http://www.ebay.com/itm/rare-W...&hash=item4ab17ca28b
what do the experts think? first one that I have come upon.

Scott,
I am not an expert, but the watch serial number falls within the range of gold washed #478 movements that Elgin made for the US government. Although all of them were 21 jewel movements.

Hi Scott; Third one I've seen ,Serial #300 or
#200 ,I forget exactly which, sold maybe 6 months ago on eBay for $500-600,and I have # 700 which I have illustrated here with movement serial #41428368. All three of these were 17 jewel, though I do not know if all issued watches were 17 jewel. In WW2 we had one of the largest navies in the world. I priced it according to that sale , and the crystal issue and the tricky back It's a far nicer looking back than mine but for originality's sake I won't change it!!!

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My good friend John Pinto of Montreal bought the RCN deck watch, and also joined IHC185 tonight , and Jeff Branum took a life membership ,so I gained us 2 new buddies in 4 weeks and I'd like to welcome them to IHC185

Congrats on the sale and new friends Tom!

Welcome John and Jeff to the IHC 185 family! Good friends and maybe some good answers to questions too!

Tom you must show me the correct case to the Longines deck watch Werner told everyone about....please! I'll show you another leg photo if you do......ha ha. M

Thak you, Tom for telling me of the IHC, and Michael for the kind welcome. I am already thrilled to be a member! I look forward to learning more, and pursuing my interests, in this great field of horology, and of course, making some new friends.