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Well it seems there are lots of experts out there that feel the way I do, that the wristwatch is far from dead. I've tweeted (@curranclocks) a few articles I've found on the topic today There is yet another "Why gadgets won't be the death of watches". Most seem to feel that wristwatches may change but they'll stick around ...

This is a good follow up to my post on "The New Pocket Watch". It's amazing what can be fit ...

Thanks to aunt nene, a suscriber of the NAWCC message board, I was able to find some information about Benrus watch models. The information comes from a website called Watches for Romania if you're interested in a catalog of early movements click on this link ...

On Friday, August 05, 2011 Bob asked:

Can you tell me if this “Surety” pocket watch is a Westclox model. We found it yesterday near a railroad ...

Chelsea asked:

Can you tell me anything about this watch?
 

It was in an old trunk I was cleaning out, hidden under a collection of matches. It does not work ...

The "Coventry" has that simple yet decorative vintage look. Beautiful cream coloured painted metal dial with corner ...

On 5/27/2011 Kary asked: 

i have a elgin-nail? 8749 silverode? 9993632 15 jewels i think a 1902 year ive gotton from my father a pow in ww2 i would assume it is nickle or silver ...

On Friday, April 08, 2011 Austin asked:
Hi there,
I am just wondering if you would happen to know the approximate date of this clock I was bequeathed by my great uncle, and perhaps how much it would be worth if you know.
It says West Germany on the back.
Thanks... And I enjoyed ...

On Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Michael asked:

 I'm at the end of my rope.I have emailed several sites asking for any help in Identifying this watch
It appears to be a Ladies Elgin Pocket Watch, Ladies Elgin Pocket/pendant watch ...

On Thursday, April 21, 2011 William asked:
Hi, Mike I just wondering if you can help me, I just brought a Ventage Westclox pocket watche it is in a good condition and also in his own originally  case is Features a hunting theme on the case, the model # is 40183 what I would like to know is ...

I've been buying and selling timepieces for awhile now. Most of  my purchases have been on Ebay, which makes buying timepieces incredibly easy. Maybe too easy.
Over time I have learned to watch out for certain statements or keywords. Know this there are very many sellers on Ebay who don't know what they are talking about and some who want to cheat ...

On Tue 3/15/2011 Michael asked:

Hi.. the reason I am emailing you is to see if you would be able to help me with any information on this pocket watch. It is an ELGIN. The face is porcelain and painted. It still work. Some on ...

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Hi!

Came upon your site while researching an several old pocket watches. Can you tell me the age of a watch that reads T. F. Cooper - London - F G(?) ands - Detached Lever - 13 Jewels - N49464?

On Sat 2/5/2011 Jeremy asked:

Hey Mike,

My wife's grandfather has a New Era U.S.A. pocket watch that he recently inherited. He is very interested in finding out more about the watch, but we don't quite know what to do about getting that information. Perhaps you could help if you don't mind?  The watch has a white face with black roman numerals, and the winder is on the ...

  Fri 1/28/2011 Ian asked

I have a pocket watch that I can't seem to identify as there seems to be no markings at all on the watch, not even on the movement, i wonder if you can help please identify it

I have enclosed some pictures to help you solve ...