Sometimes an old fuddy duddy like me gets lucky even! I see this estate liquidator selling; "Pocket Watch Lot Includes Hampden Illinois & More" . . . .

So I win it, cause the "& more" happens to be a rare Rockford "Cosmos" . . .

The dial could be better, but we can clean up that cause the sig is priceless and L@@K at the hands!

The uniquely damaskeened movement is also signed "Cosmos" . . .

and all the bits are gold filled or gold plated. It is running 17999-18002 pendant up without cleaning! A good sign for what it is and will become after restoration!

The other two watches are nice too. A Hampden Champion all original and ready to restore and a nice early Grade 60S Illinois with a Chalmers Regulator!

David-

I also spotted this lot, but decided not to pursue it as I really don't collect rockfords, although this one caught my eye. very nice watch indeed and not an easy one to find!

Looks like a lot of people saw this watch, me to. But it soon went over my limit.

Congrats on the "cosmic win" Dave, I'll be looking forward to seeing your pictures of the restored watch.

Dave,

Nice Cosmic pocket watch! The dial and hands are super-funky and I love it!

William

Hi David, I also was looking at your COSMOS, please post some pics after restoration.

Gary