Re: MARCKS & co ltd bombay and poona
In my opinion case is 100% original, one that I personally never saw before.
We have a valid patent which helps date this watch 1910/11 or maybe 1912.
But fits correctly in with early Borgel and Hermetic designs looking for the fully hermetic case - not finally patented (achieved) till 1918(A)/1919(G)
So this is an early piece!
Dial is 100% original, and of course marked with the retailers name.
Conclusion (to me)
A 100% original, rare and quite unique piece.
One that I would want in my collection of early hermetics - and I have a pretty good collection
Adam
Hi Jeffwhat have we learned? that the case is not original? or that it is?
In my opinion case is 100% original, one that I personally never saw before.
We have a valid patent which helps date this watch 1910/11 or maybe 1912.
But fits correctly in with early Borgel and Hermetic designs looking for the fully hermetic case - not finally patented (achieved) till 1918(A)/1919(G)
So this is an early piece!
Dial is 100% original, and of course marked with the retailers name.
Conclusion (to me)
A 100% original, rare and quite unique piece.
One that I would want in my collection of early hermetics - and I have a pretty good collection
Adam