H. Samuel, Manchester (1862-) 44mm 7J key wind pocket watch #N132068, case #68 19 (inner case) & #132068 19 (outer case), handsome gilt full pillar plate fusee movement with a brushed finish, a geometrically engraved balance bridge and a yellow base metal (YBM) removable cover with a steel slide latch, porcelain enamel dial with Roman numerals and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register is marked "H. Samuel Market St. Manchester", dial does have a small hairline at 6 o'clock along with a few spots of discoloration, gold steel spade & whip style hands.
Heavy Sterling silver hinge back & bezel (HB&B) swing out case with full engine turning on the back around a smooth polish circular medallion in the center with a fancy blank monogram shield within, coin edge frame, large bow and offset hinges, hallmarks on both cases are the lion (Sterling .925), crown (Birmingham), fancy lowercase "q" (1891) and H*S (maker), case is showing normal wear with small scratches, scuffs, some smoothing to the engraving in places, a shallow dent on the frame and a weak but functioning lift spring on the outer back cover, currently the case also has a fair amount of patina, we can clean and polish the case at no additional charge on request but have left the naturally aged patina for the preference of some customers, measures approx. 52mm in diameter x 74mm in length x 19mm thick (crystal included). A handsome, high quality vintage triple signed watch from the 1890s in excellent overall condition!
- Year Made: 1891
- Company:
H. Samuel
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Movement Size:
3244mm
- Jewels: 217J
- Setting/Movement Type:
key wind
- Serial #: N132068
- Movement Finish: gilt
- Movement Details: fusee escapement
- Dial Material: porcelain enamel
- Hand Style:
spade & whip
- Case Style:
swing-out
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Case Material:
Silver - Sterling/Solid
- Case Details:
factory case, offset hinges
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Case Width/Diameter:
52mm (2.05 inches)
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Case Length, bow included:
74mm (2.91 inches)
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Case Thickness:
19mm (0.75 inches)
- Crystal Material: plastic
- Misc. Info: H. Samuel
- Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of October 3rd, 2025, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
This watch comes complete with an appropriate, intact plastic crystal; however, on request PM Time Service can replace the current crystal on this pocket watch for you. We offer a number of new and vintage crystal choices for pocket watches; you can select your desired choice from the dropdown menu below.
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Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
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