Pocket watches, please shown and tell

[spoilsofwar01]

Like most I have a collecting and hoarding various watches for well over 30 years, amongst these I have 7 pocket watches that have been stored for many years. Today whilst hunting for spring bars I rediscovered a Smiths open faced Crown wound Pocket watch that belonged to my Aunts Father. I believe this is Circa Late 40's early 1950's ? The movement is so basic but it runs and keeps quite good time, one quirky thing I forgot about was to set the time you have to push the crown down, I also have others but this is just to get things started, so Please show and tell me about your hidden gems. Rgds "H"

[spoilsofwar01]

two more solid silver pocket watches that I've recently looked at after 12 years of being stored, both are Key wound, the smaller of the two date to 1850, both in working condition.

[GolfJunkie]

Here’s 2 that i own and i don’t know anything about them besides where they came from.

The American Waltham was my grandfathers and i remember admiring it as a kid so my mom gifted me the Westclox. The Westclox feels cheap and I’m assuming it’s stainless plated with a quartz movement? The American Waltham though appears with be gold with a beautifully finished movement that still winds and runs. I pull it out from time to time to wind it and watch and listen to it run.

If anyone would have more info I’d love to hear it!

[tudorbaja27]

These are brilliant!

[rolexjim]

My Grandfather's watch. It does not run.
I just obtained this a few years ago.
I'm actually currently seeking advice on where to send it for repair.
Mechanical repair only, no cosmetics.
Any recommendations?

[Alfredo.]

The only pocket watch in my collection. It belonged to my grandfather and has his initials. Dent is the maker of the Big Ben and a very under appreciated brand in my opinion. They're a very old brand, established in 1814. From their website:

"Dent patented many of their inventions including the balance spring, the use of jewels in mechanism, the dipliedascopes and the fluid compass. However, the 1846 patent for “The Keyless” which, as its name implies, was the first watch that could be wound and set at the crown, dispensing with the use of a key, was to become the most widely reproduced and applied contribution to the advancement of watch making."

The minute repeater on this watch sounds incredible, I'll try to post video soon.

[Alfredo.]

[spoilsofwar01]

Another from my collection, A 9ct half hunter, crown wound, pocket watch, dating from 1928. A watchmaker mentioned at this date Waltham was focusing on Quality rather than Quantity, I feel this is reflected in the finish and in the engraving on the movement which is quite exquisite, I'm very please to own this.

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by Alfredo.

The only pocket watch in my collection. It belonged to my grandfather and has his initials. Dent is the maker of the Big Ben and a very under appreciated brand in my opinion. They're a very old brand, established in 1814. From their website:

"Dent patented many of their inventions including the balance spring, the use of jewels in mechanism, the dipliedascopes and the fluid compass. However, the 1846 patent for “The Keyless” which, as its name implies, was the first watch that could be wound and set at the crown, dispensing with the use of a key, was to become the most widely reproduced and applied contribution to the advancement of watch making."

The minute repeater on this watch sounds incredible, I'll try to post video soon.

It may be the only one you own however its Gorgeous, the Victorians were big on engraving their initials on everything, the case has a very nice tone to it, is it 9ct? and yes Dent is a very well known and respected maker of watches, clocks and jewellery

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Another from my collection, A 9ct half hunter, crown wound, pocket watch, dating from 1928. A watchmaker mentioned at this date Waltham was focusing on Quality rather than Quantity, I feel this is reflected in the finish and in the engraving on the movement which is quite exquisite, I'm very please to own this.

I like this one

[watchucallit]

The silver dollars and watch were made about the same time.

[77T]

Originally Posted by rolexjim

My Grandfather's watch. It does not run.
I just obtained this a few years ago.
I'm actually currently seeking advice on where to send it for repair.
Mechanical repair only, no cosmetics.
Any recommendations?

Rusty Tuggle in Franklin, NC did great work on an antique pocket watch for me. Info is below:

Antique Watch Company

www.antiquewatchco.com

828-369-9906


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[Alfredo.]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

It may be the only one you own however its Gorgeous, the Victorians were big on engraving their initials on everything, the case has a very nice tone to it, is it 9ct? and yes Dent is a very well known and respected maker of watches, clocks and jewellery

Thanks, man! Appreciate it, you've got some awesome watches as well! The inside of both front and back lids read 18K, not sure if this is uncommon in the pocket watches since you mention 9ct.

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[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by Alfredo.

Thanks, man! Appreciate it, you've got some awesome watches as well! The inside of both front and back lids read 18K, not sure if this is uncommon in the pocket watches since you mention 9ct.

18ct (K) Hold the phone this is a repeater! meaning the case acts a a gong, wow! I also see its hallmarked this would have originally owned by a seriously wealthy person, the enamelled inlaid engraving is amazing when you consider this was made in 1846, Sir you have a real gem I have one more gold one to show, however I'm holding back before the big reveal.

[rolexjim]

Originally Posted by 77T

Rusty Tuggle in Franklin, NC did great work on an antique pocket watch for me. Info is below:

Antique Watch Company

www.antiquewatchco.com

828-369-9906

Thank you.

[SunTzu]

Some really nice examples here! Great pieces of history and sentimental value.

My great grandfather’s 14k Waltham he bought when he arrived in the United States through Ellis Island from Ukraine some time in the 1910’s. It has a beautiful warm yellow gold look. It was given to me by my dad. The chain for it was my father’s necklace he wore for decades some 40-50 years ago. I had it fully serviced, porcelain dial cleaned and new glass crystal. I have worn it twice in 20 years when I had to wear a Tuxedo.








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[Rolexoman]

I only have the one pocket watch, it’s a South Bend Mdl 1 size 12...


I liked it because I’m from Indiana and plan on going back after I retire here in Texas

[fmc000]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

Some really nice examples here! Great pieces of history and sentimental value.

My great grandfather’s 14k Waltham he bought when he arrived in the United States through Ellis Island from Ukraine some time in the 1910’s. It has a beautiful warm yellow gold look. It was given to me by my dad. The chain for it was my father’s necklace he wore for decades some 40-50 years ago. I had it fully serviced, porcelain dial cleaned and new glass crystal. I have worn it twice in 20 years when I had to wear a Tuxedo.








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That is a real beauty!

[Walter Wharton]

Here are a few of mine

[PhilLynott]

Awesome stuff everyone, I love pocket watches. Don't own one yet but am on the lookout for one that catches my eye the history of these is fantastic.

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Awesome stuff everyone, I love pocket watches. Don't own one yet but am on the lookout for one that catches my eye the history of these is fantastic.

Hello Phil, as a good starting point have a look at a G.S.T.P pocket watch, General Service Time Piece, these are made by various watch makers and were WW2 British Military issue. they are affordable and readily available, I have one made by Helvetia, its a nice watch.

[spoilsofwar01]

My Omega from 1919, and a period dated solid silver graduated watch chain.

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by Walter Wharton

Here are a few of mine

Hello Walter, would it be possible to post a photo of the Frodsham movement, the engraving is outstanding and well worth a close up, Rgds "H"

[Walter Wharton]

Hi H

I have found this but sadly l am unable to upload a video of the movement l have on file as it’s to big and l don’t know how to resize in order to upload

Regards

Walter

[Walter Wharton]

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It is a lovely watch a half hunter if my memory serves me well

Regards

Walter

[fmc000]

Charles Frodsham from 1895 more or less.

http://frodsham.com/heritage/dating/

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[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by Walter Wharton

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It is a lovely watch a half hunter if my memory serves me well

Demi-hunter.

[Walter Wharton]

Sorry my mistake

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Demi-hunter.

I believe both Demi and Half Hunter refers to..... a pocket watch with a hinged cover in the middle of which a small opening or window allows one to read the approximate time.