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?
Wasn't aware there was a "Pocket Watch Friday" thread. Any threads that feature yummy pocket watches are appreciated.
View attachment 1476723 Quite the handsome strap, whom would be the supplier if one wishes an example? Mine in blue Hamilton Grade 940 circa 1903 With boots, today
Maybe not as handsome of a movement as @TexOmega 's Grade 940...but to date, my best $25 thrift store pickup! Have a good day ΩF !!
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 $5-10 less than Hamilton's 992 RR grade. Very nice example you posted
not a pocket watch guy, but this popped up on the bay and put in a modest bid. won it for 30$ which seems like a reasonable deal. gun metal case. runs. noisy alarm. perfect dial.
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.
To resuscitate an old thread (and for an opportunity to boast once again)! You’ve probably guessed already.