Expert: William J Perkins - 7/20/2010

Question
I have a pocket watch that is a Wadsworth Pilot 25 year. Under these words are the following numbers 3347550 there is also a ships wheel under the word Wadsworth. Under these words is a number 3347550. there's  also  another number H1093. Another number 8-22-15, also 2948733 and P7550. Inside on the movement it says, Illinois Watch Company Springfield. It has 11 jewels. the face of the watch has RVC under RVC it says Illinois Under that are 2 American flags with Laural underneath, the Watch is gold and on the back is engraving  of 3 letters that I can't seem to make out. I am forwarding pictures.  I don't know what all these things mean,can you explain? I am trying to see what the worth of this pocket watch is Can You help. Thank You

Answer
I do not ordinarily respond to inquiries involving watches, per my resume'.  In this case, however, I have most of the patinate information at hand.  First of all your watch is an Illinois residing in a 25 year warranty Wadsworth gold filed case.  You will need to send me the serial number appearing on the Illinois watch movement.  The numbers on the case relate to that item only.  With that in hand I could most likely provide considerable information regarding the watch.  I would not povide an estimated value withour personaly inspecting the watch.  Condition is everything, as far as value is concerned.  Regards WJP