A local auction has a watch for sale with a name on the dial plate that I can not identify. The name is Carl R Seifert and underneith that is Lockport, NY.

Has anyone heard of this watch or have any information about this watch. It is a beautiful watch, hunter style and a 16 size.

Thanks

Tim

With that dial it is most likely an Illinois movement. Post a picture of the movement.

Looks like an Illinois private label. A picture of the movement and ser # would verify it

Terry

I did not take a picture of the movement but the serial number is 1525589.

thanks

tim

Serial # 1525589 for an Illinois movement would be a 17j Getty Grade 184 hunter.

Sounds like a possibility. Nice watch.

it is a beautiful watch. any idea of its value?

i should have taken more pictures but i am a total novice at pocket watches.

Can't speak to the value of the watch, but I notice that it has mismatched hour and minute hands.

As for Mr. Seifert, he was a jeweler and watchmaker. According to the 1900 Lockport city directory, he had a store at 17 Main Street. Further, the 1900 Census reveals that he was 38 years old, married, with three children, and had immigrated from Russia.

wow. very thorough. thanks.

I would value it at 125-150 depending on how nice the case is. Not railroad grade but interesting
Post pictures of the movement if you end up with it
Terry