Posted 12 years ago
SMonti
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This was my Grandfathers watch he passed away in 1964, just replaced the glass crystal and was cleaned , I would like to know the year it was made, the value (priceless to me), jewels ,movement etc. any information would be great.
Its in great running order and the back plate states
Soliditary
14k
USASSAY
191526
Can you take a photo of the movement?The number you need is on the movement.
Beautiful watch!
How do I get to or open the casing to see the movement
It should unscrew
Once you get the SN you can go to this site and find out the approximate date.
http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/elginserials.html
Well I tried but just broke the vrystal Ill have to send it out for repair and Ill get the repair person to give me the movement number so stay tuned
(Im Pissed)
Sorry to hear that.They can be tricky especially if you don't have the right tool.most of the time you don't need it to unscrew.
http://www.esslinger.com/suction-case-watch-opener-for-pocket-watches.aspx
What you have is a hunter case watch. Here's a link on how to open it. It doesn't unscrew...
http://www.thewatchguy.com/pages/OPENCASE.html
Over being mad sent it back to the watch repair and left instructions to write down the movement number , Hopefully I'll have answers in a few weeks Thanks for the advice and links.
The crystal does not screw off , it lifted off the base
ouch, bet that made you very unhappy, still very,very nide watch, thanks for sharing, we'll be watching for your future post
Finally had the watch repaired and have the number of the movement , the watch was made in 1904
The third Picture above if clicked does show the face
Does any one know what the value of the watch is or what they think it should go for
AR8Jason
the only info I have is the number on the case and the number that was listed on the movement. I m not going to try to open the case to take any Pic . I received the info, Number, from thr jewler if the number would help you then I cant post it
AR8Jason the number I was given is 11214299
TO all who helped Thank You