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This is one of my other timepieces(not Mickey). It is a hunter case 1873 BW Raymond 15 jewel pocket watch, made by The National Watch Co of Elgin, Ill. this is one of transitionaly pieces, either "Key" or "Stem" wind and one of the last to have the "National" logo. will post others to follow. Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy
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Very nice BW Raymond.
Thank you Ken for showing the love, this would be the last BW Raymond to be labeled "National". In May of 1874 they changed their name to Elgin
Thank You Dave for showing the love, very appreciated!!
Kevin, transision piece, lever set and could do either stem or key wind.
Thank you Nate for showing the love
Added new photos that shows this a little better, I need to make a Photo box, just haven't yet. LOL
Thank you Dave for looking and showing the love, always very appreciated!!