Likes Likes:  2
Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Vintage half hunter pocket watch

  1. #1
    Moderator scottjc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Shropshire, UK
    Posts
    3,989

    Vintage half hunter pocket watch

    Last night my Dad gave me my grandad's old pocket watch and I was wondering if any of you can tell me anything about it.

    The print on the dial has faded but appears to say Waite and Son, Cheltenham.

    There are a number of hallmarks on the inside of the case back, which I assume is sterling silver, as is the chain.

    A quick search has suggested that Waite and Son are now known as Beards (http://www.beards.co.uk/about-us) so I will contact them but I thought that you guys may be able to give me a starting point.
    Sent from my Nokia Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk
    If the supply of ETA movement parts affects you please complete this survey:
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/swiss_watches

  2. Likes is that my watch liked this post
  3. #2
    Zenith & Vintage Mod Dan R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Roswell, GA
    Posts
    2,292
    Blog Entries
    10
    Sorry, but without shots of the movement, we won't be able to even begin to help. You see, using sticky dots, I can place a dial on any movement of the appropriate size. So any guesswork we do know is just that, guesswork.

    Cheers,

    Dan

  4. #3
    Moderator scottjc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Shropshire, UK
    Posts
    3,989
    Thanks Dan, I'm hoping to get a reply from the original watchmaker today.
    I don't know enough about pocket watches to think about opening it up.
    Sent from my Nokia Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk
    If the supply of ETA movement parts affects you please complete this survey:
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/swiss_watches

  5. #4
    The Dude Abides Nokie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Northern CA
    Posts
    3,518
    Best to let a pro take a look on a watch of this vintage, so good decision.
    "Either He's Dead, Or My Watch Has Stopped....."
    Groucho Marx

  6. Likes scottjc liked this post
  7. #5
    Moderator scottjc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Shropshire, UK
    Posts
    3,989
    I work fairly near to the original company that made the watch so I hope to pop in with it sometime soon.
    Sent from my Nokia Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk
    If the supply of ETA movement parts affects you please complete this survey:
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/swiss_watches

  8. #6
    Zenith & Vintage Mod Dan R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Roswell, GA
    Posts
    2,292
    Blog Entries
    10
    Quote Originally Posted by scottjc View Post
    I work fairly near to the original company that made the watch so I hope to pop in with it sometime soon.
    Sent from my Nokia Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk
    Looking forward to it!

    Dan

  9. #7
    Old but Crafty RayMac's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Almonte ON Canada
    Posts
    1,871
    Blog Entries
    4
    Looks like a Birmingham assay mark maybe 1924.


    Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap. ~Doug Larson

  10. #8
    Moderator scottjc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Shropshire, UK
    Posts
    3,989
    Quote Originally Posted by RayMac View Post
    Looks like a Birmingham assay mark maybe 1924.


    Given that the watch was made in Cheltenham, a Birmingham assay mark would make sense.

    As for the date, I know that my grandfather bought it second hand at some point in the 1960's.

    Thanks for the info, I intend to visit the original makers in the near future to see if they have any info in their archives.
    If the supply of ETA movement parts affects you please complete this survey:
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/swiss_watches

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About Us
We are an independent and wide-ranging forum for watch enthusiasts. From mainspring to microchip, from Europe to Asia, from micro-brand to boutique - we cover it all. Novice or expert, we want you to feel at home. Whether it's asking a simple question or contributing to the fund of horological knowledge, it's all the same hobby. Or, if you like, you can just show us a picture of your new watch. We'll provide the welcoming and courteous environment, the rest is up to you!
Join us