Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled. Measure the diameter of the movement with a digital gauge. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major us watch maker from 1864 to 1968. Overwound mainspring antique watch repair wrist watch repair pocket watch repair.
The serial number database shows stem wind and set. L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch. Preface if it is your goal to learn how to dismantle, clean, and reassemble a watch as a hobby, then you have come to the right place. Antique elgin wristwatch repair, mechanical elgin wrist.
Traces the evolution of the elgin national watch company, americas largest watch manufacturer, from their founding in 1864 until their demise 100 years later. Front of an elgin pocket watch from 1911 in a hunterstyle closed case with the stem. Specializing in elgin national, american waltham, hamilton, hampden and if you have an antique watch you would like repaired or serviced, please look. Rotate the stem clockwise to move the hands to the correct hour and minute. The first watch elgin made, an 18 sized b w raymond railroad grade watch, was finished in 1867 and over the next 100 years, they went on to produce about 60 million watches. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Elgin stem arbor winding grade 760 also used in grade 761.
This will only work on round pocket watch movements. Checking the references listed in the elgin watch co. The lessons and tips that follow are written to be easy to. You can also type in a part number and get a list of all grades using that part number. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 210, which is working nicely. Bought a cheap one from ebay, cleaned and oiled it, and it runs well. This elgin national watch co pocket watch was made back in 1873 and is 18k gold. It also makes the pocket watch easy to stand on its own so that the time can easily be read. Elgin bracelet size watch stems elgin watch and pocket watch dials elgin pocket watch. The elgin national watch company, commonly known as elgin watch company, was a major.
Pull the stem out of the crown at the 12 oclock position of an elgin stemset pocket watch. This pocket watch is unmarked of personalization, including the dust cover. The generally accepted dates for the last run of grade 571 would place it in 1954. Need help remove a stem from elgin pocket watch nawcc. This was a modest, although popular, movement of which 26,500 were built in about 19041905. Movement parts are available for eta, miyota, harley ronda, hattori and others. Welcome to one of the countrys most complete suppliers of wrist watch and pocket watch parts for the professional watchmaker. Paying the bills just got a little more stylish with the classic elgin card case. Find the perfect style for any occasion from the best watch brands with overstock your online watches store. Encyclopedia article and tyo be confirmed by your pictures, elgin movement serial number 11488071 can be seen to be a 16size, model 6, grade no. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues. Otto frei, watch parts since 1930 customers entrance 126 2nd st.
Get the best deals on pocket watch crown stem when you shop the largest online selection at. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for roman numerals silver plated antique pocket watches. Cylindre pocket watch serial number, galonne pocket watch, galonne pocket watch serial numbers, galonne pocket watches, galonne remontoir, galonne serial number. You are viewing a nice example of a swiss open face pocket watch made for export. There are line drawings and color photos showing each and every step. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to. This how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. Get the best deals on pocket watch crown stem when you shop the largest.
Elgin pocket watch winding stems stems watch parts. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. For example, the only railroad grade pocket watch that elgin was making in the 1950s was the grade 571, and they didnt start selling the b. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. You might find my elgin pocket watch repair page interesting as ive made available to you elgin pocket watch production numbers that will assist you in dating your watch, as well as photos of a few of the elgin pocket watches that ive restored for my customers. Porcelain single sunk dial with subsidiary seconds and roman numerals, marked elgin. What im going to talk about ive been trying to understand what were the earliest stem wind watches that elgin made. Brief history of the elgin national watch company including watch serial numbers and production dates. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. Servicing and overhaul of elgin pocket watches, restoration of vintage elgin wind. Most of the watches made by l epine didnt have small seconds, so it is unlikely that this movement.
Casker has an extensive supply of parts for seiko, pulsar, citizen, bulova and omega and pocket watch parts. I have repaired literally thousands of watches over the past 20 years. Elgin pocket watch value explained including how to determine the real value of your pocket watch by using the elgin pocket watch serial number. Watch crystals, both genuine and generic mineral glass, as well as the complete. Gents pocket watch movement, elgin national watch co, no. Elgin pocket watch repair i specialize in antique elgin pocket watch repair and and elgin pocket watch restoration.
If you enjoy antique watches as a hobby, repair your collection or start a watch repair business, this dvd course is for. For nearly 100 years the companys manufacturing complex in elgin, illinois, was the largest site dedicated to watchmaking in the world. L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world.
On double hunter pocket watches, the 12 would be located just below the stem of the pocket watch. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Front and rear covers are screw fit and engine turning is provided on the outer covers to facilitate this covers screw on and off very nicely with no damage evident white dial with arabic numerals and chapter ring marking minuets, subsidiary second hand black spade hands thick glass. One of the largest watch companies in america and the whole world. Pull the stem out of the crown at the 12 oclock position of an elgin stem set pocket watch. Depress the stem and wind the crown to keep the watch running.
As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in good working condition. Buy online, view images and see past prices for switzerland, mans quarter repeating carillon verge fusee pocket watch with three jacquemarts, key wind and set gilt movement with ornately engraved bottom plate, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge open face case and. In my opinion, the quality of these old tools matches the. Elgin watch repair watch repairs usa is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your elgin watch. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Hamilton pocket watch repair manual shop huge inventory of hamilton 992 pocket watch, hamilton pocket watch vintage hamilton manual wind 21jewels 10 size 14k solid gold pocket watch. Rare elgin 324 pocket watch 17 jewels dairy milk cow. Gents pocket watch, silver case, open face, elgin national watch co, no 15556258, 1910. The handsomely patterned movement is fully signed and the serial number 9,167,797 dates it back to around 1901. Browse working antique sterling silver and gold pocket watches. Products, pocket watches, wrist watches, bomb sights and precision instruments.
Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. Enamel dial has roman numerals and seconds dial at 6. Pocket watch size chart esslinger watchmaker supplies blog. How to disassemble, clean and reassemble a pocket watch. Large nickel silver elgin 1907 watch case stamped ore silver and is approx 55mm in diameter excluding the bow. Taking it apart, it seems to be lever set, pendant wind. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The movement is signed with the elgin name and the serial number 28127854 dates it back to 1925. We offer serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Elgin pocket watch movement 15j 1899 0s crown stem crystal portrait dial.
Any other reproduction, by any means mechanical or electronic without the express written permission of watertown watch and clock company, is strictly prohibited. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Elgin pocket watches were an icon of american pocket watch production in the 20th century and reflect the massive progress of the age with durable yet elegant. Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches all about vintage pocket watch dials part 2 dial styles, ornate dials, railroad dials, and hamilton melamine dials. This booklet will show you with stepbystep instructions how to disassemble, clean and reassemble an easily obtainable pocket watch. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. The company sold watches under the names elgin, lord elgin, and lady elgin.
The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Need help remove a stem from elgin pocket watch not sure which screw to unwind 2half turns sn 15230503 grade 384 manufacture 1911 thank. If you have a quartz watch, one that uses a battery, one with a logo, instead of the name elgin on the dial, or anything made after around 1965, then you are pretty much out of luck. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. The watches of the elgin almanac 1871 1876 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 san francisco may 11, 2014 2. Elgin 18 size pocket watch parts elgin 16 size pocket watch. The right to download and store or output pages and pictures from this web site is granted to users for their personal use only. Early elgin stem wind watches, 18651878 slideshare. From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swisstrained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision.
A pocket watch was almost made for the beginner with its nice easily handled large parts. The first stemwind and stemset pocket watches were sold during the great exhibition in london in 1851 and the first. Elgin pocketwatch lever broken nawcc message board. Working vintage ladies elgin 975 pocket watch 17 jewels. Precisely crafted, the light accent trim and dark smooth leather are utility made cool. Hunter case stem at 3 oclock instead of 12 and extra thick crystal. I normally work on mechanical clocks, but thought i would try a pocket watch.
Antique pocket watch repair beginner course youtube. Old elgin parts for american made elgin watches ofrei. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about lady elgin. Description vintage 1920s elgin stem winding pocket watch. Elgin pocket watch movement 15j 1899 0s crown stem. Check out our elgin pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket watches shops. A quick history of the elgin national watch company elgin was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. Vintage 1920s elgin stem winding pocket watch 671582. Use this chart to help find the industry size of your pocket watch. Its a size 18, a 15 jewel movement, is lever set for the time and is a dual wind by either keycrown, and has a seconds dial. About twelve years ago, i decided to open an online store and to maintain a more permanent inventory to better serve collectors looking for hardtofind parts and tools. Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. White enamel dial has black roman numerals and seconds dial at 6. The watch has a stemwinding movement, grade 291, which is working well.
Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Antique elgin pocket watch repair, mechanical elgin pocket. Elgin watches hamilton watches illinois watches waltham watches types. Elgin pocket watch repair antique watch repair services. This will allow you to type in the grade of your elgin pocket watch, and show you all the part numbers for the various parts. Focused primarily on volume production, but made both low and high grade watches.