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Picked this over the weekend. Inexpensive pocket.

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Rolex 42mm Explorer
IWC Ingenieur

A few others too.

Nice.
Photo of the dial, please.

I think this watchmaking this is starting to stick with me - I find myself looking at the movement to try and see the condition of everything

Nice Mark, the value for money on these pieces is just outstanding.

This was under 100.00 us. The thing that moves this up a knotch is the screw set jewels. A 17 jewel watch is an ok movement, the way this is built is cool. The Railroad watches of the day were 21 jewel. This is a 1926 model size 14 (I think) Still learning how to use my book to Id these. Probably in need of a cleaning and oiling.

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Rolex 42mm Explorer
IWC Ingenieur

A few others too.

Looks like a 14 from the movement - you can buy a gauge for under $10. That's a great dial and hands also.

The movement does look dirty, but it's a simple task to strip it down, clean it, reassembe and oil it.

I'd offer to do it for you, but would probably break something

I'll wait until you have some practice. I am sure you will be repairing watches with the best of them soon. I am starting to catch the Pocket watch bug a little too. I have been keeping my eyes open for them. One thing for sure it is easy to pay to much for them. There is a lot of things to look for......... I usually send pictures to my father but he is not a computer guy and is slow to respond so sometimes I have to give it my best guess. I think I did ok on this one. It is being shipped to me this week.

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Rolex 42mm Explorer
IWC Ingenieur

A few others too.

Your dad has more knowledge and experience than me, but if you want any thoughts on a specific watch feel free to ask. I have a reasonable collection of pocket watches - I'm more familiar with US, but getting there on the Europeans.

I will use you as a resource thank you for offering. I am armed with a Complete guide to watches book and I am sure that I could get some useful information out of it. I just need to set down and read the thing. MY father is a "just take it apart you'll figure it out" kinda guy. I guess that's how his mentor taught him. I am sure there was more to it than that though. I wasn't exposed to pocket watches as much since he is in Iowa and I am in Phoenix. I look forward to exploring this new avenue. I can use some help. Thanks I appreciate the offer.

Best, Mark

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Rolex 42mm Explorer
IWC Ingenieur

A few others too.