Pocket watches vary greatly in price depending on the movement, dial. A great selection of high quality antique pocket watches, wrist watches, and advertising pieces. Review railroad 4 elgin antique pocket watch tools lot watchmaker hamilton. From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swisstrained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision. Jul 08, 2014 learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. By 1930, the post civil war dream factory imagined by a handful of. Ed writes a regular column for the nawcc bulletin on railroad pocket watches and really seems to know what he is doing. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Elgin had helped define the american pocket watch as unsurpassed in railroad accuracy.
Elgin made many railroad grade watches and proudly promoted this in their advertising. Jan 18, 2017 according to elgin database, its a model 92, 16s, 11 jewel, with 150k mfg, this contradicts plate on yours that says 17 jewel, also checked, their search was about the same. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Find 68 listings related to elgin pocket watch repair in elgin on. Jan 11, 20 this video was uploaded from an android phone.
We focus on higher quality movements and fully service the movement before we offer the watch for sale. I have repaired literally thousands of watches over the past 20 years. Adams, chicago watchmaker and timekeeper for the railroad serving the chicago area, along with benjamin w. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin. Pockets watches have always been treasured by their owners. How to determine the value of a pocket watch stories news how to determine the value of a pocket watch. Pictures show condition and exactly what your buying. Elgin vintage pocket watch with railroad locomotive. This elgin hand crank pocket was is crafted of 18k gold.
Antique and vintage watch repair has such a watchmaker. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Railroad grade vintage men s elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade elgin or the earlier national watch co. Use this chart to help find the industry size of your pocket watch. The balance staff is removed and a new one is riveted into the balance wheel. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch. I carry a 1904 elgin 17j pocket watch most days, and. Dave according to elgin database, its a model 92, 16s, 11 jewel, with 150k mfg, this contradicts plate on yours that says 17 jewel, also checked, their search was about the same. Here you will find everything from a nice watch to carry in your pocket to investmentgrade rarities and almost anything in between. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Those railroad watches in need of repair do require the services of expert warchmaker.
This will only work on round pocket watch movements. Early on, these standards where lists of specific approved watches. It shows how a 19j bwraymond works, with very good pictures. Time piece shoppe quality antiquevintage watch repair by joel trenalone.
Download firefox now time machine recommends mozilla. Jul 14, 2014 in this video we repair a broken balance wheel of an old elgin railroad watch made circa 1921. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. In this video we repair a broken balance wheel of an old elgin railroad watch made circa 1921. An elgin watchmaker working on a railroad watch what you need to know about watch repair there is a lot that you need to know about watch repair, but many people are looking for quick answers, so here they are. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. It is a wonderful article on railroad grade pocket watches. Bought a large lot of inventory from a retired watchmaker and am sorting thru everything. Measure the diameter of the movement with a digital gauge. Doug sinclair has been fixing watches since he was 8 years old when his watchmaker father taught. Our pocket watch service and repair prices are very affordable. Find railroad pocket watch from a vast selection of pocket watches. This will allow you to type in the grade of your elgin pocket watch, and show you all the part numbers for the various parts.
Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. An elgin watchmaker working on a railroad watch what you need to know about watch repair. A 1960s seiko automatic 6216a restoration and full service watch repair tutorial. An ornately decorated gear system also increases value due to the craftsmanship and aesthetics associated to this type of detailing. Shipping is a flat rate of 10 to lower 48 states only. You might find my elgin pocket watch repair page interesting as ive made available to you elgin pocket watch production numbers that will assist you in dating your watch, as well as photos of a few of the elgin pocket watches that ive restored for my customers. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production. Our range of pocket watch repair services include routine cleanings, complete movement overhaul, and crystal and crown replacements. For openers, your watch, lacking a number of important features required for railroad time service, is not a railroad watch. New listing lot of vintage nos elgin pocket watch movement mainsprings parts repair.
Railroad companies set their own standards, and those standards changed over time. Installing a keywind case pusher article on selecting, customizing and installing a new pusher on a keywind pocket watch case. Knowing nothing about pocket watches, i did some research, which only generated more questions as to its age. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. Jan 04, 2010 the best railroad approved pocket watch, the very best is a waltham crescent street 21j 16s lever set 5 pos c. You can also type in a part number and get a list of all grades using that part number. It may have been your grandfathers ball railroad watch, or maybe it is one you found yourself in an antique store. In doing so, it managed to produce the last railroad standard pocket watch to be made in the u. American watch manufacturers would offer only their highest grade watches for railroad service, but it is more than just accuracy that has made the american railroad watch so desirable today.
Complete disassembly and cleaning of a vintage elgin railroad grade pocket watch. Discussion in american pocket watches started by george, jan 4. Its the antique elgin products, and other early american brands, that i work with. This mint condition vintage elgin pocket watch was disassembled and cleaned. The american railroad pocket watch renaissance watch repair. And most railroad men probably utilized the repair services of a. Antique elgin watch and pocketwatch, repair and restoration. Elgin vintage pocket watch with railroad locomotive engraving. Specializing in vintage railroad grade pocketwatches compare our price and quality our 22nd year online est. Specializing in vintage railroadgrade pocketwatches compare our price and quality our 22nd year online est. Nice project watch, good luck with diagnosis and repair. Antique elgin vintage pocket watch crystal replacement repair. Elgin railroad grade pocket watch cleaning youtube.
Over the years, we have repaired hundreds of elgin watches, and we look forward to helping you return your antique elgin watch to its best possible condition. The last elgins talks about elgin s durabalance and the railroad grade b. Age, if you werent displaying the exuberant symmetry of an elgin wrist watch or carrying a svelte, distinctive elgin pocket watch, then who were you. This watch was in continuous production from 1941 to 1969. There is no serial number apparent on the movement. Since 2002, liveauctioneers has made exceptional items. An article by paul chambre titled forgotten masterpieces. Thus, the american railroad pocket watch was born, and each watch was a masterpiece of precision engineering, durability, and accuracy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watch crystals when you shop the largest online selection at. The national watch company produced its first watchthe b.
I have come into possession of an elgin railroad pocket watch. Preface if it is your goal to learn how to dismantle, clean, and reassemble a watch as a hobby, then you have come to the right place. It is an elgin watch in name only, not having been built by the elgin watch co. Whether your watch is an antique elgin pocket watch from the late 1800s, or a lord elgin wristwatch from the 1940s, we can probably repair it. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Elgin pocket watch movement grade 315 12s 15j model 3 open parts or repair f3433. Railroad grade does not have just one meaning though. Our most experienced watchmaker has been repairing railroad watches since 1948. The last elgins talks about elgins durabalance and the railroad grade b.
If you want your railroad watch accurately diagnosed and properly repaired, look no further. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. Sometimes sellers list need repairing without really knowing whats wrong. We specialize in the repair of vintage and antique pocket watches including waltham, elgin, hamilton, omega, illinois, seth thomas and more. Pocket watch size chart esslinger watchmaker supplies blog. Elgin watch repair watch repairs usa is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your elgin watch.
Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This beautiful 1922 elgin pocket watch in a hunter case was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and lubricated. Get the best deals on elgin pocket watch crystals when you shop the. Elgin railroad grade hunter pocket watch cleaning youtube. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with. I receive a fair number of inquiries regarding the repair of newer elgin watches, including quartz movements. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Elgin pocket watch repair overhaul service of a private label 1910 elgin grade 320 os seven jewel pocket watch. Hamilton outlasted both elgin and waltham by a number of years. Dec 09, 2011 those railroad watches in need of repair do require the services of expert warchmaker.
This large railroad repeater pocket watch is in working order. Elgin pocket watch double sunk dial size 18s private label model. Elgin watches hamilton watches illinois watches waltham watches types. Elgin was a prolific maker of pocket watches during their prime years of popularity. This beautiful 1922 elgin pocket watch in a hunter case was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and. The lessons and tips that follow are written to be easy to. Raymond, past chicago mayor and member of the board of directors of the chicago and galena union railroad, promoted the construction of a watch factory in the west. Elgin watches made before the late 1930s feature serial numbers without a letter prefix, with those made after that period containing one letter.
We want each of our pocket watches to represent a solid investment. Elgin railroad pocket watch balance repair youtube. Railroad elgin antique pocket tools watchmaker hamilton. Overhaul of swiss and american pocket watches, restoration of vintage and the wind up pocket watch. This mint condition vintage elgin pocket watch was. Aug 18, 2016 elgin pocket watch repair overhaul service of a private label 1910 elgin grade 320 os seven jewel pocket watch. You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart. Disassembly of an elgin model 7 grade 293 pocket watch special thanks to marc from the watch repair channel and bunnspecial watch repair channel.
Unfollow elgin railroad pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Elgin national watch company, elgin, illinois rails west. Time piece shoppe quality antiquevintage watch repair by. Elgin pocket watch repair i specialize in antique elgin pocket watch repair and and elgin pocket watch restoration.
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