Dating elgin pocket watch serial number

Serial No.: # Manufacturer: Elgin. Grade: Size: 16s. Model: 7. Jewels: 7j. Setting: Pendant. Finish: Gilt. Added By: Shabro Profile Image Shabro .
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It might be worth more for the gold? Help please thanks jeff. Hi Jeff, In that kind of shape you could probably sell it for parts. Ask any jeweller about the gold value though there were very few cases made from real gold as many were plated. The best place to start is with the serial number on the watch movement. Can you find out what that is and we can go from there? Hi Mari Jane, Normally there will be 2 serial numbers on an Elgin watch. There is one on the case and there is also one on the internal movement. Can you let me know which serial number is on the actual movement and from that we should be able to find the year it was made which is a good starting point.

Enda, I just took my Elgin pocket watch to a Watchmaker for cleaning.

The SN on the actual moments is the SN you want to use. The SN on the case means nothing as the date of the watch. You can do a search on the internet for Elgin Watch SN data. Also a good Watchmaker or Jeweler put the dates of repair in side the watch.

I have an Elgin pocket watch with the serial number which I think dates it around Just wondered if you could tell me what this means. On the casing is gives the number with the name J Boss guaranteed 20 years. Do you have any information about this? My father, born in said he received this silver watch from his father on his 16th birthday. The last names appear to be Jxxxx G. Scheixxxxx but hard to read. The case SN is and reads: Elgin Giant watch case co. Guaranteed 14K gold filled double stock pride, is silver in color.

I have today become the proud owner of a gold Elgin Pocket Watch, , which I believe is a size 12, 17 jewel open face movement, grade , made in Any advice gratefully received. I have a pocket watch I am trying to get information on. I opened the back of the case and the serial number is I hope I am looking at the corret number this is on the inner workings not the gold case number that number is It is working quite well. Can you give me some info on this please. I have a Elgin pocket watch that needs a little repair, but I believe it would be very worth while to sell it at this time.

It was purchased at Providence WC. Roman numeral watch face with a smaller round second hand to mark the seconds. Hope you will get back to me on this one my Dad was in WW11 when he shot a German officer and found this watch on him thinking it was a American soldier he shot to obtain the watch. It is in very good condition. I would like to find a place in St. George, UT to get it looked at and some small things done like getting the crystal put back on it and cleaned and oiled so I can see if it works.

Hi, I have a Elgin director with hunter case 14k gold the serial number states it was made in I am looking to maybe sell it but would like it to have a good home.

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I am thinking about getting an appraisal. First up the fact that it works well will certainly add to its value. I assume you mean a silverine case Alan? I have a Elgin pocket watch serial made in ,size 18,7 jewels ,grade 55 ,10 caret gold. I have an Elgin pocket watch with the serial number , dating it the year It does have a personal insignia engraved on the inside. I have searched the internet over and over and have yet to find anyone with this same pocket watch.

Would anyone possibly be able to give me a rough estimate on the value of this watch? I would highly appreciate your estimation advise, i have got an Elgin gold plated watch series number , production between , grade , please advise whats the current value of it on the market? My Elgin is from It keeps time perfectly and is in a keystone?


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Hi Dan, with that age to your watch, it would be certainly a good idea to get a proper evaluation done. It sounds like a great watch. Hello, I have a Ladies Elgin pocket watch. The serial number is on the movement inside the hunter case. I believe it is gold filled due to tarnish marks inside the case. I looked it up and it appears to be maybe but my father was under the impression it was a ladies double aught or ought at the time he purchased it… How do I find out?

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My dad is selling his collection of antique pocket watches. Where do I start to get fair market value?


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    • He has one that even has the original chain with a key. Hi Pamela, a really good place to start is eBay and see if you can find similar watches that you have in your collection. That will give you an approximate idea of value. Check for ones that have sold though, rather than what people are asking for them. Once you get an idea, then find out where your nearest auction house is and take your collection to them.

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    They should be able to advise you what you could expect to get should you take them to auction. I recently acquired an antique Elgin pocket watch from my uncle. I have had a few people tell me it from However if I read your chart correctly it is an ?? Also, how could I go about determining the value?

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    Thank you ahead of time for your help!! Hi Clark…you have indeed read my chart correctly and it is most likely Sadly I can not help with a specific value as I would need to have the watch in my hand to be able to do that. It depends on a whole number of factors. I did an article on the site about appraising the value and you will see there that it depends on condition, if it is working, etc.

    It is certainly worth money and you could check locally if there are any trustworthy jewellers who could offer you an appraisal. Thanks Brian, I truly can never offer a value, and even if I had the watch in my hand right now, the value could never be certain. It is almost always valued at what someone is willing to pay for it. That can vary a lot and it is impossible to value any antique over the Internet, even with pictures.

    I have an Elgin pocket watch serial number No Wondering the value. I have the metal case that it came in. I have a elgin watch serial number it also says elgin natl watch corp usa underneath the serial number.