Thread: 1906 ELGIN POCKET WATCH

I Purchased this watch at a very fancy estate auction in West Palm Beach Florida a few months ago. It came in a lot that included some other vintage items. The watch does not work but is in great physical condition. The case is stamped 10k gold and by the serial number it was made in 1906. I would consider a trade for a "nice" razor or a hone set or sharpening stone set.

What a beautiful machine. I would play with it compusively.

Oh my god! That's an Elgin watch! I live like 10minutes away from where they used to manufacture those here in Illinois!

Sadly I do not have a blade to trade, but surely we can figure something out?

My Dad gave me this a couple years ago, someday I'll find a watch repair place I trust to check it out. Would be cool to have it working.

Having a working antique Elgin watch would probably be the most treasured possession in my life. My father had one but it broke. My grandfather had one, but it was stolen.

And now I have a unique chance to avoid their mistakes and triumph!

Originally Posted by LuckyCynic

Having a working antique Elgin watch would probably be the most treasured possession in my life. My father had one but it broke. My grandfather had one, but it was stolen.

And now I have a unique chance to avoid their mistakes and triumph!

Suppose their mistake was owning one in the 1st place? What you don't have you cannot lose or break and no one can steal it from you.