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Post by Boge Quinn on Jul 26, 2010 12:39:40 GMT -5
P.S. Bartletts are NICE watches, I carry one often. LOVE the 3:00 sub-seconds dial!
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Post by wickerbill on Jul 26, 2010 17:41:56 GMT -5
Ya, I was proud to get this one. I carry it as much as I'm able to.
Bill
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shadow
.30 Stingray
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Post by shadow on Jul 30, 2010 20:15:40 GMT -5
An incredibly desirable acquisition in deed!Very collectible, with beautifully embellished solid gold case, and most importantly, a precision 23 jewel movement. Your friend obviously did you good, Bogeman! The BEST pocket watch I own ..... an Elgin 23 jewel "Veritas", made around 1901, and except for the engraving surrounding the perimeter, it remains relatively unadorned. The 10 K gold filled case, made by the Star Case Co. as Boge commented, was typical on most serious railroad-men's watches, due to gold filled being more durable for railroad service. Presentation watches, such as Boge's fine example, were more typically made w/solid gold cases (not heavy user friendly). The most outstanding feature of my Elgin "Veritas" is the beauty and ingenuity of the 23 jewel movement, including the 5 adjustments. It was one of America's highest grades of RR watches available during that era. Official Standards for accuracy on RR watches was established around 1894, where railroad regulations and time standards were set by the RR companies, such as: keep time +- 30 seconds per week, have a minimum of 17 jewels, be adjusted to 5 positions, and be adjusted to temperature 40-95 degrees F, with the winding stem at 12 o'clock. Ultimately, the highest accuracy grades meeting and surpassing the "Official Standard" for the highest grade RR watch, was represented by the superlative 23 jewel precision movement. Here's a list of some of the features on my Elgin "Veritas", as follows: 23 ruby and sapphire jewels with gold jewel settings and exposed sapphire pallet stones. Recoiling click and self-locking setting device. Mitrometric regulator, adjusted to temperature. Double sunk glass with enamel dial. Beautiful damaskeened plates. The solid gold chain with T-bar and locket, along with the presentation box, were with the watch when I acquired it around the late 70's. It's in near mint condition, and keeps extremely accurate time. Excuse the photos (definitely not the superb quality of Mr. Quinn's), but here they are anyway. Maybe a tripod would've helped! Shadow   |
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Post by Boge Quinn on Jul 31, 2010 1:04:47 GMT -5
Thanks, Shadow, that's a SWEET watch! I will have me a Veritas someday - I have several B.W. Raymond and Father Time Elgins, but the "Veritas deal" has eluded me to this point. I will overcome!
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aciera
.375 Atomic
Posts: 2,211
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Post by aciera on Aug 7, 2010 8:09:22 GMT -5
Man, I'd LOVE to have one a dem! You got me looking and wanting a Nice Hamilton watch. Check ebay for haminton indicators NOW. The holder in the case is the most elegant one I have ever seen. It alone is worth $100 But what do you expect from Hamilton............ |
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Post by wickerbill on Aug 7, 2010 11:48:17 GMT -5
You know, it's amasing how much the guys here on this sight have in commen.
Bill
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mulder
.240 Incinerator
Posts: 11
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Post by mulder on Aug 9, 2010 6:12:57 GMT -5
Even if you dont like pocket watches you have to admire the workmanship in the movement and the watch its self. Truely a work of art.
Your a lucky man
David
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