Internet Horology Club 185
Bradford Watch

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June 27, 2017, 22:07
Harv Holcomb
Bradford Watch
Dose anyone know anything about the Bradford watch is it a company or a private label. A friend of mine is looking at one. It is 18 sz and key wind. if it is a private label dose anyone who made it. I do not have any pictures.


Harv
June 27, 2017, 22:50
Buster Beck
I think without pictures, serial number, and description, we are just going to be guessing Harv.

regards,
bb
June 28, 2017, 06:57
Lindell V. Riddle

Like Buster, without a clear movement image all we can do is take a wild guess, like this...

MY GUESS IS: Probably a Private Label in all likelihood Swiss-Made (could be swiss-fake) and of minimal value.

AS AN ASDE... There are modern-day inexpensive watches sold under that name and I also recall that back in the 1960s and 70s there were appliances and various other items marketed under the Bradford "house-brand" at W.T. Grant retail stores.

Of course, none of that last compilation relates to the watch in question, but perhaps someone else might recognize the name and come up with a better explanation.

Lindell

Wink

June 28, 2017, 10:28
Gary E. Cochran
Here is a pic of a Bradford Watch Co. pocket watch movement I have it is KW KS 18 I am thinking swiss fake...Sorry about the poor quality pics...


June 28, 2017, 10:28
Gary E. Cochran
Pic 2


June 28, 2017, 20:08
Harv Holcomb
Thank you all for your input. It is English made in York. That is all I can find out.


Harv
August 23, 2017, 14:31
Quinton Bradford
Man! I wish I could find one like that!


Quinton Bradford
Clean Time Jewels
August 23, 2017, 19:32
Lorne Wasylishen
Well if you ever see one you should make an offer. Smile