Other than that and a dial that has fs at different settings, why the difference. Its a handwound with 23 jeweled pivots, and the case is 14 karat gold filled. Vintage lord elgin mens watch, 21 jewels, 14k gold filled ross case 14749626247. Lord and lady elgin watches were elgins flagship, top of the range models. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company.
Parliament decided to purchase the marbles for the british nation in 1816 by a vote of 8230 for. Lord elgin 14k gold filled chevron jump hour vintage watch. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Stay with us in lord elgin hotel, one of the most centrally located luxury hotels in downtown ottawa and youll discover the most alluring and captivating parts of ottawa, canadas beautiful capital city. The model 4824 is one of the most striking of the lord elgin designs of the mid1950s. Vintage lord elgin mens 14k gold 21 jewel watch 1940s. Lord elgin clubman vintage mens watch 14k gold filled etsy. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Raymond lee jewelers lord elgin 14k rose gold filled watch. This is a significant upgrade from the original plastic.
Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. The dial on this watch has some spotting and a bit of a patina from age. This item with a raymond lee jewelers presentation box and 1 year. A stunning lord elgin chevron jump hour 14 carat gold filled gents watch manufactured in c1957. The name never really stuck and in 1874, they changed their name to the elgin national watch company because most o. Elgin s top of the range superior grade watches, produced during the first half of the 20th century were called lord and lady elgin. Cased and timed by elgin natural watch co 4814 0127943 14k gold filled.
It has a white dial with silver tone hands and hour markers and is affixed to a black cord bracelet. This watch features a foliate embossed circular case housing a white dial with black roman numeral hour indicators, slender black hands, a seconds subdial, and imprinted with elgin. If this were a typical elgin of the period, midrange in jeweling and lets say a gold filled case more usual to the original watch youd see the words guaranteed for 20 years somewhere. 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. Raymond lee jewelers lord elgin 14k rose gold filled. They were deposited in the british museum, where they were displayed in the elgin saloon constructed in 1832, until the. Using the elgin data base, i think it was made in 1944. This watch has a 21 jewel movement and yellow gold filled case.
In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. The dial may have been professionally refinished some years ago, it is in great condition. This was completely overhauled by koebers jewelry on 1120. Some books assume that the watch is in mint condition and the values they list will be the very top dollar. The outside of the case is also marked 14k gold filled. This vintage 14k gold lord elgin mens watch dates from the mid to late 1940s. Lord elgin 21 jewel mens wristwatch 14k gold case 25 yrs buick motor division. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated band womens wristwatches when you shop the largest online. Make offer rare vintage lord elgin 14k yellow gold pocket watch 10s 21j of grade 543. Elgin 19 gold filled vintage 1950s recently serviced mens.
With hidden lugs and a minimalist two tone dial, the design exhibits a timeless style that is still relevant today. Black dial with yellow gold hour markers and hands. Lord elgin arrived in constantinople with instructions to watch over british interest, promote trade, look for new deals, get the turks to open the black sea to british trade, and kick the french out of egypt and the eastern mediterranean, which were all part of the ottoman empire. The watch is in great condition throughout and is running very well on its automatic movement, running very smooth and keeping time. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968. In 1929 elgin released the new lord elgin which was a square cut two tone case. Elgin 712 manual winding watch 17jewels,10k rgp 1950s. A public debate in parliament followed elgins publication, and parliament again exonerated elgins actions. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled mens watch, 1930s. One of the most well known collection of elgin watches is the lord elgin. The watch is powered by a 21jewel elgin signed manual wind movement. The dial is clean, crystal is clean and buffalo leather band is new. Unfollow 14k lord elgin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches ebay. Lord elgin21 jewel mans wristwatch14k gold filled ib. Vintage lord elgin mens watch, 21 jewels, 14k gold. Offered with heavy yellow goldfilled railroadgrade chain and unusual goldore fob. Lord elgin mens 14k gf handwinding watch w 14k handmade navajo turquoise band. Stay with us and youll discover the most alluring and captivating parts of ottawa, canadas beautiful capital city. The original price tag and the name of the watch clubman are still in the inner box. Get a great deal with this online auction presented by on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. This is the very best movement available from elgin. This lord elgin watch has a round caseback and silver stick dial. Ive finally completed my collection of the 80 lord elgin movements.
Elgin was originally called the national watch company. This was most likely the first wristwatch to be named lord elgin but not stamped. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to. Yellow gold filled watches were big back in its day, and this model contained plenty of gold throughout. Get the best deals on elgin solid gold open face antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. This wristwatch features a barrel shaped watch case with diamonds set at the lugs. Mens 1954 lord elgin dress watch in box strickland vintage. Vintage lord elgin 14k gold filled wristwatch, 1951 ebth. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin.
It features 14k yellow gold case with a very striking woven mesh metal bracelet. Find great deals on ebay for elgin 14k pocket watch and elgin pocket watch 18k. Lord elgin hotel is one of the most centrally located downtown ottawa luxury hotels, just a stones throw away from the rideau canal, confederation park, and parliament hill. Attractions, museums, restaurants, shopping, and things to do in ottawa.
Unfollow elgin gold watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lord elgin 21 jewel 14k gold filled watch 3004864cb this vintage timepiece is overall in good condition. The specs are case measures 24mm x 34mm, movement is a. Make offer vintage 14k gold filled lord elgin black knight 4814 cal. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. 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. New listing lord elgin classic series solid 14k gold case. It is an american made elgin grade 559 with four adjustments. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Adjusted to six positions, it features several innovations such as bonded hairsprings and helical balances seen only on the highest grade wristwatches of today. Elgin the collectors site for vintage elgin wrist watches.
Elgin gold plated band womens wristwatches for sale ebay. Fancy flared gold filled case is in very good condition. The watch has a handwinding movement which is ticking away nicely and the time keeping is good to within 2 3 minutes over 24 hours. He served as governor of jamaica 18421846, governor general of the province of canada 18471854, and viceroy of india 18621863. It really is amazing to find new old stock watches such as these. For sale is this circa early 1950s, gold filled lord elgin wrist watch in excellent condition. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Vintage mens lord elgin clubman watch, 14k gold filled, enamel bezel, waffle dial, sub seconds, 21 jewels, black leather band winds. Whats the value of an antique elgin 14k gold watch. Certified preowned vintage lord elgin classic watch on a leather brown band with a gold fill two piece buckle. A vintage gents 1950 lord elgin 14k gold filled wrist watch.
Mar 31, 2012 if a reliable jeweler valued it that high then it has to be for the gold value in the case. Super rare lord elgin 21 jewel model 688 one of only 2000 made from 1952 to 1954. Elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. This beauty is a 1950 lord elgin with 21 jewels set in a 14k gold filled case. This watch features a tank style case, champagne dial, gold tone hands and hour markers, and a seconds sub dial at the six oclock position. This watch has a 14k gold filled case with a high quality 21 jewel calibre 680 movement.
Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Lady elgin stunning 14k gold filled ladies watch 19 jewel w. Thomas bruce, 7th earl of elgin and 11th earl of kincardine. These were 21j and 19j watches respectively, and went into solid gold, and maybe some. It is gray and sons certified authentic and comes backed by our 6month warranty. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. The gold block index style letters are located on 9 of the hours.
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. Get the best deals on lord elgin rectangle wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. It is powered by the elgin 730, one of the most technically advanced watch movements ever made in the usa. In all other respects, this is a typical lord elgin, with a 14k yellow gold filled case and a high quality 21 jewel movement. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. White art deco square dial with raised arabic and round second subdialbracelet. Lord elgin 14k gold filled unisex wrist watch, 1940s and other wrist watches at. Lord elgin 21 jewel mans wristwatch14k gold filled ib. The watch has been serviced by our watchmaker and is in excellent. The first good guide book is the complete price guide to watches by cooksey shugart, tom engle and richard gilbert. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations.
The dial is not quite bright white anymore, but the domed crystal is perfect and the case shows no marks either. The watch was just serviced and keeping excellent time. 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. The lord elgin name was applied to some pocket watch movements in the 1920s, the 450 and 451. What is the difference between a lord elgin watch and an. Goldfilled cased lord elgins were usually had goldfiled tops and backs, compared with stainless or base metal backs for plain elgins. Produced over a number of decades, the lord elgin watch came in several different forms, including square, circular, and rectangular cases, and. Great looking 1940s lord elgin with elongated lugs.