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Elgin Pocket Watch

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s.c.horseman (393 ) View Listings
s.c.horseman
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Elgin Pocket Watch
Jun 25, 2012 08:08 PM

Just wondering if anyone could tell me anything about this pocket watch. I do not want to try to open it. I know it's a older one.

 
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Elgin Pocket Watch

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s.c.horseman (393 ) View Listings
s.c.horseman
Elgin Pocket Watch
Jun 25, 2012 08:08 PM
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Just wondering if anyone could tell me anything about this pocket watch. I do not want to try to open it. I know it's a older one.

 
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Jun 26, 2012 10:42 PM
by s.c.horseman (393 ) View Listings
terry5732 (5748 ) View Listings
terry5732
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Re: Elgin Pocket Watch
Jun 25, 2012 08:23 PM

The story is written inside the back
dgalaxie (8847 ) View Listings
dgalaxie
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Re: Elgin Pocket Watch
Jun 26, 2012 07:52 AM

since you do not want to open the back ( which is easy to do) and show the case markings and movement I would say that it is either:

 

1) a base metal 7 jewel Elgin in nonworking condition, with missing parts circa 1920's worth $5 at yard sale. OR

 

2) a solid 18K gold 21 jewel railroad quality watch in mint condition and working wort about $2000, OR

 

3) or somewhere in between

 

too bad you dont want to open it and find out 
s.c.horseman (393 ) View Listings
s.c.horseman
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Re: Elgin Pocket Watch
Jun 26, 2012 07:54 PM

Ok you got me. I tried and can not open it. I do not want to wreck it!!

Can you tudor me the easy way?

Thanks,

Tina
horologysuisse (182 ) View Listings
horologysuisse
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Re: Elgin Pocket Watch
Jun 26, 2012 09:03 PM

Hi tina,

 

Try to unscrew the back with the palm of your hand.
s.c.horseman (393 ) View Listings
s.c.horseman
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Re: Elgin Pocket Watch
Jun 26, 2012 10:42 PM

OMG!!  I'm such a tart! Thanks!

I just don't want to try to pry or force anything so I never try. My luck I would ruin something!

Thanks a bunch!

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