Until the late 1960s, all Elgins are marked clearly on the dial with the word “Elgin.” In the late 60s and thereafter, a few models reduced the brand mark to the Elgin “E” logo, but the mark still always appeared on the dial. If that fails, identify and date the movement to narrow your search and try again to identify the case.
(The model numbers remained, however, and are the key to finding replacement parts for Elgins of the period.) In the 1950s, the use of model numbers was supplemented by individual model names. Starting around 1932, Elgin used model numbers to identify unique case designs. We are severely handicapped by both the lack of legacy production records and by Elgin’s policy of not giving names to models. In between, pinning an individual Elgin down to a specific year and model can be a bit of a chore. The last Elgin movement made in America was produced in 1968. We've also seen it at the local Barnes & Noble bookstore in the "collectibles" section, so you can also check there.Īnother resource is the Pocket Watch Database, an ever-growing online listing of movement grades and serial numbers to aid in pocket watch identification.The first Elgin watch (a pocket watch) dates to 1867. There is extensive information about different makes of watch, along with nice histories about the companies themselves.
(ISBN 978-0982948774 for the 2018 edition) for more information about your watch. You might also try looking in the book "The Complete Price Guide to Watches" by Richard M. These tables are only accurate for the movement serial numbers. Please note there is a difference between the number marked on the movement and the one marked on the case. Remove or open the back cover from your watch and look for a number engraved into the movement this is the serial number for your watch, and by using it, you can find the closest years it was made on these tables.
Please use the following tables to help determine the approximate age of your watch.
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