Unidentified probable dollar watch

[Michael Post]

This watch was at an archaeological search of an old California cattle ranch homestead site. Dial was completely corroded but works were well preserved but bear no markings on the surface of the movement or on the snap-on rear case. Looking to identify and date this watch for historical purposes.

Face completely corroded but able to see this watch had a second dial below the minute/hour hands. Case appears to be steel. Hands terminate with a narrow point after a diamond shaped cutout.

Sorry to be so pedestrian but I am new to the pocket watch world.

 

[Steven Thornberry]

Looks like a New Haven. See this thread: New Haven Compensated Pocket Watch.

May we see the watch itself?

 

[PW Collector]

Face completely corroded but able to see this watch had a second dial below the minute/hour hands. Case appears to be steel. Hands terminate with a narrow point after a diamond shaped cutout.

Michael, are the hands on this New Haven similar?
Dave

 

[Michael Post]

Yes, but the "stem guard"? is different. My is thru a thick stem on the winder and rotates. Movement seems identical.

 

[Michael Post]

Closest version I can find scouring the web is the New Haven "Buddy" dollar watch. It has the right case, stem, fob ring. I see some indications that these were manufactured 1946-1956. Possible during WW2 as well?