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Waterproof Pocket Watch
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 03:15 AM
This was an early attempt at waterproofing, about 130 years ago. Been watching some pieces feverishly and some real nice ones I see.
This is 2 piece case, screw on front with a screw down crown with gasket
This is 2 piece case, screw on front with a screw down crown with gasket
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 02:43 PM
Had no idea they made these. Probably too big to be kept in the little pocked inside a pair of speedos 
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 05:08 PM
Wow, a 130 year old screw down crown.
I'd never really thought about it but I think that I assumed that waterproofing was relatively modern and regarded wristwatches. To see this on a pocket watch is an eye opener for me.
That's excellent.
I'd never really thought about it but I think that I assumed that waterproofing was relatively modern and regarded wristwatches. To see this on a pocket watch is an eye opener for me.
That's excellent.
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 09:09 PM
Hi James.
Another interesting pocket watch
What material have they used for the gasket(s) and how effective would you judge it to have been - e.g rain soaking in a pocket, accidentally falling in a pond whilst wearing it etc ............ ??
Regards
Julian L
Another interesting pocket watch
What material have they used for the gasket(s) and how effective would you judge it to have been - e.g rain soaking in a pocket, accidentally falling in a pond whilst wearing it etc ............ ??Regards
Julian L
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 09:26 PM
I think it would be just splash resistant. If dunked for a period it could get in around the crystal or the screw on front cover. I believe if I remember reading somewhere they used a wafer of leather in the end of the cap but don't quote me on that
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Posted 25 September 2008 - 10:39 PM
Thanks, I always thought Rolex used the screw-down crown for the first time. Do you have more photos of the watch?
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Posted 26 September 2008 - 12:47 AM
Here 250295242865. I buy privately off the guy
Good ol born in the USA first, pffft Rolex
Good ol born in the USA first, pffft Rolex
This post has been edited by James: 26 September 2008 - 12:50 AM
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Posted 26 September 2008 - 03:05 AM
Amazing! Rolex also claimed they invented the HEV until it was discovered it was actually made by Doxa and patented by Rolex. Now the screw-down crown is made by an obscure US factory for the first time. And there is a proof to it. Excuse my Stella-induced enthusiasm but I think you have a very-very-very interesting piece there. Not only this, but it will completely blow (like a bomb, actually) the story that Rolex built the first waterproof watch by using a screw-down crown.
But four young oysters hurried up, all eager for the treat;
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, their shoes were clean and neat –
And this was odd, because, you know, they hadn’t any feet.
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, their shoes were clean and neat –
And this was odd, because, you know, they hadn’t any feet.
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Posted 26 September 2008 - 10:08 AM
Its not my piece! I passed on it but see it went for over $500 which was not bad at all. I just like to point it out when I see the odd goodie 
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Posted 26 September 2008 - 11:20 AM
Interesting post again there James.
I had a look at his other watches for sale and saw he has a nice Hamilton that I'd be interested in bidding on. You say you've used him before, any problems or should I just bid at it and think happy thoughts?
I had a look at his other watches for sale and saw he has a nice Hamilton that I'd be interested in bidding on. You say you've used him before, any problems or should I just bid at it and think happy thoughts?
Looks like my parents have finally got their own back. They always said they hoped I'd have kids like myself when I was older :(
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Posted 26 September 2008 - 05:46 PM
sent you a message. probably the best and most american pocket watches out there only 2 of maybe 20 did not come from him
This post has been edited by James: 26 September 2008 - 05:50 PM
The simply pleasure of holding life’s vintage treasures is truly a joy. Some stay, some go to make room for others, you play with them for a while then look for a new toy, it is an addiction at least, a fascination of what is no more at best!
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Posted 13 April 2009 - 01:44 AM
And another although this one is stripped. The leather gasket also missing but not important at this point with the piece. Just noticed it in my travels this eve. About 129 years old American piece
hmm, every day I go through the same weird routine and enjoy looking
hmm, every day I go through the same weird routine and enjoy looking
This post has been edited by James: 13 April 2009 - 01:46 AM
The simply pleasure of holding life’s vintage treasures is truly a joy. Some stay, some go to make room for others, you play with them for a while then look for a new toy, it is an addiction at least, a fascination of what is no more at best!
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