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Here's my newest pocket watch. It is a Burlington label made by the Illinois watch company in 1915. It is a 19 jewel, size 16 open face, lever set pocket watch. It has a double sunk porcelain dial, marked with minutes and every 5 marked in red. Just finished servicing and general clean up. Movement is marked adjusted to temp and 5 positions. Thanks for looking.
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