LoveMyHats2
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That is a very nice PW, I would have it serviced, even if it has been sitting around.Ok, I went to the bank today and got the watch. I took some pics and am sorry about the pic quality. But it was the best I could do.
Incidentally, I opened it up, and found out the watch works perfectly still! I wound it a few turns and it keeps good time!
Now...the family story goes that my G-grandfather was a Presbyterian minister aboard the steamship Lucy Walker when that boat blew up in 1844. The owner of that boat was a wealthy Cherokee indian slave owner who was racing his boat on the river with another steamboat. The boiler blew up and killed most everyone aboard. (They found Joe Vann's arm up in a tree I think).
My G-grandfather survived the blast but it blew his thumb off. You can see a deep scratch on the surface of the front lid where he was trying to hold onto the watch at the time of the accident.
Info about Joe Vann: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Vann
Info about the Lucy Walker: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Walker_steamboat_disaster
My watch needs a new crystal. I guess that's all it needs though as it seems to keep time perfectly and works fine!
I have no pocket watches at the moment, but have owned a few older watches and have some older wristwatches. Keeping a watch serviced is very important.