Vintage Elgin Watch
1930s Vintage Elgin Watch
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Native American Vintage Elgin Watch
Turquoise, Gold-filled
20th Century Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1980s Vintage Elgin Watch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Elgin Watch
1930s Vintage Elgin Watch
Steel, Stainless Steel
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Elgin Watch
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1950s North American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Elgin Watch
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
14k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Elgin Watch
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Elgin Watch
14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Elgin Watch
20th Century American Vintage Elgin Watch
20th Century American Vintage Elgin Watch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Silver, Enamel, Other
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
10k Gold, Gold-filled
20th Century American Vintage Elgin Watch
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Elgin Watch
1940s American Modern Vintage Elgin Watch
14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Elgin Watch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Elgin Watch
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Elgin Watch
Bronze
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Elgin Watch
Steel
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1950s Modern Vintage Elgin Watch
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Elgin Watch
18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Swiss Vintage Elgin Watch
1940s American Vintage Elgin Watch
1950s American Vintage Elgin Watch
1940s Swiss Vintage Elgin Watch
1970s French Vintage Elgin Watch
1940s American Vintage Elgin Watch
Gold-filled
1970s American Vintage Elgin Watch
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Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To identify an Elgin wristwatch, examine the dial. Until 1960, all timepieces produced by the American watchmaker showed the "Elgin" name on the dial. After the 1960s, the dials typically displayed an "E" to signify the maker. You can also check the stamp on the back of the case. Most Elgin watches will have a four digit style number above a circular stamp that specifies the watch material. Below the circular stamp, you will usually find a series of numbers that relates to the case manufacturer. You can search for the style number using trusted online resources to identify the style name for many Elgin watches. A certified appraiser or experienced vintage watch dealer can also provide assistance with identifications. Shop a range of Elgin wristwatches on 1stDibs.