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Mikem
New member Username: Mikem
Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 11:16 pm: | |
I am trying to find out more information about about a J. Auricoste Chronograph that my father recently gave me. Marking on the back of the case is MINISTERE DE LA GUERRE No 601. My father thinks it from WWI. Any advice on where I can get more information? Thanks, Mike |
   
Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 2281 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 05:46 pm: | |
Is it a wrist or pocket watch? A photo would be useful, thanks. |
   
Mikem
New member Username: Mikem
Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2006
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 10:24 pm: | |
This is a pocket watch. Apologies for the poor quality picture  |
   
Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 2285 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 06:04 pm: | |
Ministere de la guerre was used until the 1950s. I suspect you have something more like 1945-1950 rather than WWI |