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have illinois gold pocket watch with engraved case. Inside markings are Dueber warranted 20 years 6920860 / Illinois watch co Springfield 15 jewels 1983836 and SF. also some other numbers on rim of inside back 2 0860. Any idea what all these numbers mean? It is missing the crystal also...haven't checked it to see if it keeps time. Can a replacement crystal be purchased?
Robin,
Yes, a replacement crystal can be purchased from a watch supply warehouse.
Dueber Company made the case and it is gold filled. The gold was warranted not to wear
through to the base metal for 20 years.
1983836 is the serial number that dates the watch to 1907.
The SF are on the regulator that allows one to adjust the speed of the timekeeping Slower and Faster.
The numbers on the case are only useful to the company and the numbers on the rim, if they are hand etched, are from a previous watchmaker. It was common for them to put marks on the case.
there were not standard codes so each watchmaker used his own.
Kind regards,
Melvin
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| Comment | Dear Melvin, Thank you so much for your detailed,informative reply! I have found a local watchmaker/repairman and he feels he can restore this to working order and commented that it was a well made watch and worth the investment to repair. Your knowledge and answers to my questions will make this even more special to my son, who we will give this watch which belonged to his great grandmother, for his graduation! Amazing how you are able to provide such detail based on the little bit I had to go on! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Robin | ||
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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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