- #DUEBER POCKET WATCH CASE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
- #DUEBER POCKET WATCH CASE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
They were made between 18 in Waltham, Massachusetts.
#DUEBER POCKET WATCH CASE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
Dueber Pocket Watch Case Serial Numbers Waltham pocket watches have been around for more than 150 years and are a collector's item. The watch does not run and will need repair before use.
Here is a 1938 Elgin size 12, 15 jewel pocket watch in a very nice 25 year gold filled case.
#DUEBER POCKET WATCH CASE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
The case serial number is of no use for determining the value of an Elgin pocket watch. For valuation purposes the only one we should ever look at is the serial number on the actual pocket watch movement itself. On most Elgin pocket watches there are two serial numbers: Case serial number.Jim Dueber Pocket Watch Case Serial Number Jim Dueber Pocket Watch Case Serial Number Database Is that true? And is there some place I can find the date of the Where wind and set problems were the most expensive and difficult toįix. He would like to have it running and usable, but I think I read once I never succeeded in winding it.Īny way with all these things not seeming to fit, I wondered if it had Push in the stem, but it felt as though it was on a spring like it would When I tried to wind it the hands turned instead. Was running when I took off the back of the case to look at the Have been in a different case at some time. Lot about these things but in examining it, I wondered if the watch may Number is 118080 and it is a pendent at 12 o'clock type. There is a serial number on theĬase as well which is a 20 year Dueber which is badly worn. It turned out to be made in 1923 which would not fit with the age of the Jewell Elgin with what appears to be a metal face with painted numerals) But when I looked up the serial number of the watch, (it's a 17 He thought it belonged to a member of his mothersįamily. Was given to him when he was very young and he retired several years ago It shows wonderfully in both a display case or as an accent to any luxury wardrobe.My uncle has a pocket watch which he has had for a very long time. This watch makes a beautiful addition to any collection. The dial features an eloquent antique script, and a railroad track design around its circumference, highlighted by gorgeous blued Breguet Moon Hands. The movement, case, and dial are in excellent condition, with some minor craze lines on the dial. This design protected the movement from the elements and prevented accidental damage to the movement when opening the case. To access the movement, one has to pull the crown up, and the movement will swing up and out of the case, still attached by the hinge. The case is a rare “swing out case,” unlike most watch cases. The glow emanating from this watch is further enhanced by the wonderful tactical experience of holding it in your hand and feeling its warmth and the heartbeat of its mechanical movement ticking inside. This hefty size 18 Dueber Hampden pocket watch is housed in a heavy sterling silver case. In 1891 they introduced the first 23 jewel, size 16 movement ever made in America. The Hampden Watch Company/Dueber Watch company out of Canton, Ohio, was committed to producing high-grade pocket watches from 1877 to 1930.