Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 13
- Auction sources
- 10
- Records with images
- 1
- Coverage
- 2018-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Apple Tree Auction Center
Apr 3, 2026
$60
Gold-Filled Elgin Pocket Watch (Runs Intermittently) and 14k White Gold-Filled Elgin Pocket Watch (Running)
Gold-Filled Elgin Pocket Watch (Runs Intermittently) and 14k White Gold-Filled Elgin Pocket Watch (Running) 1) Pocket watch by Elgin winds, runs only intermittently, will set and wind, has movement number [redacted phone], has 15 Jewels, case back is marked "Wadsworth Warranted 20 Years" - watch has some dirt under the crystal and just looks like it needs a little cleaning - Is a Grade 295, Mod...
View saleAuction by Daum
May 26, 2023
$85
ELGIN POCKET WATCH VINTAGE FROM THE 1940S
14k gold filled -elgin pocket watch, Elgin Pocket Watch Vintage from the 1940s Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
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Converse Auctions
Mar 23, 2018
$80
ELGIN POCKET WATCH
Elgin Pocket Watch: Elgin pocket watch with a white dial with large Arabic numerals, a seconds dial, and spade hands. 17 jewels. Number [redacted phone]. Inside the case 4310236. Monogrammed on back. 2" Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an address in the United States for $15.00 via USPS Priority Mail. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. Each additional it...
View saleRipley Auctions
Feb 9, 2026
$1,500
14K YELLOW GOLD BWC Co. engraved case Elgin watch Co. 15 jewels pocket watch with engraved details. 2 1/4"Drop x 1 3/4"Diameter
View saleThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Dec 7, 2022
$600
ELGIN Antique 14K GOLD Pocket Watch #6040132
View saleThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Aug 16, 2023
$150
Antique 14k Gold Plate Elgin Pocket Watch 6040132
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Neely Auction
Mar 23, 2025
$725
ELGIN SOLID 14K POCKET WATCH HUNTING CASE
View saleAuction by Daum
Mar 23, 2023
$130
ELGIN POCKET WATCH VINTAGE FROM THE 1940S
View saleConverse Auctions
Oct 5, 2018
$120
ELGIN POCKET WATCH
View saleAustin Auction Gallery
Oct 12, 2024
$300
(8) AMERICAN GOLD FILL CASE POCKET WATCHES
View saleHess Fine Art
Oct 29, 2022
$375
Waltham Elgin Hampden American Made Hunter Antique Pocket Watches Lot Of 8
View saleRevere Auctions
Mar 26, 2025
$350
Group 4 Elgin Pocket Watches
View saleKeystone Auctions LLC
Mar 22, 2025
$160
Elgin, Waltham, Imperial, & More Pocket Watches
View saleIdentification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- open-face pocket watch
- Category
- timepieces
- Maker
- Elgin National Watch Co.
- Style
- American utilitarian pocket watch
- Material
- gold-tone metal
- Technique
- engraved case
- Origin
- Illinois
- Era
- 1890-1915
- Motifs
- engraved case, Arabic numerals, white dial
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Elgin National Watch Co., form open-face pocket watch, material gold-tone metal, origin Illinois.
- A gold-tone open-face pocket watch with a white dial, Arabic-style numerals, black hands, engraved case, and a winding crown at the top. The provided image is stylized and does not show legible maker marks or movement details.
- This guide is currently supported by 13 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for open-face pocket watch.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Elgin National Watch Co. examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Gold-tone Metal examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $160.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Elgin National Watch Co. examples usually trade differently from unattributed open-face pocket watch listings.
- American utilitarian pocket watch style cues help separate this group from broader open-face pocket watch listings that often dilute market comps.
- Gold-tone Metal condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $80 to $1,500.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 10 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 13 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 10 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2018-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is an Elgin National Watch Co. open-face pocket watch?
This page is a market guide for identifying an Elgin National Watch Co. open-face pocket watch and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a open-face pocket watch?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for Elgin National Watch Co. open-face pocket watch?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $80 to $1,500, depending on condition and attribution.
Elgin Pocket Watch?
This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "Elgin pocket watch" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.
How much is Elgin National Watch Co. open-face pocket watch worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the open-face pocket watch topic closely enough for public reference.
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