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Dear Mr. Mills
I recently bought a beautiful ladies pocket watch on e-bay. It is a Wadsworth Pilot Case #1439094. Movement is Elgin USA # 14951435. On the inside gold rim is the # 49093. In a case from WM G YOUNG Jeweler & Optician, Jeffersonvllie,(this is the spelling) Ind. The watch is engraved Virginia Lieb Benny 1972. Thats all the info I have. Can you tell me anything about the watch. Thank you for your time. Keith
Happy New Year
Keith,
Happy New Year to you as well.
#14951435
There were 7000 watches made of the 320 grade. Your was likely made around 1909. It is a size 0 and has 7 jewels in the movement.
This type of watch movement was produced between 1903 and 1916.
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| Comment | Very clear response. Much faster then i would have thought possible. Thank you very much. This is the first time I have used the Experts. I will be back. Thanks Keith | ||
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Melvin Mills
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.
Experience
I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.
Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).
Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.
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