Question about 30 jewel cal 760 6 adj selfwinding lord elgin. S55734, gold hour, minute hands, art deco and baton numerals and sweeping seconds hand with white face. Elgin watch, vintage mens self winding, 1950s works. Ladies elgin starlite 17 watch, speidel 10 kgf band, vintage wristwatch, for. Elgin mens wristwatches with 17 jewels for sale ebay. A watchbench has small built in drawers for all of the tools and parts you are sure to accumulate over time. The back is inscribed with the recipients name and 20 years firestone service june 5, 1966. 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. These watches are very lowmaintenance for added convenience. Fully serviced and ready to run for several more decades. Something wrong in the winding as it just feel gummy, no ratcheting. A lord elgin 25 selfwinding wrist watch, marked 10k gold.
If it still isnt ticking, simply bring it by for a battery replacement. Elgin 338 vintage manual wind mens watch 17jewels cal. This watch has a 16s size 52mm base metal case with a beautiful etching on the back. Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. With especially low and predictable friction, the jewels are highly durable, allowing them to remain accurate for longer periods of time. Vintage 1950s elgin selfwinding german made running. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Vintage elgin 712 manual winding watch 17jewels,10k rgp 1950s. Vintage mans elgin selfwinding 17 jewel wrist watch 10. This watch is currently work unless noted in the title, it may need service, cleaning, adjusting to be used on a daily basis. Vintage elgin shockmaster selfwinding watch w 16mm.
It runs and keeps time, a gold color with a new leather band. The black leather band is marked size 18l and genuine leather on the back and will fit a pretty large. Also is included the original case and waranty card. This is an antique waltham swiss made automatic self winding 17 jewel movement wrist watch. Whats that on the dial, elgin 27 jewels self winding,american made. Elgin lord elgin 25 jewels selfwinding wrist watch. Lord elgin 25 self winding 10k gold watch the ebay community. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the dial. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. The stainless steel bracelet presents an expansion style.
Unfollow elgin self winding watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage elgin sportsman mens manual wind wrist watch, 17. In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Choose from this selection of superiorquality elgin 7 jewel mechanical movement wristwatches. Is a 50 size, 17jewel, sweep second calendar automatic. The bulova 23 series named for its 23jewel, selfwinding movement debuted in the 1950s and brought wide popularity to a bulova invention first used in a watch in 1953. New listing elgin 12 size 17jewels pocket watch 14k gold filled art deco style hour markers. A 17 jewel watch is worth different amounts, depending on the make and condition. Soldelgin 17 jewel, 14 size, lord elgin 1907 pocket. This elgin 643 automatic watch is a milestone watch. The book is widely sold and in many public libraries. This is an antique waltham swiss made automatic selfwinding 17 jewel movement wrist watch.
Vintage lord elgin 30 jewel self winding analog wristwatch. Details about vintage elgin self winding shockmaster 645 17 jewels. This 25 jewel, 10k lord elgin watch keeps accurate time, shows slight normal wear, and is in excellent condition. A mechanical pocket watch should be able to run for at least 2428 hours on a full wind of the mainspring. A vintage lord elgin 30 jewel self winding analog wristwatch. Elgin mechanical handwinding wristwatches with 17 jewels. The last elgins around 1958 elgin introduced a pair of notable advancements for their higher end watches, these were the durabalance freesprung balance, and the calibers 760 and 761, the only american made self winding movements. Vintage mans elgin selfwinding 17 jewel wrist watch 10 karat gold filled circa 1959 wat10211, status. Elgin self winding 17 jewels mens wrist watch for sale. Powered by self winding elgin caliber 9 14 movement with sweep seconds.
In my view, this is one very fine watch and highly under appreciated. I have a waltham vintage self winding vintage wristwatch, i. Elgin 17 jewel selfwinding wristwatch watch runs for sale. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. This and the 760 are the only american designed and manufactured full rotor automatics. Elgin 7 jewel handwound mechanical wristwatches are both beautiful and traditional. The 14 size, stem set movement contains 17 jewels, is adjusted and has a safety pinion. It is in the original box with the original pamphlet, circa 1959. Be mindful that excessively winding the watch may cause damages to the movement, so dont overdo it. This elgin wristwatch was disassembled and cleaned. Vintage elgin american made automatic watch with 27 jewels.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This was my fathers watch that granny got him for high school graduation. Is a 50 size, 17jewel, sweep second wheel model movement. Lord elgin 25 jewels 18k yellow gold selfwinding mens watch. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. 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. This watch features a champagne speckled dial, displaying silver tone hands and arabic numeral hour indicators, housed inside the stainless steel bezel. Vintage mens elgin wrist watch 27 jewels self winding made in america nice vintage elgin wrist watch in good physical condition and in running order. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. These watches tend to have thinner profiles for a sleeker appearance. Elgin mens watch, self winding 17 jewel,waterproof, stainless steel, swiss. Some watches were capable of much longer runtimes, 36 to 48 hours isnt uncommon for highergrade watches and some models, like the illinois bunn special motor barrel could run as long as 60 hours. Elgin introduced a budget line of 17 jewels in 1964. Antique gents elgin auto self winding watch movement 26 mm in size.
Elgin wristwatches with 17 jewels for sale ebay ebay. Antique elgin autoself winding watch movement 17 jewels. Nov 29, 2015 vintage elgin shockmaster selfwinding watch w 16mm leather band serviced. The watch has the original leather band and shows a good condition face. Anywho does anyone know were i can find out the facts behind my 17 jewel self winding elgin watch. Service of a 1964 solid 14k elgin 884 25 jewel automatic watch. It says waltham self winding, 17 jewels, incalbloc. Elgin 17 jewel, self winding wristwatch repair service and repair of an vintage swiss elgin eta 2879 wristwatch. Says on the back resistant to shock dust and magnetism elgin self winding waterproof. Dec 18, 2018 the bulova 23 series named for its 23jewel, selfwinding movement debuted in the 1950s and brought wide popularity to a bulova invention first used in a watch in 1953. Gents lord elgin 17 jewel watch rose dial roman numerals 555 movement hadley. Elgin mechanical automatic wristwatches with 17 jewels. If youre looking for a watch that offers maximum longevity and accuracy, select one of these elgin 7 jewel wristwatches. Overall good condition with light scratches to case, bezel and crystal.
For example, the waltham 100 jewel watch consisted of an ordinary 17 jewel movement, with 83 tiny pieces of ruby mounted around the automatic winding rotor. It marked the time to transition from mostly manual wind to. The back is inscribed with waterproof and self winding. A lord elgin 25 self winding wrist watch, marked 10k gold.
The movement serial number is 424458 dating it to about 1907. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Dec 29, 2017 vintage elgin american made automatic watch with 27 jewels. The 30 jewel thinthin line was classed as lord elgin and two models were also released with horizon styling crystals. Bolder than other styles, these elgin watches generally have bigger faces. Elgin watch company shockmaster self winding 17 jewels homme. For a beginner a kitchen table will do just fine, but as you become more serious you may want to consider a watchbench made specially for repairing watches and a good fluorescent lamp which is easier on the eyes. Elgin watches, some of the most indemand antique watches in the market today, are a perennial favorite among watch collectors. So, for example, all the serial numbers between 11,222,001 and 11,223,000 are grade 297 watches.
The star marking stamp indicates that the case was manufactured for elgin by the star watch case company, who manufactured cases under contract for most of the major watch companies. You can see the setting for the upper escape and 4th wheel pivots in. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Vintage elgin selfwinding shockmaster 645 17 jewels ebay. The history of bulova through 10 milestone bulova watches. Give it a shake and it is up and running and keeps good time. The truth be known i thought i was mispelling self winding so i thought that i would use self setting instead of self winding. Elgin 27 jewel selfwinding wristwatch elgin mens 27 jewel selfwinding wristwatch, 10k rolled gold plate bezel stainless steel case no. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. A lord elgin 25 selfwinding wrist watch, marked 10k rolled gold plated. The hands were binding together and needed adjustment. Lord elgin wristwatch repair service of a vintage elgin 884 25 jewel automatic watch.
Elgin 17jewels filled antique watch gold pocket case. Servicedelgin 1950s selfwinding,stainless, mens watch, 30 day. They also have especially low and predictable friction, ensuring that the mechanisms work well and do not get damaged over time. It runs and keeps time until you jiggle the crownstem. Vintage elgin shockmaster selfwinding watch w 16mm leather. Set up a well lit workspace with a clean, flat surface. Is a 80 size, 17jewel, no second and small second model movement.
Elgin watches bicycle for two 1920s vintage advertising digital download. Unlike selfwinding watches, the crown doesnt need to be wound on quartz models. A 1950s, guaranteed authentic elgin, a self winding shockmaster. Vintage lord elgin 30 jewel self winding analog wristwatch ebth. The 30 jewel 760 added cap jewels on the escape wheel, and on the upper 4th wheel pivot. As of 2014, a 17 jewel watch will most likely bring no more than 100 dollars. Vintage mens elgin wrist watch 27 jewels self winding made in. A gentlemans lord elgin 14k gold selfwinding wristwatch, ca. Vintage elgin 643 17j selfwinding shockmaster 10k gold. Keep track of your busy schedule with one of these elgin 7 jewel mens wristwatches. Elgin typically would allocate blocks or runs of serial numbers in multiples of. Vintage elgin sportsman mens manual wind wrist watch, 17 jewels, made in france.
Waltham selfwinding 17 jewel wrist watch liveauctioneers. I have a waltham vintage self winding vintage wristwatch, i cannot find a picture on the internet to compare it with, it is swiss made, 17 jewels. I read it maybe came from the early 60s and that action was imported from the swiss. Vintage elgin self winding 17 jewel mens watch not running. It is marked swiss it has a 10k rgp case and is also marked waterproof. You can get a value from ebay or from the complete price guide to watches. Elgin lord elgin 25 jewels selfwinding wrist watch nawcc.
The last elgins around 1958 elgin introduced a pair of notable advancements for their higher end watches, these were the durabalance freesprung balance, and the calibers 760 and 761, the only american made selfwinding movements. Fully serviced and detailed and offered with a 1 year warrantee of. Elgin 960 vintage manual winding 17jewels mens watch,cal. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b.
Self wind760 movement30 jewels6 adjustmentsamerican mademeasures 32 mmyellow gold filled bezel good vintage condition. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. The thinthins were 27 and 30 jewel automatics and the last of elgins domestically designed and made selfwinding models. The thinthins were 27 and 30 jewel automatics and the last of elgin s domestically designed and made self winding models. I tend to collect pocket watches but while searching on ebay for lord elgin i ran across an elgin that is market lord elgin then below that 25 jewels above the center post and below the center post self winding. Featuring 34 x 40mm case with extended horn lugs, acrylic crystal, and very pleasing original black gloss dial with applied gold indexes and tapered gilt hands. If a watch grade sold well, elgin would assign additional runs and high volume watches might have 10,000 or 20,000 serial numbers in a single run. The watch likely dates from around the 1960s and the 25 indicates that this was one of the 25jewel movements. Elgin vintage durapower 27 jewel self winding watch youtube. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models.
It is a 17j swiss elgin 643 movement cased in a wadsworth 10k gold filled case and timed by the elgin national watch co. Its also engraved with his name l l johns love mother. Vintage stainless steel elgin 17 jewels self winding watch. Nov 29, 2015 vintage elgin shockmaster self winding watch w 16mm leather band serviced.
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