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Old 03-15-2016, 12:48 PM   #1878
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Default Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol View Post
That's a gorgeous movement. 21 jewels is serious. Must've been a premium watch in its day. Enjoy it.
Thank you very much. My great grandfather was a railroad conductor, and it was his that was issued to him by the railroad. My understanding is he was not allowed to set the time on his watch, only the railroad could, and they fined him if he let his watch wind down.
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