Elgin Pocket Watch Cases
Case Styles For Complete Factory Watches
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| Style: | 3051 |
| Dial Variants: | 3051A: Heavy Arabic, 3051G: Montgomery |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Shape: | Teardrop |
| Bow: | Pointed Arch |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Graduated |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
[1942 Elgin Catalog]
3051A - 16 size, 21 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic, rust-proof Elginium Y hairspring. Lever set with 8 adjustments, 5 to position. 10K natural gold filled case. $67.50
3051G - Montgomery dial. $67.50
3052A - Timemaster. 23 jewel movement $80.00
3052G - Montgomery dial. $80.00
Case model 3051A verified on original boxes [Blue/Gold, Movements #40219790 and #42209869, Jones & Horan].
Case model 3051G verified on original box [Blue/Gold, Movement #42075112, Jones & Horan].
Example of 3051G: https://www.archive.jones-horan.com/?auction=All&searchfor=s%2342075112&sort_by=date&show_thumbnails=true&limitnbr=250&Submit=Search
Identical or nearly identical to the case-marked style #3055.
3051A - 16 size, 21 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic, rust-proof Elginium Y hairspring. Lever set with 8 adjustments, 5 to position. 10K natural gold filled case. $67.50
3051G - Montgomery dial. $67.50
3052A - Timemaster. 23 jewel movement $80.00
3052G - Montgomery dial. $80.00
Case model 3051A verified on original boxes [Blue/Gold, Movements #40219790 and #42209869, Jones & Horan].
Case model 3051G verified on original box [Blue/Gold, Movement #42075112, Jones & Horan].
Example of 3051G: https://www.archive.jones-horan.com/?auction=All&searchfor=s%2342075112&sort_by=date&show_thumbnails=true&limitnbr=250&Submit=Search
Identical or nearly identical to the case-marked style #3055.
| Style: | 3052 |
| Dial Variants: | 3052A: Heavy Arabic, 3052G: Montgomery |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Shape: | Teardrop |
| Bow: | Pointed Arch |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Graduated |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond "Timemaster" (16-Size, 23-Jewel) [494/540] |
[1942 Elgin Catalog]
3051A - 16 size, 21 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic, rust-proof Elginium Y hairspring. Lever set with 8 adjustments, 5 to position. 10K natural gold filled case. $67.50
3051G - Montgomery dial. $67.50
3052A - Timemaster. 23 jewel movement $80.00
3052G - Montgomery dial. $80.00
3051A - 16 size, 21 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic, rust-proof Elginium Y hairspring. Lever set with 8 adjustments, 5 to position. 10K natural gold filled case. $67.50
3051G - Montgomery dial. $67.50
3052A - Timemaster. 23 jewel movement $80.00
3052G - Montgomery dial. $80.00
| Style: | 3053 |
| Dial Variants: | 3053A: Heavy Arabic, 3053G: Montgomery |
| Manufacturer: | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Bow: | Thick Rounded |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond "Timemaster" (16-Size, 23-Jewel) [494/540] |
[1942 Elgin Catalog]
3053A - Timemaster. 16 size, 23 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic, rust-proof Invar balance and Elginium Y hairspring. 8 adjustments, 5 to position, lever set. 10K natural gold filled case. Heavy Arabic enamel dial. $80.
3053G - Montgomery dial. $80.00
Style No. 3053 has been verified an original blue/gold box sold on eBay in June 2025, labeled "3053 A" with serial number 39948897. The watch accompanying the box was a Grade 540 with maching serial number. The case is an Illinois Watch Case Co. 10K Gold-Filled.
3053A - Timemaster. 16 size, 23 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic, rust-proof Invar balance and Elginium Y hairspring. 8 adjustments, 5 to position, lever set. 10K natural gold filled case. Heavy Arabic enamel dial. $80.
3053G - Montgomery dial. $80.00
Style No. 3053 has been verified an original blue/gold box sold on eBay in June 2025, labeled "3053 A" with serial number 39948897. The watch accompanying the box was a Grade 540 with maching serial number. The case is an Illinois Watch Case Co. 10K Gold-Filled.
| Style: | 3054 |
| Dial Variants: | 3054A: Heavy Arabic, 3054G: Montgomery |
| Manufacturer: | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Bow: | Thick Rounded |
| Bezel: | Diamond Bar |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
[1942 Elgin Catalog]
3054A -16 size, 21 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic rust-proof Elginium Y hairspring. Lever set with 8 adjustments, 5 to position. 10K natural gold filled case. Heavy Arabic enamel dial. $67.50.
3054G - Montgomery dial. $67.50
Case model 3054A verified on original box [Blue/Gold, Movement #42210590, Jones & Horan].
The "Complete Guide" book incorrectly labels this style as "3056".
3054A -16 size, 21 jewel B.W. Raymond movement with non-magnetic rust-proof Elginium Y hairspring. Lever set with 8 adjustments, 5 to position. 10K natural gold filled case. Heavy Arabic enamel dial. $67.50.
3054G - Montgomery dial. $67.50
Case model 3054A verified on original box [Blue/Gold, Movement #42210590, Jones & Horan].
The "Complete Guide" book incorrectly labels this style as "3056".
| Style: | 3055 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Shape: | Teardrop |
| Bow: | Pointed Arch |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Graduated |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Case Grade: | Boss 10K Yellow GF |
| Style: | 3056 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Shape: | Teardrop |
| Bow: | Pointed Arch |
| Bezel: | Diamond Bar |
| Shoulders: | Graduated |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Case Grade: | Boss 10K Yellow GF |
Elgin railroad case, commonly paired with the Elgin 571 movement.
| Style: | 3056A |
| Manufacturer: | Wadsworth Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Bow: | Rigid Bow |
| Bezel: | Patterned Leaves |
| Shoulders: | Solid |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
Model 3056A sourced from original box [Red/Gold, #30584727, eBay 396787711267]. However, the serial number was not visible, so this association is unverified.
| Style: | 3057 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Bow: | Trapazoid |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Style: | 3058 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Bow: | Pyramid |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Step |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Case Grade: | Star 10K Yellow GF |
| Style: | 3059 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Bow: | Pyramid |
| Bezel: | Beaded |
| Shoulders: | Step |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Style: | 3153A |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
Style #3153A has been established by an original box (paperboard color, maroon/gold label) sold on eBay in May 2025 (#376092870642). The serial number on the label is #43617006. No watch accompanied the box, so the associated case characteristics are unknown.
| Style: | 3155 |
| Manufacturer: | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Rgp |
| Bezel: | Half-Circle Pattern |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Style: | 3156 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Bow: | Wide Rounded |
| Bezel: | ? |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Style: | 3159 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Rgp |
| Bow: | Wide Rounded |
| Bezel: | Hourglass |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Style: | 3160 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Rgp |
| Bow: | Wide Rounded |
| Bezel: | Hourglass |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Style: | 3355 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Rgp |
| Bow: | Wide Rounded |
| Bezel: | Braided |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Style: | No. 26 |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Bow: | Wide Low Profile |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
This case is listed as Style No. 26 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
The case style is similar to No. 725/727 only featuring a plain bezel. This style likely fit in the line as 726 (26), though no other documentation has been found to date.
The case style is similar to No. 725/727 only featuring a plain bezel. This style likely fit in the line as 726 (26), though no other documentation has been found to date.
| Style: | No. 28 |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 14K Ggf |
| Bow: | Regal Rounded |
| Bezel: | Crosshatch |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
This case is featured in the American Standard Jewelry Catalog published c.1925. This catalog is one of the few original sources that supplies the style numbers for factory cases. The No. 28 is list as a 14 Karat, Green Gold-filled Case with a list price of $84.75 for the complete watch (includes the 21-Jewel B.W. Raymond movement).
| Style: | No. 29 |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Bow: | Regal Rounded |
| Bezel: | Reeded |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
This case is featured in the American Standard Jewelry Catalog published c.1925. This catalog is one of the few original sources that supplies the style numbers for factory cases. The No. 29 is list as a 10 Karat, Yellow Gold-filled Case with a list price of $76.00 for the complete watch (includes the 21-Jewel B.W. Raymond movement).
This case is listed as Style No. 38 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
This case is listed as Style No. 38 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
| Style: | No. 30 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 12K Ygf |
| Bow: | Star Patent |
| Bezel: | Marginal Block |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Production Years: | 1923 onwards |
| Patent Numbers: | D63920 |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
The No. 30 appears to be the first case the B.W. Raymond movements were paired with at the factory starting in 1923.
The case design was patented by Otto A. Starke in February 1924.
This case is featured in the American Standard Jewelry Catalog published c.1925. This catalog is one of the few original sources that supplies the style numbers for factory cases. The No. 30 is list as a 12 Karat, Yellow Gold-filled Case (Solid Gold Bow) with a list price of $84.75 for the complete watch (includes the 21-Jewel B.W. Raymond movement). This case is listed as Style No. 39 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
The case design was patented by Otto A. Starke in February 1924.
This case is featured in the American Standard Jewelry Catalog published c.1925. This catalog is one of the few original sources that supplies the style numbers for factory cases. The No. 30 is list as a 12 Karat, Yellow Gold-filled Case (Solid Gold Bow) with a list price of $84.75 for the complete watch (includes the 21-Jewel B.W. Raymond movement). This case is listed as Style No. 39 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
| Style: | No. 31 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Alternative Names: | No. 701 |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 14K Wgf |
| Bow: | Regal Rounded |
| Bezel: | Diamond |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Identification: | Fat Crown |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
This case is featured in the American Standard Jewelry Catalog published c.1925. This catalog is one of the few original sources that supplies the style numbers for factory cases. The No. 29 is list as a 14 Karat, White Gold-filled Case with a list price of $84.75 for the complete watch (includes the 21-Jewel B.W. Raymond movement). This case is listed as Style No. 40 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
In some catalog published in the late 1920s and 1930s, this complete watch is listed as No. 701.
In some catalog published in the late 1920s and 1930s, this complete watch is listed as No. 701.
| Style: | No. 701 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 14K Wgf |
| Bow: | Regal Rounded |
| Bezel: | Diamond |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Identification: | Fat Crown |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
This case is listed as Style No. 40 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
| Style: | No. 702 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 14K Ggf |
| Bow: | Regal Rounded |
| Bezel: | Diamond |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Identification: | Fat Crown |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
| Style: | No. 703 |
| Manufacturer: | Wadsworth Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Bow: | Rigid Bow |
| Bezel: | Patterned Leaves |
| Shoulders: | Solid |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
| Style: | No. 704 |
| Manufacturer: | Wadsworth Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Bow: | Rigid Bow |
| Bezel: | Patterned Leaves |
| Shoulders: | Solid |
| Identification: | With Wind Indicator |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
| Style: | No. 705 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 12K Ygf |
| Bow: | Star Patent |
| Bezel: | Marginal Block |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
| Style: | No. 706 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 12K Ygf |
| Bow: | Star Patent |
| Bezel: | Marginal Block |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Identification: | With Wind Indicator |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
| Style: | No. 711 |
| Manufacturer: | Wadsworth Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Bow: | Bar Hinge |
| Bezel: | Pie Crust |
| Shoulders: | Wide |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
This case is listed as Style No. 19 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
| Style: | No. 717 |
| Manufacturer: | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Marketing Name: | Transportation Model |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Bow: | Star Patent |
| Bezel: | Marginal Block |
| Shoulders: | Narrow |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | 16-Size, 17-Jewel, Lever-Set, 6 Total Adjustments [Likely Grade 487] |
This case is listed as Style No. 39 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
| Style: | No. 718 |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | Chromium Plated |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
Style No. 718 has been verified by an original box marked with serial #31125424 (BWR 478, c.1928). While this muted blue box does not have the accompanying watch, the label is stamped "Specially Designed Nickel Chromium Plate Case" and "Style No. 718" [eBay #177307552149].
This case is listed as Style No. 18 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
This case is listed as Style No. 18 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
| Style: | No. 719 |
| Manufacturer: | Wadsworth Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Bow: | Bar Hinge |
| Bezel: | Pie Crust |
| Shoulders: | Wide |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond (16-Size, 21-Jewel) |
| Style: | No. 725 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 14K Wgf |
| Bow: | Wide Low Profile |
| Bezel: | Weave |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond "Timemaster" (16-Size, 23-Jewel) [494/540] |
This case style was also offered in 10K Yellow Gold Filled (No. 727).
This case is listed as Style No. 25 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
This case is listed as Style No. 25 in "The Complete Guide" book with no sources being cited.
| Style: | No. 727 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Bow: | Wide Low Profile |
| Bezel: | Weave |
| Shoulders: | Box |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond "Timemaster" (16-Size, 23-Jewel) [494/540] |
This case style was also offered in 14K White Gold Filled (No. 725).
| Style: | No. 739 |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Ygf |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
Style No. 739 has been sourced from an original muted teal-colored box sold on eBay in July 2025, labeled "The Elgin Railroad Watch, B.W. Raymond Movement, 21 Jewels, $60.00, No. 739, 10 Karat, Natural Gold Filled Case." The watch accompanying the box was #34064715, cased in a Keystone teardrop case, similar to the 3051, 3055, 3056, and 770. It is unclear whether the watch is original to the box due to the lack of serial number markings.
"No. 39" is referenced in the "Complete Guide" book without source citation, associating the style number with the No. 30 style from the Star Watch Case Company. Since it is a 12k case, it is likely not relevant to the No. 739 that is known to be 10k gold filled.
"No. 39" is referenced in the "Complete Guide" book without source citation, associating the style number with the No. 30 style from the Star Watch Case Company. Since it is a 12k case, it is likely not relevant to the No. 739 that is known to be 10k gold filled.
| Style: | No. 770 |
| Manufacturer: | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Size: | 16s |
| Type: | Sb&B |
| Material: | 10K Gf |
| Shape: | Teardrop |
| Bow: | Pointed Arch |
| Bezel: | Plain |
| Shoulders: | Graduated |
| Used By: | Elgin National Watch Co. |
| Movement: | B.W. Raymond "Timemaster" (16-Size, 23-Jewel) [494/540] |
Case model 770 sourced from original box [Teal, Movement #37754832, Jones & Horan]. 23-Jewel Timemaster.