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cornishgiant
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This pocket watch belongs to a friend of mine - it was his fathers who was a mining engineer in the early 20th century. It is believed to be gold. The movement says 'Hamilton watch company' and the face has the brand of 'A Fahlen & Co., Calumet, Michigan'. The watch all works as it should.

Can anyone shed any light on it at all in terms of it's heritage and value? And information about the watchmaker or movement maker?

Any information gratefully received!
 
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Hamilton grade 924, 17-jewels, 18-size, lever set, circa 1906-07, made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by the Hamilton Watch Co. Case not made by Hamilton, but by the Philadelphia Watch Case Co. The case is marked within with 20-years, which refers to the fact the the case is NOT karat gold, but gold-filled, or gold veneer over brass. The term 20 years referred to the durability of the gold finish. The grade 924 is not highly sought after by pocket watch collectors. The dial is double sunk, vitreous enamel, and is rough! The name on the dial refers to the retailer who sold it. Such watches are referred to as “private label”, which means the retailer paid a premium to have his name and location printed on the dial. In premium condition (which this watch is not), a 924 in a gold filled case might realize in the neighbourhood of $400.00. But the subject watch might be considered to be only of sentimental value.
 
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