, RARE Sidewinder, 1890 Keystone Watch Co. Pocket Watch, 10 Jewels
Item History & Price
Offered is anoverall excellent condition, just serviced last week, gorgeous rare finely made Keystone Watch Company, Lancaster, PA, 10 Jewel, 18s, in Hunting Case configuration. The Keystone Watch Company was only in business from 1884 to 1891 and produced only limited numbers of well made pocket watches. It has a lever time setting. The dial, or face, displays nicely under the glass cover and shows several hairlines. This company would be bought by the famou...s Hamilton Watch Company and remain in Lancaster. The balance wheel moves along nicely and smoothly! It ismounted in a nice solid Philadelphia Watch Case Company SILVEROIDE watch case with normalwear consistent with age which was only cleaned by hand to leave the nice agedpatina and surface character. Amazingly, little wear was found onthe parts. In fact, the parts look like they were made yesterday! Thesewatches were made in the U.S. by hand by skilled craftsmen during a sadlyvery long gone era and are truly works of art! The movement was completely disassembled, allparts inspected which are excellent, cleaned, oiled, reassembled, and tested. The dial, or face, has several hairlines that are not really noticeable under the glass cover. However, pleasekeep in mind that these watches are well over 100 years old and should behandled with care. They are definitely not shock proof! Also, a change of location mayrequire a slight adjustment of the regulator. But, this is all just part of the nostalgia of owning a mechanical watch. Be very careful not to disturb the balance wheel during adjustment of the regulator. Shipping is $8.00 in U.S. only. Overseas shipping only by Global Shipping Program. Satisfaction guaranteed or return for fullrefund. Please be aware that your state may add sales tax to the purchase for which I have no control, nor collect the tax!! Thanks for looking. G.
