Hello Everyone, This is my first post so excuse me for being so new to this process. I received a pocket watch that was my Great, Great Grandmother's, and I know almost nothing else abouot this watch. It's in AMAZING condition, and it's protected by what looks like a hand stitched little purse...
I have an 18 Size, looks like 15J Columbus Watch Co. pocket watch. Can't get much info on Columbus Watches. Are the rare? The crystal appears to be glass, but is pitted, so I'm thinking its the original crystal with wear. The case is sterling and says CWC, does that mean it was made by Columbus...
Hello - I'm new to NAWCC and this is my first post so please bear with me. Thanks! I've recently started collecting and repairing antique pocket watches and am having a difficult time identifying the pocket watch cases...maker, gold filled, solid gold, base metal..etc. Does anyone have...
I see that many times a member here will give detailed information about a particular case. Where is all this information? I have looked at the wiki articles, and searched the forums, and other places. Given a case name and serial number, how can I find out more information about it? In...
I have an old pocket watch with this inscription "c w c co planet 463644" on the inside. It look like gold but no marking on the gold content. Can you help me identify this watch and value as a collectible. Any help appreciated Thanks
The Crescent Watch Case Co. started in Chicago, IL in 1882 as the Chicago Watch Case Co. In a few years, it moved to Brooklyn, NY and was renamed the Crescent Watch Case Co. Another move landed…
I have an old pocket watch with this inscription "c w c co planet 608527" on the inside. It appears to be gold but no marking on the gold content. Can you help me identify this watch and value as a collectible. Any help appreciated please.
I picked up this Waltham watch that has a nice case, but I cannot tell if it's silver or one of the nickel style cases - don't have the eye for this just yet. Usually the case says if it is silver such as coin, sterling, silver, or a purity stamp. And usually the nickel alloy cases let you...
The crescent moon and star is usually the trademark for the Crescent Watch Case Co. They made very good cases. I have seen many of these in nickel with 4-digit serial numbers, and I am guessing that may be what you have. Nickel cases are very sturdy and dependable cases. I have also seen silver and gold-filled cases from Crescent, but have yet to see a solid gold example.
I have recently acquired a Waltham 1883, 13j swing-out watch, serial #2787460, production date 1886, cased in a CWC Co. case. Am researching the case company. I understand that cases with the 1/4 moon and star trade mark prior to 1885 would have been made by the Chicago WC Co. As the trade...
