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Found my first fully intact pocket watch... And it's GOLD!

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"Dr.Tones"

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Got a great quarter like signal. Found this at about 5" while hunting a very large two story home that was built on 1918. The yard is HUGE! Also found a couple of silvers, a junk ring and another suspender clasp. Best part... i got it all on film! Now... Unfortunately the insides aren't gold so the watch is pretty well corroded shut. Any ideas on how to get it open so I can see a makers mark, inscription, or karat? Great day!:cheers: vid to come
 
[size=large]my first thought is maybe use WD-40. won't corrode and will breakdown the rust. looks great.

HH[/size]
 
That is an awesome find!!! Nice job...I found one earlier this year, you can see it here: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?91,1841324
Unfortunately it is rolled gold but still a nice find, not as nice as yours. Most are made that way though...I would have it tested to see but either way you can use WD-40 or something. I just soaked mine, kept working it slowly and the back opened.
 
Alright... I got it open! It turns out its an Elgin with serial # 6019136 wich means it came off the production line on 1896! The case is a keystone 14k thick gold filled case with a 20 year warranty...sooooo... I don't think I can return it ;) the guts are rusted and seized but man what a great find. Still a little bummed that its not a solid gold model but oh well. This was the most popular type for its time period. I'm putting together a video of the find, the opening and the research of the whole process including tons of pics. Thanks for all the help! Happy hunting!
 
What can I say but WOW!! I feel a little bit of "GREEN" coming on. :jump:
 
Damn that is beautiful...Im a bit jealous lol Great finds!!!
 
n/t
 
Most old pockets were rolled gold or gold filled. The good thing about the case is that the works can be replaced from a donor watch. Great find!!!
 
Anxiously awaiting the video!!!!

Awesome find! And people wonder what keeps us out there for hours listening to beeps...THAT is why! (plus we're all a little bonkers in the head) :twodetecting:

Pony
 
Finding something like that would put a big ear to ear smile on any ones face. That's just incredible. WOW!

tabman
 
Very Nice finds there Dr. T, Gold and Silver is always good.
 
neat find...wonder how thick the gold plating is...goes by how long it is "warranteed" for..
 
Beautiful watch! That's a keeper, for sure! Keep up the great work. I'm still trying to find something that.... well...gold! ;-)
HH

Ron
 
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