dracenroc Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Can anyone tell me something more about this pocket watch? Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 When you open the back of the case what brand/maker does it show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcd30 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 They are knock offs..... I have one that's Durant that will barely runs. Known in the trade as "A dollar watch". Took it to 2 jewelry and got the same answer. Fake. Emblem on back is suspect too. One of the jewelers said he didn't know how it was done but it's not engraving. Sorry, but they got me too! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 There was a fellow at Hershey with a big case of "marque" pocket watches. Didn't hear his spiel to see if he was claiming original or not. I collect Pierce Arrow memorabilia, early on bought a few "PIERCE" pocket watches. They're all fake, I mean, they're real pocket watches, but the Pierce face has been added. I'd say 99.5% of the marque watches out there are fakes. I have one pocket watch with "CORD" on it, the only reason I think it might be original is that the typeface is so small, hard to think one would counterfeit and put a little bitty CORD on it. But, it may well be fake, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wetherbee Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Although not completely related, the South Bend Watch Company made a model named “Studebaker” but I don’t think there was much of a connection to the car company. That Buick watch has that 1970’s cheap pocket watch look to it. I have also seen a Pierce Arrow version of it for obscene money. I guess they are old enough to fool another generation of collectors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracenroc Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 12:23 AM, 1939_Buick said: When you open the back of the case what brand/maker does it show? There is nothing about a brand/maker visible inside. Just "made in USA" and three figure "5" engraved. One single "5" a bit bigger than the other double "55". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracenroc Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 I'm not a collector and have no clue about watches, except how to read the time 🙂 This watch was a present from a friend of mine and I have no idea where it comes from, when he bought it and how much he paid for it. I' was just wondering if someone knows anything about the make and year of the watch, if it was a giveaway at some reason or whatever. Thank you for all the answers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracenroc Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 20 hours ago, wcd30 said: They are knock offs..... I have one that's Durant that will barely runs. Known in the trade as "A dollar watch". Took it to 2 jewelry and got the same answer. Fake. Emblem on back is suspect too. One of the jewelers said he didn't know how it was done but it's not engraving. Sorry, but they got me too! Dave Dave, the emblem is definitely not engraved. Must be some kind of a stamp or etching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Whether this watch was made in the 1930's or not, it's still a neat piece for a Buick owner to have. If it's from the '70's it's fast approaching a half century already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 6:40 PM, GregLaR said: Whether this watch was made in the 1930's or not, it's still a neat piece for a Buick owner to have. If it's from the '70's it's fast approaching a half century already. In other words, it's just a novelty item. Check evil-bay and you'll find them showing up regularly for various car makes. Here is another one - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-16S-Pocket-Watch-Plymouth-Auto-Theme-Dial-Case-Runs-Well/153704453677?hash=item23c97fd62d:g:pZEAAOSweP9dueaf Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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