Here are some pics of my other unknown English pocket watch. Keywind and set, about 18 size, in a silver, snap bezel- swingout style case, back opens by pushing a button in the crown. Can't tell anything about movement as it has what I guess is a dust cover. Winds counter clockwise. Thoughts, opinions or conjectures welcome.
Gary
Posts: 1012 | Location: Western Pennsylvania in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2007
You can slide the blued spring clockwise just a bit as the oval opening on the left side allows and unlock the dust-cover. Use the pin in the middle of the spring to move it. No force ! The spring is just a lock that holds the dust cover.
Don't touch the screw! It is holding the balance cock.
Regards Gerald
Posts: 742 | Location: Wertheim in Germany | Registered: February 21, 2009
The case is hallmarked: Sterling silver, Chester, 1910 'K'.
The movement is obviously later than your other watch. The plates are screwed, it is higher jeweled and i assume it has a 'dummy fusee' that means a going barrel and a reversing wheel so it winds counterclockwise .
Regards Gerald
Posts: 742 | Location: Wertheim in Germany | Registered: February 21, 2009
I can't talk about American prices, but for the UK market I have to say I think Mr Zimmermann is underestimating. In my experience if you don't mind keeping hold of it for a while and you look at the right buyer, they can go for anything between £50 and £80 ($94 and $125 according to Google). Maybe I only see the overpriced ones, but that's my (very limited compared to most other members) experience. Although I would agree that there is a lull in the market over summer.
Posts: 78 | Location: Nottingham in the United Kingdom | Registered: March 30, 2013
Gerald and Joe, Thanks, I've had these watches for several years, got as part of a lot. Never really looked at them, as my main interest is in American railroad grade watches, and I'm in no rush to sell.
Gary
Posts: 1012 | Location: Western Pennsylvania in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2007
