David,that watch is definately a keeper.What a beauty! Roger

Recent pickup from our own JG. Columbus-18s gilt movement--sn 178713

And the dial///////

I bought a nice Columbus on eBay about six months ago. I slipped with a screwdriver and messed up the hairspring so I had to send it out for repair. (stupid screwdriver anyway). I liked the log dial so much I just had to have it. Loved it ever since.

The paper that was in the watch is the case maker of course but when I took the paper out I found the photo of the little boy, and the writing on the back which reads......"Sold to N Groff, Jan.(short form perhaps) 1891, C. Miller" I couldn't find out anything about the boy, or the name on the back of the paper so I'll just make up my own lies later.

Bud

Some really great movements and dials, especially the log dials. I guess I'll have to pay more attention to Columbus.

Here is my best only 50 made Rail Road King.

The movement 15 jewel. adjusted.

The serial #.

The case back.

Here is the only place I can find any info on this watch.

Here is the book that has the info.

Here is the second best. Railway King

Here is the movement

Hi All

This 18s New Columbus dial is on a 11j hunter movement with a serial number near the end of Columbus watch company production (379138) shortly before the sale to the Studebakers.

Another in my collection:

Fronting an unusual two-tone 17-jewel movement:

Just picked up this Columbus. Ser. No. 192014
Thoughts, opinions, Grade???

St. Louis, MO - huh...

Just a hop, jump, and skip from the house...

I like it -

Thanks Jon, What is it? I used to live in Festus!!

Well the center wheel is jeweled, so me thinks it is at least 16j Hunter

That's what I was thinking but the price guide doesn't show any 2 tones with 17J. Or, am I wrong about the 2 tone?

Here is one, I have...

only about 10k away in serial #

They should be - two tone nickel in the fat book starting at 16j 18s

Looks like a very close relative. I think I need a Columbus education.

Hi Fellas,

Here' my RR King.

Just wondering if I can get some advice on cleaning up the dial and getting some nice blued steel hands for it. do they interchange with other makes.

Now here's a shameless plug, this Columbus is now up for grabs on the auction page

23j 18s

Dial

Hunter

Got the Columbus cleaned up. But I still need a proper Hunter case for it.

@Mike Turk

Cleaning the dial quite often works wonders,
read and follow instructions and precautions very carefully:

https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/f...6047761/m/4391095851

Nice watch Dave!

I like the higher jeweled Columbus models in the 500000-506000 movement number range.


21-Jewel New Columbus Time King -- Movement #500742

You beat me to it - Sir Ed...

Good buy