9 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 14, 2013
Hi Everyone,
I'm a new member to the Forum, and would appreciate any guidance with identifying the model and history of my Hungarian Great GrandFather's pocket watch.
Some particulars: 1. Our Patriarchal family coat-of-arms (Pataky) is engraved on the outer 14K casing. Inside case # is 374554. 2. I believe the watch is a Calibre 52, hunter model, made ~1904 (??) Movement is stamped with # 326774. 3. IWC symbol is stamped inside casing, but not on dial face at all, nor are any words either. 4. Given all the above, I'm guessing it may have been custom commissioned ny my Great GrandFather; However, not sure if IWC actually ever offered this service or not.
Thanks in advance, Imre
P.S. I have pictures, but need instructions to attach them.
5,025 Discussions and CommentsMember since Aug. 9, 2006
Follow the instructions I gave you. There is no instruction to utilize iCloud. You need to use a photo sharing service that works with the Forum's software, not your HD or the cloud.
Indeed, it is a calibre 53. Nice watch, both forints provenance but also the fine case. My experience is that it's likely the engraving was arranged though the retail dealer --but even an old guy like me wasn't around then ;)
9 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 14, 2013
Hi Michael,
Really appreciate the nice feedback and model confirmation; I'm contemplating the prospect of sending the watch to IWC for certification and servicing.
I'm a new member to the Forum, and would appreciate any guidance with identifying the model and history of my Hungarian Great GrandFather's pocket watch.
Some particulars:
1. Our Patriarchal family coat-of-arms (Pataky) is engraved on the outer 14K casing. Inside case # is 374554.
2. I believe the watch is a Calibre 52, hunter model, made ~1904 (??) Movement is stamped with # 326774.
3. IWC symbol is stamped inside casing, but not on dial face at all, nor are any words either.
4. Given all the above, I'm guessing it may have been custom commissioned ny my Great GrandFather; However, not sure if IWC actually ever offered this service or not.
Thanks in advance,
Imre
P.S. I have pictures, but need instructions to attach them.
Last edited: 14 March, 2013 - 23:07
Bill
https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#AGJtdOXm2ZAyM
Please let me know if the link doesn't work...
Thanks,
Imre
Bill
Are the pictures now visible?
Still would appreciate any suggestions or guesses with identifying the model and history of our family's pocket watch...
Thanks,
Imre
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 19 March, 2013 - 23:31
Really appreciate the nice feedback and model confirmation; I'm contemplating the prospect of sending the watch to IWC for certification and servicing.
Any idea of how much it needs to be insured for?
Thanks,
Imre