For pocket watch collectors, almost all the value of the watch is in the movement. This metal was fairly hard wearing and could withstand the rigors of everyday use, for instance on the Railroads. Typical precious metals such as gold and silver were used. Very nice Howard swing out gold filled case. ![]() Serial number 1159254 dates this watch to 1915. This is a 23 Jewel size 16 series 0 Howard pocket watch. Now, pocket watches were never all that affordable until the availability of the so- called. Waltham, Elgin, etc, then the particular grade, model and size, then decide what type of case they wanted the movement to live in. So first, the customer would choose the type of pocket watch they wanted, e. ![]() ![]() Up until that time, pocket watch movements were made and sold to watchmakers, who would then fit the movement into a watch case chosen by the customer. The practice of manufacturing pocket watch cases that were specifically manufactured for movements made at the same factory didn't really start until the early 1. There are lots of different types and grades of cases, some more valuable than others. ![]() The Pocket Watch Case for the collector - Many Pocket Watch companies concentrated on just making the movements, leaving the case to be made by another company.
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