I have inherited my grandfather’s watch as well. He was born in Scotland circa 1875, and emigrated to the USA circa 1897. He died in 1908, 32 years before I was born. This watch is an 18-size, 7-jewel Elgin from circa 1888. This was made before he emigrated, so he must have acquired it second hand, after he emigrated. Sentimental worth only, because 7-jewel Elgins are dime a dozen. It is in a heavy coin silver case with a rose gold locomotive inlaid in the case back. Runs fine, though I never use it.
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