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OPEN FACE CASE

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Antique Juvenia Palais Royal Habana size 19 pocket watch in an 18K gold enameled open face pocket watch
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Open face pocket watches are self explanatory.  The time can be read without having to open any cases or coverings.

One of the requirements of prized Railroad Grade pocket watches is that the watch must be cased in an open face case.

Open Face CAse Gallery

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