Job Number 180107

Here's a Trenton pocketwatch that has a special story.

This watch was given to my Grandfather by his instructor, William Samelius, at the Elgin Watch College.

William Samelius was well known at the time as a watchmaker and educator. He was referred to as "The Dean of American Watchmaking". Students at the college referred to him as "Ol' Bill".

William Samelius made quite an impression on my Grandfather. He spoke of his teacher often.

The back of the watch has the initials WHS and "No 12" engraved.

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