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I am not usually tempted by pocket watches, but recently I picked up a modern watch for my younger brother, so my interest was piqued.\u00a0 So, on my last visit to my local antique store, I looked through the vintage bin.\u00a0 When I opened up this little beauty of a watch, I was amazed at the condition.\u00a0 I am not sure of the exact age, but, it is Swiss Made, Valgine, 17 jewels, Incabloc, and the dial is just flawless.<\/p>\n
The front of the watch has a charming fisherman engraving\u00a0 and is in very good condition.\u00a0 The is no wear through visible on the plating and the embossing is deep and high quality.\u00a0 The front cover pops open perfectly when the pendant is pressed.\u00a0 If this watch was used, I don’t think was a daily wear watch. The inside of the front dial cover has a well executed tool pattern, a real one, not the stamped versions seen in modern, cheap pocket watches.\u00a0 The dial is pure white with black roman numeral markers for 1 through 12 and small, red, Arabic markers for 13 through 24 hours.\u00a0 The hands are very elegant and expertly cut.\u00a0 The seconds hand is at the 6 o’clock position.\u00a0 The crystal appears to be acrylic and has no scratches at all.<\/p>\n The movement is a 17 jewel, Swiss made movement, shock protected, 18,000 bph,\u00a0 and keeps excellent time.\u00a0 The power reserve seems good as well, well over 32 hours.\u00a0 I would guess that the watch was made in the 60, by how little wear there is.\u00a0 I don’t think I will wear it much, but I am still glad I acquired this watch.\u00a0 I have not been able to find out much about this brand, I assume they were one of the thousands of companies wiped out in the quartz revolution.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Case: 44mm diameter, gold plated. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valgine Pocket Watch Overview: I am not usually tempted by pocket watches, but recently I picked up a modern watch for my younger brother, so my interest was piqued.\u00a0 So, on my last visit to my local antique store, I looked through the vintage bin.\u00a0 When I opened up this \u2026 Continue reading <\/a>
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\nThe rear of the watch has a floral pattern, and is expertly engraved as well.\u00a0 Again, there is no wear through on the plating that is visible without a jeweler’s loupe.<\/p>\n<\/a>
The watch also came on a nice quality chain and traditional fob, not a belt clip.\u00a0 A little dandy, but I am sure in a suit, you can pull it off.\u00a0 The watch is about 44mm in diameter, so not too large, and smaller than what a lot of people wear on their wrists now!<\/p>\n
\nBack: gold plated, snap back style.
\nCrystal: Acrylic, domed.
\nMovement: 17 jewel Swiss, Incabloc shock protection, 18,000 BPH.
\nComplications: Small seconds.
\nOther:\u00a0\u00a0 On 12″ watch chain, with fob.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>by <\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"