I estimate that less than one percent of pocket watches had black dials. Were black dials ever in vogue on pocket watches and, if so, when?
See below for photos of the two American examples I have collected. Please post photos of the black-dialed pocket watches you have collected.
I am posting a similar thread on the European etc. Pocket Watch Forum.
14k Elgin Grade 543 "Lord Elgin," Circa 1940
Base Metal Hamilton 23, Circa 1940s
See below for photos of the two American examples I have collected. Please post photos of the black-dialed pocket watches you have collected.
I am posting a similar thread on the European etc. Pocket Watch Forum.
14k Elgin Grade 543 "Lord Elgin," Circa 1940

Base Metal Hamilton 23, Circa 1940s

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