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I have a pocket watch case marked wadsworth 14 karat.It   dose not say gold filled or guaranteed.My quetion is how do I tell if it is solid gold or gold filled ? Thank you for your time.

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Karl,

Gold filled, G.F., guaranteed or warranted for a certain number of years, are indications it is gold filled.  

In your case, no pun intended, it simply reads "14 karat". That indicates that it is solid gold.  

When buying a watch and not sure, only pay the gold filled price or check using a testing kit.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

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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.

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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).

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I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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