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Title: WALTHAM watch
Post by: artx on February 19, 2013, 12:37:27 PM: i have been told that this watch is from 1891

but how can i know?

here some pic.
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: artx on February 19, 2013, 12:39:24 PM: 1 more pic

thanks.
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: Rauville on February 19, 2013, 12:57:15 PM: The movement serial number is correct for an estimated 1891 production date in regard to the American (Waltham) Watch Company.
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:05:22 PM: ok thanks can u tell me how do the serial number is correct for an estimated 1891?

thank u very much.
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: Rauville on February 19, 2013, 01:13:43 PM: Quote from: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:05:22 PM
ok thanks can u tell me how do the serial number is correct for an estimated 1891?

thank u very much.

I just looked in the "Complete Price Guide to Watches" by Shugart and Gilbert.
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:21:36 PM: oh ok so there is any way to check it online?

thanks.
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: bigwull on February 19, 2013, 01:42:50 PM: Quote from: Rauville on February 19, 2013, 01:13:43 PM
Quote from: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:05:22 PM
ok thanks can u tell me how do the serial number is correct for an estimated 1891?

thank u very much.

I just looked in the "Complete Price Guide to Watches" by Shugart and Gilbert.
I get the feeling...he,s not grasping what you,are telling him...either that...or he wants to see it in black & white....before he believes you Rauville.... ::)
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:53:42 PM: no no no. i believe him for sure.
i just want to know if there is any other way to see it.
cuz if i want to sell it and someone would ask me how i am sure that this watch if from 1981 so i can just show him it online or something.

but still i am ABSOLUTELY believe him!!!.

thanks.
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: bigwull on February 19, 2013, 02:30:13 PM: Quote from: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:53:42 PM
no no no. i believe him for sure.
i just want to know if there is any other way to see it.
cuz if i want to sell it and someone would ask me how i am sure that this watch if from 1981 so i can just show him it online or something.

but still i am ABSOLUTELY believe him!!!.

thanks.
Well in that case..I,m sure if you ask him he could maybe send you a scanned copy of the page...save you buying the book..which can be bought for $7.99
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: Ipcress on February 19, 2013, 03:39:05 PM: Quote from: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:53:42 PM
no no no. i believe him for sure.
i just want to know if there is any other way to see it.
cuz if i want to sell it and someone would ask me how i am sure that this watch if from 1981 so i can just show him it online or something.

but still i am ABSOLUTELY believe him!!!.

thanks.

http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/walthamserials.html

Shall i slice your toast for you, too ?

;)
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: bigwull on February 19, 2013, 03:52:59 PM: Quote from: Ipcress on February 19, 2013, 03:39:05 PM
Quote from: artx on February 19, 2013, 01:53:42 PM
no no no. i believe him for sure.
i just want to know if there is any other way to see it.
cuz if i want to sell it and someone would ask me how i am sure that this watch if from 1981 so i can just show him it online or something.

but still i am ABSOLUTELY believe him!!!.

thanks.

http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/walthamserials.html

Shall i slice your toast for you, too ?

;)
you can slice mine if you like...and a like keillers marmalade on top o.butter...with tea twa sugers and nae mulk... ;D
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: artx on February 20, 2013, 01:26:59 AM: thank you all for helping.
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Post by: mart on February 20, 2013, 10:09:58 AM: They have to joke a little Artx !! They just can`t help it !!! LOL
Title: Re: WALTHAM watch
Post by: artx on February 21, 2013, 04:06:54 AM: YEP i got it :)