How much is an elgin 1920s 15 jewel pocket watch worth. Elgin 7 jewel ladies pocket watch 14k gold youtube. What does a elgin pocket watch sell for 9420248 17 jewel. Railroad elgin 1916 pocket watch father time 21 jewel size.
If it doesnt work, not very much unless it is solid gold or. Elgin 21 jewel pocket watch jun 06, 2016 international. Antique elgin gold plated 17jewel pocket watch ebth. Try finding the value of your 7 jewel elgin pocket watch with itaggits new tool valuerange it. The case is heavily engraved on both sides, one side has a monogram in the engraving plate and the other side has a small castle engraved. Elgin 21 jewel antique pocket watch liveauctioneers. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company.
Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Unfollow elgin pocket watch 15 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Elgin 12 size hand engraved art nouveau 7 jewel 1921 pocket watch runs lw148. Can you tell me please how much it would be worth a elgin natl watch serial number 11210058 circa 1904, 15 jewels i would appriciate your help kind regards frank what is the value of elgin. Explains the wear problems inherent in nonjeweled bushings in lower grade american pocket watches. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. It is marked on the watch face with the elgin logo. A mechanical watch is a watch that uses a clockwork mechanism to measure the passage of. A mechanical watch is driven by a mainspring which must be wound either periodically by hand or via an automatic winding mechanism. Can anyone give me some information on my lord elgin pocket watch. An antique, gold plated, open face pocket watch by elgin. This is a 21 jewel 16 size up down wind indicator elgin father time pocket watch.
How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. This watch is currently work unless noted in the title, it may need service, cleaning, adjusting to be used on a daily basis. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Get the best deals on elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin typically would allocate blocks or runs of serial numbers in multiples of. This is an excellent antique elgin 18 size 21 jewel veritas pocket watch in a defiance base metal case out of an estate. A mechanical watch is a watch that uses a clockwork mechanism to measure the passage of time, as opposed to quartz watches which function electronically via a small battery. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Peter henlein has often been described as the inventor of the first pocket. So, for example, all the serial numbers between 11,222,001 and 11,223,000 are grade 297 watches.
Elgin lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels ebay. Double roller, 21 jewels serial number 19717668, adjusted 5. There are 147 elgin 17 jewel watch for sale on etsy. The watch features an open face silveroid case with the pendant crown at the third hour position. Hold elgin b w raymond, 21 jewel pocket watch elgin rr case. You are viewing a very fine quality 14k gold hunting case pocket watch. You must give the letter prefix of the serial number, if there is one. Many of the movements now had 21 jewels, unlike the more typical 16 or 17. The 21 jewel, lever setting, 16 size movement runs with strong motion and keeps very good time. I have an elgin pocket watch serial number 26029730 and it states elgin natl watch co usa. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Model number case number name line subline cost jewels details.
Lord elgin21 jewel mans wristwatch14k gold filled ib. This watch was serviced 91515 and is running and keeping time. Original silver metal dial is in perfect condition. Antique 1914 elgin 17 jewels open face pocket watch ebth. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Jewels running gold pocket watch 1917 keystone 25 yr. In rare cases, a pocket watch could have up to 25 jewels. They are very high grade watches and probably come closer to the goal of part interchangeability and mechanized production than any other american pocket watch. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. The outer box is cardboard, the inner is what looks like a lucite purple box with the elgin crest on it. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special.
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. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. Oct 11, 2015 how to take out pocket watch movement from its case. The watch is keeping perfect time but it does have a cracked.
A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. This is a 1906 elgin 7 jewel 14k gold filled pocket watch with a double hunter case ornately engraved and known as the royal. A 17 jewel watch is worth different amounts, depending on the make and condition. Please send suggestions and corrections to the webmaster. Elgin open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale. Oct 29, 2014 elgin solid gold 14k pocket watch enamel dial stem wind 1891 size 12 duration. The lord elgin pocket watch in 21 and 23 jewel, the highly respected b. Jewel bearings were invented and introduced in watches by nicolas fatio or. Discussed the differences between jeweled and nonjeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in seven jewel watches. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. How much is a 1927 elgin 21 jewel pocket watch worth answers.
The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. This is a great example of one of elgin s excellent rail road model pocket watches. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Many of the elgin movements are of interest primarily to pocket watch collectors.
This is a twotone white and yellow gold, vintage watch with four small diamonds on a stretch white gold filled band. Elgin gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. I dont know how to watch videos on the internet on a psp but some websites allow you download videos to the psp but you can go downloads. Lord elgin pocket watch, 10k gold filled hi grade 21 jewels 8 adjustments grade 543 lord elgin 21 jewels pocket watch, automatonjourney 4. The dial is porcelain with black roman numeral hours and red arabic seconds with a subsidiary dial at the sixth hour. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket.
While im not an expert, i believe the information on this page is correct. Raymond model in 17 jewel, 19 jewel, 21 jewel, and 23 jewel, the 21 and 23 jewel elgin veritas, the g. As of 2014, a 17 jewel watch will most likely bring no more than 100 dollars. Pocket watches, antique pocket watches, mens pocket watches. Pocketwatch 101 the problem with sevenjewel watches. Hamiltons wwii era model 21 chronometer used a fusee in combination with a detent. Elgin full hunter antique pocket watches with 7 jewels for. How much is a 21 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. Elgin gold plated antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Elgin 543 usa, 8 adjustments, 21 jewles, cased and timed by elgin national watch co. An antique elgin 17 jewel movement pocket watch, circa 1914.
Whether you are looking for a gift or pocket watches for sale on ebay, tips and advice about buying on ebay, watch winders, or just fascinating facts about pocket watch makers, like waltham, elgin, hampden, rolex, theyre all here. How to identify jewels in elgin pocket watch the ebay community. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. The dial has small faint hairline in wind indicator dial and one almost invisible at 1 hour mark. How much is my lord elgin 21 jewels pocket watch worth. 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. Raymond 571 16s 21j rr railroad of pocket watch 50mm.
What is the approximate value of a 1903 elgin pocket watch. It is the older style bw raymond with a gold center wheel, screw down jewels, and an elgin railroad case. The internal mechanics of the watch are marked with father time, elgin, u. This auction is for a great vintage 21 jewel lord elgin clubman wristwatch. If a watch grade sold well, elgin would assign additional runs and high volume watches might have 10,000 or 20,000 serial numbers in a single run. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. T is also a little book with the observatory certificate in it. The 23 jewel 950b and its 21 jewel, threequarterplate brother, the 992b, are arguably the ultimate expression of the american railroad watch. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you shop. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both.