Joseph Gilbert

[DADSTIMESHOP]

I have a watch that is make by Joseph Gilbert. its bigger than a size 18 How can I research this watch.. There is no ser# on the movement, but there is number on the inside lid.11087 I have tried to look it up but got no where with this one hope the experts can help?http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/387711676_a3363922ac.jpghttp://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/387711678_c6b48fe150.jpg

[Dr. Jon]

There are a few books worth checking. One is Pocket Watches 19th and 20th Century by Alan Shenton. This is not a easy book to use but it shows lots of examples and sometimes has date information. You may see some similar movements. Another book worth a look is The Technique and History of the Swiss Watch by Chapuis and Jacquet.

Yours is a typical Geneva bar movement. With S &F on the regulator it was made for the US or English Market.

Gilbert was probably a broker or retailer who used a very strong infrastructure to assemble a movement, dial, hands, and case.

Pritchard's Swiss Timepiece Makers 1775-1975 lists Joseph Gilbert as a Geneva Watchmaker of the late 19th century with one known Key Wind Key set example.
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