Elgin Auction Prices and Market Value
The median realized auction price for Elgin is $585 and the average is $1,200, based on 906 verified sold lots from 1991 to 2026 across 2 categories (watches, jewelry) worldwide. These are prices items actually sold for, not asking prices.
Elgin price trend (median realized, all categories)
The ALT/FNDATA Elgin Index tracks the blended median realized price each year, 2005 = 100. How we calculate this →
Elgin by category
| Category | Sold lots | Median | Average | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watches | 805 | $547 | $1,200 | $61,900 |
| Jewelry | 101 | $785 | $938 | $5,600 |
Record Elgin results
| Price | Lot | Category | House | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $61,900 | 'Royal House of Karadjordjevic' Elgin National Watch Co., U.S.A. | Watches | Antiquorum | 2006-11-12 |
| $40,300 | A Milady Elgin Watch No. 1193, sold on 19 Prairial an 11 (19 May | Watches | Antiquorum | 1991-04-14 |
| $31,200 | Elgin. A Fine 18k Gold Openface Pocket Watch, Belonging to Ameri | Watches | Christie's | 2017-06-21 |
| $12,700 | A large glass Bulls Eye timepiece Elgin | Watches | Bonhams | 2007-01-29 |
| $12,500 | Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Go | Watches | 1stDibs | 2023-11-01 |
| $12,000 | Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth F | Watches | 1stDibs | 2023-09-28 |
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Maker
Elgin National Watch Company
Elgin National Watch Company
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average price of a Elgin at auction?
- The average realized auction price is $1,200 and the median is $585, based on 906 verified sold lots (1991-2026) across 89 vendors (ALT/FNDATA, as of September 2026).
- What is the most expensive Elgin ever sold at auction?
- The record is $61,900, set by the 'Royal House of Karadjordjevic' Elgin National Watch Co., U.S.A. at Antiquorum.
- Which categories does Elgin sell in at auction?
- Elgin appears across 2 categories: watches, jewelry. See the table above for the median and record in each.
Source: ALT/FNDATA, 19.24M realized auction results across 37 collectible categories, normalized to USD. Methodology · All brands · Market statistics