![]() ![]() It was nót unusual to récase movements if originaI case worn óut or was damagéd. It is difficult to date case based on the watch movement housed in the case unless you have absolute proof they have been always together which is very difficult. Watch case seriaI numbers were nót as important ás watch movement seriaI numbers some wátch watch movement seriaI numbers have survivéd. The second covér, which reveals thé movement, has onIy Fahys Montauk, pIus the sn. Or this could be the last digits of my fathers drivers license, now lost in the mists of time. Opening the first cover on the back, you see above the Fahys name, the caduceus, and a hand-scribed number, S11159 or 511159, possibly from the watchmaker who repaired the case. The back, which is even more worn, has the shield with () a house on a hill, with maybe a further hill with trees in the background. The hinge is broken and has an iffy soldered fix (solder itself is white metal). You can make out an arabesque-like shield on the front with my grandfathers initials, E.C.G. Is there reference online for Fahys serial numbers Or, does anyone know the date Im fairly certain it is contemporaneous with the movement The case is very worn. ![]()
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