Springfield Watch Co - Swiss Fake??

[Grant Perry]

Hi there:

Any opinions on this one? I have not been able to find much on the NAWCC site that shows a watch exactly like this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10299&item=4953552376&rd=1

gp

[Grant Perry]

Hi there:

Any opinions on this one? I have not been able to find much on the NAWCC site that shows a watch exactly like this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10299&item=4953552376&rd=1

gp

[Kent]

Grant:

Well, it gives the appearance of a model `57, but it isn't one. It also appears to have an expansion balance, but I can't quite see a cut in the rim. And, I don't think that I've seen a regulator arm quite like the one pictured.

So, all in all, I'd say it was a Swiss fake.

Kent

Edited to correct spelling.

[doug sinclair]

Kent,

I checked Ehrhardt & Meggers American Pocket Watches ID & Price guide, and they list Springfield, and these are New York Watch Co., and Springfield Mass. (not Conn.), and these are Hampden. So I agree. I think it is Swiss.

[Jon Hanson]

Grant,

Not even close to an 1857 model Waltham, except for the case which has been SWITCHED!

Everything is incorrect: the gilding, the finish, the color, the dial and probably the two dial feet, the engraving, the balance, the jewels, the BB shape, the winding area--everything!

This one is one of the more common ones and sellers (many times) on fleabay love to offer these watches in hopes of hooking the uninformed and "newbies." :mad:

The only value in this lot is the worn silver case!

[Grant Perry]

I figured as much. I had no intention of bidding as the statement "Key missing so don't know if running" was enough to scare me away :smile:
If I'm selling a watch, I know the monetary value of a watch is increased if I can say it is running. If not....IMO...beware.
Happy New Year!