The watch is in great condition throughout and is running very well on its automatic movement, running very smooth and keeping time. Some books assume that the watch is in mint condition and the values they list will be the very top dollar. Elgin the collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches. Choose from this selection of superiorquality elgin 7 jewel mechanical movement wristwatches. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. New listing vintage 1949 lord elgin mens drivers watch. Svg instant download cricut instant download silhouette summer.
Unfollow elgin gold watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Im trying to figure out if its gold filled or solid gold. Vintage 1951 lord elgin 556 21j 14k gold filled watch. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Vintage mens wristwatch lord elgin 14k gold filled 21 jewels model. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Elgin mens gold tone rectangle case with bark finish watch. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist watch. The watch movement runs on and off needs to be cleaned. Lord elgin 559 14k yellow gold filled circa 1950 working etsy.
These watches are very lowmaintenance for added convenience. What is most interesting is the inscription on the back, to albert e. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. This watch has a 21 jewel movement and yellow gold filled case. Prices for most elgin gold pocket watches on 1stdibs are negotiable. One of the most well known collection of elgin watches is the lord elgin. The name never really stuck and in 1874, they changed their name to the elgin national watch company because most o.
What is the difference between a lord elgin watch and an. Lord elgin 559, 14k yellow gold filled, circa 1950, working, vintage, wrist watch. This is a beautiful gold filled vintage elgin wrist watch from the 1950s. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. Lord elgin gents wristwatch 14k yellow gold filled watch with brown.
Others assume that the watch comes with the correct case, or if it could be cased in anything, a gold filled case. It may or may not be the original band, but it matches the case perfectly. New listing lord elgin vintage 10k gold 21jewel manual wind wrist watch, amoco award. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This watch has a 14k gold filled case with a high quality 21 jewel calibre 680 movement. The elgin company diversified after world war ii making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the hearts beat was the elgin watch. Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. Elgin mens analog stainless steel watch with genuine diamond dial fg268. The dial is worn white in color with the lord elgin logo underneath the twelve oclock mark. James bruce, 8th earl of elgin and 12th earl of kincardine, kt, gcb, ksi, pc 20 july 1811 20 november 1863 was a british colonial administrator and diplomat.
Vintage lord elgin 559 14k gold filled mechanical mens wrist watch 21j running. Elgin 18k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch manual winding. Mens 1954 lord elgin dress watch in box strickland vintage. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. If there is such a thing as a common elgin electronic calibre, it would be the elgin calibre 725. With hidden lugs and a minimalist two tone dial, the design exhibits a timeless style that is still relevant today. Lord and lady elgin watches were elgins flagship, top of the range models.
These two urns were part of the original group of elgin marbles. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. Inside the specially designed sterling silver box, that can be converted into cigarette case, is an 18 karat natural gold case, one that is as modern and fashionable as a 1952 car. The gold on the watch and band have an almost pinkish cast to it. Find the serial number on a website that lists elgin serial numbers to verify authenticity, such as elgin watches see resources. Unfollow 14k lord elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These watches also have especially low and predictable friction, ensuring that the mechanisms work well and do not get damaged over time. The first good guide book is the complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart, tom engle and richard gilbert. Daniel beards sketches of an angel at the end of a connecticut yankee in king arthurs court are based on the elgin national watch companys logo. Gebrauchte elgin uhren preise fur elgin uhren gebraucht. Edward james bruce, 10th earl of elgin, 14th earl of kincardine kt, cmg, td, cd, jp 9 june. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the dial.
A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Lord elgin gold watch for sale rare antique collectible. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. The lord elgin 626 was designed with a hunter case movement that produced 18,000 beats per hour, and its case and strap were exquisite. This was most likely the first wristwatch to be named lord elgin but not stamped. The lord elgin collection were classic dress watches made for men, often with gold plated cases and leather straps, perfect for office wear with a suit or an evening out at a matinee. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company.
The steeleye span album bloody men contains a track titled lord elgin. The clearance for this parking is 6 feet, as it is underground. That heart beat had been getting slower every year and elgin ceased to depend on the watch factory as its main enterprise. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs vintage lord elgin 14k yellow gold mens watch manual. The first watch elgin made, an 18 sized b w raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next 100 years, they went on to produce about 60 million watches. How to learn more about elgin watches there is a lot to learn about elgin watches and watches in general. Lord elgin yellow gold moderne style manual watch, 1950s. Lord elgin, the lord lieutenant of the county, presenting the golden key to the commander in chief, vice admiral sir charles gordon ramsey, kcb after the opening of the british sailors society hostel, rosyth, fife. The star marking stamp indicates that the case was manufactured for elgin by the star watch case company, who manufactured cases under contract for most of the major watch companies.
Antique lord elgin 14kt yellow gold 3d classic mens rectanglular watch 2488 for sale online. The lord elgin hotel offers a valet parking service. In 1929 elgin released the new lord elgin which was a square cut two tone case. Lord elgin 25 self winding 10k gold watch the ebay community. The thornton was one of elgin s signature watch designs in the mid1950s.
Mens 1954 lord elgin dress watch in box strickland. Vintage lord elgin 14kt gold filled mechanical watch keeps. The bronze inner vase contained some burnt bones and a sprig of myrtle made of gold. Research 311 lord elgin prices and auction results in jewelry. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Handsome diamond elgin wristwatch fg156n date time stainless gold highlights. Adjusted to six positions, it features several innovations such as bonded hairsprings and helical balances seen only on the highest grade wristwatches of today.
We also have a limited number of spaces for oversized vehicles with our valet and these are available on a firstcome firstserve basis. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. It was made in 1951 and is 1 of a total of made to celebrate the anniversary of elgin having made fifty million watches. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Elgin 14k mutitone gold elgin antique pocket watch 1. Elgin mens wristwatches with 21 jewels for sale ebay. I thought our viewers might like to see this lord elgin 21jewel, 18k solid gold wristwatch. The ascot has hooded lugs and a twotone dial which picks up the curve of the lug edges. Shop unique elgin watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Youll see a make an offer button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. I hope the information here can answer many of your questions and give you an introduction into the world of watch collecting. Get the best deals on lord elgin wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at.
With this in mind, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors until our government says that it is safe to travel and gather together. Lord elgin arrived in constantinople with instructions to watch over british interest, promote trade, look for new deals, get the turks to open the black sea to british trade, and kick the french out of egypt and the eastern mediterranean, which were all part of the ottoman empire. I know it is the english hallmark for sterling, so it makes. Croton yellow gold aquamedico original dial manual wind watch, 1950s. There had been several pocket watch models under the name of lord elgin even the hulburd grade 446 was known as lord elgin early on. Lord elgin hotel stock photo download image now istock. He served as governor of jamaica 18421846, governor general of the province of canada 18471854, and viceroy of india 18621863. Mens lord elgin 14k gold filled pocket watch lord elgin silver dial pocket watch with gold numerals. The lord elgin watch should have a gold backplate and 21jewel movements. Genealogy profile for thomas bruce, 3rd earl of elgin thomas bruce, 3rd earl of elgin c.
In typical lord elgin style, the case is 14k gold filled, front and back and the movement is a top of the line 21 jewel movement. The case displays a dial with gold tone arabic numerals and i. This wristwatch features a black leather bracelet connected to a gold filled rectangular case. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch in good running condition. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Watches with this calibre, branded lord elgin electronic, do turn up our favourite auction site from timetotime. Lord elgin thornton model 4633 1953 waterstone watches. Lord elgin yellow gold vintage manual wristwatch, circa. Elgin mechanical automatic wristwatches with 17 jewels for.
Its not uncommon for customers to get 1525% off the list price after. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. Lord elgin ascot mens retro modern design wristwatch in 14k yellow gold fill, circa 1953. It is in excellent condition showing only a very minor touch of brassing to the edges of the lugs. At the lord elgin hotel, the safety and wellbeing of our guests and associates are of paramount importance to us. Other than that and a dial that has fs at different settings, why the difference.
The rochester has hooded lugs and a fantastic black and silver bulls eye dial. Apr 15, 2020 find great deals up to 70% off on preowned elgin gold watches for men on mercari. And search more of the webs best library of celebrity photos and news images. Rooms and suites are elegantly decorated with touches of burgundy and gold and many have pleasant view of confederation park. Thomas bruce, 7th earl of elgin and 11th earl of kincardine. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroadgrade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Elgin was originally called the national watch company. The idea of putting the hour markers on the bezel rather than on the dial was not new, but elgins designers made the concept sleek, simplified and sophisticated. I have seen the same black knight watch by lord elgin but one says 17 jewels and the other says 21 jewels. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Yellow gold filled watches were big back in its day, and this model contained plenty of gold throughout.
Find great deals on ebay for elgin 14k pocket watch and elgin pocket watch 18k. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Elgins 50 millionth watch a lord elgin is a masterpiece. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. May 23, 2015 the lord elgin clubman the lord elgin clubman is an iconic 1950s wrist watch from one of americas great watchmakers. Stay on top of your busy schedule with an elgin 21 jewel mens watch. The dial is of sterling silver with applied 18 karat gold markers. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. Lord elgin 14k gold pocket watch sz 7 23j gjs rrr rare. Elgin mechanical automatic wristwatches with 17 jewels.
Its a handwound with 23 jeweled pivots, and the case is 14 karat gold filled. Download this lord elgin hotel picture for editorial use now. Buy elgin wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. It is powered by the elgin 730, one of the most technically advanced watch movements ever made in the usa. Save on a huge selection of new and used items from fashion to toys, shoes to electronics. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Rolled gold plate is a thin gold layer usually less than 20 microns over a thick brass core. Lord elgin 14 karat gold filled thornton watch, circa 1953. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch 21 jewels 14k gold filled. Today, this is one of the most sought after of the models from the period.
Produced over a number of decades, the lord elgin watch came in several different forms, including square, circular, and rectangular cases, and. New listing 1952 lord elgin 670 14k gold filled case 21 jewel movement 670 watch working. Elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Bolder than other designs, these elgin watches typically have large faces. The clock tower of the national street plant was torn down october 7, 1966. Open the case back of the watch and write down the serial number inscribed on the gear movement. Vintage 1951 lord elgin 556 21j 14k gold filled watch partsb12522cb this vintage timepiece is overall in good condition.
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