Want to know more about this pocketwatch
Hey everyone,
I got this watch from my grandpa and I don’t know anything about it. Was hoping someone on here would know something about it.
The text on the dial reads:
International Watch Co
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Luc
Just starting out and eager to learn more about watches.
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International Watch Co is now known by its abbreviation, IWC. It is a Swiss brand. Apart from that, I can tell you nothing. You may find out more by following this link though.
IWC Pocket Watch | The Internet Source about Pocket Watches by International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Switzerland
That's IWC, a German watchmaker allegedly still in existence.
I see little opening tabs at both 11 and 1 o'clock, which leads me to believe this is some lever set railroad watch. I don't have a (working) one of those, so I'll refer you to https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/10/how-to-set-a-lever-set-pocket-watch/
Nice looking watch. IWC is pretty well known,
A photo of the movement would helpful if you would like more info. It's usually possible to open the back cover.
A photo of the movement would helpful if you would like more info. It's usually possible to open the back cover.
yeah I want to open the back cover but haven't been able to open it up yet. Wil try that again tomorrow.
International Watch Co is now known by its abbreviation, IWC. It is a Swiss brand. Apart from that, I can tell you nothing. You may find out more by following this link though.
IWC Pocket Watch | The Internet Source about Pocket Watches by International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Thanks for the info that link is very helpful!
That's IWC, a German watchmaker allegedly still in existence.
I see little opening tabs at both 11 and 1 o'clock, which leads me to believe this is some lever set railroad watch. I don't have a (working) one of those, so I'll refer you to https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/10/how-to-set-a-lever-set-pocket-watch/
I can't get it to open but I'm gonna try again tomorrow with the instructions from your link, thanks!
yeah I want to open the back cover but haven't been able to open it up yet. Wil try that again tomorrow.
If it doesn't lift easily with a fingernail, I'd suggest going to a watchmaker to open it or buying a caseback opener if you don't have one already. I would avoid trying to open it with e.g. a kitchen knife because it's easy to cut oneself and/scratch the watch.
That's IWC, a German watchmaker allegedly still in existence.
I see little opening tabs at both 11 and 1 o'clock, which leads me to believe this is some lever set railroad watch. I don't have a (working) one of those, so I'll refer you to https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/10/how-to-set-a-lever-set-pocket-watch/
To me it looks more like pin set than lever set, but tricky to tell definitively from one photo.
https://www.pmtime.com/WIND_SET_PIN.html
To me it looks more like pin set than lever set, but tricky to tell definitively from one photo.
https://www.pmtime.com/WIND_SET_PIN.html
Now that I know what that means, I must agree. That's advanced stuff I haven't gotten to yet.
It appears to be hinged at the bottom and have a little opening tab at around 1 o'clock. Unless one is really hamfisted, this likely only requires the leap of faith to open.