I have a 16 size Montreal Watch case that houses a 15 jewel Elgin circa 1923 with a private label dial.

On the inside of the case back it reads 'Waldon' M.W.C.Co., the serial# is 3959365 and this serial number matches the number on the case body. From what I can gather the M.W.C.Co. was in production from the mid to late 1800's to approximately 1915.
Would anyone know if these cases were base metal composition or otherwise. From one of Larry Buchan's posts he indicated the Montreal case company purchases Hamilton movements and cased them for sale.

Any information or speculation would be appreciated.
Regards
Rick

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case back

watch

dial

Rick, I have some numbers. The movements that I can date are from the 20's as is yours.

Waldon notation is the first I have seen.

OBS stands for Oval Bow Short Pendant. I see yours is MP
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#3634106 Derby MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - Regina/Omega #5696601 (1922)

#3730386 Derby MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - Unknown Swiss Mvt. INT

#3778195 Derby MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - Swiss SELECT Mvt.

#3808826 Derby MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - 1st. digits may be 33

#3825981 Derby MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - Elgin #30493691 (1928) 16s (INT)

#3855924 Derby MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - Bedforde No SN Perhaps 12s

#3959365 WALDON MWCCo. SNV MP - Elgin 1923 Mvt. 16s

#3969713 Derby Rolledplate MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - Elgin 31651678 (1929) 16s

#4021974 Derby Rolledplate MWCCo.CMIC SNV OBS - Swiss UNKN Mvt.

#4031573 Derby Rolledplate MWCCo. CMIC SNV OBS - LaSalle (????)

#4067013 Derby Rolledplate MWCCo. CMIV SNV - ety iPhoto

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The next category I show (first # 4202987) is marked DERBY ROLLEDPLATE STURDY CMIC SNL

The cases marked STURDY also have a modern pendant (MP).

I have my own nomenclature so just ask about what may be unclear.

Rick from the picture of the back of the case it looks either gold filled or gold plated to me.

Harry

Lorne, thanks for the numbers that is interesting. I have seen Sturdy and Derby before did not realize they were a M.W.C co product. I may even have one or the other, will check.

CMIC- case made in Canada?
SLV - serial number v shape and L-line?
Much appreciated.

Harry, thanks I am thinking as you looking at the back of the case.

You are welcome Rick and yes I was looking at your picture of the back of the case.

Hello Rick:

Thanks for posting the MWC Waldon Case, I have never seen one before. I've been in the hospital since January 3rd and hope to be home on Thursday after 50 days. I will post some photos of my MWC Cases.

Larry

Hello Larry, well that was quite a stay in the hospital, I'm sure you will be happy to be home.Stay well.
I bought the watch just for the case, I had not heard of the company before, and yes please post some pictures, would be great to see more MW cases.

Regards
Rick