Its Only Time

Pocket watches have been a favorite family heirloom for years. Generation after generation fathers have passed down the pocket watch they received from their fathers. Not only have pocket watches graced our past as family heirlooms but they have also become a very sought after collectible. Antique pocket watches of all types, makes and models [...]

Elgin has been producing some of the world’s finest pocket watches and time keeping pieces for quite a long time.  Many a son has recieved an old pocket watch handed down fromhis father.  By far one of the most produced pocket watches available in the US in days gone by.

Gold is just one of the many precious metals that pocket watch cases have been made from over the years.  With the ups and downs of today’s economy these antique gold pocket watches and pocket watch chains maintain an extremely high value just because of the ever increasing price of gold.  Gold pocket watches unfortunately [...]

Silver while not as valuable of a metal as gold was widely used in making pocket watch cases throughout the century. The beautiful luster and sheen of a sterling silver pocket watch is a thing of beauty that any man would be proud to show off.  Depending upon the maker of the pocket watch it [...]

Many different factor can directly affect the value of both antique pocket watches and more modern collectible pocket watches.  Some of the primary things that will determine that value of your watch are listed below
What it’s made of: Watches made of gold, silver, or plate are more valuable than brass.
Is it intact?: No missing parts. [...]