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  1. knafel1983 Dec 24, 2018

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    My dad found this at a local estate sale. It seems that the pocket watches aren't as collectible as the wristwatches, but the condition on this one appears great. Anyone have information?
     
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  2. Radiumpassion Dec 24, 2018

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    Nice piece! That movement is more or less why I love Longines.
    Quality from the golden era.

    Looks to be issued of some kind too.
     
  3. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 24, 2018

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    Nice NICE snag!
     
  4. knafel1983 Dec 24, 2018

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    I was thinking of buying it from him. The local jewelry shop offered him $185. I think it's worth more, even though it needs serviced.
     
  5. jshaw083 Dec 24, 2018

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    That movement is absolutely phenomenal. Clean lines and nice decoration ::love::
     
  6. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 24, 2018

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  7. Radiumpassion Dec 24, 2018

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    Is there a caliber number on the movement? Looks like maybe a 18.72

    More in the 5-600$ range I believe.
     
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  8. knafel1983 Dec 24, 2018

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    I'm not so much a pocket watch guy, but I think I need this one.
     
  9. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Dec 24, 2018

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    Lovely watch!

    Cal. 19.73

    FSSC = "Federal Standard Stock Catalog", followed by a case design number. These were used during the war by other manufacturers including Elgin and Hamilton.

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  10. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Dec 24, 2018

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    n/a
     
  11. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 24, 2018

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    Considerably more....Suspect said jeweler would ask well north of $600 for it.
     
  12. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Dec 24, 2018

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    I think @Radiumpassion is correct regarding the caliber. Note the separate reseting hammers of the 19.73.

    A very clean example. Would love to find one for $185.
     
  13. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Dec 25, 2018

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    Yes, I think that you correct!. Thanks.