Elgin b w raymond 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch, status. Elgin pocket watch 14kts gold filled case star dennison. For example, the first run is from serial number 101 to, which were all b. Vintage elgin railroad approved pocket watch for restoration. Elgin grade numbers was in grading systems nawcc message. Get the best deals on elgin gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Railroad grade elgin pocket watch lever set, bw raymond 21 jewel gr 472. English sterling silver hallmarksno signature on dial 4. The first watch elgin made in 1867 had the serial number 101, and they continued to use serial numbers up into the 1950s. Feb 25, 2016 video of lord elgin 14k gold filled wadsworth 21 jewel pocket watch, 543 watch works working. Elgin 478 bw raymond railroad pocket watch 1928 is available on hibid. Vintage elgin 21 jewel bw raymond pocket watch ebay.
Mar 29, 20 when it comes down to it, most of these 80100 year old pocket watches show pretty serious wear, so to find one that is truly in near mint condition is quite unusual and very special. Elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. Nov 24, 2014 early elgin export watches, 18701888 1. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. W raymond 16 size 21 jewels open face lever set gf pocket watch wchain. Raymond 15 jewel 18s railroad watches grade number 69. Get the best deals on elgin lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Raymond elgin pocket watches, elgin, illinois, all leverset 21 jewel movements in openface cases, the veritas with montgomery dial in a goldfilled case, and two b. It is their bw raymond model featuring 23 jewels and a very desirable bw raymond stiff bow case. Bw raymond 1941 elgin model 15, 21 jewel gold filled pocket watch runs great.
He should also have at least one geniune 21 jewel railroad approved pocket watch, with the hamilton 992, the waltham vanguard, the illinois bunn special, and the elgin 571 b. Antique elgin b w raymond railroad pocket watch etsy. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. A high quality 21 jewel caliber 571 mechanism made by elgin, usa. W raymond 21 jewels open face pocket watch 10k gold filled. This is a great example of one of elgin s excellent rail road model pocket watches. Video of lord elgin 14k gold filled wadsworth 21 jewel pocket watch, 543 watch works working. Elgin antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 16 pocket. Elgin lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale ebay.
It is the older style bw raymond with a gold center wheel, screw down jewels, and an elgin railroad case. Here is a wonderful antique elgin 1941 10 k model 15, 21 jewel, grade 478 rail. Elgin 24 hour bw raymond railroad watch hibid auctions. 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. This is a 21 jewel 16 size up down wind indicator elgin father time pocket watch. There are many cases that the watch can be in, but most 15 jewel pocket watches have minimal value over the bullion value of the case. This watch features a white dial, displaying black arabic hour indicators and blue hands, presenting a sub dial to the six oclock position and black and red arabic seconds indicators. The 21 jewel, lever setting, 16 size movement runs with strong motion and keeps very good time.
Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. It has a high grade 21 jewel lever set movement which is keeping excellent time. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled. Hold elgin b w raymond, 21 jewel pocket watch elgin rr case. Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Get the best deals on elgin 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 06, 2017 this is a 1954 elgin bw raymond open face size 16s. The 16 size, grade 478 movement is in excellent condition. Lot8 elgin b w raymond 21 jewel railroad pocket watch working. Raymond elgin railroad grade 21 jewel pocket watch. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. Explains the wear problems inherent in nonjeweled bushings in lower grade american pocket watches. Watch companies used the grade number system to show a difference of a model name could also be a number that had been produced over a period of years. Elgin probably flipflopped more than most since you would have a bw raymond that was, 18s,16s,12s in various jewel count, where a hamilton was more strict, a 992 was a 16s 21j and not an 18s 19j.
Mechanism and dial signed bw raymond, who was the founder of the elgin watch company. The dial has small faint hairline in wind indicator dial and one almost invisible at 1 hour mark. Elgin gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. Raymond, 21 jewels, adjusted 5 positions, with the serial number 28962368 dating it to 1925 according to published production records. Elgin 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Elgin 478 bw raymond railroad pocket watch 1928 hibid auctions. Buy elgin open face pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Raymond being the most commonly found models, and for which parts are semiavailable. The lever setting movement is marked elgin natl watch co. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. Elgin the collectors site for antique elgin pocket watches. Discussed the differences between jeweled and nonjeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in seven jewel watches. Details about antique elgin bw raymond 12k gf 14s 21 jewel railroad star. Elgin lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale. Find great deals on ebay for elgin bw raymond pocket watch and pocket watch case. Raymond, 23 jewels, adjusted 5 positions, temperature, and motor barrel. Raymond railroad pocket watch featuring a porcelain dial with hour and minute numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial, circa 1952. Elgin gold filled father time open face pocket watch gr 454 12 j 16s 1920. It is further marked elgin natl watch co, usa beneath the balance cock. 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. To finish, i will need you to leave a feedback by clicking the stars and clicking the green submit button, thanks. Porcelain elgin single sunk dial with black enamel acrylic numbers with navy blue hands. Bw raymond 1941 elgin model 15, 21 jewel gold filled.
This is a difficult to find elgin b w raymond railroad pocket watch made by the elgin national watch company circa 1950s. Pocket watch case blog archive elgin 16s 21j bw raymond. Elgin 24 hour bw raymond railroad watch is available on hibid. Elgin 478 bw raymond railroad pocket watch 1928 hibid. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. This is an example of one of elgin s top of the line 16 size railroad grade pocket watches. Elgin organized the serial numbers into runs of identical grade watches. Identify the watch pretend you dont know the subject of this talk. Video of lord elgin 14k gold filled wadsworth 21 jewel pocket watch, 543 watch works.
Raymonds, one with bold arabic numeral dial in a goldfilled case with original box, and one in a stainless steel case, dia. Unfollow elgin pocket watch 15 jewel to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rather than make up new text about the elgin watch company, ill quote from wayne schlitts excellent elgin national watch company web site click to visit. This watch was serviced 91515 and is running and keeping time. Raymond 21 jewel railroad watch, adjusted to five positions, seconds subdial, 12kt gold fill case, stamped elgin r. Raymond watch was named after benjamin wright raymond, the first president and one of the primary investors in the national watch company of chicago later renamed the elign national watch company.
Man does not live by shotguns, fine wrist watches, fine briar pipes, good knives, and pretty pistols alone. Get the best deals on elgin lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the. Elgin bw raymond railroad pocketwatch circa 1920s elgin yellow gold filled 16 size open face railroad grade 21 jewel pocket watch circa 1920s. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. After a year of designing and building the lathes and machines to achieve seemingly impossible levels of precision, a team of watchmakers and mechanical engineers produced their first pocket watch movement, named for mayor b. Early elgin export watches, 18701888 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco september, 2015 2. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. We buy and sell vintage pocket and wrist watches and watch accessories including ball, elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, ladies hunting cases, rockford, south. Raymond was used as a trade name used on pocket watch movements manufacturered by elgin the b. Pocketwatch 101 the problem with sevenjewel watches. Lord elgin 14k gold filled wadsworth 21 jewel pocket watch. Sold elgin 23 jewel bw raymond in a bw raymond stiff bow.
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