Recently I was very happy to buy this cal 28. It is a special one to me since it has a different script on the plate ; here it is like on the cal 22. Other cal 28's have the script on the edge. Also it is a very early one. The first cal 28 had the serial number 100001, this one has 100097.
a cal 28 to join the others
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- last reply by klonk 27 Mar 2016
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ConnoisseurCongratulations! very interesting, and like a different world to me.
Regards,
Tony C.
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Connoisseur
Hi Tonny,
Yes the sinuous inscription is found on some of the early cal 28 only. A follow on from the Seelands I guess.
Alan
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Master
This is the first time that I see 3 cal.28 at the same time, a super collection!
The numbering system of the movements around 1885 is subject to confusion. Most of the movements had 4 or more frequently 5 digits.
Your cal. 28 's have 6 digits and some of the cal. Elgin 111 watches had 7 digits , starting with "20".
The meaning of this was unclear but perhaps does Alan have new insights?
Kind regards,
Adrian,
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Hello Adrian, there was a post some time ago by Watch77 where he had an explanation about the numbering of the older pocketwatches.
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Master
Excusez moi!
I must have missed Ralph's post.
Merci beaucoup,
Adrian,
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MasterCongrats Tonny.
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MasterVery cool Tony, I love the script! Congratulations on another great find!
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ConnoisseurCongrats Tonny, well done to add this one to your collection.