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    Posted 12 years ago

    ngates61
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    I am new to this but have always been fasinated by Pocket watches I Never owned one until now. My 79 year old Mother gave me her fathers watch (which she said she never remembered him not having it) it is a Illinois pocketwatch on the inside cover it says 239378 Fahys permenent Quality RR on the watch itself it says17 jewels springfield Illinois Watch Co Double Roller on the side 3390624 Does any one have any info (sorry about the Pics they were done on my phone)This watch keeps good time, This is a Keepsake just interested in the history. Thanks

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    1. pw-collector pw-collector, 12 years ago
      ngates61,
      Your pictures are to far out of focus to give you adequate information.
      If your serial number on the watch movement is 3390624 you have a:
      Grade: 304
      Movement Serial Number:3390624
      Estimated Production Year: 1918
      Size: 16
      Jewels: 17
      Movement Configuration: Openface
      Movement Finish: Nickel
      Model: 7
      Movement Setting: Pendant
      Plate: 3/4 Plate
      Double Roller: Yes
      Barrel: Going
      Adjusted: No
      Railroad Grade: No
      Try giving us focused pictures
      Dave
    2. pw-collector pw-collector, 12 years ago
      Kevin,
      I had a feeling I was racing someone.
      This database states serial number 3390624 is a 3/4 plate. The out-of-focus photo appears to be a bridge model. I need a better image to see.
      Dave

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