Hello:

Once again I apologize to bother you all. I ran across a pocket watch with a gold mark or hallmark that I cannot verify using my hallmark resources. I was hoping that someone might be familiar with this type of marking on a pocket watch case. I did quite a bit of research and I even found information on our site here. The only thing is there is a slight difference with the marking on this vs the marking discussed on our site here. I realize until I have it physically will be the only true way to verify it. Only problem is I doubt the current owner would send it to me to verify it. Though I know if for some reason it does not check out he would let me return it. Thank you again for the help. This is a great community of watch lovers to work with. You all have always been gracious to me when showing how dumb I am. These are the details about the watch. It is a Remontoir Cylindre 10ix Rubis, The marks on the case that I feel indicate the gold or gold plate are "K14" then it has the number "56" to its right. I cannot find a squirrel or a rabbit hallmark on it. But I am having to use picture. Thanks again. Rick Z

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Thank you for your assistance.

Hi Rick

A swiss watch close to 1900 with a mediocre movement (10 jewels key wound, pin set).
The watch was intented towards the imperial russian market
The case marks are purity marks 14 K gold and the russian 56 zolotniki equivalent. These marks are punched by the maker and not assayed (the assay mark was not mandatory and not applied to avoid additional costs).
Thes swiss gold cases were thinner than american cases used to be, the size of the watch seems close to 12s.

Regards
Gerald