Elgin 732 and 711, wrist watch movements, made in usa, 19. The rich history of the elgin national watch company originally the national watch co. 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. Vintage and antique elgin pocket watches collectors weekly. Check out our elgin 19 jewels selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Vintage lord elgin 670 21 jewels 14k gold filled watch. Get the best deals on elgin wristwatches with 19 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. The only lord elgin model to not have more than 21 jewels was the lord elgin electronic which had a 15 jewel count. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. Discussion in watch repair started by andy yale, jun 1, 2014. Elgin mechanical handwinding wristwatches with 19 jewels for. They look identical to me, specifications found on ebay the same, dm 19.
Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. Looking for information on this vintage elgin wrist watch nawcc. Vintage elgin 19 jewels 711 rectangle face wrist watch time piece works 10kt. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. I have a ladies elgin watch, serial number 743, a9 jewels.
Adjusted to six positions, it features several innovations such as bonded hairsprings and helical balances seen only on the highest grade wristwatches of today. Here are some photos of this low grade elgin i am trying to repair for a friend. The jewel count in these movements is given as 27 for the 761 and 30 for the 760. Vintage lord elgin 670, 21 jewels, mans watch, dating to the 1950s, with a speidel 10k gf expansion band. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. The case is marked watch star case company 9528, cased and timed. To be honest here, all the watches we buy get the full treatment, so i wont labor this point too much. Also, when i put the replacement staff in to test for size, it sat nicely in the bottom jewel, but would not get right on top. For decades, watches of less than 15 jewels have been considered by many to be low end and only suitable for those poor souls who could not afford anything better.
Vintage ladies lord elgin art deco 19 jewel 14k gold and black enamel wristwatch. I have a ladies elgin watch, serial number 743, a9 jewels, with elgin on theface plate, sliver in good shape and in answered by a verified expert. Here is an explanation for sn4231541 which is a fairly typical example. Vintage elgin 19 jewel 14k solid golddiamond ladies. A new lease on life restoring an elgin 7 jewel pocket watch. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The watch was just serviced and keeping excellent time. Elgin typically would allocate blocks or runs of serial numbers in multiples of. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Elgin watch company 19 jewels 732 10k rgb homme 19701979. I too think this is an american classic and somewhat poignant that this would be the last hurrah for this 100 year old company. Discussed the differences between jeweled and nonjeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in seven jewel watches. Vintage elgin wrist watch mens 19j gold filled case model 732 runs. If youre looking for a watch that offers maximum longevity and accuracy, select one of these elgin 7 jewel wristwatches.
May 07, 20 elgin 16 size 19 jewel 6 adjustments, grade 572 pocket watch. It is powered by the elgin 730, one of the most technically advanced watch movements ever made in the usa. This watch has a 16s size 52mm base metal case with a beautiful etching on the back. Elgin 16 size 19 jewel 6 adjustments, grade 572 pocket watch. Elgin mens wristwatches with 21 jewels for sale ebay. Elgin knew that in certain vital operations human eyes, human hands must invariably falterthat unfailing accuracy, so long sought for by watchmakers, could be attained only by precision machines.
Stay on top of your busy schedule with an elgin 21 jewel mens watch. The movement is marked 15 jewels and has the number 15315566. Dial is gold tone satin with applied gold tone arabic numerals. White enamel elgin double sunk montgomery dial, features ornate black arabic hour numerals and block minute num. It was designed to be quickly read by knowledgeable elgin watch collectors and needs a little explaining for everyone else. Elgin 19 jewel railroad grade gf adjusted 5 positions.
A circa 1914 elgin catalog shows that at that time elgin offered a 19jewel b. To the verso, the watch is marked 14k gold, and to the inside, it is marked cased and timed by elgin national watch co. As long as that number is xxxxx the watch works and not the case, your watch was made in 1917. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. It features a squarish crystal over a metal dial with goldtone numbers, marked elgin, 19. Oct 11, 2015 how to take out pocket watch movement from its case. From our bakery and deli, to fresh produce and helpful pharmacy staff, weve more. Vintage elgin selfwinding shockmaster 10k gold filled 19. Inside case stamped 7382 cased and timed by elgin national watch co.
The movement was serviced 42815 and the watch is running and keeping time. The movement is in excellent condition in terms of its functionality. Just reduced 1883 coin silver elgin pocket watch 18s 7 jewels wat10174 sharp facets gallery. Elgin 19 jewels vintage mechanical wind up ladies watch. Elgin 338 features stem wind, switching by crown or lever sub second data 16 size, dm 41. Elgin 17 jewel pocket watcholde elgin romantique 17 jewels ladies pocket watch in floral painted decorative face on jun 17, 2003. You must give the letter prefix of the serial number, if there is one. Not running elgin vintage open face pocket watch gold plated 16s 15 jewels 575. Elgin grade 303, model 3, 7 jewel, 12s staff, jewels, or both. Text by rob berkavicius rob b photographs by paul delury. This is a significant upgrade from the original plastic.
Jewelosco in south elgin jewelosco 375 randall rd, south. Visit your local jewelosco at 375 randall rd in south elgin, il for weekly deals on fresh produce, fresh meat, fresh seafood, bakery, service deli, beerwine, liquor, floral, and pharmacy. Ill only add that the watch company was founded in elgin, illinois, which borders chicago on the west side. This belief continues today, even among collectors of. Each section of the output is broken out and all parts. It was sold as a running watch, and upon arrival it indeed was. Also the back of back plate has a number t805573 and state it is made by. For more information see the watch serial number web page. Mens wrist watch elgin 19 jewels for sale online ebay. The crystal is showing some mild scratching from use and age. However, it was not running all that well, so a full servicing was called for. These were actually made by elgin, when it was american based movement producer, using inhouse movements. So, for example, all the serial numbers between 11,222,001 and 11,223,000 are grade 297 watches. Instant download printable art, elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s vintage advertising digital download.
I believe the jewel is cracked, because it appears that way in different lights under a double loupe. Vintage elgin wristwatch, 19 jewels, model 732, 10k rgb bezel, ss back, runs. The answer is one of the most elegant innovations in the watch. With especially low and predictable friction, the jewels are highly durable, allowing them to remain accurate for longer periods of time. This is the very best movement available from elgin. A count of the visible jewels, and standard assumptions about those not visible, would account for only 21 so where are the other 6. Nice elgin keystone gold filled case, good covers a couple of small nicks on the back.
Watch companies in the us tended to name their highest grade movements after the company founders andor. Visit your neighborhood jewelosco located at 375 randall rd, south elgin, il, for a convenient and friendly grocery experience. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. From our bakery and deli, to fresh produce and helpful pharmacy staff, weve. Its a handwound with 23 jeweled pivots, and the case is 14 karat gold filled. Paul delury picked up this 7 jewel elgin shown above on ebay recently. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique elgin pocket watches. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the elgin national watch company pre1968. This beautiful large old elgin is running as i write. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. This is a twotone white and yellow gold, vintage watch with four small diamonds on a stretch white gold filled band.
Watch pocket elgin jewelry ruby lane follow this search. To give an idea of how large elgin s market was, during the period 19101928, elgin made close to 1 million watches each year. Unfollow elgin watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Something wrong in the winding as it just feel gummy, no ratcheting. Vintage lord elgin 670 21 jewels 14k gold filled watch 1950s working, status.
Get the best deals on elgin mens wristwatches with 19 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. Visit your local jewelosco at 375 randall rd in south elgin, il for weekly deals on fresh produce, fresh meat, fresh seafood, bakery, service deli, beerwine, liquor, floral, and. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist watch. Elgin grade 303, model 3, 7 jewel, 12s staff, jewels, or. See more ideas about elgin watch, watch companies and watches. Serial number lookup example explained the output from the online elgin database is very terse. Elgin 16 size 19 jewels, 6 adjustments, grade 572 youtube. Pocketwatch 101 the problem with sevenjewel watches. Jewelosco at 1660 larkin ave elgin, il weekly ad, grocery. Bolder than other designs, these elgin watches typically have large faces. Explains the wear problems inherent in nonjeweled bushings in lower grade american pocket watches. Watch features a elgin 656 movement with 19 jewels, and the serial number is i81636.
The serial number must be off the movement of the watch where the gears are, not off the case. In 1936 elgin released a new 21 jewel line for their premium mens wristwatches. This line was known as lord elgin and would remain the premium mens line till the close of the company. Pictured at right is a 761, with and without its rotor. Feb 25, 2008 i have a ladies elgin watch, serial number 743, a9 jewels, with elgin on theface plate, sliver in good shape and in answered by a verified expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Elgin mens wristwatches with 19 jewels for sale ebay. Vintage lord elgin 670 21 jewels 14k gold filled watch 1950s. Jewelosco at 375 randall rd south elgin, il weekly ad. These watches also have especially low and predictable friction, ensuring that the mechanisms work well and do not get damaged over time. The last elgins around 1958 elgin introduced a pair of notable advancements for their higher end watches, these were the durabalance freesprung balance, and the calibers 760 and 761, the only american made selfwinding movements. A circa 1914 elgin catalog shows that at that time elgin offered a 19 jewel b. I do not know the service history on the watch, you. Unfollow elgin pocket watch 15 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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