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9ct Gold Cushion Watch Circa 1949. Hand Made Etchings on Case Back and Front. Why?

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Dear all,

I hope this finds you well.

I have the attached watch and was wondering what the scribes/etchings, were intended for.

Could they be to ensure both parts are a pair?

Could it be to show that the gold is not plated?

Wondered what the real reason is as I am only able to guess.

Any help on the subject would be gratefully received.

All the best, Steven.

Regarding the attached picture. This comprises of two images.

Image 1 - shows the upturned face, the etchings to which I refer are at the 12:00 position when viewing the image but at the 6:30 position once the face is attached to the body.

Image 2 - shows the watch with the face removed. The etchings are at the 6:30 position.

Many thanks for taking the time to look/respond to this query.

 

 

 

 

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I would say it proves that both parts belong to each other. Don't forget some cases were mass produced. This if probably a factory assembly mark.   

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