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Samie L. Smith
IHC Member 376
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posted February 05, 2014 16:55
Here is nice watch a Waltham 18 size model 1883 railroad king special 17 jewel hunting case listed as a 2 star watch.

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
Samie L. Smith
IHC Member 376
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posted February 05, 2014 16:56
dial marked for railroad service

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
Samie L. Smith
IHC Member 376
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posted February 05, 2014 16:57
nice movement

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
Samie L. Smith
IHC Member 376
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posted February 05, 2014 16:57
another movement picture showing the marking better

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
David Abbe
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posted February 05, 2014 16:59
Is that listed on eBay? I think the dial says "For R. R. Service". The 2013 big book shows this at $600.00-$800.00.

I would estimate that "book" value at 1/4-1/2 the collectible value.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
Samie L. Smith
IHC Member 376
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posted February 05, 2014 17:23
David no it is not on ebay it is in my safe.
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
Gary E. Cochran
IHC Member 1613
posted February 05, 2014 17:38
Really nice watch Samie..I have been looking for a Special Railroad King movement for several years..I have dial, case, and hands just need a movement..Maybe someday..Until then I will just enjoy looking at yours..
 
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Paul D. Trombley
IHC Member 1736
posted February 05, 2014 22:50
Very nice
 
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David Abbe
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posted February 05, 2014 23:54
Glad to know it is in good hands.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
Evan Patton
IHC Life Member
posted February 06, 2014 00:01
I'm somewhat relieved to scroll to the end of the posting and find out that you're not offering it for sale, Samie, as I think I might dig deep for that one! Very nice!
 
Posts: 995 | Location: Pleasanton, California in the USA | Registered: September 22, 2012
Richard M. Jones
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posted February 06, 2014 16:11
I was looking at my Walthams 2 days ago and found my Special Railroad King. I will try to post pictures over the weekend. I forgot I had it and Samie deserves my thanks for reminding me of how nice the movement looks!


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Posts: 1004 | Location: Omaha, Nebraska in the USA | Registered: February 14, 2009
Mike LaForest
posted February 06, 2014 21:18
Nice watch, Samie! Thanks for the pictures.
 
Posts: 803 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee in the USA | Registered: September 02, 2009
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