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Alcan · 22 January 2011, 12:58 PM

I have a few.

First up is my most recent acquisition, an early 1930's gold plated. I received it a month or so ago, pretty good shape overall. I might have the case replated, and the dial and hands cleaned up one of these days.....

Next is my late 1930's British military pocket watch. The case back has the correct British broad arrow, originally used by the Board of Ordinance and more recently used by the Ministry of Defense. The B designation indicates it was a backup timepiece carried in a holder in a vehicle or vessel. This one has been verified by the Toronto RSC, overhauled recently, and it still runs like a champ. Nothing for show on this one, it was a purpose built, no frills piece of equipment.

the movement pic is borrowed....

Then there's this old thing........

SS Oyster · 22 January 2011, 01:01 PM

Beautiful pieces, thanks for sharing.

Tools · 22 January 2011, 01:13 PM

A great look at the roots that became Men's Rolex wrist watches.......

Lion · 22 January 2011, 01:17 PM

Al, thank you for sharing I love pocket watches as they hold a special place in my heart. I have my Great Grandfather's pocket watch which is a 17 jewel Waltham with a hunter's case, lever set and a hand carved porcelain dial. When I was a child and I would visit my Grandparents it was always in a case in the living room...when I was in high school she gave it to me!!!

dddrees · 22 January 2011, 01:18 PM

Beautiful looking Al, you definitely have some very nice vintage watches.

Jan Davis · 22 January 2011, 02:03 PM

Nice pocket watches, this is one I want.

DoxaDavid · 22 January 2011, 02:23 PM

I have my Great Grandfathers pocket watch but I must admit I don't know much about them. I believe my mother told me it is from around the early 1900's, it is stamped 14k on the inside of the back cover with the name Dueber and a small symbol underneath which looks to be an anchor.

It says Illinois on the dial and on the inside of the case opposite the dial on the cover are the numbers-10003693 in the gold.

On the movement it says Illinois Watch Company, then 17 Jewels with another grouping of numbers 2255852 on the movement itself. There are 4 hand scrawled markings on different locations on the inside of the case. One says 9673 Y, another 20040 HS. Another has BLV inside a diamond shape with the last 60872 B. I think there might be another but it is too faint to make out. I believe I read somewhere that the watchmakers made these markings when ever they worked on a watch so I assume that is what these are but have no idea as to their meanings.

My grandfather actually was a conductor for one of the railroads so this was actually used as a "tool watch"

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I know it's not a Rolex but here are a few pics.

His initials on the outside of the case.

Movement

Al, if you know anything about this model, I would love to hear it.

pz93c · 22 January 2011, 05:38 PM

Your Illinois was made about 1910. The case was made by Dueber and is solid 14K gold. The anchor is probably a Birmingham proof mark.

Let me look around for that movement.

JimSnyder · 22 January 2011, 10:21 PM

Great watches Al

DoxaDavid · 23 January 2011, 09:30 AM

Anyone else here have any pocket watches?

Alcan · 23 January 2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Anyone else here have any pocket watches?

Well, I have a few others. They're interesting to me but they aren't Rolex.......

pz93c · 23 January 2011, 04:01 PM

One, but like the rest of Alcan's not a Rolex. A beat to snot Illinois.

22 January 2011, 12:58 PM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Rolex pocket watches I have a few. First up is my most recent acquisition, an early 1930's gold plated. I received it a month or so ago, pretty good shape overall. I might have the case replated, and the dial and hands cleaned up one of these days..... Next is my late 1930's British military pocket watch. The case back has the correct British broad arrow, originally used by the Board of Ordinance and more recently used by the Ministry of Defense. The B designation indicates it was a backup timepiece carried in a holder in a vehicle or vessel. This one has been verified by the Toronto RSC, overhauled recently, and it still runs like a champ. Nothing for show on this one, it was a purpose built, no frills piece of equipment. the movement pic is borrowed.... Then there's this old thing........ __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

22 January 2011, 01:13 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	A great look at the roots that became Men's Rolex wrist watches....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 January 2011, 01:17 PM	#4
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Al, thank you for sharing I love pocket watches as they hold a special place in my heart. I have my Great Grandfather's pocket watch which is a 17 jewel Waltham with a hunter's case, lever set and a hand carved porcelain dial. When I was a child and I would visit my Grandparents it was always in a case in the living room...when I was in high school she gave it to me!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

22 January 2011, 01:18 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Beautiful looking Al, you definitely have some very nice vintage watches. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 January 2011, 02:03 PM	#6
Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	Nice pocket watches, this is one I want. Attached Images

22 January 2011, 01:01 PM	#2
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Beautiful pieces, thanks for sharing.

22 January 2011, 02:23 PM	#7
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	I have my Great Grandfathers pocket watch but I must admit I don't know much about them. I believe my mother told me it is from around the early 1900's, it is stamped 14k on the inside of the back cover with the name Dueber and a small symbol underneath which looks to be an anchor. It says Illinois on the dial and on the inside of the case opposite the dial on the cover are the numbers-10003693 in the gold. On the movement it says Illinois Watch Company, then 17 Jewels with another grouping of numbers 2255852 on the movement itself. There are 4 hand scrawled markings on different locations on the inside of the case. One says 9673 Y, another 20040 HS. Another has BLV inside a diamond shape with the last 60872 B. I think there might be another but it is too faint to make out. I believe I read somewhere that the watchmakers made these markings when ever they worked on a watch so I assume that is what these are but have no idea as to their meanings. My grandfather actually was a conductor for one of the railroads so this was actually used as a "tool watch" ! I know it's not a Rolex but here are a few pics. His initials on the outside of the case. Movement Al, if you know anything about this model, I would love to hear it. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

22 January 2011, 05:38 PM	#8
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Your Illinois was made about 1910. The case was made by Dueber and is solid 14K gold. The anchor is probably a Birmingham proof mark. Let me look around for that movement.

22 January 2011, 10:21 PM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Great watches Al __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

23 January 2011, 09:30 AM	#10
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Anyone else here have any pocket watches? __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

23 January 2011, 04:01 PM	#12
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	One, but like the rest of Alcan's not a Rolex. A beat to snot Illinois.

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