even feature compartments to hold a photograph, like a locket.

Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom. Antique elgin pocket watch and chain is available on hibid. Get the best deals on elgin silver antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The elgin watch company, out of elgin, illinois, was in business from 18641964, and while active, was the largestproducing american watch company, manufacturing an estimated half of all pocket watches dollar watches not included. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues. Introducing elgins 100th anniverasry line that was never released in 1964. Elgin probably flipflopped more than most since you would have a bw raymond that was, 18s,16s,12s in various jewel count, where a hamilton was more strict, a 992 was a 16s 21j and not an 18s 19j. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch.

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Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. There are 452 antique elgin pocket watch for sale on etsy. Although elgin stopped trading in 1964, the company had almost 100 years of trading, during which time they produced over 60 million watches. The purpose of this arrangement was that if the spring breaks, destructive recoil forces would not be applied to the vulnerable.

Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. Get the best deals on century pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. Gents pocket watch movement, elgin national watch co, no. Steampunk jewelry cuff bracelet silver elgin pocket watch etching parts brass monkey steam punk cuff men women cuff jewelry by edmdesigns edmdesigns 5 out of 5 stars 1,954. The collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches this website is dedicated to helping people find out about their elgin pocket watches. You can use the software to easily track your collection for your insurance company or simply to get organized. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. Elgin did make more watches than any of the other makers, but most of them were to be kind affordable. The most common antique elgin pocket watch material is metal. Antique pocket elgin natl watch co hunter 1909c grade 335 model 24 dial porcelain case gold plated 55mm unisex gift to restore or parts antiquescollectible.

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Elgin was first in 1960 with a railroad approved wrist watch. A history of elgin watch company elgin illinois, elgin. Antique elgin westclox gold silver copper pocket watch. Art deco silver tone open face pocket watch by elgin antique watches. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Elgin swiss made 1980s mens luxury gold plated mens quartz. The clock tower of the national street plant was torn down october 7, 1966. Hand engraved horseshoe pattern on casethe elgin national watch company was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. A sub dial is positioned above the six oclock position. This is a very lovely and rare watch in silver in this style and condition. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Antique elgin pocket watch and chain live and online. A wide variety of elgin pocket watch options are available to. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial.

Also, an early article on the company, the national watch company by s. It is similar to the ea codes developed by roy ehrhardt and used in many of his books, so they should look familiar to many experienced pocket watch collectors. Tracker ten for clocks and watches is a fullfeatured database system that tracks your clocks, watches and other similar items. New listing antique 18s elgin 17 jewels pocket watch. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin.