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| Posted: Thu Feb 23rd, 2012 09:22 pm |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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Hello to the group.. I have become the keeper of an old watch.. This was my wife's mothers Great Grandfathers watch ( and my mother in law is in late 60's). I can't find any name on this watch,, I havent opened it up at all except for the cover over the watch face. Any helpful information with how I can find out more on the watch will be helpful On the front watch face cover,, looks like there was a crest of some sort at one time, its very worn  Opened up, the inside is in very nice shape  Another View  Keys  Imprint on inside of face  Close up  Thanks... Rob.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23rd, 2012 09:53 pm |
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toecutter Watch Freek
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I think you might have to crack the case on this to figure it out. These key wound pieces can be quite old.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23rd, 2012 10:47 pm |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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I'll have to study the case a bit more before I attempt to open it.. I'm thinking i'm just missing something obvious to open it.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23rd, 2012 10:50 pm |
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toecutter Watch Freek
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Find a watch guy that is familiar with pocket watches. He'll know how to open it. Don't wreck something that might be valuable.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24th, 2012 12:27 am |
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tinknocker Watch Freek 
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There's some links here where you can do some searching. Is this an American made watch? or Swiss, German,etc http://forums.watchuseek.com/f295/trademark-look-ups-364475.html
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24th, 2012 05:17 am |
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ernst Watch Freek
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Just a guess but the H.B. on the inside cover would they be a makers hallmarks ? If they are you could look them up , where I'm not sure but I bet google could help . Good luck and nice watch
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24th, 2012 05:49 am |
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crotchhasteeth Adopt an old watch today! 
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Hey 1stiski, I agree with the others. You cant go by the case to have a clue whats going on inside. Even the watch dial can be made by someone else, and no help what so ever identifying the watch. Its not hard to open a watch case up. I have the feeling your watch is a touch older than 1850 though. That said, you will probably have to use a case knife and pry it open. Doing it gently and slowly will minimize the danger of any damage. Use you eyes , and a magnifier of some sort, and scan the rim around the back of the watch. You WILL find the area where others have pried open your pocket watch. A watch that old has been opened hundreds of times i am sure for basic servicing . Once you open the watch be VERY careful to remove the back slowly , as dirt and grime can fall off the edges of the case back, into the movement ! But do not be afraid to look under the hood, this is a must in collecting ! Just be careful. Take some pics of the movement from different angles . Even the movement may be essentially unmarked. You may have to identify the movement by its type and construction. Just a guess from the pictures . Id say it was made in the early 1800s { maybe 1830 ish} it looks to be a sterile faced porcelain dial, very common for ebauche movements made by the swiss and french for export. The watch looks European . I wouldnt be surprised if it were a key wind and set swiss bar movement. 1-7 jewel. Please post more when you get more pics ! Rod
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 07:10 pm |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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Well after much study and a magnifying glass helping me decide, I found the area to open the back.. Beautiful details under that lid:  The inner workings... Written on the workings: Independent Watch Co., FREDONIA, NY.. with the numbers: 121476   Close up of the movement,,, Very cool  THE Key wind:  Time adjustment:  SO whats the verdict on this watch.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 07:18 pm |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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Found this tidbit. http://www.oldwatch.com/Independ.html http://www.oldwatch.com/Museum/ind18s11jkwhampdenmovcu.JPG
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 07:22 pm |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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AND more: http://www.twainquotes.com/FredoniaWatch.html
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 07:23 pm |
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IVXX 4:20 
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Wow! That is very cool. They were only in business for 6 years. Could mean that they are rare and expensive.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 07:28 pm |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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AND more: http://www.pocketwatchrepair.com/histories/fredonia.html
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 07:31 pm |
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IVXX 4:20
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Is that the "Mark Twain" you have? By the description it sounds like it. I would definitely have it appraised.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 07:37 pm |
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tinknocker Watch Freek
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Very nice, It's fun searching for the info and actually finding it, isn't it?
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25th, 2012 09:30 pm |
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1stiski Watch Freek
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No not the Mark Twain model... That one has it written on the inside of the movement... Pretty cool to aquire some knowledge on this watch.
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