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Razzy
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Please help identify what I have
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Nothing very valuable or interesting I would suggest.
It is a sad fact that pocket watches, even interesting ones aren't worn a lot these days (other than as scrap value) and I am sorry to say, that isn't an interesting one, the dial damage is a killer.
It is a sad fact that pocket watches, even interesting ones aren't worn a lot these days (other than as scrap value) and I am sorry to say, that isn't an interesting one, the dial damage is a killer.
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Razzy
·Nothing very valuable or interesting I would suggest.
It is a sad fact that pocket watches, even interesting ones aren't worn a lot these days (other than as scrap value) and I am sorry to say, that isn't an interesting one, the dial damage is a killer.
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SkunkPrince
·Well, one thing for sure it's that it's older than dirt. Four-jewel cylinder escapement. Probably not expensive.
Cylinder escapements were metal against metal. It is very likely worn out... so don't expect it to keep time.
The cylinder escapement was invented in 1695 and was superceded by a number of better escapements. Astonishingly, you could still find cylinder escapements after the lever escapement was invented! It was less expensive to make and you didn't need jewels... but it didn't last long.
The four jewels are on the balance wheel.
You definitely have a piece of history but don't expect it to ever run again because even when these things were new, they weren't fabulous timekeepers.
Cylinder escapements were metal against metal. It is very likely worn out... so don't expect it to keep time.
The cylinder escapement was invented in 1695 and was superceded by a number of better escapements. Astonishingly, you could still find cylinder escapements after the lever escapement was invented! It was less expensive to make and you didn't need jewels... but it didn't last long.
The four jewels are on the balance wheel.
You definitely have a piece of history but don't expect it to ever run again because even when these things were new, they weren't fabulous timekeepers.
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DaveK
·These were wound with a key, so that’s kind of interesting. As noted above, the dial damage etc is bad news, unless it is a family heirloom, there isn’t much sense in paying to get it running again. There are some pocket watch enthusiasts on the forum, and someone here might be able to identify more info about the manufacturer for you.
Edit, this might be a good resource to you as well https://vintagewatchforums.com/
PS welcome to the forum, I hope you stick around 👍
Edit, this might be a good resource to you as well https://vintagewatchforums.com/
PS welcome to the forum, I hope you stick around 👍
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Vitezi
·If you're curious to know more about cylinder escapements and how they work:
https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/blogcylinder.php
https://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/blogcylinder.php
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Razzy
·Well, one thing for sure it's that it's older than dirt. Four-jewel cylinder escapement. Probably not expensive.
Cylinder escapements were metal against metal. It is very likely worn out... so don't expect it to keep time.
The cylinder escapement was invented in 1695 and was superceded by a number of better escapements. Astonishingly, you could still find cylinder escapements after the lever escapement was invented! It was less expensive to make and you didn't need jewels... but it didn't last long.
The four jewels are on the balance wheel.
You definitely have a piece of history but don't expect it to ever run again because even when these things were new, they weren't fabulous timekeepers.
Again,
These were wound with a key, so that’s kind of interesting. As noted above, the dial damage etc is bad news, unless it is a family heirloom, there isn’t much sense in paying to get it running again. There are some pocket watch enthusiasts on the forum, and someone here might be able to identify more info about the manufacturer for you.
Edit, this might be a good resource to you as well https://vintagewatchforums.com/
PS welcome to the forum, I hope you stick around 👍
