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« on: January 19, 2015, 03:51:51 am »
 Can anyone explain to me the significance of a "Montgomery" dial on a railroad pocket watch? Just spotted one on The Bay of E-ville, and I'd like to get some idea what it's worth.

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Darwin
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 04:11:56 am »
The dial has each individual minute numbered around the edge, used by railroad workers for exact timing.

Presumably worth would depend on how old the watch is.
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