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Pocket Watch Winding KEYS OEM 6 unused Keys Circa: 1896. Still on the original display card and paper. English maker. Very scarce pocket wind keys. All appear to be a smaller size 7 or 8. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.

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Original Beigh and green presentation Box and papers (Buchauer dealership). Rolex Cosmograph DAYTONA 18k Ref. 6241 "Paul Newman Dial" circa:1968. Authentic, Genuine, like new original condition. No fade or issues. full length original riveted link deployment Oyster Bracelet marked: "71" on each end link. Collectors only. Negotiable. DO NOT PURCHASE STOCKS OR BONDS, ACQUIRE HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVED IN TIME. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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OMEGA SEAMASTER 300 MILITARY British Royal Navy DIVE Big Triangle Cal. 552 Circa:1967. Reference 166.024/SC. Screw back surface marked: W10/6645-99 923-7697/A/254/67" (NATO Designation). 24 Jewels, Serial No. 18,285,232. 42mm diameter by 14mm thick. Original "BIG Triangle Dive "T" black mat finished dial (never re-lumed) matching original hands and luminous figures. Approaching museum quality. Can't get any better! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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TUDOR MONTECARLO HOMEPLATE OYSTERDATE Chronograph Ref-7032-0 Stainless 1971. All original and authentic. Most desirable of all in this series. End pieces marked: 280. Original Fold over Stainless Links marked: 7836 free of any distraction. Full length bracelet with factory links never removed (16 link total). Original surfaces in 98% condition. Bright, bold colors, no evidence of fade. Home Plate figures in Beigh. Completely original with very bold bright colors on the dial, free of any degree of fade. Nice. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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ALBERT H. POTTER & CO., GENEVA 1836- 1908

After a successful career in the United States, Albert Potter moved to Geneva in 1875, where he spent a number of years developing complicated pieces such as minute repeaters. He only produced time only watches. He never produced minute repeaters. He merchandised Swiss minute repeaters with his name on them. He spent his career inventing designs for watch movements, including a quarter repeater and a form of duplex escapement. In Geneva, he had the opportunity to create watches according to his previous designs and plans. An article from the Horological Journal of May 1882 quotes Potter as stating that he had made drawings and working models of fourteen different types of escapements. Potter's incredible craftsmanship made him one of the very few American makers respected by his peers in the Swiss watchmaking industry. His dedication to innovation and precision has rightfully earned him the reputation as one of the finest American watchmakers known today.

The high-grade movement is fitted with three of his patented inventions: the very thick watch plate; a safety mainspring barrel to protect the watch in the event of mainspring breakage; a pivoted detent escapement designed to reduce the angle through which the balance must move in order to unlock the escapement, reducing the risk of 'setting' or stopping in wear.

Albert H. Potter (1836-1908) was one of the greatest watchmakers of the second half of the 19th century and, together with Charles Fasoldt, the most renowned American watchmaker.

Born in upstate New York, he started his career as an apprentice with the watch manufacture Wood & Foley in Albany, NY. In 1855 Potter established his own business in New York City and designed and manufactured watches, apparently not more than around 35 examples, but all of very high quality. In 1875 Potter moved to Geneva where he produced the majority of his fine watches by implementing the ideas and inventions he had developed since the beginning of his career.

Between August and October 1875, he submitted five of his inventions to the US Patent office, including his trademark depicting the also patented compensation balance with auxiliary middle temperature error attachment, a safety barrel, the pivoted detent escapement and a watch plate design. An English patent, No. 2985, was also taken out in 1875 for the same inventions by a patent agent, W. R. Lake, on behalf of Albert Henry Potter of Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Albert H. Potter & Co., Geneva 18k GOLD No. 25 Pocket Chronometr 1884. All original. 177 grams total weight. Nickel plates signed: Plate des Pat. Jan 4, 74/ESCAPEMENT Pat. Oct. 22, 75/No. 25, all triple screw down solid 14k Rose Gold Capped Jewel settings. Nickel movement with Potter's patented pivoted detent escapement, patented bridge layout, and Guillaume type balance, blued steel helical hairspring, free sprung regulation, jewels carried in gold screwed chatons • glazed cuvette • white enamel dial, painted black radial Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, large subsidiary seconds, outer minute track • 18k pink gold hunting case • case, dial, and movement signed, case stamped with Potter's trademark balance wheel logo diameter 56mmTHIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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Originally designed for the silent screen cowboy Tom Mix in 1940. This so called: "Cheyenne" series is one of the oldest designs Bohlin made. Featuring 14k yellow solid gold, this buckle set is made to fit the 1" diameter belt size, which it has. This style buckle set was made for Burt Renolds by AMAD KHAN who is the last living engraver that was employed and apprenticed at the original BOHLIN Co., Hollywood. Sold for $32,500.00 in 1992 (it had only one keeper and initials on the crests). 58mm buckle diameter. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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ROLEX 18k GOLD Date Just Ref. 1601 SEA BLUE original Dial. 1968. This dial has an impressive Sea Deep integrity glow. Original Oyster Deployment 18k Gold riveted link bracelet. One full year warrantee after purchase. All surfaces in beautiful original condition. This time piece is preforming Art. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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ROLEX 18k GOLD Ref. 1601 COLBALT BLUE custom DIAMOND DIAL 1968. Impressive bold blue custom dial featuring a Baggett diamond at 9 0'Clock and all larger caret diamonds as figures. 18k Gold original Oyster deployment bracelet. One full year warrantee after purchase. All surfaces in beautiful original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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By far the rarest of any Waltham 1872 Models is the Open Face GOLD DOME. This is a American Watch Co. 1872 Gold Dome Model 21j Open Face. Made for the 1876 Centennial World's Fair in Chicago, Ill. Rare Open Face, 321 jewels with a solid domed balance cock, 16 size, 3/4 Plate with "American Watch Co." fully spelled out. All original double hinged back and cover Waltham 18k original case. 125 grams total weight. 1 of 20 made. The dial is marked in a very special way: "A.W.Co/Waltham". Everything is mint and original. The dust cover is personalized as a gift in 1886. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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ROLEX SUBMARINER 2-Tone 18k/SS 16613Box & Papers 2000. Still has most of the "Holly gram" on the back. 16 Links; will fit up to a 9.5 inch wrist size. Remarkable like new original condition. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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J.P. STEVENS & Co. J.P. STEVENS & BRO. J.P. STEVENS WATCH Co. Atlanta, Georgia 1882-1887 In mid-1881 J.P. Stevens bought part of the Springfield Watch co. of Massachusetts; and some unfinished watch components from E.F. Bowman. He set up his watchmaking firm above his jewelry store in Atlanta, Ga. And started to produce the Bowman unfinished watches which were 16 size and various 18 size watches, to which was added the “Stevens Patent Regulator.” This regulator is best described as a simple disc attached to the plate which has an eccentric groove cut for the arm of the regulator to move in. This regulator is a prominent feature of the J.P. Stevens plate with damascening. The pallets were equidistant locking and needed greater accuracy in manufacturing. About 50 of these watches were made. The pallet and fork are made of one-piece aluminum. The aluminum was combined with 1/10 copper and formed an exceedingly tough metal which will not rust or become magnetized. The lever of this watch is only one-third the weight of a steel lever. The aluminum lever affords the lease possible resistance for overcoming inertia in transmitting power from the escape wheel to the balance. In 1884, the company was turning out about ten watches a day at a price of $20 to $100 each. In the spring of 1887, the company failed. Only 169 true Stevens watches were made, but other watches carried the J.P. Stevens name.

Rare Southern States watch Co. J.P. STEVENS & Co. ATLANTA, GA.18k Box Hinge No. 1808. 169 produced, all in Hunting Case. 140 Gams total weight. Springfield, N.Y. movement, not Hampden or Swiss. All original, mint porcelain fully marked dial and excellent condition box hinge case. This case is original and was made by Stevens and is marked "J.P. STEVENS WATCH Co./ATLANTA GA. and 18k FINE on the inside lids. 16 size, hunting model, 15 jewels, 3/4 Plate, Stevens Regulator, signed: J.P. Stevens Watch Co./Atlanta, Ga. No. 1808". 53mm diameter, 140 grams total weight. Clean, running and all original to this case. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN BONDS, STOCKS, BIT COINS, etc. BUY HARD ASSETS PROVEN IN TIME.

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Albert H Potter Pocket Chronometer 18k GOLD Hunting Case Only. Circa: 1875. 90 grams, total weight. 56mm diameter; 17mm thick. Original case only. Mint condition, THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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James Bond of the Movie Series "007" made this model famous! "The Big Triangle". All original and in excellent condition.  Circa: 1967.  OMEGA Automatic Seamaster 300 Caliber 551 24 Jewels, #25,599,547. Reference 165.024. Rotating Black 30-minute Dive Bezel, Original dial with Luminous baton figures and luminous hands with sweep second. Dial Marked: OMEGA/AUTOMATIC, and Seamster 300 under the center post. Superb original condition and truly collectible.  Clean, running and fully functional. Truly very rare and collectible!  THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. 

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Extremely Rare ("Veritas" means "The Truth"). ELGIN 21j VERITAS 18 size WIND INDICATOR Hunting Model Factory Converted Dial Circa: 1903. Only 3-5 known to exist. This watch was originally created as a result of a buyer's special request. The Elgin Dealer requested that the factory provide a custom dial to create the appearance of an open face to fit this hunting model movement. The case, dial, movement are all original and in excellent condition. The dial is hairline free. 21 jewels, all 14k yellow gold time train and all 14k yellow gold capped screw down jewel settings, lever set, jeweled barrel, Adjusted 5 Positions, Serial No. 10,854,832. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN OLD TIMER--now in my 53rd year trading, buying and selling horological items!

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ORT. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers (ORT) was a United States labor union established in the late nineteenth century to promote the interests of telegraph operators working for the railroads. A telegraphist, telegrapher, or telegraph operator is an operator who uses a telegraph key to send and receive the Morse code in order to communicate by land lines or radio.

Background and early years.

While early telegraph lines often ran alongside railroad tracks in the United States, it was not until 1851 that the telegraph was first used for train routing by Charles Minot, Superintendent of the Erie Railroad.[1] As the practice gained wider acceptance in the 1860s and 1870s, telegraphers would be stationed in individual depots along the railroad line in order to receive train orders from a centrally located dispatcher and report back on train movements; telegraphed train orders would be written out on paper and "handed up" to the crews of passing trains.

Nationalization of the railroads, 1917-1920[edit] With the entry of the U.S. into the first World War, the railroad and telegraph industries were placed under government control. On December 26, 1917, the United States Railroad Administration (USRA) took control of the railroads.

The ORT in the 1920s The early 1920s were the peak years for ORT membership; by 1922, the union boasted 78,000 members in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Some railroads, including the Santa Fe, the Louisville and Nashville, and the Great Northern, maintained essentially the same agreements with the ORT that they had established during the years of government control.

My speculation: This 18s was created by a ORT Union Member in 1902. One guy (ORT Union member) with this request from Hamilton through his jeweler in 1902. This is the only one known to exist today. Who knows if more than one was created. Everybody thought it was a good idea when viewed and later by 1910 everybody wanted to wear a smaller 16 size, not the old "yesterday's news" 18s. So, when they figured out that it was a good idea to have Hamilton Ball put ORT on their dials by 1910 everyone just wanted a 16 size, when requested from a jeweler by a ORT Union member 1910-1920. Thats why you see only ORT on dials and movements on the 16s.

But it is important to note that Telegraphers represented 2% of Railroad employees. “Trainmen” represented all the rest. The Railroad employees liked what the Telegraphers did with these 18 sizes from Hamilton and Ball. Therefore, the 16 size with “ORT” on the dial and/or movement represented 98% of the Railroad employees or “Trainmen”. “ORT” initials represented “Order of Railroad Trainmen”. Not “Telegraphers”, making this earlier single 18 size “Telegraphers” so incredibly rare.

This is the only ORT Ball known to exist. Hamilton Ball 18 size, Open Face, 21 Jewels, lever set, "Official ORT Standard", "Patt'd June 30, 1896", and "Aug. 18, 1896", serial No. 208,891. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET or BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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OMEGA Big Triangle 166.024 Automatic DATE Seamaster 300 Cal. 565 1970. Commonly referred to among collectors as "The Big Triangle" (because of the shape of the 12 0'Clock figure).  All original and in excellent condition.  Circa: 1970.  OMEGA Automatic Seamaster 300 Caliber 565 24 Jewels, Serial No. 29,816,834.  Reference No. 166.024-64 S.C. Rotating Black 30-minute Dive Bezel, Original dial with Luminous baton figures and luminous hands with sweep second. (The large arrowhead at 12 was used from 1969 - 1973) Marked: OMEGA/AUTOMATIC, and Seamster 300 under the center post.  20mm Black leather strap with an Omega Steel 18mm Logo Buckle.  Superb original condition and truly collectible.  Clean, running and fully functional.  Note:  We have an original Omega Seamaster 300 "Post Card" from the 1970s featuring this Model included with this purchase and in some of the images (as background).  Truly very rare and collectible!  THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. 

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ROLEX 1803 PRESIDENT Ref. No. 76. Rose Gold Color 18k Solid Gold early Deployment 20mm Deployment riveted Bracelet, marked: "76" on both end pieces. Vintage Rolex 18k Rose Gold 20mm riveted link Deployment marked: "18l PATENTED & REGISTERED SWISS MADE", "ROLEXSA 8.48". Rehabilitated exclusively by ROLEX. This is an original Rolex riveted linked deployment bracelet rehabbed by Rolex. The Rolex riveted linked design pre-dates the current screw down links build after 1980. This bracelet replaces the worn out and basically worthless original stretched out vintage deployment bracelet and adds value. Marked: "ROLEXSA 750" inside of deployment. Note: This bracelet has been inspected by Ken Specht; http://thespechtsheet.com/ and is authenticated as original rehabilitated by ROLEX. THIS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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This bracelet is an original bracelet, which has been restored by Rolex in the mid 1980s. It was intended for all 1960s and early 1970s Rolex Models which required a 19mm fit. I.E. OYSTERDATE, DATE, PRECISION, AIR KING, and Oyster Perpetual, which required a 19mm fit. All of these models varied in height, which required the Rolex Dealership watchmakers to be Artful and creative when adjusted the end pieces to fit each model. This is very much unlike today's standardization of models today, Because of its's mint restored condition, this bracelet must be applied to a equally mint original Rolex Model head. When compared to worn out equivalent Rolex bracelets, the mint "Work of Art" restored condition of this bracelet and the adjustments often necessary to fit a head, often creates confusion of a viewer, which is not knowledgeable of Rolex's past (1960s Rolex). Regards, Lance

Rare Rose Gold Color 18k Solid Gold early Deployment 19mm Deployment riveted Bracelet. Vintage Rolex 18k Rose Gold 19mm riveted link Deployment marked: "8.48 PATENTED & REGISTERED SWISS MADE/18k", "ROLEXSA 8.48". For the 19mm DAYTONA, DATE, OYSTERDATE, Precision, and Air King of the 1960s! Rehabilitated exclusively by ROLEX. This is an original Rolex riveted linked deployment bracelet rehabbed by Rolex. Th1s Rolex riveted linked design pre-dates the current screw down links build after 1980. Note: This bracelet has been inspected by Ken Spech and is certified as original authentic rehabbed by ROLEX to achieve the original condition specifications. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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