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A big one 8.6 ounce

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September 19, 2011, 22:20
Samie L. Smith
A big one 8.6 ounce
Here is a big one the empty case and crystal weights 6.3 ounce with the movement it,s 8.6 ounce ..Talk about a pocket full .


September 19, 2011, 22:21
Samie L. Smith
Here is a picture of the case along side a 16 size case just too get a idae of the size of the watch.


September 19, 2011, 22:22
Samie L. Smith
Case is alaska silver


September 19, 2011, 22:22
Samie L. Smith
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September 19, 2011, 22:52
Buster Beck
That's a BIG BOY alright Samie Eek

I have the same Alaskan case also. Here is a picture of it beside a "regular" 18sz Elgin !!

They are quite the "extra large men's size" Big Grin

regards,
bb


September 19, 2011, 23:27
Jared Brinker
Theres a special place in my heart for the big boy cases. Here's some of my 5-6 oz coin silver cases. You'd have to have a good belt to put one of those in your pocket and carry it around all day.


September 21, 2011, 13:59
Jerry King
You guys stop it....I really love those big Coin or Sterling Silver cases....I have a few also but I do not have an Alaska Silver Case....got to get me one I guess....

Thanks for showing us your big cases....

Regards,

Jerry
September 21, 2011, 19:30
Chris Abell
Anyone got one of these, weighing in at 10+OZ and case alone 8 1/2 oz Eek




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September 21, 2011, 19:39
Jared Brinker
Chris-

This is the Rockford that you posted a few weeks ago, correct? It's a beauty and you probably won't ever see one that big again! Whats the diameter of it?

Jared
September 21, 2011, 19:39
Eric Unselt
These ain't pocket watches.

They're wall clocks. Big Grin
September 21, 2011, 19:50
Chris Abell
Yes I am trying to see if anyone else has one I am sure there where many made but this is the first I have owned, main body dia is just over 65mm


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September 21, 2011, 20:08
Tom Brown
Are the cases marked Alaska Silver actually nickel and no silver?
Tom
September 21, 2011, 20:08
Jared Brinker
Chris-

That would sound right that it is just over 2.5" at 65mm. The 6oz cases I own run 2 3/8" or about 60mm.

Jared
September 22, 2011, 15:23
Buster Beck
Hey Tom !!

Samie's case is earlier than mine according to the serial numbers. I have had one other that was earlier like Samie's. Samie's is marked "Alaska Silver" as was my earlier one also. But the one I pictured and now have is marked "Alaska Metal".

I am under the impression that all of the Alaska cases were a nickle silver/silverode type of metal and not true coin silver or sterling silver.

They were probably changed to say "Alaska Metal" later because of the problems the manufacturer faced with calling them "silver".

This is only what I believe, and not what is documented anywhere that I know of.

regards,
bb
September 22, 2011, 15:53
Norman Mayberry
Here's a coin silver Deuber.Weighs 8 oz.on my postal scale.Houses a fine 15 jewel Rockford.Norm


September 22, 2011, 15:54
Norman Mayberry
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September 22, 2011, 15:55
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September 22, 2011, 16:07
Norman Mayberry
It measures 2.339 inches.I'd hate to have it in my pocket for any length of time.These thongs would pull your britches down.Regards to all.Norm