April 13, 2008, 19:22
Tony Darrerhelp me identify my watch
I have an Illinois pocket watch that I found in a shoe box in a garage 40 years ago. I can not find this watch on any sites. The serial # 4560776 and the case number is 119311. It has a glass front that opens, it opens twice in the back. The inside reads : ILLINOIS WATCH CO ,stamped 21 jewels, adjusted 3 position
SRINGFIELD, USA
The back cover has a lot of etched detail. The oval on the bottom looks like a house on the bank with a boat. I hope these pictures help.
Thank You
Tony Darrer
April 13, 2008, 19:42
Tom BrownTony
There are others that know more than me but I show by your serial number that this should be a Model 9 16 size, lever set open face, three quarter plate, 21 jewel grade 806. A photo of the movement would help.
April 13, 2008, 20:33
Tony Darrerthanks Tom,
Can I send more than one photo?
April 17, 2008, 17:31
Tony DarrerHello Lindell,
Thanks for getting back to me on this. I have been on line every night for the past 5 nights trying to identify my watch. I can't seem to duplicate the casing anywhere. Most of the watches of that year where marked "BUNN SPECIALS" which I know this is not mine. I also haven't seen a design on the back like mine. Are there many different types. Does the serial #119311 in the casing help identify. Also I gave a wrong serial number. the right one is #4560767. Is there a book I can purchase that will help me answer these questions. When I measured the face only it measures 1 11/16ths. across which I thought was an size 18. Could the movement have been put in a different case? Also I can't find a marking as to show if it is Gold or Gold filled. Everything I've read says they're all marked. Or am I just making myself crazy over this. How will I truly know what I have?
Thanks
Tony
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April 23, 2008, 14:35
Marty BellTony-People love questions here and you have plenty! I can help some,as for your serial number being off by that much i'm sure the info you got was correct.
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