Finally Finished This Restoration - A Future Heirloom Watch In My Family

[thor447]

Interesting. After seeing yours I went and dug mine out. It needs a new crystal, but according to the serial number it’s a 1918 model. This latest info kind of illuminates the temperature and position detail. You can tell by the screw slots it probably needs a little attention.
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That's a great looking pocket watch.

 

[Cold Smoke]

That's a great looking pocket watch.

Thank you. It’s more of a blind squirrel and a nut acquisition than any prowess on my part. Uncle Diamonds watch is a 1908 Elgin in a Nickel case that still keeps good time.

 

[wayniac]

Outstanding!

 

[Cold Smoke]

That's a great looking pocket watch.

This thread prompted me to go look around a bit. My watch is nice, but dang your momma sure knows how to pick out a watch doesn’t she!?! I thought it was interesting that it didn’t matter how good a watch was, if a conductor was going to use it it was American made and certified or nothing. Thanks for making me more educated.