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Hmm... the slogan was used but not applied to the badge till 97 98 still un sure but that bike is a 98 or later..by the patent number
 
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Please post a clear photo of the patent dates on your badge. I think the last date is '92 and looks just like the other Sterling badge posted here except with "Built Like a Watch" added to the bottom. Not sure yet what year that was added to the badge. Here is a 1895 image of a Sterling where it looks like "Built Like a Watch" may be on the bottom of this badge in the photo:

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1894 Sterling ad stating Sterlings can now be purchased directly from the factory and not through jobber Stokes Mfg. Company:
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Sterling's new factory in Kenosha WI opened August 1895 from July 11, 1895 issue of The Bearings. They closed their Chicago factory but kept their offices in Chicago. Sterling became part of American Bicycle Company Trust starting model year 1900:
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Article about 1896 Sterling models from December 5, 1895 issue of The Bearings:
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Awsome. Thanks. Very interesting info..looks like the bike disapeared in california.. well im in oregon thats pretty close.. im gonna check inside the hangar for orig color.. might have some. Otherwise its a long shot but who knows.
 
Fender, chainguard and stem clamp are all correct. The badge says chicago so it was built before 98. The later model sterlings say kenosha. Is the badge aluminum? As for the "built like a watch" I've seen that saying in advertisements from 1896. If your badge is aluminum then it's probably a 96 maybe 95 but I would have to dig a bit to remember.
Thank you that is very helpful. The badge is aluminum
 
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