Pocket Watch Identification
Discussion
Probably on a hiding to nothing here, given the lack of info on it, but the below pocket watch has been found lurking in the bottom of an elderly (deceased) relative's drawer and we have no idea what it is, how old, etc.
There's absolutely no markings whatsoever on the face or case, and seemingly no way into the movement (I don't want to damage it by being too rough). We're not expecting it to be anything valuable, but just would like to find out what we can.
I'm thinking it'll be a screw-off rear, as there are no visible catches, hinges, etc.
And yes, it still works
Can the PH gurus help with any potential pointers?
Many thanks.
There's absolutely no markings whatsoever on the face or case, and seemingly no way into the movement (I don't want to damage it by being too rough). We're not expecting it to be anything valuable, but just would like to find out what we can.
I'm thinking it'll be a screw-off rear, as there are no visible catches, hinges, etc.
And yes, it still works
Can the PH gurus help with any potential pointers?
Many thanks.
Sportidge said:
Probably on a hiding to nothing here, given the lack of info on it, but the below pocket watch has been found lurking in the bottom of an elderly (deceased) relative's drawer and we have no idea what it is, how old, etc.
There's absolutely no markings whatsoever on the face or case, and seemingly no way into the movement (I don't want to damage it by being too rough). We're not expecting it to be anything valuable, but just would like to find out what we can.
I'm thinking it'll be a screw-off rear, as there are no visible catches, hinges, etc.
And yes, it still works
Can the PH gurus help with any potential pointers?
Many thanks.
My late father had quite a collection of pocket watches, which I inherited when he passed away.There's absolutely no markings whatsoever on the face or case, and seemingly no way into the movement (I don't want to damage it by being too rough). We're not expecting it to be anything valuable, but just would like to find out what we can.
I'm thinking it'll be a screw-off rear, as there are no visible catches, hinges, etc.
And yes, it still works
Can the PH gurus help with any potential pointers?
Many thanks.
Being a Birmingham Lad he collected quite a few that were made by Birmingham Jewlers, who as we now know were based in what has become the Jewelry Quarter.
There are various hallmark stamps that are generic to certain areas, have a look here for some pointers.
http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham.html#M
I couldn’t see your hall marks, but they are normally on the inside of the watch’s back cover.
Here’s one of the ones from my dads Collection, it needs a good clean and polish, which mi must get around too.
Just iPad photos, so sorry for the low quality, but you can see the hall marks quite clearly.
Here’s a close up of the hallmark on that watch I posted.
|https://thumbsnap.com/rfXalsw0[/url]
From this identification it does seem that this watch is actually from Sheffield and around the early 1900’s , which as It was possibly my dads, dads watch, ie my grandfather, it’s logical.
http://www.silvercollection.it/shetavola118bis.jpg
|https://thumbsnap.com/rfXalsw0[/url]From this identification it does seem that this watch is actually from Sheffield and around the early 1900’s , which as It was possibly my dads, dads watch, ie my grandfather, it’s logical.
http://www.silvercollection.it/shetavola118bis.jpg
Thanks for the info Nigel.
I've done a little more digging and managed to remove the back (It was a pop-off back).
This has revealed that it's from the Waterbury Watch Co in Conneticut, USA. This ties in with some family history.
The serial number I found hand-engraved inside the cover does come up on an online checker I used.
It seems that these were made of chrome, although some similar ones seem to be going for around $80 on ebay.
Anyone else know anything more about this type of watch?
I've done a little more digging and managed to remove the back (It was a pop-off back).
This has revealed that it's from the Waterbury Watch Co in Conneticut, USA. This ties in with some family history.
The serial number I found hand-engraved inside the cover does come up on an online checker I used.
It seems that these were made of chrome, although some similar ones seem to be going for around $80 on ebay.
Anyone else know anything more about this type of watch?
Sportidge said:
Thanks for the info Nigel.
I've done a little more digging and managed to remove the back (It was a pop-off back).
This has revealed that it's from the Waterbury Watch Co in Conneticut, USA. This ties in with some family history.
The serial number I found hand-engraved inside the cover does come up on an online checker I used.
It seems that these were made of chrome, although some similar ones seem to be going for around $80 on ebay.
Anyone else know anything more about this type of watch?
Your welcome, glad you got into it, that’s given you a lot more to go on!I've done a little more digging and managed to remove the back (It was a pop-off back).
This has revealed that it's from the Waterbury Watch Co in Conneticut, USA. This ties in with some family history.
The serial number I found hand-engraved inside the cover does come up on an online checker I used.
It seems that these were made of chrome, although some similar ones seem to be going for around $80 on ebay.
Anyone else know anything more about this type of watch?
So do you think the one you have is chrome too, Ie not sterling silver like the one I posted.
As far as values are concerned, Even quite rare ones don’t seem to be worth that much, so for me they have sentimental value more than anything else.
My dad also had hundreds of spare parts of all types of watches, and made collages out of the parts to represent vintage cars, which were all hung in the hall of my Mum and Dads house.
Of course I now have those too, so they are all a nice keepsake to have to remember those days by!
I have just received 2 silver pocketwatches after a relative passed away, as they belonged to a relative I have just had them serviced and they are running,
One is labeled Centre Seconds Chronograph inside it has hallmarks of SY, , a lion, a "t" and a hand holding a sword, with 2 heads above it. It has 2 keys of different sizes, one to adjust the time, one to wind and is open face
the second is labeled inside s&co has a smaller seconds dial at the bottom of the face but has no names or markings otherwise .standard numerals and appears to have 2 hallmarks each of a bear standing up.the movement is labeled swiss, and looks like a IWC 63 12.5''' movement with two large black cogs each with a single centre screw.
Quite simply the sound is lovely, and the centre seconds I love the 2 keys to wind it up, but does anyone have any idea of the age or know tow to age them as the guy who rebuilt them has gone on christmas hols and no-one else knows anything about theses
many thanks for any thoughts.
One is labeled Centre Seconds Chronograph inside it has hallmarks of SY, , a lion, a "t" and a hand holding a sword, with 2 heads above it. It has 2 keys of different sizes, one to adjust the time, one to wind and is open face
the second is labeled inside s&co has a smaller seconds dial at the bottom of the face but has no names or markings otherwise .standard numerals and appears to have 2 hallmarks each of a bear standing up.the movement is labeled swiss, and looks like a IWC 63 12.5''' movement with two large black cogs each with a single centre screw.
Quite simply the sound is lovely, and the centre seconds I love the 2 keys to wind it up, but does anyone have any idea of the age or know tow to age them as the guy who rebuilt them has gone on christmas hols and no-one else knows anything about theses
many thanks for any thoughts.
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