Another 992...questions

March 03, 2009, 17:25

Michael Kosinenko

Hi, I have this watch... I think the dial is uncommon for a 992. Should it be on a different watch? Also, the case...should it contain a different watch? If so, which movement is correct for the case and which movement is correct for the dial?
Thanks

March 03, 2009, 17:26

Michael Kosinenko

case

March 03, 2009, 17:26

Michael Kosinenko

movement 1045644

March 03, 2009, 17:28

Michael Kosinenko

movement2

March 03, 2009, 17:54

David Abbe

Mike, You have a 1936 case with a 1913 movement in it. The engraving for the watchmaker may give the whole concoction merit if that was a RR inspector and they were using this setup as a "loaner". Just a thought . . .

The dial? Hmmm . . . . . .

March 03, 2009, 19:14

Lindell V. Riddle

Mike,

I like the second movement picture much better. The comparison of those two images demonstrates what light and angle can accomplish in watch photography. Now to your question...

This dial was featured in advertising with lesser grades and dress watches. Any dial could have been ordered with any movement of course, but most collectors today like collecting Railroad Grades fronting the bold Railroad Style dials. This is not such a dial, but I would say the dial and hands belong together.

As David pointed out the movement could not have originated in this Case Model 10 as presented which causes the reasonable observer to doubt other points of the watch as well. To my eye, these are all worthwhile components but they might be better used in a different way.

That's my view, what is yours?

Lindell

Documented as original Case 10 combination...