2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 30, 2010Bryan,
United States
My dad found this watch in an old jewelry box that had been tossed into a garbage bin so we have no history on it. Could anyone provide some information on it. I believe it to be old since there are several jeweler etchings (service or cleanings?) the oldest is 1917. Band appears to be a cotton braded cord in great shape and the watch winds and appears to work fine. Case number is 41795
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Hi Ray, welcome to the forum. The case number is from a watch made in 1889, probably originally a pocket or pendant watch. My guess is that it was later changed into a wrist watch by soldering wire fixed lugs. Please tell us the movement number so we can tell you more about the watch.
Interesting watch. As mentioned, the movement number may help. Also, I wonder why there is a mark before the 4 in the case number: could the case number be 441795 with an imperfect stamping?
The dial condition limits value here, unfortunately.
2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 30, 2010Bryan,
United States
Thank you both for the information. I will ask my father to see if he can get the other number. Honestly when I was taking the photos with my phone I wasn't expecting them to come out so well. I didn't notice the mark before the 4 until I looked at the photos later or I would have inspected closer. I will do so when I am at his home next, though he lives five hours away and it may be a few weeks until I can return. Would it be advisable to seek restoration, or just leave it as is? Does the fact that it was most likely a pendant or pocket watch make it more or less desirable amongst collectors? Thanks again! -Ray
Case number is 41795
Last edited: 30 November, 2010 - 16:43
The case number is from a watch made in 1889, probably originally a pocket or pendant watch. My guess is that it was later changed into a wrist watch by soldering wire fixed lugs. Please tell us the movement number so we can tell you more about the watch.
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Last edited: 30 October, 2011 - 22:05
The dial condition limits value here, unfortunately.
You might find this article I wrote over 9 years ago to be helpful:
http://www.iwcforum.com/Articles/Cal64/text.html
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
Would it be advisable to seek restoration, or just leave it as is? Does the fact that it was most likely a pendant or pocket watch make it more or less desirable amongst collectors?
Thanks again!
-Ray