19th

The last quarter of the 19th and the first quarter of the 20th century were a golden age period for keyless wind pocket watches. These watches are wound from the crown and without the use of a winding key. The majority were made in either Switzerland or the USA and often to very high standards. Sadly the English competition was nominal and a little too late.
I thought it useful to explain a few terms which are often used and abused by sellers on Ebay.
1. CASE- these can be made of base metal, nickel, silver plated. solid silver and solid gold. If

---

Orignal From: 19th