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pope
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THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT WATCH CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON IT ANYTHING WOULD HELP - THANKS
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Very NICE timepiece, If you can retreive the serial # off the movement, we can date this Rail-Road approved timepiece. These are HIGHLY regarded as a super pocketwatch for collectors. This one has a high collector value. I am total impressed with this great watch. Thanks for sharing and will be watching for your updated post. Here's a link to show you the proper way to open your watch, note it's probably a screw-back.
http://k_singer.home.comcast.net/~k_singer/opening_pocket_watch_cases__k.htm
Also here's a link that refers to one like yours, It's about 2/3 down on that page.
http://k_singer.home.comcast.net/~k_singer/opening_pocket_watch_cases__k.htm
oops the second link is as follows:
http://www.northernpartners.com/elgin.htm
Well I wouldn't go that far, Kevin. But my typing skills rate right up there with my spelling skills. LOL. @ pope, this is a fabulous piece and ,this heirloom was handed down to you, guard it well, until the time comes for you to pass it on to the next generation. THANK YOU for sharing this piece. You've made my day with this timepiece!!
THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS THE SERIAL NUMBER IS 27202392 THE DATE WOULD BE GREAT THIS THANKS AGAIN
That # 27202392, references the piece to be made in 1924.
Here's a link for you:
http://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/27202392
wonderfull old watch looks to be in excellent condition for the age!