My old pocket watch chronology

[Alcan]

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]

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

[buz-lh]

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

[RebreatherDiver]

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

[pz93c]

Very sharp.

[Alcan]

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.

[rpryan55]

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]

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

[RebreatherDiver]

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!!!