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Alcan · 6 November 2010, 11:47 AM

This pocket watch, accurately dated to 1762, belongs to a friend but became an acquaintance after he entrusted it to me in a state of disrepair with several parts missing. It took 12 months and two transatlantic trips to put it back together, but here is what an old English verge fusee pocket watch looks like up close and personal. I love poking around with these antiques:

rpryan55 · 6 November 2010, 11:52 AM

My God, that is a beautiful piece. I'm wondering (not being particularly bright about these things) how on earth they ever got such detail on a small surface back then - was it all done by hand?

Great pictures, Al - just wonderful. The kind of thing I come here for. Thanks a million for posting!

Alcan · 6 November 2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

My God, that is a beautiful piece. I'm wondering (not being particularly bright about these things) how on earth they ever got such detail on a small surface back then - was it all done by hand?

It was indeed done entirely by hand Dick, that's why it took a master watchmaker the best part of a year to make one and why only the elite of the day (or sea captains in this case) had them.

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

Great pictures, Al - just wonderful. The kind of thing I come here for. Thanks a million for posting!

My pleasure. My only regret is that I don't own it!

topcat30093 · 6 November 2010, 06:56 PM

Absolutely amazing craftmanship.

And in wonderful condition.

What is the small dial on the back used for?
Is it some kind of power reserve?

spuds · 6 November 2010, 06:58 PM

OMG how beautiful is that.....!!

Puffy · 6 November 2010, 07:24 PM

A stunner mate, thanks for sharing

nowzen · 6 November 2010, 08:24 PM

Indeed, this has brought back memories.
I used to collect key wind pocket watches and had a very similar verge/fusee movement.
the face was quite different but the filigree movement design was almost identical. I think i case dated it to 1780... I remember the little face below the circle.
The verge escapement was one of the earliest escapements starting around 1400's and lasting until the early 1800's. Its a beauty.

vukotab · 7 November 2010, 09:55 PM

That looks amazing!
Thanks for sharing it, Al!

dddrees · 8 November 2010, 12:54 AM

Al thats amazing, thanks for sharing.

HL65 · 8 November 2010, 03:18 AM

Pretty cool--thanks for sharing!!

GreenTechGuy · 8 November 2010, 03:56 AM

That is a phenomenal piece, absolutely amazing craftsmanship.

I am also curious about the dial on the back.

Alcan · 8 November 2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

what is the small dial on the back used for?
Is it some kind of power reserve?

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Originally Posted by GreenTechGuy

I am also curious about the dial on the back.

Nope, it's just the timing adjustment.

PHDX2 · 8 November 2010, 10:55 AM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6 November 2010, 11:52 AM	#2
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	My God, that is a beautiful piece. I'm wondering (not being particularly bright about these things) how on earth they ever got such detail on a small surface back then - was it all done by hand? Great pictures, Al - just wonderful. The kind of thing I come here for. Thanks a million for posting! __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

6 November 2010, 06:56 PM	#4
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,442	Absolutely amazing craftmanship. And in wonderful condition. What is the small dial on the back used for? Is it some kind of power reserve? __________________

6 November 2010, 06:58 PM	#5
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	OMG how beautiful is that.....!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

6 November 2010, 07:24 PM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	A stunner mate, thanks for sharing __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it, Al! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

6 November 2010, 08:24 PM	#7
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	Indeed, this has brought back memories. I used to collect key wind pocket watches and had a very similar verge/fusee movement. the face was quite different but the filigree movement design was almost identical. I think i case dated it to 1780... I remember the little face below the circle. The verge escapement was one of the earliest escapements starting around 1400's and lasting until the early 1800's. Its a beauty.

8 November 2010, 12:54 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Al thats amazing, thanks for sharing.

8 November 2010, 03:18 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,955	Pretty cool--thanks for sharing!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 November 2010, 03:56 AM	#11
GreenTechGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Green Tech Guy Location: NC Watch: Day Date, Daytona Posts: 324	That is a phenomenal piece, absolutely amazing craftsmanship. I am also curious about the dial on the back.

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