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This was one of my grandads old pocket watches that I had forgot about until having a tidy out.I have no idea what it is its a none runner and not being a pocket watch person I don't know if its worth repairing so any help you pocket watch peeps can give me would be much appreciated.

Mick

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It was my grandfathers and how long he had it I don't know. He repaired watches in his spare time all his life he was born in 1914 so it could be after that or earlier I don't know.

 

Mick

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