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Any info on this Croton?

TheGreekPhysique
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This watch was gifted to me by a former patient who, upon learning my love for vintage watches, wanted me to have it to wear and enjoy.


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According to the patient, her husband served in the US Army during WWII. Years later he won this watch at a raffle during an Knights of Columbus event. She wasn't able to recall when he won it but was able to provide me with these specific details:

- He passed away at 2012 at 86 years old giving us a DOB 1926
-They got married when he was in his early 50's
-He had won the watch prior to them getting married

With these specific details we are able to deduce the watch is pre ~1980. According to her, it was his pride a joy--always seen on his wrist. Despite the heavy use it appears to be in great shape.

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From the back we can see that it is 10K GF.


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Any additional information is always appreciated. Hope you enjoyed!
 
Omegafanman
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The benevolent and protective order of Elks..... and the first rule of Elk club is......
Looking at the creed for the logo (I saw Croton also made some Masonic lodge branded watches)
The fact you were gifted the watch for providing care is a nice touch.....
 
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The clock above the elk is set at 11 o'clock, which is chimed every day at 11 in every Elks Lodge...Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. Morning and noon may pass them by, the light of day sink heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, "To our absent members."
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TheGreekPhysique
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Omegafanman Omegafanman
The benevolent and protective order of Elks..... and the first rule of Elk club is......
Looking at the creed for the logo (I saw Croton also made some Masonic lodge branded watches)
The fact you were gifted the watch for providing care is a nice touch.....

Thank you for this! I was wondering what the buck on the dial was about.
 
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TheGreekPhysique TheGreekPhysique
This watch was gifted to me by a former patient who, upon learning my love for vintage watches, wanted me to have it to wear and enjoy.


IMG_1750.jpg



According to the patient, her husband served in the US Army during WWII. Years later he won this watch at a raffle during an Knights of Columbus event. She wasn't able to recall when he won it but was able to provide me with these specific details:

- He passed away at 2012 at 86 years old giving us a DOB 1926
-They got married when he was in his early 50's
-He had won the watch prior to them getting married

With these specific details we are able to deduce the watch is pre ~1980. According to her, it was his pride a joy--always seen on his wrist. Despite the heavy use it appears to be in great shape.

IMG_1742.jpg IMG_1743.jpg IMG_1745.jpg IMG_1746.jpg IMG_1747.jpg




From the back we can see that it is 10K GF.


IMG_1749.jpg



Any additional information is always appreciated. Hope you enjoyed!
The watch likely dates from the late-50s to mid-1960s based on the case being 10k gold filled rather than plated and the straight style lugs which became popular during that period. The case appears to be monocoque, which is unusual for a Croton, from my experience. Is the movement wind-up or automatic? A very thoughtful gift from your patient's widow. Wear it in good health.
 
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Croton made some very nice watches. When I saw the dial, I thought, hmmmm not a Knights of Columbus logo!!! There were many fraternal organizations years ago. The Odd Fellows even out numbered the Masons at one time. You must be highly thought of by your patient to be gifted such a nice watch.
 
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Widows Son Widows Son
There were many fraternal organizations years ago.

There is an Elks Lodge in my community, and it is quite active.

I've seen a few of the Elks dials before on different watches. It a nice collectible and very kind gift.

Some elk I once encountered:
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TheGreekPhysique
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allwoundup allwoundup
The watch likely dates from the late-50s to mid-1960s based on the case being 10k gold filled rather than plated and the straight style lugs which became popular during that period. The case appears to be monocoque, which is unusual for a Croton, from my experience. Is the movement wind-up or automatic? A very thoughtful gift from your patient's widow. Wear it in good health.

It is an automatic. Very very hard to wind the movement with the crown so I stopped doing that immediately. Definitely in need of a service so I plan on taking that to my watchmaker when the last two are back from the spa. The bezel has some sort of pattern on it. At first I thought it was missing a bezel or something completely there appeared to be quite a gap between the case and the crystal but I guess thats just the style.
 
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Croton made some very nice watches. When I saw the dial, I thought, hmmmm not a Knights of Columbus logo!!! There were many fraternal organizations years ago. The Odd Fellows even out numbered the Masons at one time. You must be highly thought of by your patient to be gifted such a nice watch.

It was extremely thoughtful. She gave it to me years ago when her plan of care was finished and we still keep in touch on a weekly basis to this day.
 
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There is an Elks Lodge in my community, and it is quite active.

I've seen a few of the Elks dials before on different watches. It a nice collectible and very kind gift.

Some elk I once encountered:
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Awesome pic!! Her gratitude was more than enough and her gifting it to me. It's also nice to know that they are collectable.
 
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TheGreekPhysique TheGreekPhysique
The bezel has some sort of pattern on it. At first I thought it was missing a bezel or something completely there appeared to be quite a gap between the case and the crystal but I guess thats just the style.

Looks like a Florentine finish.
 
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