I suppose one of their attempts at water proofing a watch see the crystal and gasket in the second picture. We want to give buyers fresh material at unbelievable prices. The clock tower of the national street plant was torn down october 7, 1966. Elgin didnt go out of business until 1969, although they began to use swiss supplied movements in their watches starting in the 1950s. Gents 1950s elgin 19 shockmaster wrist watch la57451. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. Elgin yellow gold 35mm manual winding elgin 14k gold antique pocket watch with stand display preowned. We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Bought this elgin shockmaster on ebay months ago for a low price. One of the hands has a small bit of discoloration pictured.
Elgin watch screws, for american made elgin watches the elginhamilton 8day elapsed time clock elapsed time clock r88c57311 an57411 hamilton h37500 and elgin 37500 elgin balance complete fits grade 344 for grade 344 with serial numbers 15862501 and above elgin4093. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Wide sloped bezel accented by raised knobs at each hour index. All diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. Buy elgin wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. Vintage elgin shockmaster selfwinding mens wrist watch with 10k g. Get the best deal for elgin wristwatches with 17 jewels from the largest. Building on years of militaryequipment manufacturing during world war ii, timex distinguished itself by emphasizing the indestructible quality of its products. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled wristwatch. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist.
A brief guide to how you can identify a genuine elgin or lord elgin watch. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. The company grew out of a hobby, albeit a rather obsessively serious hobby. A 1950s, guaranteed authentic elgin, a self winding shockmaster. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Elgin watch company shockmaster self winding 17 jewels homme elgin watch, watch. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. After seeing this in maco which is better than my own eyes i realized that the big wheel is a bit dirty. Original matte champagne dial features fine waffle texture, minimalist applied arabic markers at quarters. Elgin shockmaster 10k gold filled selfwinding round 33mm wristwatch ca. I bought this in a box lot and really know nothing about it. For months, never heard back and no responses to emails.
Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. The watch in the pictures has the durapower logo and the shockmaster name, so unless its an incorrect redial, i would expect a usa made manual wind movement. While it was made by elgin and is geared toward wrist watches, it is general enough to apply to pocket watches and watches from most companies. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method the quickest method the price guide method the online elgin database method the ebay completed auctions. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Setting the time on modern elgin watches is identical to the originals, but post1970s quartz models need no winding. I began by collecting prewwii hamiltons, but my attention soon shifted to the wider field of firms that were competing with hamilton, particularly elgin, bulova and gruen. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. Its worth noting here that only about 10% of cases ever sold were solid gold. With tapered gilts hands and set off with red arrow tipped sweep seconds hand. New listing world war ii elgin 15 jewel 539 type a11 usa airforce military wrist watch. The watch that takes a licking and keeps on ticking was shown in advertisements strapped to mickey mantles bat, frozen in ice cube trays, or.
The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. Vintage lord elgin elvis presley direct read jump hour 14k gf watch wgf band. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. Vintage elgin shockmaster selfwinding mens wrist watch. The elgin company diversified after world war ii making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the hearts beat was the elgin watch. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968.
The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major. 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. If anyone has any information about this watch i would be very happy to learn. Vintage lord elgin wrist watch 23 jewels model 654 automatic self winding.
That heart beat had been getting slower every year and elgin ceased to depend on the watch factory as its main enterprise. Watch features a stainless steel case, gold tone markers and a black face marked swiss at the bottom. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. Vintage elgin selfwinding shockmaster 10k gold filled 19. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. The resources here cover wrist watches produced prior to 1970. Make offer vintage elgin shockmaster 10k rolled gold watch. Lord elgin, shockmaster, in 14k gold jones and horan. In a frenzy, i sent it to a watchmaker in ohio for repair. Elgin mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale ebay. The first timex model wristwatch was released in 1950 by the u.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Get the best deal for elgin wristwatches from the largest online. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Hamilton 500 electricrepair and service or click hereor here bulova interchangeable parts catalog, revised edition, 1971. It was issued to us military members and was very accurate. Vintage elgin shockmaster 17 jewels macro of internals. Gave it up for a loss, no big deal, probably saved money by not getting it fixed. The question is how to get the crown off its wobbly when pulled out to the set position and i am certain it contains a gasket so i. Older elgin automatic shockmaster at the top of the vintage forum page is a connection to a subforum full of interesting articles, one of which shows you how to find watchmakers in the us. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled wristwatch, fancy lugs. This booklet still makes a great introduction to mechanical watches. Shake an elgin automatic watch once or twice to get it running, then set the time like any elgin by pulling and rotating the crown. When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by.
Elgin watch company pocket watch no reserve price 7550 homme 1850. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. One of the most iconic elgin watches is the 1945 elgin military ordnance wrist watch. In the 1950s, elgin wrote this short little booklet entitled what is a watch.
Elgin shockmaster vintage automatic selfwinding wrist watch, 17 jewels, square stainless steel case pmtime 4. Elgin watch, vintage mens self winding, 1950s works. Elgin pocket watch valueserial number year of manufacture value there are when you click on the two serial know the link below numbers serial number and you can the only you can find match the important one out the year serial number is the one on your elgin to the year the pocket watch your watch movement was made was made. Hamilton 505 electric repair and service 505 info starts on book page 167 or click here or here.
It runs and keeps time, a gold color with a new leather band. A vintage 1940s elgin shockmaster mens self winding wristwatch. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Elgin 1915 master catalog includes nearly every original elgin part number from before 1915. If the selfwinding watch is worn daily, the movement of your wrist will keep it wound. Even numbers are present with gold tear drops at the remaining hours. Some scratches from normal wear, display shows some. Watch is running, but unknown if it will keep accurate time. Shockproof balance design with circular spokes, 29mm x 37 mm to lug tips, original 14k gold case, no strap, refinished silvered dial, 23j, cal 730, triple signed. Lord elgin 718 shockmaster 23 jewel mens wrist watch, black and white dial, used working condition with scratched crystal. Buy mens elgin ii watch and other wrist watches at. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore.
Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Some of the case makers had already used 45 digit numbers that look the same and can cause confusion, elgin also reused the 4 digit case numbers later on just keep you on your toes. Identifying authenticity elgin shockmaster nawcc forums. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Elgin mens mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale ebay. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Waterstone vintage watches was born out of one mans passion for mechanical wrist watches. If you arent a yank, post your location and another member may be able to advise. Elgin self winding shockmaster watch mens property room. This watch has very unique lugs and measures 1 12 top to bottom, and 1 14 across. Instant download printable art, elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s. Get the best deals on elgin lord elgin 14k wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Gents 1950s elgin 19 shockmaster wrist watch which has a handwinding movement which is working nicely.
In all original condition, the dial is pristine, as are the hands and markers. A052 vintage rare 1945 elgin shockmaster 10k gold filled. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. New listing fine vintage lord elgin 23j 770 6ap 10k gold filled mens watch 31mm runs well. Some scratches from normal wear, display shows some discoloration. I looked for the little space that is on most wristwatches. Elgin mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale ebay. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. An elgin shockmaster wristwatch with a 14k gold filled bezel and case back and a black leather strap bracelet. There is wear on the very corners of the lugs, and the odd surface mark, but overall the condition is very acceptable. Please read entire description before purchasing for sale. Ok, according to the serial number off the works of the watch this dates back to 188687. See recent prices for elgin watches, learn the story behind the brands. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world.
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