Here is a very early Springfield, Illinois key-wind pocket watch. This watch was made in 1881 with a low serial number of 306900. It is an 18 size (over 2″ across), full plate lever set what with an Arabic porcelain dial. The movement is a 13-jewel gold guilt in a heavy nickel, swing-out watch case. This movement is the Currier model no. 2, which only had 9,850 made, with only 500 produced in the run quantity. How many of these could still be around from 1881 that actually try to run? This mechanical (winding type) watch is in non-working condition. The watch is fully wound. The balance wheel slowly attempts to turn when I put pressure on the winding stem with an old key from another watch. There is no key to this watch. Most watch repairers will have them. They can also be purchased online. I believe this watch to be in good restorable condition. The dial has some damage between 4 and 6 o’clock. The crystal is loose and needs reset. There are a few shallow dents and some scratches in the caseback.
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