Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 14
- Auction sources
- 12
- Records with images
- 4
- Coverage
- 2005-2025
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Weschler's
Apr 17, 2010
$750
Victorian Gentleman's 14-Karat Yellow-Gold Manual-Wind Hunting Case Pocket Watch, Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois
Victorian Gentleman's 14-Karat Yellow-Gold Manual-Wind Hunting Case Pocket Watch, Elgin National Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois Circa 1882 Movement numbered 1087827 Case numbered 477918 Having a white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour chapters and subsidiary dial, within a floral chased case; joined by a yellow-gold filled vest chain. Length of chain: 12-1/2 inches (31.8 cm) Size: 18
View saleThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Dec 7, 2022
$600
ELGIN Antique 14K GOLD Pocket Watch #6040132
View saleHeritage Auctions
Jul 27, 2006
$120
AN AMERICAN GOLD POCKET WATCH Elgin National Watch Company The timepiece with gold filled case and intricately decorated scroll pattern exterior, original white dial with Roman numerals signed Elgin Natl. Watch Co., movements also decorated with
View saleThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Aug 16, 2023
$150
Antique 14k Gold Plate Elgin Pocket Watch 6040132
View saleShowtime Auction Services
May 11, 2019
$150
Elgin Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
View saleClarke Auction Gallery
Dec 5, 2021
$250
JEWELRY. (4) Men's Elgin Mechanical Watches.
(4) Men's Elgin mechanical Watches. Including a men's Elgin rose gold tone round mechanical watch. This watch by Elgin manufactured in approx. 1929 (based on serial #) features a 30mm (excluding crown) round 10kt R.G.P. (Rolled Gold Plated) rose gold tone watch case, stainless case back, glass crystal, rose gold tone dial, blue Arabic numerals, blued steel squelette hands, sub seconds dial loca...
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Weschler's
Dec 3, 2005
$750
14-Karat Yellow-Gold, Diamond and Ruby Manual-Wind Pendant Watch, Elgin
View saleLuxe Auctioneers
Apr 15, 2025
$600
ART NOUVEAU ELGIN GOLD PENDANT WATCH WITH DIAMONDS CIRCA 1907
View saleThomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun 29, 2025
$500
ELGIN 14K GOLD PENDANT WATCH WITH CHAIN
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Leonard Auction
Mar 21, 2021
$550
14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Costume Jewelry and Pocket Watch Assortment
14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Costume Jewelry and Pocket Watch Assortment (17) items including Granada ladies wrist watch having a '14k' marked on back of case; diamond pendant on necklace marked '14k' near clasp; Wedgewood ring and pendant set marked 'sterling'; turquoise belt buckle; cameo bracelet; cameo knight ring; (2) turquoise rings and a turquoise belt buckle; most marked 'sterling' or '92...
View saleSkinner
Jun 16, 2009
$830
14kt Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, Hodson Kennard & Co., International Watch Co., the goldtone dial with Arabic numeral indicators, 21 j
View saleJohn McInnis Auctioneers
May 11, 2024
$75
GOLD FILLED POCKET WATCH and PENDANT WATCH
View saleFreeman's
Feb 8, 2007
$225
Three piece gold Elgin pocketwatch, Neffertiti pendant and Chinese pendant, , Three piece gold Elgin pocketwatch, Neffertiti pendant an
View saleWinter Associates, Inc.
Nov 7, 2022
$375
JEWELRY: 14K Waltham Pendant Watch with Pin, Hunter’s case pendant watch stamped and tested “14K” rose gold with elaborate engraving on front and back with white and yellow gold floral appliques on front, diameter: 35...
JEWELRY: 14K Waltham Pendant Watch with Pin, Hunter's case pendant watch stamped and tested "14K" rose gold with elaborate engraving on front and back with white and yellow gold floral appliques on front, diameter: 35mm, stem wind and set, 13 Jewels, stamped: "American Waltham Watch Co.", white porcelain dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and subsidiary second's dial, not in running con...
View saleIdentification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- pocket watch
- Category
- timepieces > pocket watches
- Maker
- Elgin
- Style
- Victorian revival
- Material
- gold-tone metal
- Technique
- printed dial; chased/embossed case
- Motifs
- figural scene, Roman numerals, floral scrollwork
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Elgin, form pocket watch, material gold-tone metal.
- Small Elgin-branded round pocket/pendant watch with an ornate gold-tone case and a printed figural dial showing a romantic scene with Roman numerals.
- 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 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 $438.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Elgin examples usually trade differently from unattributed pocket watch listings.
- Victorian revival 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 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $50 to $850.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
- 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 1 screener session 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 2005-2025.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is an Elgin pocket watch?
This page is a market guide for identifying an Elgin pocket watch and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a 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 pocket watch?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $50 to $850, depending on condition and attribution.
Elgin Pocket Watch?
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How much is Elgin pocket watch worth?
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