Help with pocket watch???

[flyinryan2]

Found my first pocket watch the other day. I was surprised by how much of it was still there and that i could still see most of the numbers. I cant make out the brand of watch so any help with that and maybe a age would be great. Thanks.
Ryan.

 

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[Bramblefind]

I think it might be an Ingersoll Junior Radiolite. I had a hard time tracking down a photo. Just found a blurry one here:

Vintage Pocket Watch by CFisher87 on Etsy

This dates it to about 1919-1921

Ingersoll Watch Company: History, Serial Numbers & Production Dates

In 1919, Ingersoll pioneered another innovation with the introduction of the "Radiolite" with luminous radium dial.

 

[Mackaydon]

I agree with Bramblefind. In 1919, Ingersoll introduced the "Radiolite" with luminous radium dial. Ingersoll declared bankruptcy in 1921 during the post WWI recession. They were purchased by the Waterbury Watch Company in 1922 for $1.5M. In 1942, Waterbury was acquired by U.S. Time Corp, which continued to use the Ingersoll name.
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[Dano Sverige]

Excellent research as usual Bramble.

 

[nsdq]

nice find i bet the roller jewel is still good

 

[shawngrey16]

Do
You guys make a living at this? Just wondering. I'm
New hear

 

[GTK96]

Do
You guys make a living at this? Just wondering. I'm
New hear

Most of them do it for fun... But you learn alot after a while

 

[mrmackin]

Any danger from the radium

 

[flyinryan2]

I think it might be an Ingersoll Junior Radiolite. I had a hard time tracking down a photo. Just found a blurry one here:

Vintage Pocket Watch by CFisher87 on Etsy

This dates it to about 1919-1921

Ingersoll Watch Company: History, Serial Numbers & Production Dates

Wow thats awesome. Thanks!