Internet Horology Club 185
The "BUCK" Stops Here!

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December 04, 2004, 15:14
Stephanie O'Neil
The "BUCK" Stops Here!
What better time than 2004 Christmas holidays to show your Buck - watchcase that is! She's no Rudy since she has no red nose but still may entice holiday spirit in the world of antique pocket watches!

Here's a look!


December 04, 2004, 15:16
Stephanie O'Neil
Box cased Elgin 6s (Elgin MCs say some were 8s)
1887
11j


December 04, 2004, 15:18
Stephanie O'Neil
Dial


December 04, 2004, 15:19
Stephanie O'Neil
Lil' Rudy's movement


December 04, 2004, 15:21
Stephanie O'Neil
So, if there are members who collect or have in their collection watch cases depicting Bucks, share them with us this holiday! Happy Holidays to All!!!!!!


Stephanie O'Neil

December 04, 2004, 15:55
Dave Freeman
Here's one of our backyard pets, will this do.




Dave Freeman
IHC Member 321
December 04, 2004, 18:21
Lawrence Fure
Here's one that won't run anymore. can it be fixed? Smile
  




Larry
December 05, 2004, 19:48
Stephanie O'Neil
Hi Dave,
Great pic! How far away were you from your subject?

Larry F. Big Grin

Ok guys, I know you are holding out on me. Let's see those beautiful pocket watches encased in those gorgeous buck watch cases!


Stephanie O'Neil

December 06, 2004, 12:20
Dave Freeman
Stephanie & Jim,
I took that picture about 2 months ago, I'd estimate I was about five feet away from him. We have a bunch of bucks just like the one shown that we regularly feed, quite often by hand. Right now they're all a bit skittish since it's in the middle of rutting & hunting season.


Dave Freeman
IHC Member 321
December 06, 2004, 13:03
Stephanie O'Neil
Hi Dave,
That's awesome! Can't blame them for being skiddish at this time. Deer season, how could anyone harm them. Frown


Stephanie O'Neil

December 06, 2004, 19:59
Stephanie O'Neil
Take a look at this one, unfortunately not mine.
(Carlos, thanks for the resize)

Niello case
circa early 1800's




Stephanie O'Neil

December 07, 2004, 00:09
Sheila Gilbert
Stephanie, WOW! What beautiful cases!
And what a Great idea! Nothing like a bunch of Holiday Spirit to pick everybody up!

I don't have any "Bucks" to share, but I got a lota Spirit for the Holidays!

HAPPY HOLIDAY EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!

Sing Along.....

We wish you a merry Christmas, We wish you a merry Christmas, We wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Can you hear it? ahh come on, imagine your 5 again and sing!!!!!!

Toss those cases out there while your at it too!
I would love to see them.


Sheila
December 07, 2004, 18:40
Stephanie O'Neil
THANKS SHEILA!
That's the spirit! You don't have to be 5 again to sing! Smile If only we had audio, we would know whether or not you can carry a tune. Big Grin

BACK TO THE BUCKS

For anyone interested in learning more regarding the Niello shown above, take a look!

Movement

Who's got the Bucks? Confused Smile




Stephanie O'Neil

December 17, 2004, 17:30
Stephanie O'Neil
Larry Fure, the guy in your picture looks awfully familiar. Big Grin Who is he? Confused Smile


Stephanie O'Neil

December 17, 2004, 18:00
Bernhard Schmidt
This one holds my Omega 23 jewel DDR grade movement.

Larry, you seems to have about the same humor as I have Smile Smile Big Grin And yes, who is the guy?
/Bernhard

omega

December 18, 2004, 09:46
Lawrence Fure
Er ist mein Vater.

That picture was taken in the 1950's. Dad is 75 now and still likes to go hunting.


Larry
December 18, 2004, 18:50
Stephanie O'Neil
Bernhard,
Very nice "buck" watch case. 16S? May we see his face and his innards? Thanks for participating!

Larry Fure,
Well Bernhard, seems we have our question answered. He still looks awfully familiar.
Thanks Larry Fure

Others who may want to participate? Confused Show your BUCK!




Stephanie O'Neil

December 18, 2004, 20:23
Phil Dellinger
A picture "harvested" from an eBay auction.


December 18, 2004, 20:59
Joseph T. Collins
Had I known this Waltham was going to be in Stephanie's Revue I would have taken a better picture.

Joe


December 19, 2004, 09:21
Bernhard Schmidt
Steph, the watch is shown under Timekeepers gallery, omega DDR
December 22, 2004, 18:36
Sheila Gilbert
Joseph,
I really wanted to see your watch so I lightened it up some.




Sheila
December 22, 2004, 19:25
David Johnson
Here ya go.


December 23, 2004, 16:18
Stephanie O'Neil
Hi Phil,
Thanks for your participation. That's one fine watch!

Joseph T. Collins/Sheila Gilbert / teamwork Big Grin
Thanks!

Hi David J.
What a beautiful case. The detail in the engraving is remarkable. May I ask what's inside? Anyone care to guess before David responds?

Others with Bucks? Big ones, little ones? Big Grin


Stephanie O'Neil

January 01, 2005, 15:17
Stephanie O'Neil
David Johnson,
May we ascertain which manufacture, size, etc. etc. on your beautiful case shown above?




Stephanie O'Neil

January 02, 2005, 21:56
Phil Dellinger
The Buck is alive and well with this one!


January 03, 2005, 01:03
David Johnson
Hi Steph,

As with a lot of solid gold hunters, there is nothing fancy under the hood of mine. A clean, 18 size, 15J, Grade 80, Signed "H.H. Taylor" Elgin. Nice, heavy 14K case though.


January 03, 2005, 04:51
Carlos Flores
A little late but here it is mine. This is the Rockford I got from mi amigo Lindell. It is really a nice case and waiting for restoration (number 5 in the line, unfortunately "too many watches, to little time" as Andy Krietzer says, ok he is in clocks but anyways)

Rockford 16S, silver case

January 03, 2005, 17:01
Stephanie O'Neil
Phil Big Grin

Hi David J.,
Very nice watch. Great pictures, thanks for participating!

Carlos,
Is your case silver or gold? Thanks for participating!


Stephanie O'Neil

January 03, 2005, 22:01
Carlos Flores
Stephanie,
My new old antique watch case is silver, here is a picture of the entire case, it is a nice combination with the Rockford movement.. very nice..

Rockford silver case