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Recently came across a small box filled with watches. Part of a group of items given to me by a neighbor. Today, I poked through the box and came across several items interesting to me. Watches are not my expertise so I'll appreciate any comments about what I should do with these charming items.
This charming ladies Croton wristwatch looks (to me) more like 1950s in styling. More sleek in its look as noted by the "Thineste" on the face. The expanding band is marked "Bergevon GF 12k".
DD@Phila
Ladies WristwatchesRumor has it that the first wristwatches came to being in the 19th century …