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My find of the week & a first for me! "Click" to Login or Register 
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Hello Group,
I'm very excited about my find of the week. My first Dudley! This Model 1 is in 14k with a display back. Watch is in fantastic condition as seen here. I always wondered if I would ever find a Dudley, now I can cross that one of my list. Unfortunately, with what I paid for this watch, it will not be a keeper. Look for it on my eBay auctions. It's been a fun, long hunt to find it.

FINE & SCARCE 14K DUDLEY MODEL 1 MASONIC POCKET WATCH

Now on to the next one I've been hunting for, a Charles Fasoldt. Living in the Albany area, my hopes are high....





















 
Posts: 273 | Location: New York in the USA | Registered: May 28, 2008
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Absolutely stunning Jim!


Best Regards,

Ed
 
Posts: 6696 | Location: Southwestern Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: April 19, 2004
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I was fortunate enough to run across two Dudley Model 2's last month at an auction. Thinking I may get a good deal on them I awaited......

First one was in a display case #3646 and went for $3550. Second one was in a GF case #2322 and went for $3750.

Neither were minty and at best would have been excellent and neither had undergone a COA in decades. As an interesting point, both watches were bought by the gentleman in front of me who I noticed was wearing a 32nd ring. So I feel they went to a good home but way too rich for me Smile

I believe 5900 were made total out of the 3 different models so they are quite the item and not enough to go around for the masonic organization let alone the watch collector crowd. Probably a very good watch for investment purposes.

regards,
bb
 
Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
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Beautiful design, were they specially made for the Masonic Lodge????
 
Posts: 375 | Location: Brisbane in Australia | Registered: January 24, 2010
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When I lived in Michigan my neighbor was a big watch collector and had 2 Dudleys and two Gruen 50th version along with many more that were too rich for my blood. They are beautiful watches to see in person, I wish I had kept in contact with him but I moved from Michigan in 1999, the guy did have a kick butt collection of pocket watches of all types, Swiss or American.
 
Posts: 1797 | Location: Michigan in the USA | Registered: September 19, 2009
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Jim, I am high bidder at the moment. Will try to get it. Wish me luck. Smile
 
Posts: 4975 | Location: North Georgia Mountains in the U.S.A. | Registered: March 31, 2006
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Phillip, nothing would please me more to know it ended up with you, one of the good guys. Good luck! Big Grin
 
Posts: 273 | Location: New York in the USA | Registered: May 28, 2008
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Omigosh! I dunno if its the movement, or the pictures, or both! but that is one beautiful looking movement, Jim! A person can't quite get the same feeling from 'The Complete Book'. Big Grin
 
Posts: 803 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee in the USA | Registered: September 02, 2009
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You're right Mike, it is one beautiful movement. FYI: The auction ends in 10 1/2 hours (9:00 pm EST) & is at $5,800 with 100 watchers. You can click my link to view this auction. Best, Jim
 
Posts: 273 | Location: New York in the USA | Registered: May 28, 2008
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$9100 and 39 bids. Wow, nice going Jim! That has to be a record for a Dudley. Congrats!!

John III
 
Posts: 1755 | Location: Colorado in the USA | Registered: October 17, 2005
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Congratulations Jim, first on your find, secondly on your great auction....To bad it was not a keeper for you...

Maybe next time....

Regards,

Jerry
 
Posts: 2828 | Location: California in the USA | Registered: June 23, 2008
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Thanks guys! It was a fun auction & lots of action, 39 bids; 700 page views & 111 watchers! I was wondering myself if it was a record price for a Dudley. Since that auction, I have been contacted by a gentleman from Illinois that wants to sell his Model #1, Model #2 & Model #3. We are working out the details. I'll let you all know how I make out. Best, Jim
 
Posts: 273 | Location: New York in the USA | Registered: May 28, 2008
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OMG, what fun that shall be.... Eek

Good luck Jim....

Regards,

Jerry
 
Posts: 2828 | Location: California in the USA | Registered: June 23, 2008
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