The symbols are Latin. Loosely translated it says “If found, please return to DaveK”
This isn’t Friday, but there are so many to show. So forgive me.
In order of appearance:
Hamilton grade 952, 19-jewels, motor barrel.
E. Howard, 18-size, 15-jewels, “stag” grade.
Keystone Howard, 16-size, 21-jewels, series XI.
Waltham 1892, 17-jewels. Canadian Railway Time Service.
Ball grade 999, 21 jewels, 16-size, by Hamilton. Incorrect Ball 20th Century case.
Hamilton 23-jewel, 16-size, grade 950 (left), and Hamilton 23-jewel, 16-size 950B (right).
My 1857 Waltham, grade W W Co., 18-size, 15 ruby jewels, key wind, key set, made circa 1875-76, coin silver, open faced case. This one has what was called a called a “coarse train” escapement, at 14,400 bph. Later Walthams went to an 18,000 bph escapement. There were 59,722 of this model made. Listed as “adjusted”, so might have passed for railroad use in that era. Notice the dial is marked American Watch Co. Later on, the dial might have been marked American Watch Co. Waltham. Eventually the American name was dropped, and the company became just Waltham. Waltham Mass. is a district in Boston.
thank you for posting, beautiful watch and movement. Whats does "coin" silver mean exactly?
Yeah, I know, but it’s Friday in AUS! 😁
A simple Type III 23j Bunn Special with the 60hr motor barrel, marked dial, and a really nice 14k white gold filled Model 1 case. Paired with the original white gold lanyard that I rarely wear, prefer the @DaveK style but went with the full set today for fun.
