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Picture of Fabrizio Di Claudio
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Hi all, i want ask a question about Pw.Waltham Canadian Pacific Rairoad. I see on web this Waltham CPR with serial number 5728294

http://www.horologist.com/gallery_8.htm

But, if i check serial number on database i not see CPR why? Is fake CPR? How i can know when is Real CPR? I know exist only 4570 Waltham CPR all serial numbers are here:

http://people.timezone.com/msandler/Articles/ClitheroeRailroad/cprserno.htm

Thank you!
 
Posts: 77 | Location: Torino in Italy | Registered: January 23, 2008
Picture of Fabrizio Di Claudio
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Posts: 77 | Location: Torino in Italy | Registered: January 23, 2008
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Picture of Tony Dukes
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Posts: 1953 | Location: Atlanta, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: August 01, 2003
Picture of Fabrizio Di Claudio
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Thank you Tony, i read about matching barrel plate number is cool!
Checked on waltham website ...
http://www.waltham.ch/cgi/waltham/search.asp
7903444 is not CPR ?? Wrong database?
I mean that:

Thanks Smile
 
Posts: 77 | Location: Torino in Italy | Registered: January 23, 2008
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Picture of David Abbe
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This is listed as a 15 Jewel Pendant setting grade 35 model 1883 movement that is not particularly extraordinary. As some 15 Jewel movements of that period were marked adjusted as they were for temperatures and possibly isochronism, this may be (somehow) a legitimate watch, but it is very "fresh" looking. I would be very cautious with it for that reason. If you want to take the chance it should be checked for matching serial numbers.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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Picture of Donald Trumble
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From the website description it is unclear as to whether the watch is available for purchase. But I agree with David, if you are buying a 'Canadian Pacific' that name is the value so get the numbers confirmed. While you're at it getting proof of the '17 Jewels' should be a no brainer!

Don
 
Posts: 504 | Location: Pennsylvania in the USA | Registered: April 02, 2005
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Picture of Lindell V. Riddle
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Interestingly, when enlarging and brightening the upper-right image from that website I see what may turn out to be a center-jewel retaining screw. Compare it to other "Model 83" examples of Waltham watches.


This makes me think the "17-Jewels" may be right...


 
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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Picture of David Abbe
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I can confirm that is the 17th Jewel setting and screw as I checked the postions of those parts as shown below on an identical movement. btw a CPR just like this sold on eBay today.

 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
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