The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, at the end of the Civil War to compete with the American Waltham Watch Co. It was one of the most important and prolific watch manufacturers in the country, producing high-quality timepieces that were sold all over the world.

The company's principal founder, Philo Carpenter, was a businessman who saw an opportunity to enter the watchmaking industry as demand for timepieces grew in the United States. Carpenter teamed up with a group of investors to create the National Watch Company, which would later become known as more...

Pocket watches were the primary timekeeping device for centuries, with origins dating back to the 16th century. In the early days, pocket watches were large and cumbersome, and only the wealthy elite could afford them. However, over time, advances in technology made them smaller and more accessible to the masses.

The earliest pocket watches were made with a simple mechanism consisting of a mainspring, an escapement, and a balance wheel. The mainspring provided power to the watch, while the escapement regulated the movement of the watch hands, and the balance wheel ensured accuracy. These watches were usually worn around the more...

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A lady's 10ct. gold Elgin hunter pocket watch, the case with…

Engraved Elgin Hunter Pocket Watch

A lady's 10ct. gold Elgin hunter pocket watch, the case with profusely engraved decoration, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, stem wind, in working order. Diameter 3.4 cm. Gold internal dust cover. Total 33.7gm

A gold Elgin pocketwatch, 10ct yellow gold, made as a full…

Elgin Gold Pocketwatch, Full Hunter, Engraved, Working Condition

A gold Elgin pocketwatch, 10ct yellow gold, made as a full hunter with polished and engraved outer case, gold curvette, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, two hands. In working order.

A 10ct gold Elgin full hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial,…

Antique Elgin Full Hunter Pocket Watch with Guilloche Case

A 10ct gold Elgin full hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued hands, subsidiary seconds, stem wind and set on a model 6, 7 jewel plate movement signed Elgin National watch Co. In a guilloche case with engraved monogram cartouche. C…

Ladies antique 18ct yellow gold fob Elgin watch. Marked 18k 750…

Ladies antique 18ct yellow gold fob Elgin watch. Marked 18k 750 Fine to case and back plate.33.7 grams, case width 33 mm, stem wind movement runs & stops circa 1910

Antique Elgin 14ct yellow gold fob watch marked 14k and 14k…

Antique Elgin 14ct Yellow Gold Fob Watch, Circa 1905

Antique Elgin 14ct yellow gold fob watch marked 14k and 14k fine to the case and back plate. Movement Elegin Natl watch Co. 117179**, case width 47 mm, weight of item 85 grams. Stem wind mechanism working when tested. Circa 1905

Elgin ladies pocket watch having a white dial with subsidiary…

Elgin Ladies 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

Elgin ladies pocket watch having a white dial with subsidiary dial. 18ct yellow gold engraved case manual wind movement. 34 mm case diameter.

10ct gold hunter pocket watch by Elgin, with white enamel Roman…

10ct gold hunter pocket watch by Elgin, with white enamel Roman dial, rail track minutes, subsidiary seconds. Stem wind. Gold cuvette with presentation engraving. Repaired back cover hinge. Signed and numbered 7 jewel movement. Total weight 84gm.

An early 20th century 10ct. rose gold Elgin full hunter pocket…

Antique Elgin Full Hunter Pocket Watch in Rose Gold

An early 20th century 10ct. rose gold Elgin full hunter pocket watch, stem wind, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, not working. 92.9gm., in original case.

Elgin 14ct gold, ruby and diamond pocket watch, with a white…

Elgin Gold Pocket Watch with Ruby and Diamonds

Elgin 14ct gold, ruby and diamond pocket watch, with a white enamel dial, with Roman numerals, and subsidiary dial set with in gold case beautifully engraved with chased cupid holding torch set with ruby, verso chased with shield medallion, total weight…

A gentleman's gold hunter pocket watch, Elgin. 48 mm. Crown…

Elgin Gold Hunter Pocket Watch with Engraved Cuvette

A gentleman's gold hunter pocket watch, Elgin. 48 mm. Crown wind. Movement number 3494089. Dial and movement signed. Cuvette engraved 'Mr Kenneth Mercer'. 14ct yellow gold.

A large gold American Elgin open face keyless pocket watch, c.…

Antique 14K Elgin Pocket Watch, Engraved, 21 Jewel Movement

A large gold American Elgin open face keyless pocket watch, c.1900, case stamped DUEBER 14K. Engraved back cover and bezel. Enamel dial with oversize Arabic numerals in good order. Engraved silver plate movement 21 jewel N.349. Lever with micro-meter…

A gold Elgin pocket watch. 18ct yellow gold, case hallmarked…

18ct Gold Elgin Pocket Watch with White Enamel Dial

A gold Elgin pocket watch. 18ct yellow gold, case hallmarked and numbered 5269188, hallmarked curvette with signed Elgin 17 jewel movement, numbered 15871655, white enamel dial black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, subsidiary at 6 o'clock, marked Elgin…

An early 20th century Elgin 14ct yellow gold hunter pocket…

Elgin 14ct Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch, Working Condition

An early 20th century Elgin 14ct yellow gold hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and fine hairline cracks. Engraved covers, 14ct dust cover, the 17-jewel movement working. 68.5gm.

18ct Elgin double hunter pocket watch.

Elgin 18ct Double Hunter Pocket Watch

18ct Elgin double hunter pocket watch.

Elgin USA 10ct hunter cased lever wind pocket watch white…

Elgin Hunter Case Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

Elgin USA 10ct hunter cased lever wind pocket watch white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds movement

Elgin 18K pocket watch. Hunter cased. Movement serial number…

Elgin 18K Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Elgin 18K pocket watch. Hunter cased. Movement serial number 2799353. Crystal non-extant. Arabic numerals. W60g total)

Antique 10ct solid gold fob watch by Elgin, 84gr

Elgin 10ct Solid Gold Antique Fob Watch - 84gr

Antique 10ct solid gold fob watch by Elgin, 84gr

A gold hunter pocket watch, Elgin, movement signed Elgin Nat'l…

Elgin Gold Hunter Pocket Watch with 18ct Fob Chain

A gold hunter pocket watch, Elgin, movement signed Elgin Nat'l Watch Co., USA, seven jewels, and numbered 12606523, cuvette inscribed 'From Mother to Alex on his 21st Birthday, May 25th, 1911, 10ct yellow gold Keystone case, 48 mm, hung with an 18ct…

A pocket watch, Elgin. USA. Circa 1920's. 42 mm. 17 Jewels.…

Elgin Pocket Watch, 1920s, 14ct Gold, 17 Jewels

A pocket watch, Elgin. USA. Circa 1920's. 42 mm. 17 Jewels. Case number 047511. Movement number 30523973. Second's subdial at 6 o'clock. 14ct gold. Weight 72.16 grams. Gold filled curved chain weight 15.55 grams.

Elgin lady Elgin an 18ct gold hunting cased pocket watch circa…

Elgin lady Elgin an 18ct gold hunting cased pocket watch circa 1870. Dial: white enamel Roman, Arabic sunk seconds dial, blued steel tulip hands. Movement: gilt lever movement, key-wind, key-set, no. 00171. Case: fully engraved and engine-turned floral…

Substantial 14ct hunter pocket watch by the Elgin Watch Co.,…

Elgin 14ct Hunter Pocket Watch with Engraved Deer Design

Substantial 14ct hunter pocket watch by the Elgin Watch Co., Illinois, USA 53 mm case, engraved front with monogrammed cartouche, engraved back cover with deer in landscape, milled patterned band. Inside back cover stamped 'Warranted 14K U.S. Assay'.…

An American 'Elgin' gold keyless half hunter pocket watch, c.…

Elgin 18ct Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch, c.1900

An American 'Elgin' gold keyless half hunter pocket watch, c.1900, the keystone 18ct gold case stamped on all covers. Enamel dial in good order. Silvered 17 jewel movement with gold engraved legends. bi-metallic balance with micrometer adjustment, lever…

Elgin pocket watch in 9ct case with 9ct fob chain and 9ct…

Elgin Pocket Watch Set with 9ct Gold Accessories

Elgin pocket watch in 9ct case with 9ct fob chain and 9ct Tasmania fob

An Elgin hunter gold pocket watch, crown wind lever set…

Elgin Hunter Gold Pocket Watch, Circa 1904

An Elgin hunter gold pocket watch, crown wind lever set movement, circular white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, engraved 14ct gold case, 50 mm diameter, circa 1904

Elgin American full hunter pocket watch in 14ct gold case, plus…

Elgin American 14ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch Set

Elgin American full hunter pocket watch in 14ct gold case, plus accompanying gold plated Albert chain and fob seal, 19th century, bezel 5 cm diameter

An early 20th century Elgin 18ct. yellow gold full hunter…

Elgin 18ct. Yellow Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

An early 20th century Elgin 18ct. yellow gold full hunter pocket watch, stem wind, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, apparently working. In original fitted case. 109gm.

A solid 18ct yellow gold Elgin full hunter pocket watch. 18ct…

18ct Elgin Full Hunter Pocket Watch

A solid 18ct yellow gold Elgin full hunter pocket watch. 18ct yellow gold, hallmarked to case and movement, case no 471655, made by Elgin watch Company. The full hunter with polished outer case, initials motif, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals,…

An 18ct rose gold Elgin full hunter pocket watch, stem wind,…

Elgin Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

An 18ct rose gold Elgin full hunter pocket watch, stem wind, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, marked Elgin Nat'l Watch Co., in working order, weight including movement 132gm.

An 18-carat gold Elgin pocket watch, USA, circa 1880, 21 jewel,…

1880 Elgin 18k Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case

An 18-carat gold Elgin pocket watch, USA, circa 1880, 21 jewel, crownwind lever set, full plate high grade, double back, railroad quality, a jewel to the centre wheel, enamel dial with Roman numerals, in a hunter case, 53 mm diameter

A gentleman's gold full hunter pocket watch, Elgin. 50 mm.…

Elgin 18ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch

A gentleman's gold full hunter pocket watch, Elgin. 50 mm. Crown wind. Movement number 3717875. Dial and movement signed. White enamel dial, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Engine turned case. 18ct yellow gold. Total weight 109.04 grams.

An Elgin watch Co. Open face gold pocket watch, crown wind,…

Elgin Gold Pocket Watch with Coat of Arms

An Elgin watch Co. Open face gold pocket watch, crown wind, lever set, reversible movement, circular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, dial and movement signed Elgin Natl. Watch Co, 18ct gold case inscribed B.W.C.Co,…

18ct gold hunter pocket watch by Elgin, USA, with white enamel…

18ct gold hunter pocket watch by Elgin, USA, with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail track minutes, sunken centre and sunken subsidiary seconds dial at VI. Stem wind at III. Gold cuvette Signed and numbered 17 jewel movement. Total weight 108gm.

A gold Elgin pocketwatch, crown wind, lever set, circular white…

Antique 18ct Gold Elgin Pocketwatch with Engraved Case

A gold Elgin pocketwatch, crown wind, lever set, circular white dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds at six, 18ct gold engraved case, diameter 51 mm, circa 1800. Engraving to interior 'W.J.Smith'.

Elgin Veritas a gold filled Openfaced Railroad grade watch with…

Elgin Veritas Gold Filled Railroad Watch with Winding Indicator

Elgin Veritas a gold filled Openfaced Railroad grade watch with Winding Indicator. Dial: white enamel, large Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, forty hour winding indicator, blued steel railway spade hands. Movement: damascened 23-jewel bridge pattern…

Elgin Watch Co. A gold filled Openfaced Railroad grade watch…

Elgin Gold Filled Railroad Grade Watch with Winding Indicator

Elgin Watch Co. A gold filled Openfaced Railroad grade watch with Winding Indicator. Dial: white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, forty hour winding indicator, blued steel railway spade hands. Movement: damascened 21-jewel bridge pattern…