Has been sitting in a drawer here for years. Believe that it is sixties or earlier. No real markings, nothing in case.
Need help with an identification please
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Has been sitting in a drawer here for years. Believe that it is sixties or earlier. No real markings, nothing in case.
From what I have been able to research (looking at pics...see below), I beleive it's a 1950's era 10K gold filled pocket watch. But a well known watch repair shop would have the answer for you.
Q. Is the watch still running?
"A Wrist Watch merely tells Time...a Pocket Watch tells a Story." CBJ
Q. Is the watch still running?
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From what I have been able to research (looking at pics...see below), I beleive it's a 1950's era 10K gold filled pocket watch. But a well known watch repair shop would have the answer for you.
Q. Is the watch still running?
"A Wrist Watch merely tellsTime...a Pocket Watch tells a Story." CBJ
Not currently running. Thank you very much for your research.
I think it's a Bulova.
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I was unable to ascertain that from reading the face of the watch, thank you for the comedic help
Bulova are a good brand producing some interesting watches in the early 70's along with Omega they produced the 'tuning fork' mechanism a predecssor to the quartz mechanism. A good brand, I would agree with the 1950s 10k gold fill.
^^^^^^I think you nailed it!From what I have been able to research (looking at pics...see below), I beleive it's a 1950's era 10K gold filled pocket watch. But a well known watch repair shop would have the answer for you.
Q. Is the watch still running?
"A Wrist Watch merely tellsTime...a Pocket Watch tells a Story." CBJ
^^^^^^Genius!
Don't thank me, it's my job to help. All Stewards go through an extensive training process to be able to assist in these kind of circumstances.
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The advantage of a Bulova is that millions were sold so parts are plentiful. It's also in lovely shape with a pristine dial. Take it to a competent trusted watchmaker and get a full disassemble rebuild. Use it and wear it often. That's its intended purpose. The downside is that the rebuild will be expensive. If done correctly, more than the piece is worth.
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Appreciated. It's my grandfather's (who i've never met), so having something of his would be well worth the restore
Wonderful. I love hearing how these old pieces are appreciated. Bulova was more fashion forward than others of that era. The bow at the top of the case is pure art deco in design as are the thin hands.
The dial is called a "radial flip". The numbers radiate from the center at the top of the dial then flip for the bottom of the dial. The number pattern is repeated for the sub seconds dial.
I always use a stout piece of leather to attach the bow to the watch chain. I've seen too many watch bow get worn to nothing from wear on a watch chain.
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Chris was not paying proper attention at Steward school. The correct answer is . . . "I think it is a pocket watch".
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