Pocket Watches

[Nex_necO]

I got a couple of pocket watches after my grand dad. Any body know anything about them?

First one got the Norwegian Lion on the cover.

2nd one says "Philadelphia Watch Case Co" on the inside.

First one:

2nd one:

I haven't got a clue. Any info would be fun

[spamh8r]

I can be a little help-- the first watch engraving describes the watch.

Breguet did invent the 'spiral Breguet' but I'd guess this was manufactured by 'Ancre' which did exist as a watch company...

Levees Visibles = you can see the pallet lever and jewels

breguet balance spring

Double Plateau = Double Roller (good escapement part)

compensated balance wheel

15 rubis = 15 jewels

The 2nd watch is a Waltham movement with an PA watch company case... a nice American made watch. I have one just like it that I've thought of making a wristwatch case for due to its family heritage.

Edited July 18, 2008 by spamh8r

[Shundi]

My Grandmother worked for the Waltham Watch Factory in Waltham, MA many moons ago

[Nex_necO]

Thanks spamh8r !

And welcome to the forum

[Pugwash]

Ancre: Lever Escapement

[spamh8r]

Thanks spamh8r !

And welcome to the forum

You are certainly welcome.

Thanks! I'm all over now-- 4 forums under the same name. Bit of a lurker who will throw out info when he knows it, but mostly I'm here to soak stuff in.