{"title":"South Bend","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our curated collection of South Bend watches, featuring vintage and collectible American timepieces known for heritage, classic design and historical character. South Bend watches offer timeless appeal for collectors of early American watchmaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"south-bend-vintage-1922-south-bend-pocket-watch-grade-209-16s-9j-for-parts-or-repair-title-1922-south-bend-pocket-grade-209-9-jewels-for-parts","title":"South Bend Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-r-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h4 m-b-0 m-y-md-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-r-sm-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"js-watch-notes overflow-wrap-word\"\u003eFor sale is a classic piece of American horology: a South Bend Grade 209 open-face pocket watch, manufactured around 1922 (Serial #1018857).\u003cbr\u003eMovement: 16-size, 9-jewels nickel finish with \"Double Roller\" high-quality designation.\u003cbr\u003eCase: Housed in an original Illinois Watch Case Co. \"Spartan\" base metal case.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: The watch is currently not running. The movement appears clean and free of heavy corrosion, but likely requires a full service or parts. Dial shows attractive vintage patina with Art Deco-style numerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for a hobbyist watchmaker's restoration project or as a high-quality parts donor. Sold as-is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition: 1.0 \/ 5 — Parts \/ Repair Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial \u0026amp; Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown \u0026amp; Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is sold strictly as parts \/ repair. Functionality is not guaranteed and servicing or restoration should be expected. Cosmetic wear, missing components, age-related deterioration, or mechanical faults may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos and movement video carefully before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Dial Archives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53276329345346,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7385\/5554\/files\/Southbend_Pocketwatch_2.png?v=1780402082"}],"url":"https:\/\/dialarchives.com\/collections\/south-bend-watches.oembed","provider":"Dial Archives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}