Internet Horology Club 185
Watson Brothers Canadian Private Label

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January 23, 2006, 18:27
Richard Thomas
Watson Brothers Canadian Private Label
I picked up a 16S Watson Private Label Watch at an antique shop in Marietta, GA this past Thursday. I am currently out on a business trip and don't have any reference info with me. The dial is marked: Regina; Watson Bros: Calgary. The movement is also marked Watson Brothers; 17 jewel, serial number 3,090,168.

Will advise more later, including pics when I get back home next week.
January 24, 2006, 23:38
Larry Buchan
Richard:

There are other pictures of Watson Brothers private-label watches, and their store on pages 1, 3, and 6 in the Chapter 185 Photo Gallery under CANADIAN private-label watches.
January 31, 2006, 19:01
Richard Thomas
Larry:

I had previously looked at the other Watson Bros. watches in the Canadian Private Label section. It is what really peaked my interest in this watch when I ran across it - attached to this post is the picture of the movement. In the following post will be a picture of the dial.


January 31, 2006, 19:02
Richard Thomas
The dial to the above movement.


January 31, 2006, 19:04
Richard Thomas
Any help identifying who actually manufactured the movement would be appreciated.
January 31, 2006, 23:04
Ed Ueberall
I believe that your watch was made by Omega.
Omega used the trade name "Regina" on some of their low to medium grade movements sold in Canada.


Ed Ueberall
IHC Member 34
The Escapement
February 02, 2006, 17:46
Richard Thomas
Ed:

Thank you for your response and info. -

Richard Thomas