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My Latest Private Label

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March 13, 2009, 00:06
Bill Manders
My Latest Private Label
Here's my latest P/L Hamilton 924
Looks clean etc.


March 13, 2009, 00:07
Bill Manders
and dial. Maybe some of the sleuths out there can find out about this for me.
Thanks,
Bill


March 13, 2009, 00:35
Tom Brown
Bill

I have trouble reading that type of script, is it JR Anderson.

Tom
March 13, 2009, 01:40
Bill Manders
Hi Tom,
I believe it is J.R.Anderson
Thanks,
Bill
March 13, 2009, 02:57
David Abbe
About the time of this watch's manufacture James J Hill Expanded the Great Northern Railroad right of way west from Duluth MN through Wadena to connect with his tracks out to Seattle/Vancouver. This way he created much lower cost (amd far more profitable) Rail/Shipping through the Port of Duluth East to carry iron and copper ore, produce and materials from the Greater Northwest than having to taking it by rail down through Chicago and then by rail to points east. A fastastic step in the Genius of the Empire Builder/Founder of the Great Northern Railroad, Mr. James J. Hill.
March 13, 2009, 06:41
Edward Kitner
Bill,
Great looking watch. Private labels give collectors an added treat to their watch collecting.
March 13, 2009, 08:52
Tom Brown
So far I am having trouble finding any census data on JR.

I did find this in the The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review Sept 17, 1902.

Tom

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March 13, 2009, 19:59
Bill Manders
Thanks Tom, If you happen on other info about this one, please let me know.
Bill
David , an interesting piece of history and information.
Thanks,
Bill