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Post by Adam on Oct 23, 2005 22:09:57 GMT -6
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Post by Sam on Oct 23, 2005 22:12:56 GMT -6
Wow...Awesome Adam!  I'm sure Pat & Mike will be glad to see those.  |
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Post by mamas on Oct 24, 2005 2:26:47 GMT -6
hey adam,
what a great little collection. i am sure pat will be able to give you loads of info on these.
mamas
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Post by erik on Oct 24, 2005 4:35:34 GMT -6
Beautiful pocket watches Adam...
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Post by mike on Oct 24, 2005 6:57:54 GMT -6
Adam thouse are beautiful!!!  Isn't it incredibile to have something like that just drop out of the blue! They look to be in great shape. The Elgin remindes me of my father's and grandfather's railroad watches. What a great find!  I'm sure Pat can give us the lowdown on them. I would get them serviced as conditions permit,I am amazed at the accuracy these watch are capable of. Good show!! |
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Post by maccars on Oct 24, 2005 9:11:23 GMT -6
WOW! Adam - what a treasure trove!  A couple of those watches are real beauties. The two 18s watches - the larger ones - are definitely pre-1900. The Elgin is a nice Grade 573, 17 jewel 16s made in 1949. It was one of about 50,000 watches in its grade made between 1946 and 1952. Although it looks the part, it was not approved for railroad service - not enough jewels or adjustments. Still it is a very nice late model Elgin, and perfect for use as a carry watch. They have been running around $150 - $200 in the watch auctions. The last watch - a 16s, is hard for me to classify. When you can, post a clearer pic of the dial of each watch, along with one of the movement. I'm really interested in the Hampden - the other two appear to be private labels, but the photos I asked for will bear that guess out. You have received a great start to a fine pocket watch collection. The best part of this type of collecting is finding out what the stories of these watches are. They were all carried - in many cases for the lifetime of the owner. If only these watches could talk . . . . Pat McCarthy |
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Post by Adam on Oct 24, 2005 9:20:01 GMT -6
Thanks pat, I have always been intersted in pocket watches but ever since I got these beauties I am in love with them. Thanks for all of the info, I have a few more shots of each and I will post them soon and maybe you can tell me more about them. The elgin runs perfectly and the howard runs well also. In time I want to get the other two serviced. Maybe you could PM if you kow anyone good. Just to clarify, which ones are pre-1900? I assume it is the Hampden and the anti magnetic watch co? Anyway thaks again , more pics to follow. |
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Post by maccars on Oct 24, 2005 10:43:46 GMT -6
Yeah, Adam - they're easy to get attached to. Especially if a watch belonged to a relative; then it gets personal.
The two larger watches (18s in the Lancashire sizing system - or about 1.8 inches/46 mm) with Roman numerals are the genuine antiques. Still, they were probably built during the 1890's. I won't be able to tell the dates of manufacture until I get the s/n's off the movements.
Once serviced (and unless something is broken), all four of those watches should give good performance. The Elgin should run as if it were new. I wouldn't be surprised if it varied less than +/- 3-5 sec per day.
Can't wait to see your other pics.
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Post by MartynJC (UK) on Oct 24, 2005 13:22:26 GMT -6
Adam - thanks for sharing these - you must be stoked!
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