I am new to the forum and collect and service pocket watches(new to servicing). I have a question about the authenticity of a Hamilton Wadsworth case #8 that has a 6 digit serial number not 7. Is it correct and if so is it around 1935?

The case serial number is 087682

I too,have a six digit Wadsworth Model 8 case
087881, X7881 on bezel and body.
992E movement s/n 2606854. Circa 1935-1937

Roger

Thank you so much for the reply. Yes both the bezel and case frame have X7682 marked on them. As far as a movement I have a separate 992B movement from 1949 that I may put into this case. Yes I know they are far away different dates. The reason is the case is from 1935 that is my fathers birth year and he loves the 992B movement and I may put it into it for him. Maybe also look for a 1949 case. I just loved the Model 8 case.

Her is the movement just placed in the case.

Lindell thank you for your thoughts. Yes I agree the case deserves a proper dated movement which I am looking for. I will also look for a proper case for the 1949 movement.

thank you,
Larry

Anyone here that can help locate the 992E (1935) and/or a 1949 case I would appreciate it.
Larry

Just to document my 992E in case 8

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I have a question about what would be a date appropriate movement for a 1935 Model #8 case? I know that 1935 would be no question appropriate, however, would a 1934 or 1936 be also appropriate?
thank you,
Larry

Was looking on line and found this. Here is another example looks like 087551?

Also all three of these examples have the numbers in a line not a "v".

Lindell,
I looked at it again and can't get a better image. Looks like 551.
Larry

Lindell,
Thank you for your input. An alternative would be to sell the Model 8 case rather than finding a movement for it. What do you think such a case with rare numbering would be worth. Don't know if this is appropriate here to ask such a question but I could not find anywhere else to post questions about value.
thank you,
Larry

Anyone have an idea what such a case would be worth? Again not sure this is the forum for this but no one has answered me.
thank you,
Larry

Larry, I will put my 2 cents in and that is about all it is worth.
Since I have one of these cases, I like to think there would be a
premium because of it's scarcity. Now whether anyone else would do the
same is the question. The case in good shape, no brassing, tight bow,
good crystal, no dents ding's etc. should bring $100-150.00.
Post it here with a reserve and test the waters.
Just my opinion.

Roger

Another Model 3 six digit 992E on the Jones-Horan
Auction. S/N 2617067, Case 087613

I can't upload the movement for some reason.
s/n 2617067

Larry , be sure to take your time, research sales.
As you already know loose #8 cases are not readily found available among common circles.
The current value I’ve recently paid at auction is much higher than suggested.

Regards, Paul

Yes It might be a little low for recently on Ebay one that had the 7 digits sold for CA $200.

The 087613 case is up on Ebay now for sale. case alone.

I will be watching that one.

Roger

This case is on ebay. Apparently bought at J&H auction. Described as unworn, yet with some serious scratches on case back.

Sold for $224.94 Scratches and all!

Roger

there is another one up on Ebay for $165

087544

Larry