Clocks, Watches/Star pocket watch

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Hello,
I have a gold (coloured) star pocket watch 17 jewells.
It's serial number is 369669 underneath that is the number 13.
It also says English make and case guranteed to wear 10 years.
Could you tell anything about this please.

Many thank
Tim Smith

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Tim,

17 jewel movements are good quality.  If it is properly serviced, it will still keep time accurately enough to be used as an everyday watch.

Guaranteed 10 years means that the case is gold filled and guaranteed not to wear through to the base metal for 10 years.

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.

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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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