Item Report
Contemporary Elgin Ladies' Bi-Metal Quartz Wristwatch
By: Elgin (modern trademark, not linked to original Elgin National Watch Company)
Style: Contemporary Jewelry Watch
Origin: United States
Materials: Gold-tone and silver-tone metal, synthetic stones, quartz movement, glass crystal
Age: Circa 1990s-2000s
Condition: Very Good (light surface wear, appears intact, not officially serviced or appraised)
Value: $20–$50
Maker's Marks / Writing: Elgin (printed on dial); no serial number or additional inscriptions visible in the image.
Date: 2025-06-13 11:53:52.691173
Description:
This is a modern ladies' wristwatch by Elgin, featuring a bi-metal (gold-tone and silver-tone) cable-style bracelet accented with faux amethyst cabochon stones set at the lugs. The watch has a round silver-tone dial with gold-tone hour markers and hands. Elgin is a storied American brand, though this piece appears to be from the late 20th to early 21st century, likely quartz-powered.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A fashionable and moderately affordable contemporary ladies' wristwatch. While Elgin watches have heritage, this example is from the brand’s post-original period (after the closure of the Elgin factory in the late 20th century), serving as a stylish accessory rather than a collectible antique. Good for everyday wear or casual collecting.
Individual Images:
- Single image provided; shows the watch head and bracelet details
- confirming cable style bracelet and faux amethyst cabochons. The face is clear and free of major scratches
- but the movement function cannot be verified from the image alone. The overall presentation is good
- with no obvious signs of damage.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light surface wear, appears intact, not officially serviced or appraised)
Identification Score: 95%
The Elgin brand is clearly visible, and the design matches known examples of late 20th/early 21st-century fashion watches by the modern iteration of the Elgin name, allowing for confident identification.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The design, construction, and clear Elgin branding all point to a genuine modern Elgin-branded product, but not an antique Elgin. Its authenticity as a period fashion piece is high.
Image Memory Note
This is a late 20th/early 21st-century Elgin-branded fashion ladies' wristwatch, bi-metal cable-style bracelet, faux amethyst ends, quartz. Not an antique Elgin.
Keywords
Elgin, wristwatch, ladies watch, bi-metal bracelet, quartz, contemporary, United States, fashion jewelry
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