August 14, 2013, 14:47
Gary E. FosterAnother English pocket watch
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
August 14, 2013, 14:55
Gerald ZimmermannGary
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
August 14, 2013, 15:34
Gary E. FosterThanks Gerald, here is a movement pic. I see 2 jewels in screw down settings, plus balance jewels. Only marking is serial number.
Gary
August 14, 2013, 15:53
Gerald ZimmermannThe 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
August 14, 2013, 17:21
Gary E. FosterGerald
Thank you for all your help. I am thinking of selling both watches, any idea of value.
Gary
August 15, 2013, 04:16
Gerald ZimmermannGary
Validation of watches is not my favorite subject.
If you check the UK market for Victorian silver cased keywound watches (no name and lower quality) you find prices ~$50.
btw. Summertime isn't the best time to sell watches.
Regards
Gerald
August 15, 2013, 18:49
Joe BradleyI 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.
August 15, 2013, 20:54
Gary E. FosterGerald 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