All,
What watches are on your 2009 want list?
Tony

One that I would like to have is a Hamilton Ships Chronometer.

Tom

12 size 21j Doll Watch Co and a 12 size South Bend Directors watch.

Bob

Waltham 19 or 21 Jewel 16 size Open Face model 1888.

Mine would be a Dennison, Howard, Davis model 1857

My wish list includes at least one of the following: a South Bend 323, 327, 328, 0r 329.

A dream would include maybe at least two.

Ernie

I wish I could find a 19 jewel Bunn 60 HOUR that would have a consecutive number to one I already own.

Steve

I start 2009 with 16 private label watches from 16 different states. Hope to be able to add a few more watches in 2009.
Tony

A Hamilton military torpedo-boat watch with 56 hour winding indicator and wooden box I pasted on one for $1000.00 about 4 years ago and I have never seen another for sell and I did not know that was a great price at the time kick me.

Tony
I have always wondered what states do you have & do you look for any certain make or jewel count?

Tom

Well, for me, the 'Holy Grail' would be a Solid Gold English Lever pocket watch with my surname engraved on the movement!

I know there were 'Woolsey' watchmakers resident in Gainsborough and Lincolnshire in the C19th, which is where my paternal folks come from, but I've never happened upon a watch yet ........... or a clock for that matter!

For a 'wristie', it would be an Omega Daniels Co-Axial.

John

A special invite to tour Lindell's watch vault

I would love to acquire an E. Howard Series II or III in the original case.

Tom,
I look for any American made complete watch without regard to the jewel count. My first choice is a private label watch marked on the dial and movement and my second choice is watch with just a private label dial. I currently have private label watches from the following states: Georgia,New York,Iowa,New Jersey,Connecticut,Florida,Minnesota,Washington,Missouri,Ohio,
Wisconsin,Oregon,California,South Dakota,North Dakota,and Mass.
Tony

Wouldn't it be fun to make a "Photo Archive" of all our Private Labels from various North American locations (I must include Canada which had far more private-named watches per capita (I think).

With the colective expertise aming our membership this would make a fun BOOK! I really mean that, think of the Tales from the rails, and Mr Buchan;'s stuff, and ALL the watches we have to draw from, and the story-tellers we have in our midst. We could do a "travelugue" of North America filled with historuical memorabilia and fun stuff.

When Horses were King of the road and Lawmen were few and far between!

Dave,
I really like the idea of having a thread devoted to a photo archive of private label watches. What say you/////
Tony

My wish list would have to include any make German military PW from WW2.

Tony

I also like the idea of a private label photo archive.

Tom

Tony, Dave , Tom, et al....I think a private label photo archive would be a great thing to have....

Let's see how this works out, then maybe we can start thinking about archiving all the members collections of those who would like to do so.

Regards,
Jerry

A private label thread sounds great!

Ernie

I really, really want an Hamilton 3992B. Santa didn't bring one, so it is still on the wish list.

John III

I guess Ted and I would like to find the same watch
I would start with a 5 digit waltham 1857 and work my way backwards to 1854. Who knows!

Any 18s United States Watch Company (Marion) or tons of 8s and 10s keywind cases

This year I would like to find a 21 jewel 12s Illinois Stewart Special, and a 21 jewel 18s Stewart Special.

I really like the idea of a separate thread for private labels. I have one signed "C. B. Hibbard & Co." from Pulaski NY, signed on the face and works, with no indication of the real maker. I'll post a picture when it returns from repair. With the help of the Pulaski, NY historical society I've identified the jeweler, and am preparing a short bio of him for the society.

Here is a very early one, 1845-1855 or so, J.J. Bigelow Boston. Later to become Bigelow & Kennard & Co.

Here's the dial in my homemade case....