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Title: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: peabody on December 14, 2007, 08:41:26 PM: Both of my Grandfathers were 32nd degree Masons in Cleveland. I have a wonderful Hamilton pocket watch with chain and symbol. Are there any Masons here that can clue me as to the value? Is an old watch of value as part of the rite ?

I am curious.....thanks
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: Alan Hahn on December 15, 2007, 12:42:07 PM: Maybe someone could, but then they may have to kill you! n1
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: Phil Bare on December 15, 2007, 01:12:01 PM: <<Is an old watch of value as part of the rite ? >>

Nope, none what so ever......
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: Don Hutchinson AMA5402 on December 15, 2007, 01:16:13 PM: Rich- You came to the right spot but I need more information to give you a $ guess. What is the serial number on movement? Gold or silver case? Masonic markings on dial or fob? Also is it 18 or 16 size? Measure the movement across the inside of the back of the case.
18 size ~1&11/16, 16 size ~ 1&5/8 inches. Also what kind of condition, avg, ex fine or mint?
I have the Shugart,Engle,Gilbert book, Complete price guide to Watches. Has all the old pocket watches listed and Hamiltons run anywhere from $125 to $7000 for rare ones. A 1999 edition but will give you some idea. Also will give you the age of the watch
Don, watchmaker.
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: peabody on December 15, 2007, 01:51:17 PM: Thanks a bunch.... I'll get you the information.
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: Don Hutchinson AMA5402 on December 15, 2007, 01:54:11 PM: Missed one important detail. How many jewels? It will say on the movement when you open the back of the case. Beautiful piece of work aren't they! No wonder people collect them. Makes an Orwick engine look rather crude!
Don
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: Phil Bare on December 15, 2007, 05:32:02 PM: An old watch can have value for sure
But not as any part of the Masonic Rite...Regards, Phil
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: peabody on December 15, 2007, 08:37:10 PM: Phil....
I just thought that a Mason might seek an older piece.....
Title: Re: Here's one that's WAY off topic....Free Masonquestion
Post by: Dave Nyce on December 16, 2007, 07:53:02 PM: I do not know about the value of watches, but I am a 32'nd degree mason in North Carolina. Watches are not a part of any masonic rite of which I am familiar.

Dave