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I HAVE AN OLD POCKET WATCH THAT I WAS TOLD WAS MY GREAT GRANDFATHERS.STAMPED IN THE CASE IS AN (AW CO)WITH WALTHAM UNDER IT AND PAT.APR.22.73 WITH (COIN)AND 98186 STAMPED IN THE ARMATURE PART IS 3351128,WM.ELLERY,WALTHAM,MASS. SAFETY PINION. ALSO INSIDE THE CASE ARE MANY VERY SMALL INSCRIBED #S SUCH AS 137827,5266179,936X352,123465 ANY INFO ON THIS WOULD BE GREAT THANKS WILLIAM
William,
It is manufactured by the Waltham Watch Co. The model is Wm. Ellery
The case numbers may have been etched in by a watchmaker. They did that every time they fixed one. If they are machine made numbers, the case company put them there for their own purposes.
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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