Can anyone help ID this watch?
Oct 15, 2018 Thread starter #2 REV579 Some more pictures. I know some history, but I'd like to know more about the watch and the maker...
Oct 15, 2018 #3 davent 'Depose Argentan watch' turned up this image using Google image search... Barneby's site, page not found - Regulator pocket watch - 1901 - 1949 depose argentan watch - Google Search: dave Further searching, 'despose argentan' translates as deposited nickel silver, not much help. Last edited: Oct 15, 2018
'Depose Argentan watch' turned up this image using Google image search... Barneby's site, page not found - Regulator pocket watch - 1901 - 1949 depose argentan watch - Google Search: dave Further searching, 'despose argentan' translates as deposited nickel silver, not much help.
Oct 15, 2018 Thread starter #4 REV579 Argentan, FR was where my grandfather received the watch as a Forward Observer. I'd like to identify the watch maker. This one is no. 291. It was a "thank you" and a "pass" allowing for movement behind the lines.
Argentan, FR was where my grandfather received the watch as a Forward Observer. I'd like to identify the watch maker. This one is no. 291. It was a "thank you" and a "pass" allowing for movement behind the lines.
Oct 16, 2018 #5 ajkel64 Check Out Chick Staff member I can't help you with any identification but it is a really nice looking watch. I love pocket watches.
I can't help you with any identification but it is a really nice looking watch. I love pocket watches.
Oct 24, 2018 #6 Runnin_Ute If you can get the back off, oftentimes the information is on the movement. Name of manufacturer serial number etc. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
If you can get the back off, oftentimes the information is on the movement. Name of manufacturer serial number etc. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk