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| Originally Posted by victoria_nurseries Hi There
I hope this is the right place to ask these questions, they concern the Dudley Masonic pocket watch.
I have just aquired a Model 11, a beautiful watch which has its bridge plate in the form of Masonic symbols. I believe the the watch was designed by a William Dudley an American watchmaker and made in a factory set up by him to provide work for men with masonic backgrounds, beyond that I know very little and would be grateful for any other information other Blue Lodge members could provide
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Bro Gerald John |
I'm not sure about the jobs for Masons. That doesn't sound right. I do know Dudley was from Lancaster, PA and a watchmaker. There are only 3 models I believe with tweaking here and there model one has an engraved bible and two and three have an applied bible. Also model 3's I think had dials with the Masonic Symbols as the hour markers.
Dudley's run between 3 and 5000 dollars US
If you need info there are blueprints I think I've seen on Ebay. Also Dudley had plans to make a Shriner Watch which for financial reasons was not made.
I have only seen 2 in person and only know of 4 in our state.
RGM Watches in Lacaster, PA is a certified watchmaker and maintainence center for many high end Swiss Watches so if you need repair I recommend them.
Good luck sounds like a great watch. They are becoming more and more rare.
S&F,