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Black color. Measures 19mm by 16mm buckle diameter. Genuine CROCODILE 19mm STRAP Padded Stitched High Grade ITALIAN. This is the highest grade crocodile and is marked on the back: HAND MADE in ITALY. This strap is both padded and stitched, providing the most security and long lasting wear. Fits the ROLEX DATE, OYSTERDATE, Precision, Air King Models. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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FREDONIA WATCH CO. Fredonia, New York 1881-1885

Chronology of the Development of Fredonia: Independent Watch Co. 1875 – 1881 Fredonia Watch Co. 1881 – 1885 Peoria Watch Co. 1885 - 1889

The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches.

This example is Serial No. 665, which was among the first three months of production. The important high grade features are 1) The center pin stripe circle separating the minute track from the center section; and, 2) It is marked “ADJUSTED”, and 3) Full plate nickel! These three features indicate that Fredonia intended to enter the “Railroad Grade” Market and compete with the highest grades at the time. 18 size, Hunting Model, Lever set, No. 665, “ADJUSTED” around the balance, and “Fredonia Watch Co.”

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FREDONIA WATCH CO. Fredonia, New York 1881-1885 The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches.

Extremely rare early RR Model. FREDONIA W. Co. Fredonia, N.Y. Circa: 1881 (1st Yr. of production) 24 HOUR RAILROAD DIAL Serial No. 98. Intended for use on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Extremely Rare and all original. The mint 24 hour dial signed FREDONIA, N.Y. and features both the 24 hours and the Fleur-de-Lis black hands ('flower' and 'lily' respectively). Cased in a nickel display case. Very clean running. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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FREDONIA WATCH CO. Fredonia, New York 1881-1885 Chronology of the Development of Fredonia: Independent Watch Co. 1875 – 1881 Fredonia Watch Co. 1881 – 1885 Peoria Watch Co. 1885 - 1889 The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches. This example is Serial No. 665, which was among the first three months of production. The important high-grade features are 1) The center pin stripe circle separating the minute track from the center section; and, 2) It is marked “ADJUSTED”, and 3) Full plate nickel! These three features indicate that Fredonia intended to enter the “Railroad Grade” Market and compete with the highest grades at the time. 18 size, Hunting Model, Lever set, No. 665, “ADJUSTED” around the balance, and “Fredonia Watch Co.”

This rare example is among the very highest grade this company ever produced. 18 size, hunting model, lever set, Full Plate gilt, AMERICA SPECIAL 15 JEWELS, ANTI-MAGNETIC HAIR SPRING, FIRST LINE ESCASPEMENT, "ADJUSTED" (Around the Balance), "Fredonia, N.Y.", No. 4771. The fancy gold filled hunting case is original to this movement. ThE white porcelain single sunk dial is signed "FREDONIA" in a banner with a hairline just under the center post and at 4 edge. It is running. Sold "AS IS". THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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Frederic Piguet 1270 BREITLING Electromechanical Movement. Cal. 1270, Thirty-Two (32) Jewels, SWISS. For Cartier Pasha and other Brands. Coil cost is $99.00 each and this movement has 5 coils. Cartier is asking $799 for this movement. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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FREDONIA WATCH CO. Fredonia, New York 1881-1885 The company sold the finished movements acquired from the Independent Watch Co. Those movements had been made by other companies. The Fredonia Watch Company was sold to the Peoria Watch Co. in 1885, after having produced approximately 20,000 watches. Fredonia makes a official announcement that read as follows:

Extremely rare; costumed created just for a Canadian Jeweler. FEDONIA WATCH Co. Jewelers PRIVATE LABEL G.L. MC COY, OTTAWA, Ohio. Extremely Low Serial No. 2493. 15 jewels, Quick Beat", lever set, No. 2493, marked: G.L. Mccoy, Ottawa, O. Running Elk on a 20yr. Yellow Gold filled fancy original hunting case. Mint white porcelain single sunk dial marked: "G.L. Mc Coy/ Ottawa, O."

In 1885; S.S. Lavey the jeweler, has sold out to G.L. McCoy, of Ottawa, who has taken possession. During that year, he commissioned Fredonia to custom create his Jewelry Store on the plates. This is that surviving example. In 1886, On account of the illness of his daughter GL. McCoy has sold his jewelry store and moved to Los Angeles, Ca. and opened a new Jewelry store.

This watch is clean, running and seems to keep time. However, still we have to offer it on a as is condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL WRISTWATCH- BRITISH MILITARY- 101 ROYAL ENGINEER REGIMENT DATE/SOLID STATE QUARTZ. EOD- EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL. 40mm. DATE. Includes an additional NATO KAKI NYLON BAND. This watch was produced especially for the British Royal Engineer Regiment EOD. This watch is a current issue for the British Royal Engineer Regiment. This watch features a special safety quality that allows close proximity to a bomb and/or bombing devise. This watch does not register any "signal" that will set off a bomb. Note: The special quartz movement this watch deploys does not put out a signal or pulse that would initiate explosive devices. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON"T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

DIAL: Black non-reflective with Arabic figures and date window. This dial is clearly marked: "EOD/Royal Engineer Regiment" and "ANTI-MAGNETIC" in red under the center post.

MOVEMENT: Hack Set (time stops when the crown is pulled out), Cal. 2115 Movement. 32,768 hz. Tuning fork type Quartz Crystal. Two-Pole stepping motor. Screw down water proof back with BOMB Bade designed by Queen mary during London Blitz. Dial shows subdued Black Cat motif (located just below the center post) that relates to the historical Lord mayor of London. Very accurate, reliable.

CASE: 40mm brushed finish stainless steel with waterproof screw off back. Traditional design with hard rock Non-Glare Dome Crystal. Back marked: "101 ROYAL ENGINEER REGIMENT EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL" with the BOMB BADGE (centered on back) designed by Queen Mary during the London Blitz

ENGLISH MILITARY 3-LAYER LEATHER STRAP: 20mm three layered leather for strength in harsh conditions. Brush stainless steel buckle marked "AERO-CHRONO".

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Rare. ERNEST BORRELL Automatic DATE Quick Set by Synchron Gold Filled CUSHION Design Case. Serial No. 484,926. The highest grade produced with both a automatic and date feature. Circa: Approx. 1978. 14-sided screw off stainless steel back. Mechanical Automatic movement with a quick set date. This was the last and highest grade of the Ernest Borrell Series beginning in the early 1960s. Models always featured a Culdoscope dial in constant motion, providing a three-dimensional effect. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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OD EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL -BRITISH MILITARY- 101 ROYAL ENGINEER REGIMENT DATE/SOLID STATE QUARTZ. EOD- EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL. 40mm. This watch was produced especially for the British Royal Engineer Regiment EOD. This watch is a current issue for the British Royal Engineer Regiment. This watch features a special safety quality that allows close proximity to a bomb and/or bombing devise. This watch does not register any "signal" that will set off a bomb. Note: The special quartz movement this watch deploys does not put out a signal or pulse that would initiate explosive devices. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON"T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

DIAL: Black non-reflective with Arabic figures and date window. This dial is clearly marked: "EOD/Royal Engineer Regiment" and "ANTI-MAGNETIC" in red under the center post.

MOVEMENT: Hack Set (time stops when the crown is pulled out), Cal. 2115 Movement. 32,768 hz. Tuning fork type Quartz Crystal. Two-Pole stepping motor. Screw down water proof back with BOMB Bade designed by Queen mary during London Blitz. Dial shows subdued Black Cat motif (located just below the center post) that relates to the historical Lord mayor of London. Very accurate, reliable.

CASE: 40mm brushed finish stainless steel with waterproof screw off back. Traditional design with hard rock Non-Glare Dome Crystal. Back marked: "101 ROYAL ENGINEER REGIMENT EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL" with the BOMB BADGE (centered on back) designed by Queen Mary during the London Blitzk. Brushed finished stainless steel FLIP-LOCK Clasp full length military bracelet.

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ELGIN RAILROAD BOX 21j B.W. RAYMOND 16 Size. New/Old Stock Elgin Railroad Grade box. No papers. Mint box only. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with 7000 feed backs, 100% positive. You can buy from us with confidence.

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ELGIN National W.Co. 18k GOLD EXPOSITION ENGLISH original Hunting case; 1879. Has the English Lyon Hallmark. Features a home by the lake with fancy engraving and engine turning. All original, very fancy, mint condition with an initialed crest and a blank dust cover. 11 jewels 3/4 plate gilt, 16 Size, Lever set to change the time, Serial No. 630,310. Solid 18k yellow gold! 124 grams total weight.

Wild Bill Hitchcock, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Railroad men, gunfighters, Saloon keepers, Lawmen, Cowboys carried solid gold ELGIN Watch Co. watches because they were available, accurate, reasonably priced and in circulation all over the Wild West at that time! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

Offered with this purchase: The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. Personally signed by the only living participant in this book. The Deadliest Men by Paul Kirchner Soft Bound C: 2001. 417 pages. Offered as a result of frequent requests by my valued customers. This book provides facts surrounding my personal gun fighting experiences in my store. These events occurred from 1989 to 1992 in the Watchcompany retail store in West Los Angeles.

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Circa: approx. 1880. ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. MOVEMENT TIN 18 Size, Screw Off with solid Top and Back with Coin Edges on both sides for a better grip. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage when transporting or storage. 50mm diameter and 26mm thick. Edge marked: ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. Factory new and never used! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. FEDEX Shipping. $58 FEDEX overseas.

Circa: approx. 1880. ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. MOVEMENT GILT TIN 18 Size, Screw Off with solid Top and Back with Coin Edges on both sides for a better grip. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage when transporting or storage. 50mm diameter and 26mm thick. Edge marked: ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. Factory new and never used! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. FEDEX Shipping. $58 FEDEX overseas.

Circa: approx. 1900. ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. MOVEMENT GILT TIN 16 Size, Screw Off with solid Top and Back with Coin Edges on both sides for a better grip. Salesman and merchants used these tins to protect movements from damage when transporting or storage. 50mm diameter and 26mm thick. Edge marked: ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. Factory new and never used! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH Co. Identification and Price Guide Soft Bound 119 pages. 1865 - 1953. Printed in 1976 by Roy Ehrhardt. This is an absolutely necessary and required Elgin source guide for the vintage Elgin Watch collector. It has rare production run grading by serial number, production dates, Porcelain dial identification, and production run information. Soft bound guide only. While they last.

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Elgin MASONIC Order DIAL 12 size works with Hunting or Open Face models. Blue Lodge. Circa: 1928. A masonic lodge in which the first three degrees are conferred — compare entered apprentice, fellowcraft, master mason. This dial will fit both open face and hunting model Elgin movements. Created for the 1920s Elgin or Waltham Pocket Watch movement. Masonic Order symbols in place of figures created especially for the Masonic Members. Mint custom masonic dial only. Mint original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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Extremely Rare ("Veritas" means "The Truth"). ELGIN 21j VERITAS 18 size WIND INDICATOR Hunting Model Factory Converted Dial Circa: 1903. Only 3-5 known to exist. This watch was originally created as a result of a buyer's special request. The Elgin Dealer requested that the factory provide a custom dial to create the appearance of an open face to fit this hunting model movement. The case, dial, movement are all original and in excellent condition. The dial is hairline free. 21 jewels, all 14k yellow gold time train and all 14k yellow gold capped screw down jewel settings, lever set, jeweled barrel, Adjusted 5 Positions, Serial No. 10,854,832. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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ELGIN 16 Size RAILROAD GRADE Pocket Watch Hands BOLD and BLUED. Railroad Grade Bold Minute and Hour single set of original, authentic Hands. These hands are still on the original factory Card (NU BROACHLESS). Made especially for the Elgin 16 size, open face or hunting high grade models. Quality A. Reg. U.S. Pat. Office Depose + Suisse Made in Switzerland. Circa: aporox. 1910. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1973 with over 9800 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. You can buy from us with confidence. OTHER NICE FEATURES: Free U.S. FEDEX Shipping. $58 FEDEX overseas.