Geoff Baker
Posted October 9, 2013 - 5:48am
Congratulations Kevin, this is wonderful family heirloom. I'm one of the guys that places a higher value on family items than market price. To think that your daughter or son will be the fifth generation Portale to wear this beauty is pretty exciting. In collectable circles, provenance is everything and this is the jackpot. Thanks for sharing a great story with us. I imagine your great grandfather would be very proud.
In terms of identification, I think we're going to end with the "Unknown" name. I have this watch with a 1930 date, the difference is mine is lumed dial and hands (glows in the dark).