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pw-collector
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I believe this madallion originally had a crown & bow on top that has been broken off.
The front is marked:
MANHATTAN
The back is marked:
MANHATTAN WATCH CO. 234 BROADWAY N.Y. (around the rim)
(center marked)
3/4
SIZE OF
WATCH
GOLD PLATE
$6.00
NICKEL
$5.00
Thanks for looking, see more photos & write-up of the watch posted under 'pocket watches'
Dave
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Hi Dave,
Manhattan made watches from c.1883-1891 most all were size 16s. Yours looks as if it had a center sweep at one time because of the markings on the outer track.
It the pendant sets the hands, then you have a stop watch however; if the button sets the hands, you have a time only pocket watch. Either way you have a very scarce watch.
Jim
Thanks AR8Jason & Jim.
I knew I had seen a picture of this tokan before but couldn't remember.
Jim, this is a time only watch and never had a sweep sweep seconds hand. See the post I made of the watch on my previous post. The button lifts up and sets the hands.
Thanks for looking and sharing,
Dave
Thanks trunkman for the appreciation also.
Dave
Thanks musikchoo for the appreciation.
Dave