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Discussion Topic  Illinois Watch Inspector (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
Hello everyone. I have had this for a long time. It was cheap because there is a crack in the glass......
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Discussion Topic  RE: New Old Stock, in the box; why? (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Bila Wirriganwalters
Have you checked how many Jewels Greg? Possibly only 4 by the looks, if that pallet & roller table a......
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Discussion Topic  RE: New Old Stock, in the box; why? (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Dr. Debbie Irvine
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Discussion Topic  RE: New Old Stock, in the box; why? (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
As for why it was un-used in the box? It was defective. One of the wheel teeth was slightly bent wh......
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Discussion Topic  RE: New Old Stock, in the box; why? (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
The watch was a special order for members of the Foresters of America. This is what I found on-line ......
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Discussion Topic  New Old Stock, in the box; why? (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
I found this several years ago. It was like new in the box. I wondered why no one used it?...
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWI watches for kids (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Douglas D. Weaver
You find some interesting items! Thanks for posting!...
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWI watches for kids (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
From examining these things I don't believe they would have held up very well in play. The hands wil......
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWI watches for kids (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
Kids notice things. Like the watch worn by Daddy or big brother going off to fight in The Great War......
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Discussion Topic  WWI watches for kids (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
Most collectors know that the earliest military wrist watches were pocket watches in leather cases w......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Japanese Military 30 Hour Clock (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
There are no manufacturers marks on the movement. As you can see, it is regulated with a balance whe......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Japanese Military 30 Hour Clock (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
The movement appears to be a Siekosha product....
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Discussion Topic  Japanese Military 30 Hour Clock (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
This is a small time only cock. The dial states that it must be wound every day. Other Japanese WWII......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Been Hunting ! (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Theodore J. Brown Sr.
Never saw a Sangamo Special hunter before.Nice find !...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Been Hunting ! (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Terry L. Jones
Keith No it would be to early for factory cases- and I have never seen a " Factory " marked Illinoi......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Been Hunting ! (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Keith Klimkowicz
Would that have been in a special sangamo hunter case...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Been Hunting ! (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
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Discussion Topic  RE: Been Hunting ! (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Terry L. Jones
wow that was big...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Been Hunting ! (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Terry L. Jones
nice dial too...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Been Hunting ! (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Terry L. Jones
23 Jewel Sangamo Special Hunter- 1/100 false bridge...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Which wristwatch did you wear today? (in All Wristwatches Discussion Forum) , by Ernest C. Barnes
Interesting shock protection....
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Discussion Topic  RE: Which wristwatch did you wear today? (in All Wristwatches Discussion Forum) , by Greg Crockett
The mystery deepens as we examine the movement. Again, Helbros has been defaced and Lathin scratche......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Which wristwatch did you wear today? (in All Wristwatches Discussion Forum) , by Greg Crockett
Inside the back cover Lathin has been scratched on....
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Discussion Topic  RE: Which wristwatch did you wear today? (in All Wristwatches Discussion Forum) , by Greg Crockett
Looking at the stainless steel back, I can see someone removed/stamped out the name Helbros!...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Which wristwatch did you wear today? (in All Wristwatches Discussion Forum) , by Greg Crockett
Today I have a mysterious Lathin. I like the bronze patina which compliments the dial and strap. So......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Putting a small screw back in its hole (in All Wristwatches Discussion Forum) , by Roger Stephens
Great tip!!...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Putting a small screw back in its hole (in All Wristwatches Discussion Forum) , by Greg Crockett
Thanks for the tip. Rodeco is really great stuff. Back in the 1980's one of the contributors to the ......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Sample watch Jewels by Niichasprom (in European Pocket Watch Forum) , by Roger Stephens
Greg, you really come up with some unusual and interesting items. Thanks...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Sample watch Jewels by Niichasprom (in European Pocket Watch Forum) , by Greg Crockett
A round jewel setting. Unfortunately, there was no literature or chart with this box. I would imag......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Sample watch Jewels by Niichasprom (in European Pocket Watch Forum) , by Greg Crockett
A rectangular setting:...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Sample watch Jewels by Niichasprom (in European Pocket Watch Forum) , by Greg Crockett
Inside the well padded box an assortment of jewels can be found wrapped in tissue paper. The jewels ......
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Discussion Topic  Sample watch Jewels by Niichasprom (in European Pocket Watch Forum) , by Greg Crockett
Thanks to translation software I was able to read the Russian label screwed to this box. It says Mo......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Soviet Hampden Railroad watch (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Roger Stephens
I like this!!...
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Discussion Topic  RE: Soviet Hampden Railroad watch (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Bila Wirriganwalters
An extremely nice find Greg, a great piece of History......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Soviet Hampden Railroad watch (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Dr. Debbie Irvine
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Discussion Topic  RE: Soviet Hampden Railroad watch (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
This is the interesting part. Although this lever set Hampden movement is marked 21 jewels, in fact ......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Soviet Hampden Railroad watch (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
The case has a screw-back and screw off front bezel. It is marked inside for the 1st Moscow watch fa......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Soviet Hampden Railroad watch (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
The marking on the back of the case is for the Turksib railroad, build between 1927 and 1933 to link......
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Discussion Topic  Soviet Hampden Railroad watch (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Greg Crockett
Duber Hampden watch collectors are well aware that after the bankruptcy of Duber-Hampden the USSR pu......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Request for Rockford Serial Numbers from 1-543,000 (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Bila Wirriganwalters
Just for everyone's information we are still working on this project, has even got larger to take in......
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Discussion Topic  Snap on bezel loose (in Pocket Watch Discussions) , by Tim Mathes
How would one "tighten" a loose bezel?...
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Dr. Debbie Irvine
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
As issued, these clocks came packed in a protective case. Early clocks had a black leather case. La......
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
Comparison....
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
As the war progressed, Kienzle made a few changes to the mechanism, including a larger winding knob.......
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
The clock movement swings out to wind and set from the back. As you can see this one was made by Ki......
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
It is also possible to hang them on the wall....
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
folded back when not needed....
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Discussion Topic  RE: WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
These clocks have folding stabilizers to keep them from being knocked over....
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Discussion Topic  WWII German Message Center Clocks (in Military Timepiece Discussions - EXCLUSIVE!) , by Greg Crockett
Germany had a very versatile little time only clock designated for message centers. These would incl......
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