Nov 26 2019

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

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Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case

Please look at my other items. Pictures don’t do these watches justice. (M1557) Elgin 18 size 17 jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid Case. Very nice runs great. Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description!! All Watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. Most of the Watches will be within a few seconds a day, but a few may be up to a few minutes a day. The item “Elgin 18S. 17 Jewels adjusted great fancy dial (1904) grade 308 silveroid case” is in sale since Saturday, November 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
  • Closure: Open Face
  • Brand: Elgin
  • Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
  • Modified Item: No
  • Model: model 5 grade 308 class 104
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Material: silveroid
  • Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial
  • Escapement Type: Lever
  • Serial Number: 10903099
  • Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Pocket Watch Size: 18
Jun 18 2019

18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

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18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case

Hi, please look at my other items. (Pictures do not do these watches justice). (M1288) (1910) Restored Waltham Railroad 18 size double sunk dial 21 jewels high grade 845 gold jewel settings super nice restored watch runs great train case, great condition. Very very nice watch don’t miss this one!!!!! . PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PICTURES THEY ARE MOST OF THE DESCRIPTION!!! Most out of my own collection. It has just been cleaned and oiled and runs great, and is guarantee for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. THIS IS JUST A HOBBY NOW. Please don’t miss this fabulous watch. I have over 40 years of watch repair experience. Good luck thank you. The item “18S. Waltham (1910) 21 jewels adj. High grade 845 railroad silveroid train case” is in sale since Sunday, June 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
  • Brand: Waltham
  • Closure: Open Face
  • Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919
  • Model: model 1892 grade 845
  • Material: silveroid train case
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial
  • Escapement Type: Lever
  • Serial Number: 18082817
  • Country Made: USA
  • Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
  • Pocket Watch Size: 18
Jun 02 2019

Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

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Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case

Hi, please look at my other items. (Pictures do not do these watches justice). (M1355) (1890) Waltham 18 size model 1883 grade No. 15 scarce Frosted movement super nice restored watch runs great silveroid case, great condition. Very very nice watch don’t miss this one!!!!! . PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PICTURES THEY ARE MOST OF THE DESCRIPTION!!! Most out of my own collection. It has just been cleaned and oiled and runs great, and is guarantee for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. THIS IS JUST A HOBBY NOW. Please don’t miss this fabulous watch. I have over 40 years of watch repair experience. Good luck thank you. The item “Waltham (1890) 18S. 15 jewels scarce Frosted movement grade No. 15 silveroid case” is in sale since Tuesday, May 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
  • Escapement Type: Lever
  • Closure: Open Face
  • Brand: Waltham
  • Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899
  • Serial Number: 4502896
  • Model: model 1883 grade No.15 Frosted movement
  • Country Made: USA
  • Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Material: silveroid
  • Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
  • Pocket Watch Size: 18
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial
Jun 22 2018

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

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Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set

Waltham pocket watch , 18 size, 7 jewel, swing-out movt. The watch has a silveroid Case. This watch has a nice Dial & hands. The watch is pendant wind and pendant set. This watch runs very good & on time. The item “Waltham pocket watch 18s, 7 Jewel, Silveroid Case, Pendant Wind & Set” is in sale since Sunday, June 17, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “warrfann” and is located in Lagrange, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
  • Brand: Waltham
  • Number of Jewels: 7 Jewels
Jan 05 2018

Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

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Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice

Hi, please look at my other items. (M940) Elgin 15 jewels fancy dial model 6 grade 312 class 109 silveroid case very very nice watch don’t miss this one!!!!! . PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PICTURES THEY ARE MOST OF THE DESCRIPTION!!! Most out of my own collection. It has just been cleaned and oiled and runs great, and is guarantee for 30 days. Because of there age they may not keep exact time. THIS IS JUST A HOBBY NOW. Please don’t miss this fabulous watch. I have over 40 years of watch experience. Good luck thank you. The item “Elgin (1907)16s. Fancy dial & hands 15 jewels silveroid case restored very nice” is in sale since Monday, January 01, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fiste-marti” and is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
  • Country Made: USA
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Brand: Elgin
  • Closure: Open Face
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial
  • Escapement Type: Lever
  • Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
  • Serial Number: 12528551
  • Model: model 6 grade 312 class 109
  • Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
  • Pocket Watch Size: 16
  • Year of Manufacture: 1900-1909
Jun 13 2017

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

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1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL War Era American Waltham Ps Bartlett Pocket Watch Silveroid Case

1860 CIVIL WAR ERA AMERICAN WALTHAM PS BARTLETT POCKET WATCH SILVEROID CASE. The case has patina from age but only has one small dent where the chain eyelet pushed on it. On the dial between 3 and 4 there appears to be a very light hair line, otherwise very nice dial. SN 38670 info from the net below. The item “1860 CIVIL WAR ERA AMERICAN WALTHAM PS BARTLETT POCKET WATCH SILVEROID CASE” is in sale since Tuesday, June 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “pinwizzard” and is located in Rockville, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
  • Brand: Waltham
  • Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
  • Serial Number: 38670
  • Pocket Watch Size: 18
  • Model: P S Bartlett
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Apr 02 2017

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

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1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad

Here is your chance to get a piece of American History in a great Historical time piece! UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION THE ANTIQUE ELGIN POCKET WATCH – LOW SERIAL NUMBER YEAR 1871 KEY WIND KEY SET MOVEMENT IN A BEAUTIFUL SILVEROID CASE – RUNNING WELL AND KEEPING GOOD TIME. YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER TRUE NATIONAL WATCH CO. Elgin POST CIVIL WAR WATCH THAN THIS ONE!!! A TRUE WILD WEST HISTORICAL PIECE!! WATCH WIND KEY INCLUDED! THESE LOW # MODLES ARE GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO FIND!!! THE CASE MEASURES : 57 MM (NOT INCLUDED THE CROWN) 83 MM (INCLUDED THE CROWN). THE CASE MARKED : SILVEROID CASE CO. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CASE – SHINY – SOME DENTS IN GOOD USED CONDITION – FACE COVERS CLOSE AS THEY SHOULD AND THE SWING OUT HING IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE MOVEMENT READS : ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. THIS 15 JEWELS ORIGINAL ELGIN MOVEMENT HAS BEEN CLEANED , OILED AND ADJUSTED RUNNING WELL. I ALSO WANTED TO ADD THAT THIS WATCH IS KEEPING GREAT TIME IN A 24hr PERIOD. A FANTASTIC RUNNING 140 YEAR PLUS POCKET WATCH!! THE ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL HAS FEW HAIRLINES IN IT , (SEE PICS) BEAUTIFUL IN GOOD CONDITION – GENUINE CRYSTAL IS CLEAN IN EXCELLENT USED CONDITION. THREE HANDS ARE SUPPER RARE & NICE. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL WATCH GREAT FOR YOUR COLLECTION. 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 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. Elgin produced their first wristwatch around 1910, leading most other American watch companies by many years. Elgin was originally called the “National Watch Company”. The name never really stuck and in 1874, they changed their name to the “Elgin National Watch Company” because most of the watch trade and public were calling them “watches from Elgin”. They kept that name until the late 1960s when they stopped producing watches and changed their name to the “Elgin National Industries”. Elgin was founded on the idea of mass producing high quality pocket watches using machine made, interchangeable parts. Up until around 1850, watches were made mostly by hand, which meant that if a part broke, you had to find someone with the tools and skill to make a new part. Elgin never made the very highest quality watches in the world, nor did they make the very cheapest, but together with Waltham (aka The American Watch Company), they dominated the vast middle ground of the watch market. Today, collecting Elgin watches is quite popular. Because Elgin produced so many watches and produced so many spare parts, they can still be easily bought and fixed, so even a 100 year old Elgin can be used, with care, on a daily basis. While mechanical watches can’t compete with quartz watches for accuracy, there is something about having a watch that ticks that a quartz watch just can’t replace. The incorporators were Philo Carpenter, Howard Z. In September of 1864 a visit was made by some company representatives to the Waltham Watch Co. And seven of their key people where lured away to work for the newly formed company and they were nicknamed the Seven Stars. Since turn about is fair play, Elgin lost several of the Seven Stars to the Illinois Watch Co. A few years later in 1869. The Seven Stars were all machinists first and watchmakers second. One of these men was Charles S. Moseley and he became the factory’s first superintendent. He had been in the watch business since 1852. The Elgin businessmen had been informed that if they wanted the company to be located in Elgin they would have to donate 35 acres of land. The requested location for the company was on a farm with absentee owners. The first movement was delivered from the factory April 1, 1867 and was named in honor of Benjamin W. It was an 18 size, key wind, and full plate, with quick train and straight-line escapement arranged to set on the face and was adjusted to temperature. At that time watches took six months to complete and the B. On July 16, 1867, a new watch was made and it was named the H. The slow train was then adopted on all the new movements brought out and they appeared on the market as follows; J. Ryerson, October 14, 1867; H. Taylor, November 20, 1867; G. Wheeler, November 26, 1867 and Matthew Laflin, January 2, 1868. Laflin and Ryerson both sat on the Elgin’s board of directors and Laflin’s family did so for more than 70 years. On May 20, 1869 the first “Lady Elgin” made its appearance and was the first of a series of 10 size movements and it was also key wind. This was followed on August 24, 1870 by the Francis Rubie, which was adjusted to temperature, on September 8, 1871 by the Gail Borden (of Elsie fame) and on December 20, 1871 by the Dexter Street. The customer would pick out the case of his choice, add the dial and then the jeweler would put them together. The first stem wind movement was placed on the market June 28, 1873. On May 12, 1874 during a special stockholder’s meeting held in Chicago, the name of the company was changed to The Elgin National Watch Company. This was thought to be advisable because the movements manufactured by the company were universally known as and called “Elgin Watches” or the “Watch from Elgin”. In 1888 the factory was producing about 7,500 movements per week, about one fifth of which were key wind and one tenth of the movements were nickel. The factory had 2,300 employees at this time and they were split 50/50 between men and women but not so their pay. During World War I the United States Army had the Elgin factory train more than 350 men to make the precision repairs required in the battlefields. It was during the Second World War that all civilian work was stopped and Elgin made military watches, chronometers for the U. Navy, fuses for artillery shells, altimeters and instruments for aircraft and sapphire bearings used in the aiming of cannon. The Elgin Company was awarded ten Army-Navy “E” awards, for full filling contracts ahead of schedule. The Elgin Company diversified after World War II making decorator clocks, transistor radios, wedding rings, but the heart’s beat was the Elgin watch. That heart beat had been getting slower every year and Elgin ceased to depend on the watch factory as its main enterprise. The clock tower of the National Street plant was torn down October 7, 1966. The world’s largest watch manufacturing complex was located in several buildings from its inception in 1864 until the last Elgin movement made in the United States was completed in Elgin, South Carolina, in 1968. Check out my other items! The item “1871 Elgin B. W. Raymond 15j Key Wind Pocket Watch 18s Silveroid Case Railroad” is in sale since Sunday, April 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “harley-timespast” and is located in Grain Valley, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, PH, SG, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM, AG, AW, BZ, DM, GD, KN, LC, MS, TC, BB, BD, BM, BN, BO, EC, EG, GF, GG, GI, GP, IS, JE, JO, KH, KY, LI, LK, LU, MC, MO, MQ, MV, NI, OM, PK, PY, RE.
  • Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920
  • Brand: Elgin
  • Material: Silveroid
  • Closure: Open Face
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial
  • Movement: Mechanical
  • Country Made: USA
  • Model: 1
  • MPN: B.W. Raymond
  • Serial Number: 128930
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Age: Antique (pre 1920)
  • Case Material: Silveroid
  • Pocket Watch Size: 18
  • Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels