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Alcan · 16 January 2010, 03:25 PM

Enjoyed a couple of Crown Royal & Cokes this evening, and pulled out some of my pocket watches to give them a twist. I'll go chronologically based on age and movement type.

First up is my 1865 18k hallmarked English chain fusee, fresh from the restorer. This one is currently the oldest in my collection and represents yesteryear's technology, a key wind and key set movement. The wear on the bow would suggest that it was used and didn't spent its life sitting on a bureau.

Next up is my 1900 New York Watch Company offering with the Philidelphia Watch Case and the original inner case back sticker still intact. This one was a big jump forward in technology, a stem wind and lever set.

Next up is my absolute Crown Jewel, the only known and verified 1908 Wilsdorf & Davis pendant watch in existence and in running condition. This example has recently had a total restoration by Bob Ridley. It features an original Aegler movement, crown wind and pin set, in a sterling silver case.

Next on the list is this circa 1940 Rolex British military pocket watch. The case back shows the British broad arrow which is consistent with Government Issue property, and the B indicates that it was provided as a backup to a wrist watch, and designed to be caried in a holder in a vehicle or vessel. This one, like all my newer pocket watches, is stem wound and stem set.

I have a few more significant pocket watches, but haven't gotten around to uploading the pix to PhotoBucket. Later.......

gaopa · 17 January 2010, 04:14 AM

Those are absolutely beautiful watches! Your photos of them are excellent! Thanks for sharing. All the best, Bill P.

buz-lh · 17 January 2010, 04:39 AM

Beautiful pieces Al. I love to see that Wilsdorf & Davis, it's gorgeous.

RebreatherDiver · 17 January 2010, 04:46 AM

who do you use for a restorer? I have a 1890's Elgin that needs to go in.

pz93c · 17 January 2010, 05:51 AM

Very sharp.

Alcan · 17 January 2010, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RebreatherDiver

who do you use for a restorer? I have a 1890's Elgin that needs to go in.

Bob Ridley at http://watchmakers.com/ His work is outstanding, as a number of members here can attest to.

RebreatherDiver · 17 January 2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Bob Ridley at http://watchmakers.com/ His work is outstanding, as a number of members here can attest to.

Thank you very much!!!

rpryan55 · 17 January 2010, 01:14 PM

Al, your watches are the most amazing thing on this forum. I can't thank you enough for these pictures - I can hear my wife yelling at me every time I drool over them.

Can you tell us how you got into pocket watches in the first place?

ParisDakarBmw · 17 January 2010, 01:21 PM

That is a cool post. I enjoyed reading this thread. Thanks!

16 January 2010, 03:25 PM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	My old pocket watch chronology Enjoyed a couple of Crown Royal & Cokes this evening, and pulled out some of my pocket watches to give them a twist. I'll go chronologically based on age and movement type. First up is my 1865 18k hallmarked English chain fusee, fresh from the restorer. This one is currently the oldest in my collection and represents yesteryear's technology, a key wind and key set movement. The wear on the bow would suggest that it was used and didn't spent its life sitting on a bureau. Next up is my 1900 New York Watch Company offering with the Philidelphia Watch Case and the original inner case back sticker still intact. This one was a big jump forward in technology, a stem wind and lever set. Next up is my absolute Crown Jewel, the only known and verified 1908 Wilsdorf & Davis pendant watch in existence and in running condition. This example has recently had a total restoration by Bob Ridley. It features an original Aegler movement, crown wind and pin set, in a sterling silver case. Next on the list is this circa 1940 Rolex British military pocket watch. The case back shows the British broad arrow which is consistent with Government Issue property, and the B indicates that it was provided as a backup to a wrist watch, and designed to be caried in a holder in a vehicle or vessel. This one, like all my newer pocket watches, is stem wound and stem set. I have a few more significant pocket watches, but haven't gotten around to uploading the pix to PhotoBucket. Later....... __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

17 January 2010, 04:39 AM	#3
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Beautiful pieces Al. I love to see that Wilsdorf & Davis, it's gorgeous. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

17 January 2010, 04:46 AM	#4
RebreatherDiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: Greater Boston Watch: Rotational Posts: 666	who do you use for a restorer? I have a 1890's Elgin that needs to go in. __________________ Thomas "Veritas"

17 January 2010, 01:14 PM	#8
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Al, your watches are the most amazing thing on this forum. I can't thank you enough for these pictures - I can hear my wife yelling at me every time I drool over them. Can you tell us how you got into pocket watches in the first place? __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

17 January 2010, 04:14 AM	#2
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Those are absolutely beautiful watches! Your photos of them are excellent! Thanks for sharing. All the best, Bill P.

17 January 2010, 05:51 AM	#5
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Very sharp.

17 January 2010, 01:21 PM	#9
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	That is a cool post. I enjoyed reading this thread. Thanks!

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