In between, pinning an individual elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. Lord elgin micromatic anyone have any info on these. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. He served as governor of jamaica 18421846, governor general of the province of canada 18471854, and viceroy of india 18621863. All diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. The movement was in good physical shape but had a busted balance. Elgin 712 manual winding watch 17jewels,10k rgp 1950s. Elgin lord 994 vintage 25jewels automatic mens watch swiss. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Vintage elgin selfwinding shockmaster 10k gold filled 19. We want to give buyers fresh material at unbelievable prices. Elgin shockmaster 68 automatic winding vintage watch. Ebel watchladies vintage watch 18k gold watchstainless. The statues and reliefs that lord elgin had come to draw and make molds from and ended up taking back to england have been in the british museum almost that long.
Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. Shockmaster lord elgin watch rare watchvintage elgin. Lord elgin wristwatches with 23 jewels for sale ebay. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by elgin s policy of not giving names to models. Circa 19471950 lord elgin caliber 626 21 jewel watch. Face shows some discoloration, see photos for details. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled wristwatch, fancy lugs.
I hope the information here can answer many of your questions and give you an introduction into the world of watch collecting. The first elgin watch a pocket watch dates to 1867. Recently renovated, our classic queen guestroom features elegant furnishings with plenty of room to relax or work. Lord elgin 718 shockmaster 23 jewel mens wrist watch, black and white dial, used working condition with scratched crystal. Elgin watch identification guide waterstone watches. Identifying authenticity elgin shockmaster nawcc forums. Thomas bruce, 7th earl of elgin british diplomat britannica. A052 vintage rare 1945 elgin shockmaster 10k gold filled mens. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Feb 21, 2015 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises lord elgin steeleye span live at a distance.
The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady. Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Vintage lord elgin automatic watch, seiko automatic watch both running. The lord elgin hotel offers a valet parking service. Elgin mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale ebay.
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. The lord elgin 626 was designed with a hunter case movement that produced 18,000 beats per hour, and its case and strap were exquisite. The watch in the pictures has the durapower logo and the shockmaster name, so unless its an incorrect redial, i would expect a usa made manual wind movement. Vintage mens 1950s elgin shockmaster all stainless steel. Please read entire description before purchasing for sale. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the elgin national watch company pre1968. Jun 01, 2010 vintage lord elgin midcentury circa 1948 14k gold duration. A052 vintage rare 1945 elgin shockmaster 10k gold filled. This vintage elgin watch has not been restored, although it has been serviced by tempus aurum, and is all original. I have this lord elgin shockmaster but when reading up on it,i can not find this particular one and i alos found people stating they were rare and so was the 7 21j adjusted mvt. An elgin self winding shock master watch with 10k gold filled bezel and stainless steel casing.
One of the most well known collection of elgin watches is the lord elgin. How to learn more about elgin watches there is a lot to learn about elgin watches and watches in general. Elgin was originally called the national watch company. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Get the best deals on lord elgin wristwatches with 23 jewels when you. The elgin, darjeeling, the summer residence of the maharaja of cooch behar, converted to a hotel. Vintage mens lord elgin micromatic watch liveauctioneers. Thomas bruce, 7th earl of elgin, british diplomatist and art collector, famous for his acquisition of the greek sculptures now known as the elgin marbles q. Get the best deals on lord elgin wristwatches when you shop the largest.
We carry all available brands of watch material including crystals. Elgin mechanical handwinding round wristwatches for sale ebay. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Elgin watches serial numbers elgin national watch company. Shockmaster lord elgin watch, circa 1954, in very good vintage condition and keeping excellent time.
Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. What is the difference between a lord elgin watch and an. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. A vintage 1940s elgin shockmaster mens self winding wristwatch. Features rectangular face with hour and minute hand plus inset second hand dial at bottom center of the face. Numbers are present at the quarters 12, 3, and 9 with gold triangles at the remaining hours save 6 which is not marked. There is a list of known errors in the elgin section that will give you an idea of the types of errors you may find in the rest of the book. Third son of charles bruce, the 5th earl 173271, he succeeded his brother william robert, the 6th earl, in 1771 at the age of five. Elgin national watch company 18641968, a us watch company that sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Yellow gold filled watches were big back in its day, and this model contained plenty of gold throughout. This rare watch features an untouched original dial, a very good crystal free of. Watch is running, but unknown if it will keep accurate time. Shockmaster lord elgin watch rare watchvintage elgin watch mechanical watch stainless watch mens dress watch mens vintage watch.
Some scratches from normal wear, display shows some discoloration. Vintage lord elgin 14k yg hourglass circa 1956 mans vintage 14k yg lord elgin hourglass design case with case back presentation dated 1956. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. The last elgin movement made in america was produced in 1968.
If you arent a yank, post your location and another member may be able to advise. James bruce, 8th earl of elgin and 12th earl of kincardine, kt, gcb, ksi, pc 20 july 1811 20 november 1863 was a british colonial administrator and diplomat. Technical elgin watch information for the serious elgin watch collector, there is nothing like the nitty gritty technical details. Bought this elgin shockmaster on ebay months ago for a low price. Shockproof balance design with circular spokes, 29mm x 37 mm to lug tips, original 14k gold case, no strap, refinished silvered dial, 23j, cal 730, triple signed. Lord elgin, shockmaster, in 14k gold jones and horan. Gents 1950s elgin 19 shockmaster wrist watch la57451.
Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Elgin self winding shockmaster watch mens property room. Surround yourself with elegance in lord elgins hotel rooms, from biedermeier style furnishings, to nickel accents and tall picture windows overlooking ottawas rideau canal. In a frenzy, i sent it to a watchmaker in ohio for repair. Rare lord elgin 30jewels automatic durapower mens wrist. Watch features a stainless steel case, gold tone markers and a black face marked swiss at the bottom. Produced over a number of decades, the lord elgin watch came in several different forms, including square, circular, and rectangular cases, and the general style. Gave it up for a loss, no big deal, probably saved money by not getting it fixed. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist watch. But by all means if you can get a pic of the movement for us that would definitely help. Buy elgin lord wristwatches and get the best deals. For months, never heard back and no responses to emails. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly.
We also have a limited number of spaces for oversized vehicles with our valet and these are available on a firstcome firstserve basis. I have a circa 1969 lord elgin aquamaster round case which would likely have issued either shortly prior to or after your model. Gents 1950s elgin 19 shockmaster wrist watch which has a handwinding movement which is working nicely. Nov 22, 2017 elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end.
Prices are widely accepted as being at least in the ball park, if not close to the actual values. Vintage elgin shockmaster automatic watch movement 19 j 7. Older elgin automatic shockmaster at the top of the vintage forum page is a connection to a subforum full of interesting articles, one of which shows you how to find watchmakers in the us. When wadsworth got killed off, a few models were produced by. The lord elgin collection were classic dress watches made for men, often with gold plated cases and leather straps, perfect for office wear with a suit or an evening out at a matinee. A597 vintage lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled mens. Thomas bruce, 7th earl of elgin and 11th earl of kincardine. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled wristwatch.
The clearance for this parking is 6 feet, as it is underground. The parthenonor elginmarbles the debate over the parthenon marbles has been going on for two centuries and seems to be coming to a head. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist. Elgin didnt go out of business until 1969, although they began to use swiss supplied movements in their watches starting in the 1950s.
Its main manufacturing plant was located in elgin, illinois. Wide sloped bezel accented by raised knobs at each hour index. Vintage mens lord elgin shockmaster watch 14k yellow gold. Vintage 1950s mens lord elgin shockmaster 14k gold filled. There is wear on the very corners of the lugs, and the odd surface mark, but overall the condition is very acceptable. A brief guide to how you can identify a genuine elgin or lord elgin watch. Featuring a pinched 1924mm wide x 36mm long case with antique white dial with stylized geometric indexes and tapered sword hour, minute, and even seconds hand. Hi harold, your lord elgin was elgin s top of the line watch and as such they usually had the 21 jewel movements. See more ideas about elgin watch, watch companies and watches. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. Original matte champagne dial features fine waffle texture, minimalist applied arabic markers at quarters.