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Hi Mr. Mills, I appreciate any information you can provide concerning my sterling silver Admiral pocket watch; it has a porcelain face; ADMIRAL and U.S.Pat. MAY,24 1904 are only words on movement. Face bears 'Admiral' in script at top. one jewel. Nothing else.  I can find nothing. Thanks.

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Ron,

The Tavannes Watch Co (started by Henri Sandoz in 1891) trademarked the Admiral name in 1896 and continued too use the Admiral name through at least 1956.

In 1904,Henri Sandoz received two Swiss patents and one US patent for a winding and setting mechanism with few parts.

Kind regards,

Melvin  

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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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