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IHC Member 1610 |
I have a couple of case markings that I could use some help on. They both look like gold plated or filled and I'm pretty sure one of them is but I have no clue on the other one. Thanks, Harry | ||
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IHC Member 1610 |
If I'm reading the price guide correctly and assuming the price guide is correct the following two photos indicate 14kt gold filled 25 years. Correct? | |||
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IHC Member 1610 |
On dust cover. | |||
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IHC Member 1610 |
This one I can't find anything out. Is it gold or brass? | |||
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IHC Member 1610 |
This may be a little better. It is a very nice case with the cleanest movement I've ever seen. It is an Elgin and I bought it in hopes that the I could use the case on another watch but this one is so clean I am rethinking that. | |||
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IHC Member 1610 |
Ok I know with all you watch experts out there someone has to have come accross this marking before. I sure hope it is gold plated. | |||
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IHC Life Member Site Moderator |
Can't tell you what it is made of but the symbol with the flag was by the Fahy's Watch Case Company of New York. Tom | |||
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IHC President Life Member |
The first example is indeed a Keystone "J.Bos"s Gold-Filled 25-Year case. As shown correctly on page 37 of the 2011 Complete Guide to Watches ($27.95 US currency to any IHC member anywhere in the world!) the crown above the scales is 14K Gold-Filled and without the crown 10K Gold-Filled. Very easy to remember along with the fact ANY of the "J.Boss" cases mean Gold-Filled, after all he patented the G.F. process! As Tom explained correctly the second case is a Fahys "America" which taking it a step further was their model name for a "5-Year" Rolled Gold Plate case. RGP is much thinner and prone to wear. Hope this is of additional help, Lindell | |||
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IHC Member 1610 |
Thank you Tom and Lindell. I knew that somebody out there could help me. That is indeed great news. I have a Elgin with this case and the case and movement look brand new. The s/n dates it to 1893. there are no jeweler marks on the inside of the rear cover and I have never seen a gilt movement shine like this before. I will attempt to photograph it and show everyone later. Thanks again | |||
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