American Pocket Watches in Original Boxes

[John Cote]

First, I have to locate it at the bank; then do some photos and lastly relearn how to upload it here on the forum. Remember, I have been absent for over a decade.

Thanks for asking.

We have changed the upload method since you were around. It is really easy now. Let me know when you want to put up a pic and I will walk you through it.

 

[Jerry Treiman]

I purchased this 12-size 19j Keystone-Howard from the original owner. It came with the presentation box, matching license, care instructions and receipt for service by Howard Clock Products.


Here is how this model was shown in a 1918 Howard catalog -

 

[rschussel]

I purchased this 12-size 19j Keystone-Howard from the original owner. It came with the presentation box, matching license, care instructions and receipt for service by Howard Clock Products.
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Here is how this model was shown in a 1918 Howard catalog -
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I have two 12 size Ariston's in their original walnut box with the original cards that include the serial number on the movement. The 23j Ariston sold for $100 in an 18kt case and the 21j Ariston in a gold filled cased cost $50. Ads for these watches specifically mention the Circassian walnut case.
An ad from 1915 for Ariston rated watches state "They are built to meet the requirements of railroads and other exacting services....The rating card is then an insurance that the watch will keep perfect time,for it isan actual record of what it has done and will do."

 

[Mike M.]

Hamilton 920
…not the best pictures I’ve ever taken.

 

[Maximus Man]

Finally retirement has arrived. From teaching young people to my other passion- pocket watches.
Here are a few of my boxed and papered watches.

 

[Maximus Man]

Premier Maximus 17,000,017

 

[Maximus Man]

Opps i need a refresher class on how to post. Model 72 21j.

 

[Maximus Man]

Three Riverside Maximus with box, paper, and pouches.

 

[John Cote]

Maxie...you have blown away the field...as I knew you could.

 

[Steven Mercer]

I have an unused Model 83 Grade 825 that is in the original shipping container and movement holder. This is how Model 83's were shipped out from the factory. It might have been shipped in the pictured wooden box.

 

[Greg Frauenhoff]

Steven,

Super neat piece. At the bank I have an 18s KW Waltham mvt in original tin. Next time I'm there I'll bring it home for a pic.

Greg

 

[Greg Frauenhoff]

I found this in a thread on our board from 2013:

"These two Waltham "cases" have their original occupants still inside. It would be neat to see other such original shipping tin/mvt combinations, so if you have any feel free to post away.

"

 

[PatH]

Another of the "not quite a watch" examples to go with Rob's Timepiece.

 

[PatH]

And a few World's Fair dollar watch souvenirs.
1933 Westclox (Chicago)
1939 maker unknown - Sundial (NY)
1982 Westclox (Knoxville)

 

[PatH]

And a few older World's Fair dollar watches from Ingersoll.
1901 Ingersoll (Buffalo)
1904 Ingersoll Nickel Finish (St. Louis)
1904 Ingersoll French Gray Silver Finish (St. Louis) - I'm not sure if the French Gray has been polished off, or if this is a marriage box/watch)

 

[Rockfordlover]