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Expert: - 2/12/2008


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I have a pocket watch with a US PAT. date of May 24 1904. It says ADMIRAL on the face and on the movement side. It Has a clear back to see the movement. It was passed down from a Great Uncle to me and it is in like new cond. could you please tell me the maker and style of watch.  Thanks

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John,

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.

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Melvin  

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Melvin Mills

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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.

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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.

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I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

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I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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