December 22, 2008, 21:20
Steve GossardThree Nautical watches
I would be interested in any information about the makers and/or subjectmatter of these three watches.
!) "Patent Lever Diaron Langle St. Imir #21527
December 22, 2008, 21:21
Steve GossardOops, that was a detail. Here is the reverse:
December 22, 2008, 21:25
Steve GossardIt is a large watch. The dial measures an inch and 13 16ths.
December 22, 2008, 21:26
Steve GossardUnfortunately the works are gutted.
December 22, 2008, 21:29
Steve Gossard2) Niello hunter, "Patent Lever Full Jeweled in rubys and Saphyrs A. Dubois & Co Chaux de Fonds"
December 22, 2008, 21:36
Steve GossardAnd finalloy the movement:
December 22, 2008, 21:39
Steve GossardNumber 3 is a captain's watch. "Duplex Escapement Ten Jewels Ruby Roller Arnold Adams & Co. London."
December 22, 2008, 21:41
Steve GossardHere is the reverse side:
December 22, 2008, 21:47
Steve GossardHere is a slide chain with a nautical theme also.
December 22, 2008, 21:52
Steve GossardDoes anyone have other examples of seafaring subjects like these?
December 22, 2008, 22:46
David AbbeAside from some Military stuff, I have these very impressive watches . . Top view, the Ingraham "Seven Seas" with it's indisputable "Chronometer" grade movement always guaranteed to still be running 10 hours after it's last wind.
Bottom view, a 1919 vintage Illinois 16s, 21 Jewel "Burlington Watch Co"., with a signed Burlington Case that has a nice WWI vintage "Battlewagon" steaming across the back cover!

December 23, 2008, 11:45
Steve GossardThose are great! I've read some of the Burlington advertising stating that they did some heavy marketing to the Navy, so it makes sense to have this engraving on the watch.