When did Elgin start making pocket watches?

1867 Founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, just as the American Civil War was coming to an end, the company released its first watch to the market in 1867, an 18 sized BW Raymond railroad grade pocket watch, which took six months to complete and sold for a whopping $117 (several years ago, it was purchased at auction by the

What is the value of an Elgin pocket watch?

$200 to $5,000 How Much is an Elgin Pocket Watch Worth? A Railroad Elgin pocket watch can range from $200 to $5,000. It depends on the year of production, the material used, and the models significance. They were exquisitely designed according to railroad industry standards and kept the most precise and accurate time.

When did they stop making Elgin pocket watches?

1968 Elgin National Watch CompanyENWC Father Time logoIndustryWatch manufacturingDefunct1968HeadquartersElgin, Illinois , United StatesProductsPocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments3 more rows