Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 17
- Auction sources
- 12
- Records with images
- 14
- Coverage
- 2015-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Dec 7, 2022
$600
ELGIN Antique 14K GOLD Pocket Watch #6040132
Beautifully crafted and rare antique Elgin National Watch Company 14k gold pocket watch. Ornate engraved and embossed gold with floral motif to outer. Trademarked to metal with serial number and hallmarks. Serial number 6040132. Measures approx. 1 5/8 inches diameter. Watch specifications: grade 133, size 6, 15 jewels, model 2, class 56. Hunter case movement
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Ace Of Estates
Jun 23, 2024
$70
1900 Elgin G.M. Wheeler Model 3 144 18s 17 Jewel Pocket Watch Pocketwatch
Item Description This exquisite 1900 Elgin G.M. Wheeler Model 3, grade 144, is an 18-size, 17-jewel pocket watch that showcases the height of early 20th-century American watchmaking. Crafted by the renowned Elgin National Watch Company, this timepiece is a testament to the skill and precision of its makers. The G.M. Wheeler series, named after one of Elgin's
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The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Aug 16, 2023
$150
Antique 14k Gold Plate Elgin Pocket Watch 6040132
Roman numeral with seconds dial Elgin Pocket Fob watch. Trademarked with serial number 6040132. Rare elegant metal craftsmanship with embossed Victorian flowers and scrolling, etched Guilloché style background pattern. One side has a shield encased in a diamond shape, the other side a chased village. 2 x 1 5/8 in. Wind function. Possibly dated later 1880s to
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Stuart Kingston Gallery
Oct 11, 2025
$1,600
Antique Ladies Closed Face Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow
Antique Ladies Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Elgin Pocket Watch. 14K Stamped Dueber Case Serial Number 1223124. Movement Number 2442743. Engraved Elgin Watch Company. Engraved Deigned Featuring Humming Birds, Florals, and Monogrammed "R"
View saleNeely Auction
Mar 23, 2025
$725
ELGIN SOLID 14K POCKET WATCH HUNTING CASE
Elgin solid 14 karat pocket watch, hunting case. Crystal watch cover with gold bezel. Watch face is white with yellow gold, has second hand. Back of watch engraved Elgin Natl Watch Co. USA Serial # 21128849, 15 Jewels. I can't get the dust cover to separate from the back of the watch. Back of watch engraved. Inside dust cover secondary door engraved ROY, 826
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
14K YELLOW GOLD BWC Co. engraved case Elgin watch Co. 15 jewels pocket watch with engraved details. Watch runs. 36.05DWT The purchase of gold requires confirmed funds.
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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.
View saleAuction 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.
View saleApple 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 15276404, 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 c
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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 21950639. 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 emai
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Converse Auctions
Oct 5, 2018
$120
ELGIN POCKET WATCH
ELGIN POCKET WATCH: Elgin pocket watch, engraved on the back. Case is marked B & B Royal 20 year, number 6284124. Movement marked 19 jewels 24056367, and marked B.W. Raymond. 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 a
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The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Mar 18, 2026
$5,000
Antq AW Co Waltham 14K Gold Pocket Watch
Signed antique American Watch Co Waltham 14K gold case pocket watch. Movement serial number 2788101. Ornate etched design on case with pastoral scene on back cover. Marked 14k on interior case. Measures approx. 2 inches wide. Total weight 134.2 grams. Includes wood and acrylic stand with cloche. Not tested. Some wear including scratching. Jewelry, estate jew
View saleCapo Auction
Oct 24, 2015
$90
Three American Open Face Pocket Watches
View saleCapo Auction
Oct 24, 2015
$100
Three American Open Face Pocket Watches
View saleKeystone Auctions LLC
Mar 22, 2025
$160
Elgin, Waltham, Imperial, & More Pocket Watches
View saleMedusa Auctioneers
Jun 24, 2025
€350
14kt gold pocket watch with gold plated pocket watch chain.
14kt gold pocket watch with gold plated pocket watch chain. Dimensions: 47.5 mm x 66.1 mm. Weight: 76.2 grams. White dial with black index. With Roman numerals and a sub second hand at 6 o'clock. Signed on the inside with: 'Ancre Ligne droite balancier compensé spiral brequet 15 rubis.' Comes in a box from Frans Brugsma Hof-Juwelier Groningen.
View saleFreeman's | Hindman
Aug 9, 2023
$1,200
A 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
A 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch A 14K yellow gold pocket watch, featuring a white dial with black Arabic numerals at hour intervals, gold dots at minute intervals, and rose gold hour and minute hands, on a 14K yellow gold chain. The front cover of the watch is set with old European-cut diamonds that form the petals of flowers whose stems are delic
View saleIdentification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- pocket watch
- Category
- watches
- Maker
- Elgin National Watch Company
- Style
- American pocket watch
- Material
- gold-tone metal
- Technique
- engraved case
- Origin
- Illinois
- Era
- 1890-1920
- Motifs
- engraved decoration, Arabic numerals, white dial
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Elgin National Watch Company, form pocket watch, material gold-tone metal, origin Illinois.
- A gold-tone Elgin pocket watch with a white enamel-style dial, Arabic numerals, central winding crown, and an engraved case, presented as a classic American pocket watch form.
- This guide is currently supported by 14 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for pocket watch.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Elgin National Watch Company 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 $150.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Elgin National Watch Company examples usually trade differently from unattributed pocket watch listings.
- American pocket watch style cues help separate this group from broader 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 2 supporting screener sessions clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $60 to $1,600.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 12 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 2 screener sessions that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 14 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 12 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2015-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is an Elgin National Watch Company pocket watch?
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What affects the value of a pocket watch?
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What is the typical market range for Elgin National Watch Company pocket watch?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $60 to $1,600, depending on condition and attribution.
Elgin Pocket Watch?
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