$25 to $200 depending on condition, average condition $50.
SOURCE: opening an elgin pocket watch
The best tool to do it is watchmakers knife, but any proper knife with hardened steel blade can do the job. Make sure the blade is NOT flexible.
Check carefully the sides of your watch and you will notice the groove. Place knife blade into that groove and press it in. At the same time try to make a scooping turn to lift the caseback. Usually there must be underlayed caseback as well and it opens exactly in the same manner.
Make sure you do all this carefully and do not let the blade to slip or your watch will end up with nasty scratches or even damaged movement.
That job isn't a big deal, but requires some skill, so, BE CAREFULL.
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SOURCE: need a new crystal for Elgin 19703647
You do not need to go all over the world to find replacement for your watch glass. You have plenty of excellent watchmakers in France. I've been there, so, I know. All you have to do is to find your nearest watch repair shop and bring your watch in. Watchmaker will get all the measurements and will replace the glass.
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SOURCE: how do you open the back of an antique Elgin pocket watch
You might be able to pop it open with a pocket knife ... don't stab yourself though.
SOURCE: Elgin pocket watch value
RECOMENDATION:
Find a registered repair person in your area. It is very difficult if not impossible to find a value on you watch via the Internet sight unseen.
GOTO:
http://www.watch-clock-makers.org/
MORE INFO ON YOUR WATCH:
Total production: 159000
Finish: Gilded
Approx year of production: 1894
Hope this tip helps.
r/ David
http://antiqueclock.clockstop.com/
SOURCE: I have a Elgin Pocket
The back is probably a screw on back like the front bezel. If it doesn't come off easily take it to a watchmaker rather than doing damage. Try placing the watch in the palm of your hand and place the other palm on top of the watch. Like a sandwich. Now try twisting the back loose. Lefty loosey.. righty tighty! If you get it open be very careful. Remember the watchmaker's motto. DO NO DAMAGE!
Good luck
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