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18K White Gold Vintage Elgin Watch
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage Elgin wristwatch in 18k white gold.
The inside of the case is stamped 18k.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Mickey Mouse Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Elgin Mickey Mouse wrist watch, 17 Jewel Manual wind mechanical Movement, 33 MM Gold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hourglass
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
Elgin Ladies Stainless Steel Manual Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1933
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin National Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Nickel Silver Oversized Cushion Shaped Manual Wristwatch, c1909
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Military Style
METAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Lady
s White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This stunning watch features a 14k white gold rectangular case set with blue and black enamel Art Deco geometric detail accented with two european cut diamonds. It also has Art Deco ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Elgin General Pershing 1919 Sterling Silver Cased Trench Style Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1919 Elgin Military style Trench Wrist Watch, 31 M.M. Sterling Silver 3 Piece case with Solid
Category
Vintage 1910s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elgin Sterling Silver Enamel Cushion Shaped Military Style Wristwatch, c1925
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign / Cushion Shape
METAL
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Wristwatch, Circa 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 10kt Yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Tortue Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Lord Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Lord Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch - Manual . 14K yellow gold ( 23 mm x 36 mm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Art Deco 14-Karat Gold Cherry Red Gents Wristwatch by Elgin, Newly Serviced
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Devon, England
watch is made by the US watch company ELGIN, dating to the late 1930s it's bright cherry red dial and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950
s Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Tonneau Shape Watch Circa 1931 with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Elgin Octagonal Art Deco 14k Gold Filled Silver Floral Dial ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Elgin Vintage Octagonal Shaped 14k White Gold Filled Silver Floral Dial Wristwatch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Hand Engraved
METAL
Category
Antique 1890s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, ca 1940
s with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Lord Elgin Model
METAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940
s with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930
s with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1940
s
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1940
s
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches. In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Lady and The Tiger mechanical Wristwatch, 1920s
By Lucien Lelong
Located in New York, NY
Famed 14K gold Elgin enamel wristwatch, circa 1920, titled 'The Lady and the Tiger', depicts a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1928 Elgin 6/0 Art Deco 15 Jewel Stunner, Beautifully Restored
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
“Happy” place before October. This is a bit of a whimsical design. This striking Elgin wristwatch has a
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lord Elgin Rose Gilt Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lord Elgin rose gilt medium size wristwatch, circa 1940s, with great looking original two-tone
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Elgin Stainless Steel Shockmaster Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin stainless steel Shockmaster wristwatch, circa 1950s. 34 X 40mm stepped case with extended
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lord Elgin Gold Asymmetrical Wristwatch c.11947
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lord Elgin 14k yellow gold curved rectangular asymmetrical wristwatch 20mm wide X 36mm long, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Black Dial Self Winding Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man’s vintage Elgin 14K gold self winding wristwatch with black original dial circa 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Wrist Watches
Elgin White Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin 14k white gold wristwatch with elegant, stylized lugs, circa 1950s. Original two-tone
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Elgin Base Metal Military Manual Wristwatch, circa WWII
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A popular vintage Elgin military issue model circa WWII. Medium size 32mm diameter base metal case
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin White Gold-Filled Flared Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lord Elgin White Gold-Filled Bowed Rectangular Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s. Flared case design
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin base metal WWII-era military wristwatch, circa 1940s. Great looking example with luminous
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Elgin Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1950s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin gold-filled wristwatch with unusual lugs, circa 1950s. So-called "Black Knight" model with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Elgin US Navy Vintage “BUSHIPS” WW II Manual Wristwatch
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Elgin US Navy “BUSHIPS” (Bureau of Ships) diver’s model with 32 X 40mm chromium plated
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Elgin Base Metal USN BUSHIPS Military Canteen Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin base metal USN BUSHIPS U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships military wristwatch, circa 1940s. 31.5mm
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Elgin WW II U.S. Military Wristwatch circa 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin base metal case U.S. military issue wristwatch, circa 1940's. Case dimensions 33 x 40mm, with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Lord Elgin Stainless Steel “LP” Dress Manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cool design vintage man’s Elgin manual wind “LP” dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring 32mm diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Dress Wristwatch
By Lord Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1940s. Rectangular case measuring 35 x
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Base Metal U.S. Military Issue Wristwatch circa WW II
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin base metal WWII-era U.S. Military issue wristwatch. 30 x 36mm case with matte black dial
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Elgin Steel and Base Metal U.S. Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin steel and base metal WWII-era U.S. Military-issue wristwatch. Medium size 30mm case, original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Elgin White Gold Presentation Wristwatch with Enamel Bezel and Hinged Lugs
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin 14K white gold wristwatch with enamel bezel and hinged lugs, circa 1929. Rectangular case
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Cherry Red Gents Wristwatch by Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
watch is made by the US watch company ELGIN, dating to the late 30's it's bright cherry red dial and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
1930s Ladies Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Filled Wristwatch by Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
Very stylish and wonderfully geometric Art Deco ladies Wrist watch made by the US company Elgin
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Lord Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin yellow gold-filled tonneau wristwatch, circa 1940s. 23 X 37 mm case with curved lugs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Lord Elgin Classic 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
By Lord Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Lord Elgin Classic in 14k on leather strap. Manual w/ subseconds. 24 mm case size. Fine Pre-owned
Category
Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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Elgin Wristwatches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of elgin wristwatches. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of elgin wristwatches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Elgin, Lord Elgin and Lucien Lelong each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of elgin wristwatches, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Elgin Wristwatches?
On average, elgin wristwatches at 1stDibs sell for $1,055, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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Questions About Elgin
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021It depends on the materials that the watches are made with, the significance of the model and the year of production. Railroad pocket watches can range from $200 to $5000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Some Elgin watches can be worth as much as $5,000 because of their make, model and age. In most cases, though, Elgin watches sell in the $200-$500 range.
- Are Elgin watches valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 17, 2024Yes, Elgin watches are valuable. The American watchmaker’s timepieces are widely favored by collectors all over the world. Watch lovers won’t likely pay more than a few hundred dollars for a vintage model, while rare Elgin timepieces, especially Art Deco-era wristwatches sporting gold cases, will fetch much higher sums. Whether or not an antique Elgin watch is a good investment, however, will depend upon factors such as rarity, condition, materials and more.
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in Elgin, Illinois, in 1864 and was at one time the largest manufacturer of watches in the United States. In 1867, Elgin introduced its first watch — a pocket watch.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, Elgin and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches. So-called “railroad watches” were among the finest watches of the era, and Elgin railroad watches are coveted today by watch enthusiasts.
As vintage watches of all kinds are making a comeback — even watchmakers such as Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega are reissuing mid-century models — Elgin watches are in high demand on the secondary market.
At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor.
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