Engorsale 16S 0J "Satellite" dollar pocket watch, white dial with bold black Arabic numbers, a black-marked outer minute register and a black-marked seconds display has a scratch or crazing near 8 o'clock, black steel spade & whip style hands, heavy smooth polish white base metal (WBM) friction fit case with a sloped bezel supporting the plastic crystal and a short pendant with a flat-top crown, case is like new however the plastic crystal has a number of cracks, measures approx. 50mm in diameter x 61mm in length x 13-14mm (crystal and packaging included), this watch comes new in package (NiP) with the original advertising and service warranty on the cardboard & paper packaging, measures approx. 118mm wide x 178mm tall, the watch does not currently run, we were able to turn the crown a few times and it may take right off running with some fresh oil however we are selling this as a novelty item and AS-IS for the running condition. A classic example of the dollar watch style from the mid-1900s in excellent+ overall condition!
- Year Made: mid 1900s
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Company:
Engorsale
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Movement Size:
0516S
- Jewels: 280
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Setting/Movement Type:
pendant set
- Dial Color: white
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Hand Style:
spade & whip
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Case Style:
friction fit
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Case Material:
Base Metal - Silver/White
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Case Details:
factory case
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Case Width/Diameter:
118mm (4.65 inches)
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Case Length, bow included:
178mm (7.01 inches)
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Case Thickness:
14mm (0.55 inches)
- Crystal Material: plastic
- Misc. Info: original packaging
- Country of Origin: United States
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Condition:
Excellent +
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
This watch is in our Mechanic's Special section because we consider it to have serious cosmetic or mechanical problems that are currently cost prohibitive to repair in-house, but the watch itself is of a high enough quality that it may be of interest as a repair project for some of our customers. Please read the Full Description, where we attempt to note the specific flaws or problems with the watch. In many cases, these problems do result in the watch not running, winding, or setting properly as is.
With that in mind, we do NOT offer our standard 30-day return on any Mechanic's Special items.
On these items, all sales are AS IS and FINAL.
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
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
The production of dollar watches (which, by 1896, did actually cost exactly $1.00) began in the 1870's in an effort to offer a more affordable watch that nearly anyone could purchase. These watches often utilized dials made of inexpensive materials, utilized fewer parts, were non-jeweled or single-jeweled movements and often were simply finished with no damaskeening, engravings, etc.
Due to the manufacturing process, if this style of watch is damaged and needs repairs, it is often cost prohibitive to locate the parts (and a willing watchmaker) to make the attempt. During the design process, it was not a high consideration to accommodate repairs and in many cases, movements were completed with spot-welds instead of screws and it is nearly impossible to disassemble these watches without damaging them.
While a lower overall quality than most of the jeweled movements of the other American watch companies, with proper care a dollar watch can be expected to be in use for decades. We offer this overview of the potential repair issues so that a new owner can make an informed purchase and be aware that this style of watch should be treated with a little extra care when in use.
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