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01-24-2012 02:26 AM
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
Note the Ike Jacket and flight suit were not his but he was a tail gunner in the 8th aaf I am trying to throw together an impression to represent him during WWII. I will slowly ad the rest of my collection when I get around to it it is mainly us Infantry and I am trying to start collecting German but it is rather difficult with Mo in my area... -Ben
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
Any chance of clear photos of the watch and it's interior ? The watch could be
from an earlier period - possibly your Great Great Grandfather's.
I can tell you the year it was made from the serial
number on the movement.........
Last edited by Walkwolf; 01-24-2012 at 06:19 AM.
Regards,
Steve.
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
It says American Waltham, U.S.A. Traveler 23526476 on the inside of the case Keystone Watchcase ... 19265
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
Nice, i cant wait till the Infantry part of your collection...
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
The 'Traveller' was an economy watch - 7 jewels in the movement.
( I have one myself, but it is not running well ) I'm guessing it's
from the 1910's or possibly the early 20's, but I won't know
until I look it up shortly..........
Last edited by Walkwolf; 01-24-2012 at 06:21 AM.
Regards,
Steve.
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
Steve do you or anyone else know how to fix or troubleshoot this type of watch I would go to a professional but I dont have extra money at the time...
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
Like a lot of these watches, it is probably overwound and the mainspring is
broken or stuck.
I know two up here in 'The Great White North'. A professional will charge
you around $150-$170 and a 3 to 6 month+ wait, as they can be very
busy if they are good - but it may not be worth it, save only for
sentimental reasons, as when it's fixed, it's only a $100 watch.
You must find someone who is well trained,
and not a hobbyist !
I had a bad experience with a 'Clock/watch repairman' who butchered
a rather uncommon Hampden key-wind 'Lafayette' from 1882 which
is an heirloom. I paid $130 for a botched, incomplete job - the guy
used incorrect and mismatching parts - not to mention five hours
travelling time. I did not know anything about antique
pocketwatches 15 years ago.
I could still have it fixed by a competent repairman,
but that's another $170.........
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Re: My collection mainly US but growing...
Ben, your Great Grandfather's Waltham 'Traveller'
pocketwatch was made in 1920.........
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