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Hi All,

It's been quite a while since I've posted on or even read the forum - I am happy to be back and am even happier to see the same old griping going on around here

I decided to take a break from the forum after my mother's diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in November of last year - over the last six months I've spent every spare minute with her, aiding in her treatment and care. Last week she lost her battle and I am devastated, to say the least. My mother and father have both been taken far too early by cancer, a truly terrible scourge on humanity.

With that being said, I am glad to begin the healing with some talk about watches and to attempt to rejoin, in my small way, the community here.

As part of her personal possessions, my mother had an Elgin pocket watch. I've taken some photos and am hoping the gang can give me a bit of information on the watch

The Front:


The Back:


The Dial:


The Movement:




Backplate:



If the watch is genuine, I have surmised that this is from 1911 (based on serial number on movement and a website) but don't have much beyond that. It runs very well and may have been serviced in the past (the sticker seems to indicate a date of 10/98) Just looking to know a bit more about the piece - have no intention to sell. This will be a nice reminder of my mother's life.

Thanks very much for any help you can give here and looking forward to boning up on all the latest developments in the world of watches in the coming months.

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“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” - Albert Einstein

I can't help you with the info, but my condolences on your mother passing. Mine has terminal cancer also so I know the journey you have been on all too well.

Best wishes

Jim

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Breitling navitimer super constellation LE
Omega Ploprof 1200m
Bremont supermarine
Rolex milgauss GV
Olivant and Botsford 40mm Gold edition

Ian,

So much that I want to say, so little that I can find the words for. Be at peace that your Mom's suffering is at an end and I hope that the good memories can help you to work through the pain. You are in my thoughts.

The watch is a perfectly correct Elgin and as you note it dates from 1911. It's a stem wind, and looks to be stem set which makes sense for the relatively late production. I'm assuming that it's fairly small as it was your Mom's and from that 3/4 plate movement layout I'm guessing that it's a Size 0 Model 2. Can't tell you much about the hunter case because these were selected separately from the watch.

Nothing much to add about the watch, but im very sorry for your loss.

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-RJ

Ian, while it's genuinely great to see you back, I just wish it was under happier circumstances for you personally. My sincerest condolences for your loss, and I hope the pain eases a little as quickly as possible for you.

In terms of that lovely pocket watch, you've been here long enough to know that I know absolutely nothing about classic pieces! But it's a beautiful looking thing.

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Driver8

Site Moderator

Cancer indeed sucks. Lost my grandmother a few years back too. My sincerest condolences. And indeed a beautiful pocketwatch to remember her by.

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"I don't got the bright watch I got the right watch" -Jay Z

sorry about your loss, Ian.

Sorry to hear about your mom, I just lost my grandfather to cancer as well. Nice watch

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PATEK PHILIPPE 5980 (BLACK)

Hey Ian terribly sorry for your loss. Glad to see you back and look forward to chatting it up on the boards with you.

I'm very sorry to hear bout your loss, please accept my sincere condolences.

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Cheers from Switzerland,

Fred

Condolences, sir. Have lost two friends to cancer in the past 6 months.

My sincere condolences Ian. Lovely watch to remember her by!

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a few Pams...

Truly sorry to here about your loss. That's a beautiful piece to keep her in mind forever.

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Breitling Chrono Superocean
Omega Aqua Terra 8500
Rolex Submariner Date Ceramic

I am really sorry to hear that, Ian. Nice to see you back but, as D8 said, wish it was under better circumstances. My condolences.