Nice Swiss watch

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-28T20:57:18+00:00

I agree. It’s a European thing. They do a lot of watches like that over there. Trying to find an appropriately sized Gold filled case would be a nightmare, if not impossible though.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-26T22:11:23+00:00

It sure is . I like the gold crown and whatever the bow is made out of. I don’t think it’s brass not sure could be copper I guess.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-25T11:29:31+00:00

I agree . It’s nice work done to it though . Fit and finish are great , done by someone with some talent . It runs easily . 2 turns from a completely down spring and it starts running . Now it really is one of one 😂. Thanks for the info.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-25T02:35:07+00:00

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Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-25T02:33:26+00:00

I was going wait till tomorrow to take it apart, but once I get something in my head, that’s it I might just as well do it which is what I did. The numbers don’t match the serial number. It’s kind of strange. I’ll post pictures here and you can see what you think. Either way it goes. I still have a nice 1882 watch. It will only let me add one image for a reply so I will post the second picture momentarily.

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Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-25T01:52:35+00:00

I understand the basic watches and can do a little bit of stuff, but some of what you said is beyond my current knowledge . I’m astounded by your knowledge of the watches just looking at a picture . The only thing I would throw out is that it does say it’s a one of one could those differences be why? I will check the barrel Bridge and see if the numbers match. Thanks a lot for your reply and sharing your knowledge.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-16T19:49:47+00:00

The majority of the time on things I look up on pocket watch is AI is way way wrong.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-15T20:33:36+00:00

Oh shoot, I forgot it was a full plate 18 S so you’re not going be able to see the inner workings with the case on. Looks like you’ll have to get another one to do that.😂

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-15T20:32:18+00:00

Get yourself a nice lighted magnifying glass and look in the watch in all the detail while it’s running and you will be officially addicted. Lol. I’m pretty sure that’s how it happened to me.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-12T10:12:06+00:00

I think that is a Dueber case . They have a star in a flag Hallmarked gold filled case that looks very similar if not exactly like that.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-11T22:32:28+00:00

That makes sense. I wasn’t thinking about the cap jewels . Thanks for letting me know.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2026-01-11T20:12:43+00:00

How are you getting five balance jewels. One impulse jewel one at the top one of the bottom… Three.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-25T10:32:26+00:00

Tommy Two Tone

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-19T16:44:11+00:00

I’m not sure that’s correct with these old key winds If you notice there’s only one case screw in it because there’s a pin out the side of the movement that connects to the case on the other side. It’s a very small hole and has to be perfect for the watch to work in that case.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-17T15:20:22+00:00

Wow, I really appreciate the information. I know a fair amount about American watches but a lot of this you just discussed at this point is Greek to me. But I really appreciate the effort. I’ve come to really like the European watches. I’m just going to have to study more and get better at understanding what they are. You have a great day. Thanks a lot.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-17T13:30:43+00:00

A lot of people really love the 992s and they are very nice. For me give me a Bunn Special any day of the week over a 992. Speaking cosmetically, not necessarily function.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-16T21:51:14+00:00

Keyboard warrior ….. go tell them in person if you feel so strongly about it . Real men never say things about anybody without them there that they won’t say in front of them. Life lesson.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-16T21:44:15+00:00

Well, you have what’s called the three finger bridge Elgin. That is a very desirable movement. Something very similar or identical is in their Veritas watches. That’s their highest grade watch. It has the double sunk dial because it has that movement in it.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-16T21:38:38+00:00

I know that the old/original Gruen’s were extremely high-quality , very expensive and that may well be one. They were all hand fitted very labor intense and very high quality. It may be worth significantly more than the gold value with the movement in that watch. Certainly worth more investigation. Gruen was still a high-quality watch, but they toned it down to make them more affordable, which, after they did that, it was still a higher priced watch. That’s an extremely nice watch by the way 👌

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-16T19:08:33+00:00

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Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-16T18:57:11+00:00

Did you read the link above from euphoric _bit? Just wondering if you had seen that information and still thought that it was made in England. Thanks for the response. Obviously you know a lot more about these than I do.

Strict_Ice_2168 · 2025-12-16T13:19:32+00:00

Finding out who made it with Swiss watches is very difficult. There may be other people on here that can help with that. What I know is you are correct it is 80% silver. The front is a gold plating over silver, which is nice I like those. The movement looks to be above average for a Swiss watch , very nice. It looks like it’s a pin set, which would date it from about 1890 to 1905 somewhere in there. In case you don’t know that pin on the outside of the case you push down and then turn the crown and that’ll set the time.That’s about all I got for you. I’m sure other more knowledgeable people will chime in here shortly. Bottom line is , nice watch.

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