Civil War Period Pocket Watch?

[jadocs]

Found this today in an area that has been cleared for new construction. It also happens to be where a civil war battle took place. Any idea on the age of this watch?

I can read partial inscriptions:

"...Jewels ....Adjustments"
"O.Main's......Swiss"

Thanks for the help

 

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[relic lover]

It sure looks like it could be that old. I see some writing on it that is partially obscured by rust cleaning that I could definitely help narrow down the age if you can read the inscription

 

[creskol]

Try sending your photos to the fine folks at Pocket Watch, Wristwatches, pocketwatches, antique watches, vintage watches, vintage wristwatches, Antique Pocket Watch
They should be able to help with an ID.

 

[jadocs]

Thanks all...

creskol thanks for the link, I'll send them an email and keep you guys updated.

 

[jadocs]

Got a response back already from oldwatch.com. Great bunch of guys.

"The winding mechanism makes the watch much later….

All Civil War watches were wound and set with a key.

1870s when winding without a key was invented…

It looks like a watch from the 20th century…"

 

[relic lover]

Thanks for posting I definitely learned something. Still a cool find even if not from the Civil War

 

[jadocs]

Your welcome, thanks for the input earlier.