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1. #CWC CO POCKET WATCH CASE SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBERS#
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It took months to adjust the watches to the point where they were any better than other widely available timepieces. They also found that even though they were using interchangeable parts, each watch was still unique and had its own set of errors to be corrected. They were exploring new ideas in watch manufacturing, such as using jewels, making dials, and producing plates with a high-level of finish which required extensive tooling and resulted in great financial burden on the company. With financial backing from Samuel Curtis, the first watches were made in 1850, but problems were encountered. Their vision was to form a watch company that could produce high-quality watches at a lower cost using interchangeable parts. The company was founded by David Davis, Aaron Dennison, and Mr.

The American Waltham Watch Company had its beginnings in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Watch #2: 1893 Warranted then years means that it is gold filled. Face has roman numerals, very delicate hands and looks like silver with gold floral accents Thanks for all your help with further information on the origin/age of these! Answer Watch #1: 1892 Crescent Watch Case Co. VICTORY WARRANTED TEN YEARS 4056437 (This one has a more elaborate case with floral design on both sides) Watch #3: Tobias Et Co LIVERPOOL, No 40788, DETACHED LEVER, 13 JEWELS, case has the numbers 1148 on it. SAFETY BARREL 6518390, case is Philiadelphia Watch Case Co. SAFETY BARREL 6175569, case is CWC Co # 581555 Watch #2: American Waltham Watch Co. I have more information about this (and two other watches), if you don't mind. FOLLOW-UP - QUESTION: Hello again Melvin. If you can tell me what is written on the movement itself, I can probably tell you more about the watch. Every watchmaker had his own symbols and codes. When one of them worked on a watch, they would put down the shorthand in case they worked on that same watch again. The hand etched numbers are from former watchmakers. They did not make the watch, only the case.

Thanks so much for your anticipated response, Thais Gloor, Burlington, MA ANSWER: Thais, C.W.C.Ĭo is Crescent Watch Case Company. In addition to dating the watch, I'm wondering if you can tell me where it might have been sold.įor instance, were these only sold from the Boston area, or distributed to other cities, etc.? My parents were having a hard time remembering who the watch originally belonged to. The outside case is smooth gold with just some design along the very edge of the case covers. Over near the side is scratched the number 19244 or 19744 in TINY hand-scratch. I don't have quite as much detail about this watch, but inside one cover are the letters C.W.C. Why are there case numbers on pocket watches? The Wadsworth Watch Case Co.

#CWC CO POCKET WATCH CASE SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBERS#

Serial numbers on watch movements can tell us alot if we have the guidebooks to look them up. Co watch with a serial number of 180825 which you said was probably produced around 1887-1888. I saw a posting by another watch-inheritor and wondered if you could give me an approximate date for a watch my parents have. 14k GOLD FILLED HUNTER CASE SIZE 6s.Question QUESTION: Hi there. Did you mean: cwc co pocket watch (10 items)? 18 Size YGF Hunting Pocket Watch Case. Watch Company Hillside Waltham, Mass.1,147457.

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