Consensus on vintage watch repair - NAWCC Forums
网页Sep 23, 2024. #9. One of the benefits of working for yourself from home is not having true overheads. 90% of what I repair is vintage/antique wristwatches and pocket watches. Anything from 1750 to 2000.
Vintage clock or watch? - NAWCC Forums
网页Sep 15, 2024. #7. Good evening, GDK! Let me add my welcome to you to the NAWCC Forums! The confusion over the pictures probably comes from the fact that you posted twice and I deleted the duplicate. My guess is that this is a pretty fine example of a "travel clock." I never understand why so many of these don't have any kind of alarm mechanism.
How often do you have to reset the time on your vintage pocket …
网页2024年4月7日 · this is my first vintage watch. My 03 caddy has been running awesome for some years now. It has developed a small leak of antifreeze somewhere that I haven't been able to identify the source. It's not a big deal to me. I just add a small amount every 2 weeks or so. I love the watch.
Looking for info on 1900 Elgin pocket watch - NAWCC Forums
网页2024年3月2日 · I found most of the details on the Pocket Watch Database (circa 1900, grade 216, 6s, 15j) but she is interested in the value. I'm not certain but I believe the case is rolled gold? 1. a value for this watch or resource to determine the value. 2. a good resource for info on vintage watch cases. (I couldn't find info on the markings on this case.)
Vintage Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch Identification | NAWCC Forums
网页2013年2月3日 · GeneJockey. NAWCC Member. Feb 13, 2013. #6. The 807 is a Swiss movement, imported and cased by Elgin, toward the end of their life in Elgin IL. Late 1950s/early 1960s. There won't be a serial number on the movement. I'm not sure what you mean by "The dial of the watch is definitely a Elgin 700".
Vintage Bulova disassembly question and stem & crown …
网页2005年3月24日 · I am a novice watch aficionado and have a vintage Bulova watch that I am working on. It is marked 11ACC and L5 on the 17 jewel movement.(I hope I have the lingo right in the following--) The main bridge that holds the center wheel jewel has a wheel that is attached to a slightly smaller wheel on the other side of the bridge.
Recommendation for a typical high quality American pocket watch ...
网页2022年2月25日 · Waltham Model 1857 -- this is the first really successful U.S. PW model. Waltham American Watch Co. Grade Model 1872 -- considered by most collectors to be the most beautiful and best finished of any U.S. PWs. Elgin Grade 91 Convertible -- an innovative design that is almost as highly revered as the AWCO Model 1872.
Hampden Watch Co. - NAWCC Forums
网页2009年4月30日 · The New York Watch Co. “... was in business from about 1866 to 1877, during which time it made a variety of different grades of movements. Its total production is estimated to be less than 60,000.” (Greg Frauenhoff) After a reorganization, the firm became the Hampden Watch Co. in 1877. John C. Dueber established a watch case company in ...
What would be the acceptable beat error range on a vintage …
网页2023年1月14日 · Thanks for all the replies, folks! I, too, skimmed Dewey's article and didn't find an explanation. I suspect the rule-of-thumb predates him.
Waltham Pocket Watch Case Identification | NAWCC Forums
网页2011年8月4日 · Welcome to the board, Dennis. The trademark in your photo is one of the correct marks for the Waltham Watch Case Co. If there is an accompanying mark (as shown on my first photo below) this would show that the case is 14K solid gold. My second photo shows the "Waltham" mark only, and I have been …