Can anyone provide information about this pocket watch? I've looked everywhere, but I cannot find any information. It appears to have a quality movement. Any help would be appreciated tremendously.

Thanks for your help,
Bob

18 size, "Hampton Roads" and "Specially Adjusted" on the dial, lever set, double-sunk, 3-winder, open face, engraved case with a deep "flowery" engraved movement. The movement also has these markings: "Heat and Cold", "Hampton Roads", "Six Positions", "Highly Jeweled", "637421"

Bob,

Looks like a Swiss fake to me, i.e. a cheaply-made imported watch meant to masquerade as a high-quality American railroad watch. Swiss fakes were the fake Rolexes of their day.

The key words "Highly Jewelled" and "Specially Adjusted" are classic earmarks of a Swiss Fake, as is the American-sounding name "Hampton Roads."

For more information on Swiss fakes, see Shugart's Complete Guide to Watches, page 97 in the 2005 or 2006 edition, or check out these prior IHC discussion threads on Swiss fakes.

Thank you, Ed. Although the movement has the earmarks of quality, the finish isn't what I would expect of a true railroad grade pocket watch. Everything seems a little soft to me. I'm sure you are right. Thankfully, I don't have anything invested. Have a good weekend.

Best regards,
Bob Piker