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  1. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Feb 12, 2021

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    My wife would probably encourage me to get more pocket watches if they had horses on them.... do you know the history of that engraving?
     
  2. 140dave Mar 12, 2021

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    Felt like a Fat Boy Friday to me! 8AFDB3F9-3D26-474A-A320-71E10B9AE6D8.jpeg
     
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  3. 140dave Mar 12, 2021

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    And a nice shot of the movement
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  4. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Sep 16, 2022

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    This thread needed a bump! Today I’m wearing my ‘45 Hamilton 992b

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  5. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Sep 16, 2022

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    Wasn't aware there was a "Pocket Watch Friday" thread.

    Any threads that feature yummy pocket watches are appreciated.
     
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  6. TexOmega Sep 16, 2022

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    3D7BEC7E-2084-4753-B46F-8C015311863D.jpeg View attachment 1476723


    Quite the handsome strap, whom would be the supplier if one wishes an example?:whistling:


    Mine in blue
    Hamilton Grade 940 circa 1903
    With boots, today
     
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  7. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Sep 16, 2022

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    Oh! Well, maybe I was aware there was a thread as I'm commenting on this one's first page.
     
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  8. jB1128 Sep 16, 2022

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    Hamilton 974 Special from ~1938
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    It wouldn't be complete without an @DaveK braided lanyard :thumbsup:.
     
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  9. jB1128 Sep 16, 2022

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    Maybe not as handsome of a movement as @TexOmega 's Grade 940...but to date, my best $25 thrift store pickup!
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    Have a good day ΩF !!
     
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  10. TexOmega Sep 16, 2022

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    974 Special were RR Grade-lite..........Super accurate/durable if your profession was on a busline or cable car or trolly or the InterUrban spur lines in large cities and at a price point $5-10 less than Hamilton's 992 RR grade.

    Very nice example you posted:thumbsup:
     
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  11. samthebutcher Sep 16, 2022

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    not a pocket watch guy, but this popped up on the bay and put in a modest bid. won it for 30$ which seems like a reasonable deal.

    gun metal case. runs. noisy alarm. perfect dial. [​IMG]
     
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  12. Canuck Sep 16, 2022

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    Private label for Porte & Markle, Winnipeg, Manitoba. An Electa, associated with Gallet. This one is circa 1909. I could have had it (and two others) for free, but I insisted that I pay $150.00. I took the two I didn’t want, for free, and paid $150.00 for this one. Upon checking the watch it had a 10 karat chain that weighed over 16 grams, and would have scrapped out for about $450.00! I phoned him and told him to come get the chain! The movement looks to me like a copy of a scarce Hamilton 994.

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  13. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Sep 16, 2022

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    There was quite the debate over whether we should tell you or not.

    .::bleh::
     
  14. Canuck Feb 17, 2023

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    2C4E68CD-BF60-41B8-B7E8-5045D17ECA9B.jpeg To resuscitate an old thread (and for an opportunity to boast once again)! You’ve probably guessed already.

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