Columbus Watch Co Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch , Circa 1886
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I am relisting my Pocket Watch as it fell short of the Reserve Price at the last listing, so it is being offered as "Buy it Now option". The Watch is manufactured by Columbus Watch Co, its' watch serial number 68380 and the case is manufactured by Brooklyn Watch Case Co, case serial number 475686 called a "Brooklyn Eagle" Case of quality 10K gold which is stamped 10K inside each case flap i.e, Front Cover, Rear Cover and the Dust Cover. See pictures I have been asked whether the case is solid gold or filled 10K gold? Those of you how known about Antique Watches especially American will know that this is not a straight forward question and answer. I took it to a reputable jewellers today and without damaging the watch by filing away a part of the surface casing in order to determine the quality ( which I would not allow ) they can not say, but it is their considered opinion that this is a solid 10K casing and not filled gold. There is a clear stamp marking on each case. I bought this watch 20 years ago from a reputable jeweller in North West Lancashire and I paid £600 so I am of the opinion that I bought a solid gold casing, I have no reason to doubt his reputation as a reputable jeweller. If there is any fault to note it is the repair work in the inside of the front case which is not visible when the watch casing is closed of
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