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Vintage mans lord elgin watch 14k gold filled, stepped lugs, manual wind movement, original white dial with applied gold arabic numerals and gold hands. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Third son of charles bruce, the 5th earl 173271, he succeeded his brother william robert, the 6th earl, in 1771 at the age of five. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Lord elgin 14k rose gold filled stem wind wristwatch, vintage. A very nice lord elgin sharp faceted case from the 1940s. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. See more ideas about elgin watch, watch companies and watches.
Mens 1940s vintage elgin watch with interesting hooded lugs. 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. Lord elgin 25 jewel 14k gold mens wrist watch union carbide. Restored dial and domed glass in unmarked condition.
In 1929 elgin released the new lord elgin which was a square cut two tone case. Lord elgin 670 wadsworth watch 21 jewel 14 gold filled. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The arabioc numerals, sword hands and markers are matching white gold as well. Lord elgin rectangle diamond dial w sub second 14k rose. Find the serial number on a website that lists elgin serial numbers to verify authenticity, such as elgin watches see resources. A brief guide to how you can identify a genuine elgin or lord elgin watch. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage elgin wristwatches. The watch was just serviced and keeping excellent time. This is the very best movement available from elgin. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Lord elgins goal was to inject britain with what was left of the culture of the ancient greeks and raise the standards of his society.
The dial on this watch has some spotting and a bit of a patina from age. Vintage mid century 14k gold lord elgin black dial tank wrist watch circa. This beautiful antique elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. Elgin deco 14k solid gold watch, 1940s liveauctioneers. 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. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled mens wrist watch 23 jewel. Vintage lord elgin solid gold manual 23j 5 adj, 100%. A vintage 1940s elgin shockmaster mens self winding wristwatch. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models.
Elgin the collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches. Thomas bruce, 7th earl of elgin, british diplomatist and art collector, famous for his acquisition of the greek sculptures now known as the elgin marbles q. A star first appeared on elgin dials in august, 1933, and ceased appearing in the late 1940s. A very rare opportunity to acqure a 14kt solid gold lord elgin watch with chevron lugs circa 1940s in its original box. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches.
Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. It was sold by elgin national industries in 1972, but a small watch repair operation continued to occupy it. Produced over a number of decades, the lord elgin watch came in several different forms, including square, circular, and rectangular cases, and the general style. Lord elgin 14k gold filled unisex wrist watch, 1940s and other wrist watches at. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a. A vintage 10k gold filled elgin deluxe wristwatch with an ostrich leather carmel band. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch 14k gold 33mm x 23mm 20 gm.
A rare solid gold handwinding movement in fine condition, fancy knurled solid gold bezel, quality leather strap, original box all as pictured, all in great hardly used condition, a real collectors find from estate. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the elgin national watch company pre1968. How to tell an authentic elgin watch from a fake one our. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. From the decorative 1940s design period, this gentlemans wristwatch in 14k yellow gold with extended tapered lugs and a scalloped bezel features matte silver dial with applied gold arabic numerals and markers and subsidiary seconds register, back engraving can be removed on request. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. For elgin watches, case serial numbers on solid gold watches will usually be only 10% or less of the serial number on the movement.
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Lord and lady elgin watches were elgins flagship, top of the range models. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist watch. This is a significant upgrade from the original plastic. This momento is engraved on the back of the 14k yellow gold case, along with the mans name. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. Get the best deals on elgin wristwatches 19401949 year of. Opened in 1925, it was acquired by the elgin national watch company in 1940. 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. This example is in very good shape with only minor scratching and no brassing or wear through.
The lord elgin watch should have a gold backplate and 21jewel movements. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch. Shop unique elgin watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. The company produced many of the selfwinding wristwatch movements made in the united states beginning with the 607 and 618 calibers which were bumper wind and the calibers 760 and 761 30 and 27 jewels respectively. See more ideas about elgin watch, vintage ads and vintage. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance.
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. In all other respects, this is a typical lord elgin, with a 14k yellow gold filled case and a high quality 21 jewel movement. Elgin wristwatches 19401949 year of manufacture for sale ebay. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgins policy of not giving names to models. Feb 7, 2020 1940s 14k yellow gold lord elgin wrist watch with square bezel. Buy elgin wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Vintage lord elgin 626 mens watch, date, gold filled, inset elgin watch. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Lord elgin rectangle diamond dial w sub second 14k rose gold. He served as governor of jamaica 18421846, governor general of the province of canada 18471854, and viceroy of india 18621863. Men elgin automatic 17 jewels late 1960s70s rare dial two tone raised markers date. The watch features an off white open face dial with a monsanto m at the top and the lord elgin signature placed just above the second hand sub dial. Features a glass faceted case that does have a few chips in it from use. Fancy flared gold filled case is in very good condition. He inherited his title, but did not have much money initially. The 14k gold case is in excellent order, signed schwab and wuischpard 14k gold and elgin national watch co. New listing fine vintage lord elgin 23j 770 6ap 10k gold filled mens watch 31mm runs well. Rolled gold plate is a thin gold layer usually less than 20 microns over a thick brass core. The cord was most likely once black, but with age and wear looks more very dark brown. He was later created baron bruce, of whorlton in the county of york, in the peerage of england on 30 july 1641.
In 1857, he was appointed high commissioner and plenipotentiary in china and the far east. Clearly his purpose was a noble one and he would have been unhappy had he known that he would be regarded in the future as the perpetrator of one of the biggest heists in history. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Get the best deals on lord elgin gold case wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Watch still has original hands with nice diamond dial. This splendid watch was made by elgin and is a lord elgin model. The earl of elgin is the hereditary clan chief of clan bruce. Vintage 1940s lady elgin watch14k gold case w black enamelplease scroll to bottom of the page for additional photos this vintage lady elgin watch, most likely from the 1940aetms, has a 14k yellow gold case with black enamel surrounding the face.
Vintage 1960 solid 14k gold lord elgin 23 jewel 775 fisher body watch sweeping hand. From the decorative 1940 s design period, this gentlemans wristwatch in 14k yellow gold with extended tapered lugs and a scalloped bezel features matte silver dial with applied gold arabic numerals and markers and subsidiary seconds register, back engraving can be removed on request. Watch is running, but unknown if it will keep accurate time. Vintage lord elgin solid gold manual 23j 5 adj, 100. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. This was most likely the first wristwatch to be named lord elgin but not stamped. 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.
Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. The lord elgin collection were classic dress watches made for men, often with gold. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. 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. Get the best deals on lord elgin gold case wristwatches when you shop. The star marking stamp indicates that the case was manufactured for elgin by the star watch case company, who manufactured cases under contract for. Lord elgin vintage solid gold high end presentation dress watch.
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