Ginormous Gold!

[407floyd]

This is the most massive gold I've ever found. Found under a tree in a curb strip. I broke the glass when I dug it up. It's 23 jewel, 18k, 12 size, 1903 Hamilton 927 according to Hamilton records. Given to Phil from Leonard in 1934. I wish Leonard would have given a little more info. Leonard must have been in love with Phil to spend that much money on a gift. Phil should have been more careful with his golden watch. I can't find a 1903 catalog to find out how much this cost new. It seems to be top of the line on the 12 size.

 

[silvercoinboy]

18kt to boot! awesome find!!

 

[silvercoinboy]

Must be at least 1000 bucks worth of gold

 

[jim tn]

That's a pretty unique find. 18k gold, style of watch and a bit of history involved. Pretty neat recovery in my opinion. HH jim tn

 

[laplander]

That's a high end find , congrats!
HH Jeff

 

[Mark kus]

Wow that’s a beautiful watch I’ve found a nice silver one always wanted to find a gold one just found this cool watch fob which I gave to a friend who collects them.
Mark

 

[BigTony]

This is the most massive gold I've ever found. Found under a tree in a curb strip. I broke the glass when I dug it up. It's 23 jewel, 18k, 12 size, 1903 Hamilton 927 according to Hamilton records. Given to Phil from Leonard in 1934. I wish Leonard would have given a little more info. Leonard must have been in love with Phil to spend that much money on a gift. Phil should have been more careful with his golden watch. I can't find a 1903 catalog to find out how much this cost new. It seems to be top of the line on the 12 size.

Congratulation! That’s a terrific find,
Tony

 

[Hamid]

Congratulations

 

[fwcrawford]

That is an interesting find!!
I wonder if Phil ever told Leonard he lost it?
I have an old reproduction Sears catalog, and will look up some watches and post photos later on today.
I think it was the 1902 edition.

 

[JimmyCT]

Maybe Phil buried it there He could of been insulted as he was expecting something much more

 

[bootyhoundpa]

From Lenard to Phil and now to Floyd.. congrats on a super find...

 

[407floyd]

That is an interesting find!!
I wonder if Phil ever told Leonard he lost it?
I have an old reproduction Sears catalog, and will look up some watches and post photos later on today.
I think it was the 1902 edition.

That’s a great idea. They may not have a Hamilton, but any 18k would get us a ball park figure.

 

[Ronstar]

This just reinforces that we need to keep the coil to the ground and moving forward. One just never knows when the unit will go ka-ching (sorry) or what the next treasure could be. Good job!

 

[galwayboy]

thats crazy big, wtg

 

[Jeff (or)]

This is the most massive gold I've ever found. Found under a tree in a curb strip. I broke the glass when I dug it up. It's 23 jewel, 18k, 12 size, 1903 Hamilton 927 according to Hamilton records. Given to Phil from Leonard in 1934. I wish Leonard would have given a little more info. Leonard must have been in love with Phil to spend that much money on a gift. Phil should have been more careful with his golden watch. I can't find a 1903 catalog to find out how much this cost new. It seems to be top of the line on the 12 size.

holy moly! wow, that is one great find. I have found a few watches in my time, but not that fine. have you thought about a possible restoration?

Jeff

 

[#1Leatherneck]

Congratulations! The historical value undoubtedly is worth much more than the gold.
I will come back to see what everyone is able to add to this!

Leatherneck

 

[Monkeys Uncle]

Phil here. I wondered where I had misplaced...err dropped...err lost that thing. Munich, you say??

Just kidding. Great find...no, that's a AWESOME find!

 

[Confetrit]

Over the Top save and find on the Gold Watch. The little personal History enhances this relic. Congrat's.

 

[MikeO]

Wow, that’s given me Mike Moutray kinda flashbacks.
Awesome find for sure

 

[fwcrawford]

Here's a shot of a couple of pages from the copy of the Sears 1902 edition catalog.
Unfortunately, the only watches that are solid gold are 14 karat.
Did not see any Hamilton's, but saw a couple of Elgin high number jewel models that may give you some idea about the selling price of yours.