Elgin Vintage Gents Pocket Watch – Gold-Cased – 50mm

Price: £295 
📍 Fine Watch Club, Norwich

There’s something unmistakably special about a classic pocket watch. It slows you down, makes you think, and reconnects you with a time when craftsmanship mattered and objects were built to last.

This vintage Elgin gents pocket watch is a beautiful example of that era.

The Watch

• Brand: Elgin
• Origin: Made in U.S.A.
• Case Diameter: approx. 50mm
• Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound
• Condition: Working well and keeping good time
• Dial: Original white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds
• Hands: Blued steel
• Case: 14K Gold Filled

Elgin were one of the most respected American watchmakers of the late 19th and early 20th century, producing reliable, beautifully finished timepieces that were trusted by railwaymen, engineers, and professionals alike. This watch carries that heritage in spades.

Why This Pocket Watch Works So Well Today

This isn’t just something to put in a drawer.

People buy pieces like this for:

• A wedding day accessory — worn on a chain with a three-piece suit
• An engagement or anniversary gift — timeless, meaningful, and personal
• A desk or shelf display piece — laid open as a small desk clock
• Daily carry for those who appreciate old-school elegance
• A first step into vintage watches without spending four figures

At £295, it’s an accessible way to own a genuine piece of horological history — not a reproduction, not a novelty, but a real vintage watch with real presence.

Condition Notes

The case shows light age-appropriate wear consistent with a vintage piece, but presents very well overall. The dial has gentle patina, which only adds to the character. Mechanically, the watch is running and functioning as it should.

Why Buy from Fine Watch Club

• ✔️ 14-day no-nonsense return policy
• ✔️ Carefully selected vintage pieces
• ✔️ Honest descriptions — no inflated claims
• ✔️ Fast, secure dispatch
• ✔️ Viewings welcome in Norwich (by appointment)

This is one of those pieces that photographs nicely — but looks even better in the hand.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful vintage gift, or a classic pocket watch to actually enjoy using, this one makes a lot of sense.

£295 represents excellent value.

Any questions at all, just ask.