Is this an Old Pocket Watch?

[Aquitaine]

This is rather an interesting and sentimental find that I came across the other day. It has an inscription on the inside to John on graduation 1984. It has markings on the back and there are two keys included. I don't know the reason for the keys, except to wind the watch perhaps I would love to know the age of it and if it's worth anything. Thanks so much!

 

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[unclemac]

i think the yellow one is the Russian imperial flag.

 

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[tamrock]

i think the yellow one is the Russian imperial flag.

That's what I thought, but RC said something on it being the flag of the Holy roman empire / Greek orthodox church. Or that's the one I thought he was talking about.

 

[Red-Coat]

i think the yellow one is the Russian imperial flag.

That's what I thought, but RC said something on it being the flag of the Holy roman empire / Greek orthodox church. Or that's the one I thought he was talking about.

They're similar. Although there are numerous variations, it looks more like Holy Roman Empire / Greek Orthodox.

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL:

HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE:

 

[Red-Coat]

i think the second flag is French, the third UK

I'm not seeing a French flag. I see four flags, with the second as the UK and the third as Belgium.

could the first flag be Italian?

The Italian and Mexican flags use the same colours, with Mexico having an emblem in the central white stripe. Italy has no emblem for its national flag, but they did have an emblem for their Royal flag. However, the flag on the watch seems to have an emblem which is circular, which would be consistent with Mexico, not Italy.

ITALIAN ROYAL:

MEXICO:

 

[unclemac]

if you look at the top of the flags, you see 5 peaks... 5 flags, the French tricolore starts red, then white, then blue. It is hard to see at first.

if you look at the first flag you can see yellow at the top of the central image which the Mexican flag does not have.

I go with Russian imperial flag simply because the date 1917 would indicate WWI, 1917 is the year Russia exited and USA entered.

Italy, France, Britain, Belgium and Russia all being part of the allies.

Mexico and any orthodox connection has no meaning in this context.

 

[unclemac]

the flags also look to be hand painted without true specific detail.

 

[oldmxrat]

Well, it's a really cool watch. That's all I've got.

 

[jimther]

I Googled "cylindre 6 rubis" and found info on watches of this type, but not a maker's name.

After browsing a few web sites, it appears that this was an older, lesser grade timepiece.

Here's the search results for that: https://www.google.com/search?q=cyl...VM_mbPhQi4M&vssid=_4kUNZ4XdA_us5NoP6fqImAw_57

 

[Aquitaine]

It would be great if you flipped the cover open so we can see the works.
That may have the make if the watch, serial # it can be dated also.

Very nice piece.

 

[Aquitaine]

You have the first cover open.

The one that is still closed is the dust cover, there's only one way to open it.

Take the edge of a straight edge knife blade.
Go opposite of the hinge. Slide the knife blade along the crack and gently twist it open.

Here is an example of a key wind pocket watch and he opens the dust cover.

Thank you so much! I was able to open the back of it, here are a couple new pics of the inside of the watch.

 

[Aquitaine]

You have the first cover open.

The one that is still closed is the dust cover, there's only one way to open it.

Take the edge of a straight edge knife blade.
Go opposite of the hinge. Slide the knife blade along the crack and gently twist it open.

Here is an example of a key wind pocket watch and he opens the dust cover.

I thought I posted to you but I don't see anything so I'll try again. Thank you for the video, it was very helpful as I was able to open the back of the watch.

 

[Marino13]

6 rubis refers to jewels. Jewels are used on friction points. The more jewels the higher precision watch. That movement looks rather pedestrian or cheap.

 

[Marino13]

6 rubis refers to jewels. Jewels are used on friction points. The more jewels the higher precision watch. That movement looks rather pedestrian or cheap.

I didn't mean to demean your find, comment was strictly from a watch connoisseur viewpoint, that doesn't mean your piece might not be valuable from other perspectives. 🙂

 

[Aquitaine]

I didn't mean to demean your find, comment was strictly from a watch connoisseur viewpoint, that doesn't mean your piece might not be valuable from other perspectives. 🙂

Oh my, I'm not by any means offended. I'm just happy it's a unique find and all the info so many members are providing for me.

 

[pepperj]

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[Digger RJ]

This is rather an interesting and sentimental find that I came across the other day. It has an inscription on the inside to John on graduation 1984. It has markings on the back and there are two keys included. I don't know the reason for the keys, except to wind the watch perhaps I would love to know the age of it and if it's worth anything. Thanks so much!

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!