Columbus comparison question

[Spike]

In 1890 the Columbus Watch Co. began discontinuing its standard numbered watches and began introducing its named grades (see e.g. Kent Singer (http://www.pocketwatch.org/Railroad/Railroad.htm)).

If any readers of this board have had the opportunity to “stare and compare” I hope you’ll explain:

In what ways (apart from name) do Columbus named grades – Columbus Kings, North Stars, Railway Kings, etc. – differ from their similarly-jeweled numbered relatives?

Thank you very much!

[Spike]

In 1890 the Columbus Watch Co. began discontinuing its standard numbered watches and began introducing its named grades (see e.g. Kent Singer (http://www.pocketwatch.org/Railroad/Railroad.htm)).

If any readers of this board have had the opportunity to “stare and compare” I hope you’ll explain:

In what ways (apart from name) do Columbus named grades – Columbus Kings, North Stars, Railway Kings, etc. – differ from their similarly-jeweled numbered relatives?

Thank you very much!

[kirklox]

The quality of the engraving and jewel count. As Columbus went to Name Grades their high end watches had more and more Jewels.
North Star-- 7, 11, 15 jewel versions with or without double sunk dials Adj and unadjusted, nickel and gilt. I have not seen any 16 or 17 jewel units.

kirxklox (Sam Kirk)
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