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This post has been edited by Rabbit: 22 January 2007 - 12:28 PM
Pocket Watches
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Posted 22 January 2007 - 12:27 PM
Hi all. Started to collect pocket watches, here are three that I got from the watch fair in B'ham on Sunday. They are all fusee ones, one has the name Kay's but there are no maker's names on the others.
They are all working very well and keep good time for their age.
Rabbit
They are all working very well and keep good time for their age.
Rabbit
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 03:31 PM
Cool - I could get into these. I've seen some nice chronograph ones on Ebay. Could the Kays one be something to do with the catalogue firm or that a dumb thing to say? Probably!!!
As mentioned in another thread I've got a J.W.Benson that works well given its age. I've also got a Nero Lemania split second military timer (that's close to a pocket watch in size at least) & that's got a beautiful movement (will try to find a piccie) - it's not much use for telling the time of the day though!
Congrats
As mentioned in another thread I've got a J.W.Benson that works well given its age. I've also got a Nero Lemania split second military timer (that's close to a pocket watch in size at least) & that's got a beautiful movement (will try to find a piccie) - it's not much use for telling the time of the day though!
Congrats
Cheers
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 04:01 PM
OK, if we're going to get into pocket watches, I'm going to have to start asking some newbie questions:
Can anyone give me a good definition of the following terms please?
Fusee
Hunter
Half-hunter
I've a rough idea, but I'm not really sure.
Can anyone give me a good definition of the following terms please?
Fusee
Hunter
Half-hunter
I've a rough idea, but I'm not really sure.
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 04:21 PM
I picked up some Omega pocket watches in Poland that had been adapted with fixed lugs for wrist wear. I did not know their value and was "turned over" by a (no longer) close associate. 
Anyway, later I was able to identify them from a book I bought, the same book also has a nice "watch terminology" section.
Fusee
A Spiral grooved, truncated cone used in some watches to equalise the power of the mainspring.
Hunter Case
A pocket watch with a covered face that must be opened to view the watch dial.
Nowt for Half - Hunter, why would you want half a covered dial?
Anyway, later I was able to identify them from a book I bought, the same book also has a nice "watch terminology" section.
Fusee
A Spiral grooved, truncated cone used in some watches to equalise the power of the mainspring.
Hunter Case
A pocket watch with a covered face that must be opened to view the watch dial.
Nowt for Half - Hunter, why would you want half a covered dial?
This post has been edited by MarkF: 23 January 2007 - 04:22 PM
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 06:05 PM
QUOTE(MarkF @ Jan 23 2007, 04:14 PM) 
I picked up some Omega pocket watches in Poland that had been adapted with fixed lugs for wrist wear. I did not know their value and was "turned over" by a (no longer) close associate.
Anyway, later I was able to identify them from a book I bought, the same book also has a nice "watch terminology" section.
Fusee
A Spiral grooved, truncated cone used in some watches to equalise the power of the mainspring.
Hunter Case
A pocket watch with a covered face that must be opened to view the watch dial.
Nowt for Half - Hunter, why would you want half a covered dial?
Anyway, later I was able to identify them from a book I bought, the same book also has a nice "watch terminology" section.
Fusee
A Spiral grooved, truncated cone used in some watches to equalise the power of the mainspring.
Hunter Case
A pocket watch with a covered face that must be opened to view the watch dial.
Nowt for Half - Hunter, why would you want half a covered dial?
Definitions
half-hunter
noun
1. A watch with a metal case in which a small circular opening or glass allows the time to be read.
Specially designed, presumably, for those who chew their nails and can't open the cover easily. But I agree, I wouldn't want a half-covered dial either.
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 06:24 PM
Another interesting thing I found out recently was that the 'bow' or the 'ring' was use in 1563 so the owner could wear it round his neck on a cord.Apparently there is a picture in Windsor castle of Lord Darnley wearing one.Pocket watches do have a lot of history.
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 06:51 PM
Thanks for the definitions, although "fusee" still troubles me a bit
Another term I've seen is "nail set" or maybe "nailset"? Does this mean you have to prise open the case with your nail?
Anyway, I've ordered a new CWC pocket watch today
A nice, traditional military style watch that will be reliable enough to carry around in a pocket... and the lack of radium paint means I wont end up with glow-in-the-dark balls Although, thinking about it, glow-in-the-dark balls seem like a positive advantage to me!
Another term I've seen is "nail set" or maybe "nailset"? Does this mean you have to prise open the case with your nail?
Anyway, I've ordered a new CWC pocket watch today
A nice, traditional military style watch that will be reliable enough to carry around in a pocket... and the lack of radium paint means I wont end up with glow-in-the-dark balls Although, thinking about it, glow-in-the-dark balls seem like a positive advantage to me!
"Well a fella just can't go around with run-down, busted watches" - Lillian Gish, The Night of the Hunter
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 07:02 PM
QUOTE(rhaythorne @ Jan 23 2007, 06:44 PM)
Thanks for the definitions, although "fusee" still troubles me a bit
Another term I've seen is "nail set" or maybe "nailset"? Does this mean you have to prise open the case with your nail?
Anyway, I've ordered a new CWC pocket watch today A nice, traditional military style watch that will be reliable enough to carry around in a pocket... and the lack of radium paint means I wont end up with glow-in-the-dark balls Although, thinking about it, glow-in-the-dark balls seem like a positive advantage to me!
Another term I've seen is "nail set" or maybe "nailset"? Does this mean you have to prise open the case with your nail?
Anyway, I've ordered a new CWC pocket watch today
A nice, traditional military style watch that will be reliable enough to carry around in a pocket... and the lack of radium paint means I wont end up with glow-in-the-dark balls Although, thinking about it, glow-in-the-dark balls seem like a positive advantage to me!The fusee has a chain or cord hooked to it and the other end is wound round the main spring, as the main spring unwinds it also unwinds on the fusee thus thus making the gear train rotate.
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 07:07 PM
Hi, I'm getting this Services pocketwatch hopefully in the next few days that I bought off the 'bay
Will post some decent pics when it comes through!
Regards
Mark
Will post some decent pics when it comes through!
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 07:16 PM
QUOTE(Sparky @ Jan 23 2007, 07:00 PM)
Hi, I'm getting this Services pocketwatch hopefully in the next few days that I bought off the 'bay
Will post some decent pics when it comes through!
Regards
Mark
Will post some decent pics when it comes through!
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 08:05 PM
Nice collection Rabbit
You must have a lot of pockets in your jacket
All you need is a 24hr pocket watch and then decide which collection to put it in
Mike
You must have a lot of pockets in your jacket
All you need is a 24hr pocket watch and then decide which collection to put it in
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Posted 24 January 2007 - 08:09 PM
QUOTE(hotmog @ Jan 23 2007, 07:09 PM)
QUOTE(Sparky @ Jan 23 2007, 07:00 PM)
Hi, I'm getting this Services pocketwatch hopefully in the next few days that I bought off the 'bay
Will post some decent pics when it comes through!
Regards
Mark
Will post some decent pics when it comes through!
Regards
Mark
Don't let Mach see that - he'll want it to go with his Despatch Rider!
Yeah it does look very similare doesn't it !
And no Mach this ones a keeper!
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 11:03 AM
QUOTE(rhaythorne @ Jan 23 2007, 06:44 PM)
Thanks for the definitions, although "fusee" still troubles me a bit
Another term I've seen is "nail set" or maybe "nailset"? Does this mean you have to prise open the case with your nail?
Anyway, I've ordered a new CWC pocket watch today A nice, traditional military style watch that will be reliable enough to carry around in a pocket... and the lack of radium paint means I wont end up with glow-in-the-dark balls Although, thinking about it, glow-in-the-dark balls seem like a positive advantage to me!
Another term I've seen is "nail set" or maybe "nailset"? Does this mean you have to prise open the case with your nail?
Anyway, I've ordered a new CWC pocket watch today
A nice, traditional military style watch that will be reliable enough to carry around in a pocket... and the lack of radium paint means I wont end up with glow-in-the-dark balls Although, thinking about it, glow-in-the-dark balls seem like a positive advantage to me!I would guess.....because I have one ladies PW that needs a little button pushed in with your nail to adjust the hands for setting the time, that the term refers to this.
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QUOTE (Tammy @ Aug 17 2008, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
nice .
I have brass pocket watch. I want to post it when I get 50posts
I have brass pocket watch. I want to post it when I get 50posts
I very much doubt you membership will last long enough
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This forum is owned and paid for by Roy Taylor of RLTwatches.com. Please take time to rtfr (read the forum rules). Don't blame the mods if they zap your post because you didn't read the guidelines! If all you are after is a valuation then please introduce yourself 1st, and remember well, the engine of search, a friend it can be!
"There are, of course, many problems connected with life of which some of the most popular are, why are people born, why do they die and why do they spend so much of the intervening time wearing digital watches?" D.Adams
At least it's not like on the Sopranos where they cut to a black screen in mid sen