Need help with ID, maybe pocket watch but not sure?

[JakePhelps]

I found this detecting in my neighbors field last summer, any ideas as to what it could be? I was thinking pocket watch but its kinda weird to be one...It has multiple layers and it opens and swings on a gear thingy.

 

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[Chagy]

HI BIG C. HOW ARE YOU BUDDY? JEANNE HEHHEHH TO FUNNY

I WILL AGREE WITH BIG C., ITS TO SMALL FOR A FISHING REEL, THE THINGY IN THE BACK DOSENT LOOK LIKE A CROWN OF A WATCH
IT HAS TO BE SOME KIND OF OLD TIMER



BEST,

CHAGY

 

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[simonds]

My guess is with the fishing reel. There may have been another outer part (casing) with another gear and crank, which would make the whole thing a larger diameter. But also the timer idea sure looks right too.