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Hi Melvin,
I am really hoping you can help me with this one. I have searched far and wide!

Here are a couple pictures of the watch via Flickr. (If you have time to look at them)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34322917@N08/4996449722/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34322917@N08/4995843775/in/photostream/

All I really know about it is what you see in the pictures.

Bedforde W Co.
Octagon shaped
12s
15j
2 ADJ  (not sure what that means)


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Ian,

The Bedforde Railroad watch was a name used by Goldsmith & Co. of Toronto. The watch was approved for service on the Canadian National Railway, but NOT on the Canadian Pacific.

Some of these movements were also labeled "Elco".

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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