Antique Elgin 16s Pocket Watch Movement – 7 Jewels, Working, c.1924 - Grade 292

Antique Elgin 16s Pocket Watch Movement – 7 Jewels – Working - c.1924 - USA

For sale is an antique Elgin National Watch Co. pocket watch movement, serial number 26452238, dating to around 1924. This is a size 16s movement with 7 jewels, made in the USA.

The movement is running and appears to be in generally good condition, though a service is recommended as with all antique timepieces.

Dial is marked Elgin with bold black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Hands are present and intact.

This listing is for the movement only – no case included.

Brief Maker History:

The Elgin National Watch Company, founded in Illinois in 1864, was one of the largest and most successful American watch manufacturers. Known for producing reliable, affordable, and mass-produced timepieces, Elgin movements were widely used across the United States and remain popular with collectors today.

Key Details:

• Maker: Elgin National Watch Co.

• Country of Origin: USA

• Serial Number: 26452238 (c.1924)

• Movement: Sizes 16s, Grade 292, Model 6

• Jewels: 7

• Dial: White enamel with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds

• Condition: Working, looks good overall, but service recommended

• Movement only (no case)

Dimensions:

• Movement Diameter: 43mm

Condition:

• Working and running

• Dial good overall with light age marks and a tiny hairline crack between 7 & 8 o'clock

• Hands intact

• Movement clean, but unserviced

• Sold as seen

Summary:

A working antique Elgin 16s pocket watch movement from 1924, complete with dial and hands. An ideal candidate for recasing or as a collectible American movement.

Postage & Shipping:

As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.

US buyers: please be aware that import duties, taxes or brokerage fees may be charged on arrival. These are set by U.S. Customs and your state and are payable by the buyer.

International buyers: similar import charges may apply depending on your location and local rules.

We can’t declare a lower value or mark items as gifts on customs declarations to avoid any taxes due.