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Re: Paper box Wristlet [message #18215 is a reply to message #18214] Tue, 18 April 2023 20:01 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Jenneke is currently offline  Jenneke
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What also could help with dating the box, is the wristlet.

The watch that was inside, was the left one. The right one came with it, so could also be the original watch.

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Botch watches have a gruen 1/10 clasp. Slightly different in markings.
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The clasp on the right has a patent date:
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