HAMPDEN STERLING SILVER CASE KEY WIND EARLY MODEL 1 MOVEMENT AND WELL SERVCIED 1880

STOCK NUMBER # HAMPDEN2350-----This is a big pocket watch! and it is American made from the Hampden watch factory. This is an 18 size sterling silver case and it is thick and heavy indeed. Across this sterling case is 57mm. The case serial number is an early P-92. The dial is enamel and  near perfect i kid you not and please remember this dial was produced in 1880! The hands are thin railroad and the crystal is glass not a flaw. I have serviced this model 1 key wind Hampden piece and added a new mainspring indeed. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels to this gem and the movement serial number is 167,735 yes under 200,000! Of coarse a key and chain will be added at no extra charge. As clean as can be as it is over 143 years old and keeps really respectable time!

750.00 USD

E HOWARD SERIES 9 GOLD FILLED 17 JEWELS STUNNING MONTGOMERY ENAMEL DIAL AND WELL SERVICED 1910 

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD6100-----Here I have a series 9 E. Howard checkerboard Pattern nickel movement and it is well serviced and keeps incredible time. This is a gold filled case and across it is 53mm so it is a 16 size. This is a stem wind and a stem set model. The case is a screw in back with a mirror finish and no personal engravings. The case is signed "Fortune, Gold Filled" and the case serial number is 2,108,662. The dial is an enamel piece and it is a highly desired Montgomery Howard piece with a line or two but not Earth shattering at all. The movement is well serviced once again and with 17 clean and inspected jewels. Notice please the jewels are all in solid gold jewel settings as well as the center wheel. The serial number for this Howard pocket watch is 984,704 which tells me it was produced at the USA Howard factory in the year 1910. This is a well maintained piece and ready to go ;-)

700.00 USD

ILLINOIS "BUNN" POCKET WATCH IMPECCABLY SERVICED AWESOME ALL OVER CONDITION!!!   1880

STOCK NUMBER # ILLINOIS77720-------I have for sale an amazing Illinois "Bunn" pocket watch and it is a high grade piece and made for the early railroads of America way back in 1880! This is a coin silver case and in amazing all over condition with no personal engravings at all. The crystal is glass and flawless as it is perfect. The case is signed " Warranted Silver Coin" and the case serial number is only #167 and that is an early early serial number indeed. The dial is enamel and in excellent condition with a faint and I mean faint line or two. The hands are thin railroad pieces. This is an 18 size pocket watch with a key wind back and a key wind front in the middle of the enamel dial where the minute hand is attached. This Bunn Illinois pocket watch was serviced and cleaned by myself and it was done with never any short cuts taken. There are 17 jewels and it is a "fifth" pinion model with a Chalmer's regulator and patented. The serial number for this pocket watch is 309,308 and this serial number indicates it was produced in the year 1880. This piece in such clean and serviced condition is nearly impossible to find yet...here it is and ready to go

850.00 USD

 

WALTHAM "HOME" WATCH KEY WIND AND PROPERLY SERVICED PRODUCED FOR THE END OF THE CIVIL WAR  1871

STOCK NUMBER # WA22290-----The "Home Watch" was produced in limited numbers for all the brave souls returning back from the American civil war and not many "Home" watches have survived in such proper condition. This piece is indeed produced in Roxbury mass just South of Boston Mass and again in celebration of the soldiers returning from the wars in the south as mentioned. This is a coin silver case and across it is 58mm so it is an 18 size by American standards. The dial  is awesome! as it is nearly perfect, even though I don't see any lines or flaws I will stay say near perfect. The hands are original and the crystal is glass.  The case serial number is 63,077 and signed " D&Co". The movement agian is signed "Waltham Home Watch Co" and the serial number for this fully serviced piece is an early 573,915 from the year 1871! This piece has seven jewels and they have all been inspected, cleaned and oiled with the best oil I can buy and the end result is a beautiful running Museum piece ;-)

850.00 USD

E HOWARD SERIES 9 GOLD FILLED 17 JEWELS STUNNING MONTGOMERY ENAMEL DIAL AND WELL SERVICED 1910 

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD3441-----Here I have a series 9 E. Howard checkerboard Pattern nickel movement and it is well serviced and keeps incredible time. This is a gold filled case and across it is 53mm so it is a 16 size. This is a stem wind and a stem set model. The case is a screw in back with a mirror finish and no personal engravings. The case is signed "Fortune, Gold Filled" and the case serial number is 2,108,662. The dial is an enamel piece and it is a highly desired Montgomery Howard piece with a line or two but not Earth shattering at all. The movement is well serviced once again and with 17 clean and inspected jewels. Notice please the jewels are all in solid gold jewel settings as well as the center wheel. The serial number for this Howard pocket watch is 984,704 which tells me it was produced at the USA Howard factory in the year 1910. This is a well maintained piece and ready to go ;-)

700.00 USD

SETH THOMAS EARLY SERIAL NUMBER 18 SIZE PERFECTLY SERVICED GOLD FILLED CASE 1890

STOCK NUMBER # SETH8800-------This is a super clean American made Seth Thomas in house pocket watch and keeps great time indeed. This is an 18 size stem wind and lever set model. The case is gold filled and signed "Fahy's Monarch Model 1" and the serial number is 128,352. There are no personal engravings on this gold filled case. Across this large case is 56mm. The crystal is glass and perfect. The dial is enamel and super clean with original this spade railroad hands. The early serial number for this Seth Thomas movement is 26,074 which places this serviced movement to the year 1890. there are 15 clean and inspected jewels to this movement and as mentioned keeps great time. 

475.00 USD

WALTHAM "SECO METER" 12 SIZE POCKET WATCH ENAMEL ART-DECO BACK WELL SERVICED,  YEAR 1928

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM1670-------As clean as can be is this "Seco meter" rotating second hand wheel. The is a metal original Waltham dial and with patina changes as you can see. The case is white gold filled with an enamel art-deco pattern on the back. This case has no personal engravings and with a mirror finish. On the inside of the back it is marked "Waltham , Wadsworth, 14 karat, gold filled" and the case serial number is 8,224,811. The movement is a high grade caliber 1924 from the " Royal Col. B series".  Adjusted to 3 positions and there are 19 clean and inspected jewels. Please notice all jewels are in solid gold raised settings. The serial number for this stem wind and stem set model is 26,567,918 which tells me this piece was produced in the year 1928 at the USA Waltham factory outside of Boston mass. A clean piece indeed all original!

475.00 USD

ROCKFORD SIDE WIND GOLD FILLED CASE 16 SIZE WELL SERVCIED SEE THROUGH BACK CASE! 1902

STOCK NUMBER # ROCKFORD60-4------I have for sale a perfectly serviced the proper way Rockford American made pocket watch and it is a model 3 grade 590 movement with 11 clean and inspected jewels. Thi sis a see through display movement case so you can see the movement running properly 24/7. This is a gold filled rim and made by the "Fortune watch case factory". The dial is double sunk enamel and near perfect as well as th glass crystal. Please notice the jewels are all in screw in seated solid gold jewel settings. The serial number for this 16 size stem wind and lever set movement is 595,710 which tells me it was produced in the year 1902 at the Rockford Watch factory. As clean as can be and keeps great time for sure.

400.00 USD

 

ILLINOIS 2 TONE CHECKERED MOVEMENT 18 SIZE  GOLD FILLED CASE PERFECTLY SERVCIED !  1915

STOCK NUMBER #ILLINOIS605------ This is a fully serviced the proper way Illinois 18 size pocket watch and it is a great time keeper indeed! This case is gold filled and across it is 55mm. The case is signed "Dueber warranted 20 years" and the serial number is 6,498,272. This  damskeen pattern and super clean. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this 18 size model 6 stem wind and lever set grade 89 movement which was part of a run of only 400! The jewels if you notice are all in large solid gold screw down jewel settings and all jewels have been inspected. The serial number for this Illinois movement is 2,731,895 which again tells me this piece was produced at the Illinois factory in the year 1915. Across this gold filled case is 55mm.

450.00 USD

 

HAMILTON 16 SIZE SIGNED SIDE SWING OUT GOLD FILLED CASE MODEL 956 MOVEMENT AND WELL SERVCIED 1916

STOCK NUMBER # HAMILTON265------ I have a clean as can be Hamilton 16 size stem wind and stem set model pocket watch. This is a Hamilton signed case and it swings out from the side. The case is made for the Hamilton Lancaster PA factory by "Keystone Case" and the serial number is ,947,778 and across this gold filled Hamilton signed case is 48mm. The crystal is glass and perfect. The dial is enamel and double sunk. The hands are Hamilton fancy tip pointers. The movement has been perfectly serviced the proper way and it is a model 2 signed 956 and produced in the year 1916. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels and notice please the jewels are all in solid screw down jewel settings. The serial number for this model is 1,177,003 and a few winds of the crown and off it goes to keep great time ;-)

450.00 USD

  

WALTHAM "APPLETON TRACY" BEETLE HANDS SEE THROUGH BACK WELL SERVICED 1884!

STOCK NUMBER # WALT220-------Quite a nice piece and a run of only 500 is this Appleton Tracy model 1877 by Waltham Watch factory pocket watch. Across this see through back nickel case is 57mm so it is an 18 size stem wind and stem set model. The dial is enamel and double sunk and pretty much clean with a small flaw at the 7 position but not Earth shattering at all. The hands are Waltham Beetle in design and fancy for sure. Both crystals are glass and flawless. The movement has been properly serviced and it is signed as the scans show you "Appleton Tracy". There are 15 clean and inspected jewels to this gem and produced in the year 1884 as the serial number 2,489,390 tells me so. This movement has been adjusted way back when at the Waltham factory and needless to say once again after I have serviced this piece. A few winds and of fit goes to keep the correct time for sure ;-)

500.00 USD

HAMPDEN RARE CASE IN CASE POCKET WATCH KEY WIND AND IN AWESOME ALL OVER SERVICED CONDITION! 1886

STOCK NUMBER # HAMPDEN7720------ I have for sale a rare "Silveroid" "case in case" Hampden pocket watch and in super condition considering it is from the year 1886! Across the outer case is 57mm across and the inner case is 50mm. The case is signed "Fahy's N0.1 and the serial number is Y-7580. There are no personal engravings on this case. The crystal is glass and perfect. The enamel Hampden dial is excellent with very few flaws at all and the hands are thin spade pieces. This is a key wind and a key set 18 size movement and it is a grade #71 Model 1. There will be a key and a chain added no charge of coarse. There are 11 clean and inspected jewels to this gem and it has been well serviced the proper way. The serial number for this piece is 401,655 which again places this piece to the year 1886. Produced in Springfield Mass at the Hampden factory and really is as clean as it looks. All hinges on this case in case piece are proper.

700.00 USD

 

 

HAMILTON 12 SIZE YELLOW GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE 17 JEWELS AND SERVICED INSCRIPTION ON CUVETTE 1923

STOCK NUMBER # HAMILTON11960------ I have for sale a super clean art-deco Hamilton 12 size pocket watch and the case is stunning as well as signed "Hamilton". This is a 12 size model 2 Hamilton pocket watch so across this yellow gold filled case is 45mm. The dial is excellent and factory original never altered nor cleaned. The hands are Hamilton factory and the crystal is glass and not a flaw. The case serial number is 0,822,730 and on the inside of the back f the cover it is written "Hamilton Watch Co, Lancaster PA". The movement is a model 2 and it is a 12 size as mentioned. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this clean gem and the serial number for this 912 caliber movement is 3,450,398 which places this piece to the year 1923.  This is a stem wind and a stem set piece. Freshly serviced and keeps awesome time for sure. Well made ultra spotless and American made. Please notice there is a personal engraving on the inner dust cover (cuvette) and well done at that :-)

300.00 USD

 

 

 HOWARD GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE POCKET WATCH 12 SIZE AND PERFECTLY SERVCIED  1910

STOCK NUMBER # HO33370------Made in the USA near Boston Mass is this 12 size Howard gold filled Howard signed case pocket watch. Across this case is 47mm across. The case serial number is 8,450,557,and signed "Keystone Watch Case" which is correct. The dial is enamel with a line down the center. The hands are Howard pieces and the crystal is glass and perfect. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this E.Howard stem wind and stem set movement. The serial number for this serviced movement is 1,091,805 which places this gem to the year 19190. This 12 size Howard has been adjusted at the factory and it is a double roller balance wheel. As clean as can be ;-)

475.00 USD  

WALTHAM "BARTLETT" KEY WIND 18 SIZE OPEN FACE AND SERVICED  1884

STOCK NUMBER # WALT5290------This is a well serviced American Waltham key wind and the 18 size movement is signed "Bartlett". The dial is extra clean and it is enamel and original to this key wind movement. The hands are thin railroad spade and the crystal is glass not a flaw to be found. The case is actually signed "Silveroid" but that's just fancy lingo for 95% nickel and 5% Silver so really it is a nickel case. The serial number for this "Dueber Canton Ohio" signed case is 5,755,670. The case across is 55mm. The movement again is well cared for all these years and just serviced with never a short cut taken. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this Bartlett signed Waltham movement is 2,511,446 and this serial number tells me it was produced in the year 1884. This is a key wind from the back as you can see the key is in the hole and  in the middle of the dial over the center of the minute hand there is a square notch and this is where the key fits to turn the hand. Well serviced and very clean indeed :-)

700.00 USD

DENNISON, HOWARD, RICE BY WALTHAM ULTRA SCARCE MUSEUM PIECE AND PRISTINE CONDITION!!!  1856

ELGIN FANCY BOX HINGED GOLD FILLED CASE "B.W. RAYMOND"18 SIZE AND SERVICED

STOCK NUMBER # ELGIN4446------I have for sale a fully serviced American Elgin pocket watch and it is an 18 size and huge!. The case is a box hinged gold filled piece and it is extra clean as the scans show you and with a  personal engraving on the inner cuvette. This case has a serial number and it is 246,251. Across this case is 55mm. The enamel dial is very interesting and it does have an outer red Arabic track in five minute intervals. This is a stem wind and a stem set model and the hands are original. The glass crystal is perfect. I took off the crystal so you can get a true view of this "Elgin Nat'l Watch" dial. This 18 size movement is a stem wind and stem set model and the movement is signed "Elgin B.W Raymond" and there are 15 clean and inspected ruby jewels. The serial number for this serviced piece is 2,837,706 and this serial number places this American made pocket watch to the production year of 1887 and for a watch that was produced in this year the condition is second to none indeed. A pouch and a chain will be added no extra charge.

750.00 USD

   

Did you know B.W Raymond was the first model to be produced by the  factory?

did you know Raymond was the former Mayor of Chicago and help finance the ailing company way back when?

WALTHAM "HENRY BIRKS" COIN SILVER CASE AND WELL SERVICED ALL ORIGINAL  1890

STOCK NUMBER # BK590------I have for sale a Waltham pocket watch with a genuine original enamel dial signed "Henry Birks and sons" which is the main jewellery store chain here in Canada. This is a coin silver tested case and across it is only 47mm so it's a small size but in impeccable all over condition. The case is signed "Fahy's Coin" and the serial number for this coin .800 silver case is 4,580,200. The movement is signed "Henry Birks and Sons" and it is a Waltham watch size 6 model 1890. There are 7 clean and inspected jewels and the serial number for this pocket watch is 5,212,947 and this serial number tells me its from the year 1891 and again for a pocket watch older than 125 years of age it's amazing how clean it is. The crystal is glass and perfect.  The dial is enamel and very clean as well as the original thin spade Waltham hands. This is a stem wind and a stem set piece.

400.00 USD

E HOWARD 16 SIZE STEM WIND AND SET WELL SERVICED 1905

STOCK NUMBER # HOWARD7710------

SOLD ;-)

WALTHAM 12 SIZE GOLD FILLED CASE AND WITH A NEAR PERFECT GOLD COLORED ORIGINAL WALTHAM METAL DIAL WELL SERVICED 1908

STOCK NUMBER # WALT6060-------Here is a very clean American Waltham pocket watch and it is a slim and elegant 12 size piece so it can fit into any pocket with ease. Across this three piece gold filled pocket watch case is only 48mm. The case is signed "Wadsworth" and the case serial number is  1,497,813. There are no personal engravings on this case as it is with a mirror finish. The dial is nearly perfect not a flaw and it is a factory original Waltham gold color piece. The hands are thin railroad Waltham hands as well the crystal is glass and flawless. This is a well serviced movement and as it is a 12 size there are 7 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this damaskeened nickel movement is 16,351,429 and this number tells me it was produced at the Waltham USA factory in the year 1908 and keeps great time for sure.
 
325.00 USD

HAMILTON 18 SIZE  "ORE SILVER" OPEN FACE CASE WELL SERVICED WITH 17 JEWELS 1912

STOCK NUMBER # HAM1990-4------ I have for sale a Hamilton 18 size open face pocket watch with 17 clean and inspected jewels. This is a big piece as across this Ore Silver case is 58mm and thick as it is 19mm high! The dial is an early Roman numeral enamel piece and extra fine in all over condition. The case is signed Fays and this is a screw in back with no personal engravings as the back is with a mirror finish. The case serial number is 532,234. The movement is in perfect order and has been serviced the proper way with never a short cut taken. There are once agian 17 jewels to this 18 size stem wind and lever set model 924. The serial number for this 18 size Hamilton movement is 970,298 and a few winds of the crown and the balance takes of fin a perfect motion.

550.00 USD

 

HAMILTON 18 SIZE SWING OUT 17 JEWELS AND IN IMPECCABLE CONDITION MODEL 926  1905

STOCK NUMBER # HAM1960-4------ I have for sale a swing out case Hamilton pocket watch and it is in all over excellent condition including the double sunk original enamel dial. The hands are Hamilton spade railroad grade hands and perfect. The crystal is glass and not a chip nor flaw. This is a nickel silver case and across it is 60mm so it is a big hefty size indeed. The case is signed "Patent trade mark" and the case serial number is 3264. The movement is a Hamilton model 926 with 17 clean and inspected jewels. here were only 1000 pieces produced in this run of the model 926. This is a stem wind and lever set at the 2:15 area. The serial number for this spotless Hamilton open face pocket watch movement is 483,458 and this serial number tells me it is from the year 1905 and produced at the Hamilton Lancaster PA factory in the USA. Keeps great time and again a nearly perfect double sunk enamel original dial and hands. On a closing not the back of this case is with a mirror finish and needless to say no personal engravings.

550.00 USD

    

HAMPDEN 18 SIZE  NICKEL CHOO CHOO CASE WELL SERVICED 15 CLEAN JEWELS TO THIS MOVEMENT    1885

STOCK NUMBER # HAMP8200-3--------Here is a big 18 size Hamden serviced pocket watch and the Nickel case has a nice crisp choo choo train on the back. Across this case is 60mm and again it's a big size. The dial is enamel and clean. The hands are very thin railroad spade pieces and the glass crystal is perfect. The case is signed  "Philadelphia Watch case" and the serial number for this case is 233,685. The Movement is an 18 size and as you can see it is in awesome condition. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels to this stem wind and lever set. The serial number for this Hampden USA made piece is 311,416 and this tells me it was made in the year 1885. There are no personal engravings on this case and again serviced the proper way with never a short cut taken.

500.00 USD

ILLINOIS 16 SIZE  2 TONE MOVEMENT, 3 FINGER BRIDGE WELL SERVICED IMPECCABLE ALL OVER CONDITION    1912

STOCK NUMBER # ILL10-4------I have for sale a just freshly serviced Illinois USA made pocket watch and it is in awesome all over condition. This is a 16 size pocket watch and with the gold filled case it is 53mm across. The back of of this case is with an engine turned design and perfect. The case is signed "Windsor, B.B.Co" and the serial number for this case is 8,619,132. The dial is double sunk and signed "Wilson Brothers Boston". The hands are thick spade railroad hands and from the Illinois factory. The movement is a two tone 3 finger bridge and very uncommon indeed. Notice the nice "Half Moon" click as it is just a lovely piece and as mentioned impeccably serviced. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this Illinois Model 186 and the jewels are all in solid gold jewel settings, as a matter of fact the entire train are made of solid gold. The serial number for this Illinois stem wind and lever set piece is 2,464,257 and this tells me it was produced in the year 1912. The crystal is glass and perfect ;-)

775.00 USD

  

SOUTH BEND GOLD FILLED CASE MODEL 219, 16 SIZE AND SERVICED  1914

STOCK NUMBER # SB4500-4------well serviced and it is a nice size to carry. This is a South bend pocket watch made in America and in a gold filled case. Across this 16 size pocket watch case is 50mm. The dial is enamel and very clean. The hands are South bend and the crystal is glass not a flaw. The case is signed "Fahy's" and the case serial number is 9,455,904. The movement is signed 219 and with 19 clean and inspected jewels. If you notice the jewels are all in raised jewel settings. This movement is with 4 adjustments and the movement serial number is 812,810 and produced at the South bend watch factory in the year 1914.  Well serviced and not a big piece so it can be worn in any pocket for sure ;-)

375.00 USD

 

WALTHAM "SOL" MOVEMENT AND DIAL RARE STERLING SIGNED "FOGEL" SWING OUT CASE AND WELL  SERVICED 1902

STOCK NUMBER # WALT980-------I have for sale a freshly serviced for the Latin American market a Waltham "Sol" movement and dial in the original swing out "Fogel" signed sterling silver case. Across this 18 size sterling silver case is 58mm. The case serial number is 8722 as it is an early "Fogel" signed case. The back is with a mirror finish and no personal engravings. The dial is a Waltham enamel dial with lines as the scan shows you. The hands are Waltham thin spade and the glass crystal is perfect not a flaw. This is a stem wind and a stem set model 1883. The serial number for this very clean an dwell running Waltham "Sol" movement is 11,738,996 and this serial number dates this big piece to the year 1902. This is a not so easy piece to find but here at Darlor....we find them ;-)

775.00 USD

ILLINOIS KEY WIND AND KEY SET COIN SILVER CASE MOVEMENT SIGNED "MILLER" 1880

STOCK NUMBER # ILL8880-4------Just freshly serviced is this Illinois early key wind and key set pocket watch and it is a "Miller" model as signed on this serviced movement. Across this .800 coin silver case is 57 so it is an 18 size piece indeed. The case serial number is 105,916 and made by the "Keystone" watch case company. The dial is enamel and in very clean condition and the hands are thin spade hands. The crystal is glass and not a flaw to be found. There are 15 extra fine and inspected jewels to this Illinois "Miller" model pocket watch movement and a few turns with the key and it takes off in a perfect motion. The serial number for this movement is 305,880 which tells me it is from the year 1880 and again is a nice solid piece. A key and chain are added of coarse ;-)

775.00 USD

 

ILLINOIS KEY WIND AND KEY SET EARLY "CHALMERS PATENT" SILVERINE CASE AND SERVICED

STOCK NUMBER # ILL7140-4------I have a very early Illinois key wind and key set pocket watch from the year 1879 I kid you not! This is an 18 size by American standards and you set the time by the front from the square notch over the middle of the minute hand with a key that is with this piece and you wind the watch by the back as there is a small hole (see scan 3) that you place the key in and turn the key to wind up the main spring. The hands are this Illinois spade hands and the glass crystal is perfect. As you can see by the clear scan the dial is enamel and as you can see there are lines and please consider the age of 1879 as the lines are really not that bad. Across this Silverine case is 55mm wide and it is a thick case for sure. This case is signed only "Silverine" and the case serial number is 32,028. The movement once again is serviced and it is an 18 size with 15 clean and inspected jewels. This is a nickel plated model Illinois pocket watch and the early serial number is 291,918 and this early serial number tells me it is from the year 1879. Notice on the movement at the end of this long micro regulator arm it reads "Chalmers pat" and this helps to regulate this pocket watch precisely.

750.00 USD

WALTHAM MULTI COLORED ENAMEL DIAL & GOLD FILLED CASE 1892

STOCK NUMBER # WALTHAM640-------Please note this is an original enamel dial from the Waltham factories and there are spider lines. This is a hunter model pocket watch in an open face case and will be sold as such. This case is all gold filled and it is gold filled from the "A.W.C.Co" watch case factories in the USA. The case across is 55mm. This is an 18 size P.S. Bartlett Waltham model and it is stem wind and lever set. This piece has been properly serviced with never short cut taken at all. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels and they are in gold jewel settings for sure as the scan shows you clearly. The serial number for this nickel damaskeened Waltham is 5,994,938 and this tells me it was produced in the year 1892 and it runs like day on. The crystal is glass not a flaw and the hands are original. This is a railroad pocket watch and the dial is just stunning even though there are spider lines it doesn't take away from the beauty of this piece! On the back of this gold filled case there is a crisp picture of an Elk and scans are avail upon request.

600.00 USD  

 ILLINOIS GOLD FILLED  PERFECTLY SERVICED PRIVATE LABEL "HARVEY FRITZ" 18 SIZE 1898

STOCK NUMBER # ILLINOIS4430------Here I have an Illinois pocket watch in awesome all over condition. Look how this gold filled case shines up! The serial number for this 'Keystone Watch Case" is 4,500,475, and this is a swing out case without any dents which is rare at that. The case across is 57mm wide so it is large and as i said before this is an 18 size pocket watch. This is a stem wind and a lever set model and look at the hands as they are really Illinois style indeed. The movement is freshly serviced, timed and oiled so not to worry as it is an excellent time keeper. The serial number for this Illinois pocket watch movement is 1,335,347 and this serial number dates this USA made pocket watch to the year 1898 and runs like day one. Notice the 17 jewels are in gold jewel settings and all have been inspected and cleaned properly. The name on this movement is "Harvey Fritz and signed "Gil City Pa". The Damaskeened patter is two tone and very ornately etched and nearly perfect in design. The crystal is glass and perfect. A wonderful piece of early American history that you can fit into your pocket or a s a keepsake family hand down. On a closing note the dial is an Illinois enamel dial with a line here or there but not earth shattering.

600.00 USD