I have a gold plated dynasty pocket watch and am wondering how much it would be worth. The 431 is the 15 jewel, nonprecision low end movement. It could also be that there actually was a swiss or french watchmaker called chevron that went. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Together these cover the desired combinations of precision, verithincurvex, and 15 17 jewels. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
Tissot lepine mechanical pocket watch, in white silver discover tissot swiss watches on our tissot canada store. Cheap plating is often about 3 microns and will wear off quite quickly. Ever swiss 17 jewel pocket watch 38mm case chain fob band. By supporting moosehornmanor, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy. Compact open face pocket watch featuring a blue motherofpearl dial. Pocketwatch 101 the problem with sevenjewel watches. Since the emergence of the internet and even before the ever growing number of gruen lovers started researching and collecting material and up to today we already have a good insight into the brand history. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. That design and type of movement was very common and there are lots of nice used watches like it to choose from.
Explains the wear problems inherent in nonjeweled bushings in lower grade american pocket watches. Ever swiss pocket watch 17 jewels with color combinations. Serious inquiries only please no holds must meet near me letgo. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Below is a massive project that has been the better part of the last year in the process. Antique swiss lady tess 800 silver floral engraved hunters case fob pocket watch.
My swiss made, ever swiss, hunting case pocket watch, 17 jewels, beautiful heavy relief scenes on the front and back, hunting dog with birds. Vtg arnex 17 jewels swiss roman numeral gold tone pocket watch. A mechanical watch is a watch that uses a clockwork mechanism to measure the passage of. Find great deals on ebay for ever swiss pocket watch. Bulova pocket watch 17 jewel wind up swiss model 17ah vintage. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. Ever swiss pocket watch 17 jewels swiss made fishing. We cover dozens of brands, hundreds of styles, and talk about the watch industry and our store. Vintage marvin swiss made turler winding pocketfob watch open mechanical back. Antique and vintage elgin wristwatches collectors weekly. Discover the unique items that moosehornmanor creates. Gold plated pocket watches with 17 jewels for sale ebay. Vintage ever swiss mechanical wind up pocket watch 17 jewels, shock resistant, horses embossed. Ever swiss shock resistant swiss made 17 jewel pocket.
The national watch company produced its first watchthe b. Jewels used jewels are used in watch construction, and pocket watches are no exception. Vintage uno pocket watch gold plated swiss made 17 jewels. The hamilton watch company was housed on a acre 53,000 m 2 complex in lancaster. I have a small ever swiss 17 jewel pocket watch with chain. Vintage camy mens manual wind analog watch 17 jewels swiss. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. The railroader had to pay for that out his own pocket, too, and the inspectors or whoever performed the service had to keep the cost affordable. This auction is for a vintage ever swiss pocket watch on a chain. Grossex gold tone mens pocket watch 17 jewels swiss 0 results. A mechanical watch is a watch that uses a clockwork mechanism to measure the passage of time, as opposed to quartz watches which function electronically via a small battery.
Aug 20, 2011 how do i identify the make of this pocket bike 48cm3 is stamped on jug and loncin is on the left side of the case. Thanks to the generosity of some of our members especially gary fredericks we have been able to scan and collect a large collection of vintage seiko catalogs ranging from the late 1960s to h2 1985. They are very high grade watches and probably come closer to the goal of part interchangeability and mechanized production than any other american pocket watch. Sep 26, 2009 how much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch made in 1904 worth. Vintage ever swiss pocket watch,non working,17jewel shock resistant,fishing scenes on both faces,roman numeral dial.
Vintage ever swiss pocket watch 17 jewel swiss made condition good preowned condition. Here youll find all of our blog posts about watches in general. The serial number for this piece is 4,870,316 which places this in house swiss made omega pocket watch to the year 1915. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17 jewel pocket watch in 1893. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. Unicorn 17 jewels incabloc swiss made originally posted by roland ranfft so finally we have an as watch with as movement, after todays marketing blahblah a manufacture watch placing it again near rolex, the one and only maker of manufacture watches. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. Watch body is also in great condition, showing light wear consistent with age and light use. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. How much is a 15 jewel elgin pocket watch worth answers. To be honest i would not bother with a nonrunning watch of that class in. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. An ever swiss shock resistant swiss made seventeen jewel pocket watch. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. A selection of two pocket watches including elgin and ever swiss. On the dial it has the logo ultrasonic, automatic, 17 jewels and swiss made. Winding and setting your american and swiss pocket watch pocketwatch restoration oregon has no sales tax. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. Get the best deals on swiss made 17 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at.
As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. See more ideas about pocket watch antique, pocket watch and watches. Both models also had a larger and angular case than the 1928 model. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
Its 2 inches across the face of answered by a verified antique expert. Wind up swiss calvert pocket watch 17 jewels incabloc unbreakable mainspring. The front cover is solid and smooth and can be brought to an engraving place for personalization. Find the perfect style for any occasion from the best watch brands with overstock your online watches store. Jan 03, 2011 i have this pocket watch that my mom gave me years back.
The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. There are many cases that the watch can be in, but most 15 jewel pocket watches have minimal value over the bullion value of the case. Eventually they introduced 17 jewel watches, then 21 jewel and finally 23 jewel for their top of the line. Fine wrist watches price guide and appraisal guide. Woodford twinlid hunter skeleton back pocket watch 17 jewel. This development drove the swiss out of their dominating position at the cheaper end of.
It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. From the very beginning, elgin was finishing and selling over 100 watches per day and were working on thousands more. A 17 jewel watch has every bearing from the balance wheel to the center. Buy charleshubert, paris 3868s classic collection antiqued finish double hunter case mechanical pocket watch and other pocket watches at. My swiss made, ever swiss, hunting case pocket watch, 17. In 1948 and 1953 hamilton offered 17 jewels 747 movements. Vintage ever swiss mechanical wind up pocket watch 17. A mechanical watch is driven by a mainspring which must be wound either periodically by hand or via an automatic winding mechanism. Arnex pocket watch, wondering the value, date, etc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In rare cases, a pocket watch could have up to 25 jewels. Bernex swiss made gold plated pocket watch with 17 jewel. In the middle is the 435, a 17 jewel nonprecision movement. When you open it, theres still gold on the face and also arnex written on it.
Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Perhaps better known for its pocket watches than wristwatches, the elgin national watch company began in august 1864 as the national watch company. Although less accurate than pocket watches, wrist watches were significantly more convenient. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. The front displays a dial with black arabic numeral hour indicators, solid diamond styled hands, and a. This is a 15 jewel omega movement and each and every jewel has been inspected. Anyone ever heard of the ellis watch company thnx previous thread next thread. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. Just search ebay for closed auctions of 17 jewel watches from the 1950s. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism. Discussed the differences between jeweled and nonjeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in seven jewel watches.
The face looks similar to a hamilton 992 i have, but from what ive read on here this is one of the swiss fakes, i guess. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Buy and sell electronics, cars, fashion apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, baby items, coupons, and everything else on ebay, the worlds online marketplace. Dynasty 17 jewels incabloc hunter case swiss pocket watch c1970s. The 23 jewel 950b and its 21 jewel, threequarterplate brother, the 992b, are arguably the ultimate expression of the american railroad watch. It has a hunter and dogs illustrated on the front and back etched into the metal and a brightly colored interior in baby blue, pink, yellow and white. I have a pocket watch ever swiss swiss made 17 jewels engraved on front with hunter and dogs and on back with dog alone.
Swiss made open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for. They didnt speculate whether they were running or not, the size, nothing else. We have the masterful minds of italians and germans to thank for these magnificent timepieces. I have a gold plated dynasty pocket watch and am wondering. Es all stainless steel works to a depth of 50 meters165 feet.
Ive got a waltham watch company with swiss made on the back of the movement. Vintagehamiltonwristwatches an unofficial blog dedicated. Quality swiss quartz movement and extra long chain with belt clip. May 16, 2017 vintage ever swiss 17 jewel pocket watch circa 1970 42mm gold plate case by kayesvintagejewelry on etsy. The searchable database consists of detailed reports on a ever growing list of items.
If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. This swiss pocket watch is a beautiful example of why swiss watchmaking is so. Vintage ever swiss 17 jewel pocket watch circa 1970 42mm gold. Antique supreme langendorf swiss gold filled 15 jewel size 12 pocket watch.
How to identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. But swiss luxury manufacture vacheron constantin has taken the lead. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. A lesser quality watch would only be made with a few jewels. Unfollow swiss 17 jewel pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage ever swiss 17 jewel pocket watch circa 1970 42mm gold plate case by kayesvintagejewelry on etsy see more.
Overhaul of swiss and american pocket watches, restoration of vintage and the wind up pocket watch. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nov 25, 2010 thi is printed in the leafes of a stylized, barely visible clover with the enicarlogo in the middle. Raymondin april 1867, and it was immediately successful. Cycle 17 jewels pocket watch swiss made foto blouse and. Lot vintage pocket watches ever swiss 17 jewels wind up westclox bulls eye look. So, it isnt surprising that they needed some way of organizing and classifying these watches to make it easier to manufacture, for marketing purposes and for watchmakers to. Get the best deals on other pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The hampden pocket watch started with 15 jeweled models in their early railroad watches, 15 jewels being the minimum standard for a railroad grade. Shop by number of jewels such as 23 jewels, 17 jewels, 21 jewels. Aug, 2018 the swiss manufacturers of hublot spared no expense in launching this product. The watch is use is a ever swiss, sidewinderhunting case, 17 jewel, shock resistant, swiss made. Vintage 17 jewel swiss made caravelle pocket watch dogs hunting deer.
Beautiful vintage arnex incabloc 17 jewel swiss made. Has a nice leafy design on the back of the case and a ducking hunting scene on the front of the case. The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. I got this on my 16th birthday and had not seen it for.
I have a 1984 marcel 17 jewell swiss made,shock resistant. Vtg ever swiss train pocket watch 17 jewels swiss made shock resistant nice. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. The 430 is the 17 jewel precision verithin high end movement. Vintage ever swiss gold tone pocket watch swiss made 17 jewels movement works. Used fossil womans watch for sale in louisville letgo.
Ball argued that 17 or 19 jewel watches were best for railroad service. Gold plated swiss made 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale. In july 1928 hamilton issued the yellow gold piping rock with the choice of two different movements. We simply urge you to read up on overwinding and maintenance before continuing with a purchase that contains jewels. Wrist watches were able to achieve by 1969 similar accuracies as pocket watches.
Vintage heuer leonidas swiss made pocket watch 17 jewels running 61mm x 49mm w26. I found it again a few days ago and asked my mom where she got it from and she said she bought it at an antique shop a long time ago, before she had me. Mechanical watches evolved in europe in the 17th century from spring. Vintage ever swiss 17 jewel pocket watch property room. Browse our amazing selection of gorgeous mens and womens watches from brands such as bulova, citizen, movado and more at jared. Used fossil womans watch for sale in louisville fossil womans watch posted by amanda estep in louisville. I have a pocket watch ever swiss swiss made 17 jewels. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. I have a 1984 marcel 17 jewell swiss made,shock resistant pocket watch and knife,trying to find the valuehelp, answered by a verified appraiser. None of the lots had a description or sn of the movement, each lot just a photo of the face and a photo of the back of the case, along with the lot title that gave the maker name, and perhaps a jewel count. Vintage everswiss 17 jewels shockresistant pocket watch. The elgin pocket watch is 10k white gold filled and features a foliate design along the back with an empty crest. Other, modern, pocket watches at gold chain jewelry. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers.
The other competition to the hamilton 992b where pocket watches with standard swiss unitas movements made by small jewelers such as e. Shop forand learn aboutantique waltham pocket watches. Weldon incabloc swiss made 17 jewel open face pocket watch 0 results. The newly unveiled vacheron constantin reference 57260 pocket watch took. All those factorsruggedness, durability, cost, ease of servicingwere why webb c. I have no knowledge of pocket watches so i cant say much about this piece. Vintage ever swiss pocket watch, 17 jewel, shock resist.
The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Imno certain about the first marking, because the wear has made it difficult to make out, there is also an 18k gold stamp. Swiss made 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Illinois lever open face 17 jewels antique pocket watches ebay. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Elco pocket watch with a swiss unitas 429 movement. Vintage ever swiss 17 jewel enamel pocket watch runs works rp24. Vintage accro bond 17 jewel wind swiss watch movement not working for.
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