open-face pocket watch

Elgin National Watch Company open-face pocket watch

Elgin National Watch Companygold or gold-filled caseopen-face pocket watchIllinois

Market guide for Elgin National Watch Company open-face pocket watch, built from 1 supporting screener session and 30 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$50 - $13,000

Most likely $450 · Based on 30 comparable records.

Confidence
Developing evidence

About this item

Maker
Elgin National Watch Company
Period
1890-1920
Category
timepieces
Material
gold or gold-filled case
Origin
Illinois
Evidence
Developing evidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
30
Auction sources
24
Records with images
2
Coverage
1994-2026

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $50 - $13,000 24 sources
Median sold price $320 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Strong 30 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: gold or gold-filled caseStyle: American utilitarian pocket watchType: open-face pocket watch
All sources 1994-2026 2 with images 30 records analyzed
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1

Revere Auctions

Mar 26, 2025

$350

Group 4 Elgin Pocket Watches

Group of four gold filled pocket watches including: One Elgin pocket watch in a 14k gold filled hunter case with flowers and birds, with white dial with Roman numerals and sub-seconds dial with Arabic numerals. Serial number 1371666. Front case inside marked 153049. Back case marked 153049 with scales and crown. Interior case inside marked the same. One Elgin pocket watch in an open face 10k ro...

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Revere Auctions

Mar 26, 2025

$200

Group 4 Silver Elgin Pocket Watches

Group of four silver Elgin pocket watches including: One Elgin open face pocket watch in coin silver case with silvered dial and Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial. Serial number [redacted phone]. Back case marked Illinois Watch Case Co coin silver 223284. One Elgin open face pocket watch in sterling silver case with white dial and Roman numerals and sub-seconds dial. Serial number 9555968. B...

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Lot of Seven Pocket Watches
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Fontaine's Auction Gallery

Apr 1, 2023

$315

Lot of Seven Pocket Watches

Elgin Open-Face Pocket Watch with a Wadsworth Pilot Case, Circa 1920's Case Material: Gold-Filled Case Diameter: 43.5mm Movement Number: [redacted phone] Case Number: 6469912 Dial: Silvered Metal, Sub-Seconds Movement: Manual, 17 Jewels Marked: "Elgin" (dial), "The Mead Special / Wadsworth Pilot 25 YRS, 6469912" (case), "Elgin Natl. Watch Co., U.S.A., 17 Jewels, [redacted phone]" (movement) Cha...

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Austin Auction Gallery

Sep 8, 2024

$1,500

(20) COLLECTION OF GOLD FILLED POCKET WATCHES & (1) 14KT GOLD WALTHAM POCKET WATCH

(lot of 20) Pocket Watches: (1) Waltham Open Face, 14kt Gold Case, SN [redacted phone] Arabic numerals, seconds sub dial, red numbers at dial edge, fully wound, balance wheel good, starts then stops, the inside of the case marked "Roy" over "14k 585/1000 Fine"; (1) Hampden William McKinley Open Face Railroad watch, observed operating, 17 jewels, SN 3517020, Dueber 20 year case with light engrav...

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Shapiro Auctions LLC

Oct 16, 2022

$800

FOUR ASSORTED SMALL POCKET WATCHES

FOUR ASSORTED MINIATURE POCKET WATCHES comprising four assorted small open face pocket watches: a) demi hunter case gold watch, white dial, Arabic numerals, with subsidiary seconds at 6, the dial and cuvette inscribed Henry Capt, L. Gallopin & Cie., case marked with serial number 43526, other engravings on the cuvette include an assay mark and letter M.P. b) a 18K white gold Tiffany&Co. watch w...

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Capo Auction

Sep 26, 2015

$150

Three American Open Face Pocket Watches

(1) Columbus coin silver open face pocket watch with enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed Columbus Watch Co., subsidiary seconds dial, movement signed Columbus Watch Co., Columbus O. No. 73261, and marked Safety Pinion, engraved regulator, case signed Albata and numbered 4078086,diameter 1 5/8 inches. One hand loose in case. (2) Waltham silver open face pocket watch with enamel dial with Rom...

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Auction 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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Auction by Daum

Mar 23, 2023

$130

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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Keystone Auctions LLC

Mar 22, 2025

$160

Elgin, Waltham, Imperial, & More Pocket Watches

Elgin gold tone pocket watch w/ [redacted phone] movement & Illinois Watch Case Co. Elgin Ramona 5594252 case, Buren Watch Co. Imperial monogrammed gold tone pocket watch w/ 7 Jewels 527456 movement & Illinois Watch Case Co. Elgin Imperial 2254897 case, Waltham decorated silver tone pocket watch w/ 17 Jewels [redacted phone] movement & Keystone 673773 case, Admiral decorated gold tone pocket wa...

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Apple Tree Auction Center

Sep 4, 2025

$325

Vintage Pocket Watches, Currency & More!

Vintage Pocket Watches, Currency & More! Waltham pocket watch on gold filled chain - not working at the time of listing, Elgin pocket watch - not working at the time of listing (39) pennies - (51) foreign coins /tokens (1) dime (1) pocket knife (1) liberty V nickel (6) foreign bills (1) stamped sterlign ring with carnelian center stone - size ([redacted phone]) vintage 10kt yellow gold class ri...

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Adam Partridge Auctioneers

Apr 9, 2025

£520

An 18ct yellow gold key wind open face pocket watch, with Roman numerals and engraved centre to the silvered dial, gold inner cover and movement signed 'Willm Philip Edinburgh No. 701', diameter 40mm, approx 48.3g.

An 18ct yellow gold key wind open face pocket watch, with Roman numerals and engraved centre to the silvered dial, gold inner cover and movement signed 'Willm Philip Edinburgh No. 701', diameter 40mm, approx 48.3g.

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Ripley 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

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Apple Tree Auction Center

Apr 3, 2026

$60

Gold-Filled Elgin Pocket Watch (Runs Intermittently) and 14k White Gold-Filled Elgin Pocket Watch (Running)

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The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Aug 16, 2023

$150

Antique 14k Gold Plate Elgin Pocket Watch 6040132

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The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Dec 7, 2022

$600

ELGIN Antique 14K GOLD Pocket Watch #6040132

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16

Neely Auction

Mar 23, 2025

$725

ELGIN SOLID 14K POCKET WATCH HUNTING CASE

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Hermitage Fine Art

Apr 8, 2026

€900

*THREE 14K GOLD POCKET WATCHES

*THREE 14K GOLD POCKET WATCHES Comprising: 14k gold (tested) open-face pocket watch, engraved with flowers on the reverse D. circa 3 cm gross weight: circa 20.74 gr. 14k gold (tested) open-face pocket watch, engraved on the reverse D. circa 3.2 cm gross weight: circa 27.52 gr. 14k gold hunter-case pocket watch, hallmark ‘585’, ‘14K’, engraved with flowers D. circa 2.5 cm gross weight: circa 21....

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Dee Atkinson & Harrison

Sep 29, 2000

£50

An Edwardian 9ct gold scrolled brooch, 1.75in long and a 14k gold cased pocket watch, the floral engraved face with Roman numerals and seconds (2)

An Edwardian 9ct gold scrolled brooch, 1.75in long and a 14k gold cased pocket watch, the floral engraved face with Roman numerals and seconds (2)

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Sworders

Nov 29, 2023

£90

A Victorian silver pocket watch and Albert,

A Victorian silver pocket watch and Albert, A Victorian silver pocket watch and Albert, with cream dial signed 'J.Neininger, Gloucester', black Roman numerals and chemin-de-fer minutes, subsidiary seconds dial and gold hands, case with London hallmarks 1863, engraved inside 'J.Soar 1854, C.D.Soar 1874', with a later graduated curb link Albert hallmarked Chester 1928 with T-bar, associated lobst...

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Auctionata Paddle8 AG

Dec 12, 2013

€13,000

A. Lange & Söhne Pocket Watch, ¼-Hour Repetition, 1887

A. Lange & Söhne pocket watch with ¼-hour repetition Germany, 1887 Crown wound movement Lange 1A; hour, minute, small second White enamel dial, Louis XV hands, Arabic numerals Watch case of 18K red gold, no. 25701 Movement no. 25701 Both case covers and cuvette hallmarked Case diameter: 53 mm; Height: 15 mm Total weight: 149 g Fully functional, very good condition A rare and extraordinary pocke...

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Gold Coast Auctions

Apr 26, 2026

$550

800 Silver Pocket Watch Collection Avance Retard Guilloche Niello etc

800 Continental Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Collection Including 14x Pocket Watches and 2x Cases Lot Comprising: 1x K Serkisoff & Co by Billodes in 800 Silver Double Hunter Case with Winding Key in Working Condition White Porcelain Dial with Hand Painted Floral Motif Seconds Subdial Hallmark to Interior of Case: "800" Absence of Minute Dial and can be Replaced 1x Remontoir Cylinder 5 Rubis Poc...

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AN ENAMEL, RUBY AND DIAMOND POCKET WATCH WITH A CULTURED PEARL AND LONGCHAIN NECKLACE Mechanical movement, the circular-shaped pocket watch dial with scrolled engraved detailing, Roman numerals and blued steel hands, within a case of foliate desig
22

Adam's

Dec 17, 2024

€650

AN ENAMEL, RUBY AND DIAMOND POCKET WATCH WITH A CULTURED PEARL AND LONGCHAIN NECKLACE Mechanical movement, the circular-shaped pocket watch dial with scrolled engraved detailing, Roman numerals and blued steel hands, within a case of foliate desig

AN ENAMEL, RUBY AND DIAMOND POCKET WATCH WITH A CULTURED PEARL AND LONGCHAIN NECKLACE Mechanical movement, the circular-shaped pocket watch dial with scrolled engraved detailing, Roman numerals and blued steel hands, within a case of foliate design, reverse applied with blue guilloché enamel, circular-shaped rubies and a rose-cut diamond, to a scrolled bail, suspended from a chain composed of p...

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Venduehuis der Notarissen

Jun 25, 2025

€4,800

A rare Dent, 61 Strand & Royal Exchange, London, 18K gold pocket watch, with Javanese numerals

A rare Dent, 61 Strand & Royal Exchange, London, 18K gold pocket watch, with Javanese numerals, A superb pocket watch, with embossed British crown to the cover and Javanese numerals on the dial. This watch belonged to Sultan Hamenkubuwoko VII ([redacted phone]) the seventh sultan of Yogyakarta (Java, present day Indonesia), reigning from 22 December 1877 until his abdication in 29 January 1921....

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Hess Fine Art

Apr 10, 2021

$225

WWI Era Longines Pocket Watch Engraved Artillery

Title: WWI Era Longines Pocket Watch Engraved Artillery Description: Up for auction is an awesome WWI era Longines pocket watch with a picture of artillery engraved on the back. This watch is in great condition for its age, and is running strong. The watch may need a service to keep the most accurate time. This watch is from the collection of a lifelong military watch enthusiast. Manufacturer: ...

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Hess Fine Art

Oct 29, 2022

$375

Waltham Elgin Hampden American Made Hunter Antique Pocket Watches Lot Of 8

Described by: RM Internal number CNX [redacted phone] This is part of the Iconic Buckeye Collection, a multi-generational assemblage of pocket watches. Title: Waltham Elgin Hampden American Made Hunter Antique Pocket Watches Lot Of 8 Here are the Specifications: Manufacturer: Waltham Circa: 1895 Size: 14 Movement running: Yes Setting: Stem Serial Number 6168745 Case condition: Fair Metal: Gold ...

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Austin Auction Gallery

Oct 12, 2024

$300

(8) AMERICAN GOLD FILL CASE POCKET WATCHES

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Christie's

Jun 28, 1994

£143

A Continental openface fob watch the engraved dial with Roman numerals a 19th Century gold mounted pave turquoise circular cluster pendant with rose diamond single stone centre a flower head circular brooch and a citrine single stone ring (4)

A Continental openface fob watch the engraved dial with Roman numerals a 19th Century gold mounted pave turquoise circular cluster pendant with rose diamond single stone centre a flower head circular brooch and a citrine single stone ring (4)

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Dawsons Auctioneers

Aug 21, 2025

£120

Baume & Mercier Lady’s Linea Wrist Watch Reference: 65690 Serial: 5390537 Bezel: Smooth, Engraved Arabic Numerals Year: circa 2000s Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 25mm Dial: White Mother-of-Pearl Numerals: Arabic to Bezel, Diamond...

Baume & Mercier Lady’s Linea Wrist Watch Reference: 65690 Serial: 5390537 Bezel: Smooth, Engraved Arabic Numerals Year: circa 2000s Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 25mm Dial: White Mother-of-Pearl Numerals: Arabic to Bezel, Diamond to Dial Crown: Stainless Steel, Cabochon Movement: Quartz Complication: Date aperture at six o’clock Strap: Stainless Steel, marked PMRE Inner Circumfe...

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Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd

Aug 21, 2024

£140

A lady's 9ct rose gold watch, Arabic numerals, gold plated expanding bracelet strap; a lady's Bulova gold plated stainless steel watch, 8654107/755195; a lady's Ingersoll and a Timex watch; a silver christening bangle; a gold plated silver bangle; a

A lady's 9ct rose gold watch, Arabic numerals, gold plated expanding bracelet strap; a lady's Bulova gold plated stainless steel watch, 8654107/755195; a lady's Ingersoll and a Timex watch; a silver christening bangle; a gold plated silver bangle; a gold plated locket; qty

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Sarasota Estate Auction

Nov 8, 2025

$500

14k Gold Engraved Watch Fob - 9.9 g.

14K Gold Engraved Watch Fob - 9.9 g. Marked with "14K" and a five-pointed star, monogrammed "FLS." Size: 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. Weight: 6.3 dwt. 9.9 g.

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Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
open-face pocket watch
Category
timepieces
Maker
Elgin National Watch Company
Style
American utilitarian pocket watch
Material
gold or gold-filled case
Technique
mechanical stem-wind watchmaking
Origin
Illinois
Era
1890-1920
Motifs
Arabic numerals, engraved case, white enamel dial
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include maker Elgin National Watch Company, form open-face pocket watch, material gold or gold-filled case, origin Illinois.
  • An American-style gold pocket watch with a white dial, Arabic numeral hour markers, a simple engraved case, and a crown-wind configuration. The image appears to be a stylized or simplified rendering rather than a detailed photographed object.
  • This guide is currently supported by 30 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 Company examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
  • Gold Or Gold-filled Case examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $320.
  • Correct maker attribution is important because verified Elgin National Watch Company 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 Or Gold-filled Case 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 $150 to $750.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 24 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 30 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 24 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 1994-2026.

Questions

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Intent

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