| Cartouche 365 [message #2062] |
Fri, 01 November 2013 04:17  |
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JackW
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With all the discussion on woman's watches recently, and the appearance of the below one in a price range I could afford I thought it would be worth it. Have not really looked at it too closely as I've been super busy this week. Movement looks OK, but won't run. Something is impinging on the staff otherwise the side and end-shake looks OK.
Likely will add it to the "identified" model section later. Came with the box, warranty papers and a note indicating it was a Christmas gift at some point to "mother" from "Ted, Helen and Grace" (on the back). It seems well cared for: The box is practically mint condition. The watch has hardly any wear on it, though it was certainly worn. Two distinct watch makers marks and some crud on the dial that looks like it will clean off easily. Outside photos for now; will get movement and inside case photos. Case is by Wadsworth in 14k white GF and is marked OS-63. Movement is a Caliber 153.
So here it is, a close approximation to the Cartouche 365 found on page 145 in the 1929 Guild Book.
...and it was less than $20 including the shipping.
edited - me: numerical dyslexia
All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me
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| Re: Cartouche 356 [message #2063 is a reply to message #2062] |
Fri, 01 November 2013 07:35  |
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timeliz
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Nice score, Jack... watch, box and papers...great bargain!
"Some days are diamonds, some days are stones..." -John Denver
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| Re: Cartouche 356 [message #2068 is a reply to message #2067] |
Fri, 01 November 2013 21:48 |
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timeliz
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I agree this is a match... The case and movement match the Cartouche 365...Dials were very much a mix and match practice.
"Some days are diamonds, some days are stones..." -John Denver
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| Re: Cartouche 356 [message #2072 is a reply to message #2068] |
Sat, 02 November 2013 02:58 |
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JackW
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I transposed numbers by accident. Thanks for your inputs, I appreciate them. It goes into the COA queue.
All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me
"If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Newton
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