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I don't recall where I got this watch. The case is pretty well worn out.

 
Posts: 827 | Location: Bloomington, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 29, 2008
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The dial needs help.

 
Posts: 827 | Location: Bloomington, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 29, 2008
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But it has one of the prettiest movements I've seen! It only runs for a second or so, so probably needs a jewel or something.

 
Posts: 827 | Location: Bloomington, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 29, 2008
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Here is another I've had for some years:

 
Posts: 827 | Location: Bloomington, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 29, 2008
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The dial was almost black when I got it. It looked like the luminous paint had eaten it up, but my watch repairman found one that was new-old-stock, and looked just like the old one must have looked at one time.

 
Posts: 827 | Location: Bloomington, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 29, 2008
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I knew it was worth restoring.

 
Posts: 827 | Location: Bloomington, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 29, 2008
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I think it might have been used as a streetcar driver's watch, or some such use.
 
Posts: 827 | Location: Bloomington, Illinois in the USA | Registered: September 29, 2008
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