I'd also take a photo of the mechanism at this point so you can consult it without having to open it again, and photos of the insides of the case covers, which should have markings saying what the material is.

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Go to this web page on pocket watch cases, and read the following two sections carefully: The number that would be extremely helpful is the one found on the watch mechanism itself you need to open up the watch's back to get this. The interesting question about the case would be if it's solid gold or gold filled, and I can't tell from your photos.

1 240462' bit that your father copied from the case is not really useful in those days the watch mechanism and case were sold separately, so the case's data doesn't tell you anything about what's inside. My top guess is 1880-1890 (based on the dial and case style).

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