I want to know the price for my elgin pocket watch. it is a gold pockrt watch

• Setting an Elgin stem-set pocket watch. Pull the stem out of the crown at the 12 o'clock position of an Elgin stem-set pocket watch. Rotate the stem clockwise to move the hands to the correct hour and minute. Depress the stem and wind the crown to keep the watch running.

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Go on to eBay, search for Elgin pocket watch and ensure that you select the 'Sold Listings' box to get an idea of what people are prepared to pay.

I say no . An appraisal you must show the item to see what condition it is in ,what it is made of, and the rarity of the piece. There are several web sites that will give you a price range for your watch. Ebay under antique pocket watches , will give you a good idea what pocket watches similar to yours is been sold for.

If it runs great why are you posting a question?

Your watch is a 1896 model, manufactured near the end of the production runs for that year. Check this link to verify Waltham Pocket Watch age, and manufacturing info:

http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/walthamserials.html

Get a copy of the "Complete Price Guide to Watches by Cooksey Shugart", and check out pricing for thousands of watches. I've found that many of the common Walthams and Elgins for that series will be valued between 75-250.00 for standard production runs. If the watch is rare and has a 14 k or 18K gold case, then the sky is the limit, depending upon condition and the actual weight of gold in the case, and/or movement.

I am not a huge expert by any means on pocket watches, especially vintage ones. But I did manage to find a website that might be exactly what you are looking for. Let me know if this helps you at all. Best regards.

http://elginwatches.org/technical/index.html

My pocket watch is stamped Elgin.

We are sure yours is very nice.

Congratulations on owning a great watch, I also collect these fine pocket watches.

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Seek professional help.

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Hope this tip helps.
r/ David
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You might be able to pop it open with a pocket knife ... don't stab yourself though.