Elgin organized the serial numbers into runs of identical grade watches. Pictured at right is a 761, with and without its rotor. Mar 31, 2012 ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. This watch needed a good amount of polishing and cleanup.
The model 7624 is one of elgins thinnest high quality 23 jewel models. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. Those three date ranges are differentiated by the presence or absence of certain case and movement markings as well as the nature of any such markings, as explained below. See more ideas about elgin watch, watch companies and watches. Remark 19401950 460000 units model 2 breguet hairspring. The watch likely dates from around the 1960s and the 25 indicates that this was one of the 25jewel movements. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. Vintage 1960 solid 14k gold lord elgin 23 jewel 775 fisher body watch sweeping hand. Mens vintage watch lord elgin automatic self winding 30 jewel american made band size. Vintage lord elgin 30 jewel self winding automatic wrist.
Watch hand refills large hole diameter luminous sport sweep second hands. The first watch elgin made in 1867 had the serial number 101, and they continued to use serial numbers up into the 1950s. Elgin 30 jewel self winding wrist watch nawcc forums. The face of the watch features the indian chief logo. The face measures 128 diameter, width of the bracelet approx. Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. I have seen the same black knight watch by lord elgin but one says 17 jewels and the other says 21 jewels. In this tragic and powerful story, the two opium wars of 18391842 and 18561860 between britain and china are recounted for the first time through the eyes of the chinese as well as the imperial west.
Jewelosco at 375 randall rd south elgin, il weekly ad. From the very beginning, elgin was finishing and selling over 100 watches per day and were working on thousands more. The earl of elgin is the hereditary clan chief of clan bruce. The watch case has a 10k yellow gold filled bezel with very nice ornamental lugs. For purposes of assigning a date, bulova watches break down nicely into three basic groups. Vintage lord elgin 30 jewel automatic self winding cal. Vintage lord elgin 30 jewel self winding automatic wrist watch look. Browse his boutique of vintage watches from the 1920s to present. Lord canning left india in march, 1862, and died within a month in england. Wikimedia commons for centuries, india was the worlds only source of diamondsall the way until 1725, with. Antique gold filled elgin pocket watch 12 s, 17 jewels, circa 1910wat10268 sharp facets gallery. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968.
He is one of the worlds first internet watch dealers since 1998 online. Watches with this calibre, branded lord elgin electronic, do turn up our favourite auction site from timetotime. Browse kay s jewelry looks online or find a kay jewelry store nearby. Vintage rare benrus sovereign 7 jewels electronic 30 movement german made vtg. He offers over 30 years of vintage watch expertise and passion. Aug 30, 2017 nader shah on the peacock throne, whose jewels included the kohinoor diamond. Fabulous collection of furniture, decorative items, ceramics, silver, jewelry and. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts.
The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. The case back is stainless steel and is engraved love, clara. Lord elgin 25 jewels 18k yellow gold selfwinding mens watch. So, it isnt surprising that they needed some way of organizing and classifying these watches to make it easier to manufacture, for marketing purposes and for watchmakers to. Sears has a beautiful selection of womens watches to enhance your look. Other than that and a dial that has fs at different settings, why the difference. Adjusted to six positions, it features several innovations such as bonded hairsprings and helical balances seen only on the highest grade wristwatches of today. The jewel count in these movements is given as 27 for the 761 and 30 for the 760. Such a great looking 23 jewel lord elgin watch to have. Features manual wind sweep second hack feature gilded. Lord elgin elvis direct read vintage watch retroworx collection. Elgin lord elgin in 14k on brown crocodile strap with gold tone tang buckle. Happy bidding shipping and handling on this item will be calculated with the usps shipping calculator located below.
Gorgeous 14k gold filled case and in very nice conditionruns. It runs and keeps time until you jiggle the crownstem. Please reference our policy for more details for international orders, please provide a phone number for shipping purposes. Unfollow elgin watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lord elgin rose bowl 1961 30 jewels selfwinding 5 pictures included discussion in wrist watches started by kim g. But as to background information on this calibre, once again im indebted to john runciman, fnawcc of the chapter 50 puget sound, nawcc for supplying me with images and. Get the best deals on lord elgin analog wristwatches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. This 14k gold lord elgin is a 23 jewel movement and has a marked crown, and a seconds dial.
Welcome to the watchuseek, the most visited watch forum site. What to do in london top ten london attractions and sights. Lord elgin analog wristwatches with 21 jewels for sale ebay. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. In 1857, he was appointed high commissioner and plenipotentiary in china and the far east. Lord elgin 25 jewel 14k gold mens wrist watch union carbide presentation. Silver luminous style watch hands to fit hand sizes minute. I forgot to photograph the process with the 642s incabloc jewels, so i put together a jewel set from a kif shockproof setting. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Used condition, runs but keeps poor time 365 secondsday. Or visit the elgin marbles, for the famous statues from the pantheon in greece stolen by lord elgin.
Get alerts when there are new arrivals for gold elgin watch jewelry ruby lane follow this search. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The inside of the watch is marked, elgin 556 usa s 765279 21 jewels. It is powered by the elgin 730, one of the most technically advanced watch movements ever made in the usa. The true story of the kohinoor diamondand why the british. He had already served as governor of jamaica from 1842 to 1847 a. 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. Derek dier buys and sells vintage and some modern watches. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Vintage 14k gold lord elgin advertising pontiac motor co. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful.
Jun 23, 20 the shockresistant jewels of the 642 are loose, so its easy to put them together outside the movement. The growing young city of elgin, illinois, some 30 miles northwest of chicago, was chosen as the factory site. Raymond, purchased an abandoned farm 30 miles north of chicago and built. 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. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. 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. 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.
For example, the first run is from serial number 101 to, which were all b. Ladies elgin 15 jewel exquisitely fashioned guaranteed dependable. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Elgin watch crystal by case number, reference request.
A gift that will make the big day even more joyous. Lord elgin 21 jewels ultra smart and modern curvedfine elgin. Start by placing a drop of watch oil i use elgin m56b in the center of the cap jewel. Jan 30, 2017 wonderful and quite rare, vintage lord elgin wrist watch. The shockresistant jewels of the 642 are loose, so its easy to put them together outside the movement.
Mens elgin 17 jewels watch, good cosmetic condition, running well. Its a handwound with 23 jeweled pivots, and the case is 14 karat gold filled. Lord elgin vintage stainless steel self winding watch. These watches also have especially low and predictable friction, ensuring that the mechanisms work well and do not get damaged over time. Lord elgin 25 self winding 10k gold watch the ebay community. The nawcc exists to advance the art and science of horology timekeeping. Data 80 size 15 jewels f 18000 ah power reserve 38h.
Nans elgin 15 jewel new, distinctive simple styling. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. New listing beautiful waltham 18s pocket watch sterling silver engraved case serviced. Shop unique elgin watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. Elgin full hunter gold filled pocket watch 11 jewels 1888 gr. By august of that year this consortium, including thenchicago mayor benjamin w. Not sure of the age by its design im guesting late. If there is such a thing as a common elgin electronic calibre, it would be the elgin calibre 725. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. A nice daily wear for those that like an unusual movement in a 34mm case. Video of lord elgin 14k gold filled wadsworth 21 jewel pocket watch, 543 watch works working. Lord elgin clubman vintage mens watch 14k gold filled etsy. Mason, with financial backing from former chicago mayor benjamin w. 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. Research 442 lord elgin prices and auction results in jewelry. Vintage mens lord elgin clubman watch, 14k gold filled, enamel bezel, waffle dial, sub seconds, 21 jewels, black leather band winds. Ladies elgin 19 jewels exquisite diamonds en circle this lovely new case. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. He was later created baron bruce, of whorlton in the county of york, in the peerage of england on 30 july 1641. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady. Lord elgin vintage stainless steel self winding watch black dial 30 jewels. Elgins solution to this was to move the selfwinding mechanism down the. Item must be in the same condition as it was received, and include all original.
Specializing in handcut halibut and freshcut fries. The only lord elgin model to not have more than 21 jewels was the lord elgin electronic which had a 15 jewel count. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Self wind760 movement30 jewels6 adjustmentsamerican mademeasures 32 mmyellow gold filled bezel good vintage condition. Lord elgin 14k gold filled wadsworth 21 jewel pocket watch. If youve always wanted to own a piece of functional american history, without breaking the bank, then a wrist or pocket watch from the elgin national watch company may just be exactly what youve been looking for. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled mens wrist watch 23. The watch is all original except for the band and in excellent condition.
Raymond 15 jewel 18s railroad watches grade number 69. It came to me with a crappy dial refinish with lume that didnt glow. In 1936 elgin released a new 21 jewel line for their premium mens wristwatches. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Family 519 15 jewels matte 524 17 jewels matte 526 7 jewels matte 531 21 jewels le lord. See more ideas about elgin watch, vintage ads and vintage. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. 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, 6 adj, 30 jewels the case must be copper then gold plated in a series to filling as best as we can the indention cracks and cuts to the case. Watch hand refills yellow luminous baton style hour and minute hands. The company built the elgin national watch company observatory in 1910 to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. Find womens digital watches and traditional designs to complement your wardrobe. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the elgin national watch company pre1968.
Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. It states on the dial lord elgin 30 jewels, self winding, incabloc, i believe it stated on the case 10k. Watches bearing the durabalance can be identified by the symbol shown under the lord elgin on the dial at right. 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. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Bolder than other designs, these elgin watches typically have large faces. He served as governor of jamaica 18421846, governor general of the province of canada 18471854, and viceroy of india 18621863. I bought my elgin watch a few months ago, and it broke. Unfollow elgin gold watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Please do not post sales or requests for values click for full. One objection to swiss selfwinding watches of the time was that they were often too thick, largely because the design stacked the automatic portion on top of the movement.
Kay jewelers carries a wide selection of engagement and fashion jewelry, from classic to modern. So, for example, all the serial numbers between 11,222,001 and 11,223,000 are grade 297 watches. Najlepsze obrazy na tablicy elgin watches 30 watches, bodo i. 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. Lord elgin vintage wristwatch manual wind movement caliber 670 21 jewels made in usa 14k gold filled case measures about 25mm. Elgin typically would allocate blocks or runs of serial numbers in multiples of. I prefer payment via paypal and also accept money orders. New listing antique 14k solid gold diamond waltham pocket watch 10. Get alerts when there are new arrivals for elgin watch gold jewelry ruby lane. Raised figure dail, at only odu mm lord elgin 5500 the supreme watch folium. Do you know where i can get a few more links for my watch band.
In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Raised figure dial, silk cord give him this sturdy 17 jewel elgin. This line was known as lord elgin and would remain the premium mens line till the close of the company. 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. Please reference our policy for more details for international orders, please provide a. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. 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. New listing rare 1904 waltham royal 17 jewel 12 size solid 14k gold pocket watch no reserve.
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