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  1. airansun In the shuffling madness Nov 22, 2019

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    Nope. Back in the 80’s, reference material was very hard to access. I knew it was a high quality movement, in a solid gold case, that appeared to run. I can’t have paid more than $150 for it.

    Until very recently, it’s been put away. I doubt I’ve had it in my hands more than a couple of dozen times in the thirty years I’ve had it. So, I never bothered to check.

    Therefore, I am in your debt, @TexOmega !
     
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  2. TexOmega Nov 23, 2019

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    Mine is in a 14kt gold case.


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  3. Oku Nov 23, 2019

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    Speaking of Agassiz...
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  4. TexOmega Nov 23, 2019

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  5. Ian Ferguson Nov 24, 2019

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    We'll here's the insides. Not a lot to write home about. IMG_20191124_095917148.jpg
     
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  6. airansun In the shuffling madness Nov 29, 2019

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    Friday again! Pocket watches, please.

    Two more from the vault of long lost possessions

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  7. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Nov 29, 2019

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    Not wearing this today (still need to have it serviced), but used it as a prop for team building (all those parts working towards a common purpose...) at a staff retreat this week. 1924 Hamilton 912, still running flawlessly.
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  8. Pvt-Public Nov 29, 2019

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    My Hamilton 922 circa 1928
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  9. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Nov 29, 2019

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  10. Canuck Nov 29, 2019

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    For a change, my 18-size Hamilton 941, the hunter cased version of the very popular 18-size Hamilton 940. The 940 was probably one of the most popular 18-size railroad watches.

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  11. Oku Nov 29, 2019

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    Audemars Frères:
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  12. Pvt-Public Nov 29, 2019

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    When I bought this the 4 was missing off the dial. Got lucky and found a decent replacement with hands I liked better. Still have the originals though.
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  13. steveb73 Nov 29, 2019

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    It has to be the Vanguard.
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  14. bubba48 Nov 29, 2019

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  15. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Dec 1, 2019

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    It ain’t Friday...but I wore my Hammy Niner Fife Zero to Church today [Sunday]...and I’m happy to report that I didn’t drop either one of the Holy Communion plates. :thumbsup:

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  16. airansun In the shuffling madness Dec 5, 2019

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    An early Hamilton for this week
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    And a top of the line Waltham
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    Honestly, I think all self respecting watch enthusiasts should own at least one high quality pocket watch that’s at least pre WWII.

    And they’re certainly cheap enough.
     
  17. Canuck Dec 5, 2019

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    On Friday, my Waltham 18-size, 17-jewel, 1883 CPR model. Oddly, these are single roller, stem set movements. Quite unlike by far the majority of 18-size watches for railroad use. Every CPR 1883 model has been the same. And their 1892 CPR model, also stem set!

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  18. MarktheTime Dec 7, 2019

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    Just landed - this insanely rare Universal Geneve Compax Chrongraph pocket watch from about 1944. 14k yellow gold, about 44mm, with a gorgeous radium dial. It’s one of only a handful known worldwide (I am aware of about 5 others around the world) ...but if there are others out there, PLEASE let me know!
     
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  19. Canuck Dec 13, 2019

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    So am I the only contributor to this thread that wore a pocket watch today? Today it was my “N” size E Howard hunter in its original gold filled case by Muir. This is a fifth model, built circa 1884. This watch was not make by the E Howard successor, the Keystone Howard Watch co. which was founded orca 1903.

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  20. 03Hemi Dec 13, 2019

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    I carried this today. Colt 45 stainless commander with elephant ivory grips in a Mitch Rosen shoulder rig.
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