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<blockquote data-quote="ttown" data-source="post: 1703325" data-attributes="member: 2114"><p>Well crap lost my desk key where my Shugarts book is. If you need a answer now I'd ask the question here: <a href="http://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/forums" target="_blank">http://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/forums</a>. I have a whole library at home I can give you how may were made,when, as well as date, and parts needed to fix it. It was purchased in 1896 but that's when it was sold not necessary made.</p><p></p><p>Now as a collector with more pocket watches I can count the money is going to be in how good of condition the case is in.</p><p></p><p>CASE:</p><p> A 16 size hunter case with no brass showing (I see where it appears the watch has been buffed which is sometimes done to hide the brass for a sale). It does appear to have a few flaws but if no brass is showing then the case is worth about $75 to $100 which is the value of the watch. It would be robbed to replace a brassed case on a more collectible watch. The case appears to be original to the movement since I don't see but one set of case screws.</p><p></p><p>Dial:</p><p>Common it has a large hairline really no real value there but it might bring 10 to 20 bucks if sold separately. Most collector would remove the dial to rob a collectible dial off another watch and sell the result.</p><p></p><p>Movement:</p><p>If it's working the movement maybe worth 30 or 40 dollars. It's a 15J which isn't railroad grade but a good medium grade watch but no real gilding which collectors want. Fairly plain. If not working it's not worth fixing but we buy these to rob parts since (jewel,pinion, and such) aren't made anymore. A beginning collector may buy a watch like this but it would be like a beginning gun buyer buying a Raven arms gun (better quality though).</p><p></p><p>I can see by the way the movement is adjusted it's been a long time since it's been serviced and needs a new mainspring (set to fast). For a new mainspring and a COA (clean-oil-adjust) your going to spend the $100 it's worth on Ebay. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line is this isn't really a collectible grade watch and these are common as dirt.</p><p></p><p>I've got many parts purchased out of jewelery stores closings for Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and Illinois. I also have the timing machine and commercial grade 3 stage ultra-sonic cleaners. I really only work on my collection and have a dozen or more I need to COA or restaff so I can't really help you out with the work. What I can do if you pop the bezel off and bring it to me in Claremore I'll find you a crystal for it (I have thousands for old parts cabinets). If you give me the watch for a week I can also oil the pivots for you.</p><p></p><p>It would be the weekend before I have access to my library at home so PM me if you need more info. It looks like the serial number is: 8075302 let me know if that's correct and I'll dig out some info out of my Elgin books from the period.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ttown, post: 1703325, member: 2114"] Well crap lost my desk key where my Shugarts book is. If you need a answer now I'd ask the question here: [url]http://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/forums[/url]. I have a whole library at home I can give you how may were made,when, as well as date, and parts needed to fix it. It was purchased in 1896 but that's when it was sold not necessary made. Now as a collector with more pocket watches I can count the money is going to be in how good of condition the case is in. CASE: A 16 size hunter case with no brass showing (I see where it appears the watch has been buffed which is sometimes done to hide the brass for a sale). It does appear to have a few flaws but if no brass is showing then the case is worth about $75 to $100 which is the value of the watch. It would be robbed to replace a brassed case on a more collectible watch. The case appears to be original to the movement since I don't see but one set of case screws. Dial: Common it has a large hairline really no real value there but it might bring 10 to 20 bucks if sold separately. Most collector would remove the dial to rob a collectible dial off another watch and sell the result. Movement: If it's working the movement maybe worth 30 or 40 dollars. It's a 15J which isn't railroad grade but a good medium grade watch but no real gilding which collectors want. Fairly plain. If not working it's not worth fixing but we buy these to rob parts since (jewel,pinion, and such) aren't made anymore. A beginning collector may buy a watch like this but it would be like a beginning gun buyer buying a Raven arms gun (better quality though). I can see by the way the movement is adjusted it's been a long time since it's been serviced and needs a new mainspring (set to fast). For a new mainspring and a COA (clean-oil-adjust) your going to spend the $100 it's worth on Ebay. Bottom line is this isn't really a collectible grade watch and these are common as dirt. I've got many parts purchased out of jewelery stores closings for Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and Illinois. I also have the timing machine and commercial grade 3 stage ultra-sonic cleaners. I really only work on my collection and have a dozen or more I need to COA or restaff so I can't really help you out with the work. What I can do if you pop the bezel off and bring it to me in Claremore I'll find you a crystal for it (I have thousands for old parts cabinets). If you give me the watch for a week I can also oil the pivots for you. It would be the weekend before I have access to my library at home so PM me if you need more info. It looks like the serial number is: 8075302 let me know if that's correct and I'll dig out some info out of my Elgin books from the period. [/QUOTE]
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