Aurora Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of Two Aurora Pocket Watches Aurora Watch Company, 1883-1892. Aurora, Illinois. The company started in 1883. The first pocket watches were 18 size and sold in 1884. The factory produced about 100 movements per day. The company was the first to use the Hurd’s Pat Regulator on the moments. … [Read more…]
Gruen Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Vintage Gruen 510 RSS Wristwatch This 1950s Gruen Precision Manual Wind Caliber 510 Wristwatch was fully overhauled. The watch was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The case was cleaned and lightly hand polished. Crystal polished, crown replaced, new case seal. Placed on extended testing. Overhaul service complete. … [Read more…]
Elgin Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1912, Model 8, 214 Grade, 23 Jewel, 18s Size, Elgin Veritas Pocket Watch “Veritas” translates into “Truth” in the Latin. This watch represents Elgin’s highest grade railroad pocket watch. Made with diamond balance jewels, sapphire pallet jewels, ruby and gold jewel settings. Adjusted to five positions and … [Read more…]
Elgin Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1904 Elgin, Model 5, Grade 250, 18s Size, 17 Jewel Pocket Watch This vintage Elgin Pocket Watch with a gilt movement and a fancy dial was restored to good running order. The watch had some rust, and was not running. The watch was disassembled and cleaned. All … [Read more…]
Wyler Wristwatch Repair Overhaul Service of a Vintage Wyler Wristwatch, belonging to the Founder of the Space Age Museum Somewhere located in northwestern Connecticut, is an amazing collection of spaceships, rocketships, robots and tons of memorbila from the dawn of the space age. A 30 plus year collection of over 10,000 pieces that reflect the … [Read more…]
Benrus Wristwatch Repair Overhaul Service 1939 Benrus Wristwatch This vintage Benrus Wristwatch was restored to running order. The watch belonged to the Bowling Champion (1939-1940) Anthony Herman of the Detroit Bowling Assocaition. He achieved the Individual Champion Award by scoring 725 pins. The watch now belongs to his grandson. It has an inscription on the … [Read more…]
Waltham Military Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Waltham A11 Model 1942 AE-45-36587 This Waltham was sumberged in water and had a rust issue. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. All rust removed. Mainspring replaced. Reassembled and lubricated and adjusted. Watch placed on extended testing. Watch overhaul complete. … [Read more…]
Benrus Military Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1964 Benrus Military Wristwatch Benrus made this watch for the US Government during the Vietnam War. The watch features a black matt dial with 24 hour makers. Luminous induces and hands. The movement features a hacking mechanism so servicemen could synchronize their watches. 34mm top loading case. … [Read more…]
Seiko Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1980 Seiko 6139-6031 Speedtimer 5 Sports Wristwatch This rare, and in excellent condition Seiko Speedtimer 5 was overhauled and repaired. The watch was fully disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Repairs made to escapement and chronograph. New seals installed. Watch placed on extended testing. Watch overhaul complete. … [Read more…]
Hamilton Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1970’s Hamilton Odyssee 2001 Wristwatch This vintage Hamilton Watch was disassembled and cleaned. Rust and corrosion removed from case and movement holder. New mainspring installed. Movement reassembled and lubricated. New crystal installed. Watch placed on extended testing. Watch overhaul complete. … [Read more…]
Military Watch Service Overhaul Service of a Benrus Type I and a Elgin A-17A Military Watch These two military watches were dissembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Adjusted and repaired. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete. Thanks for reading this post
Elgin Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service of an Antique 1871 Elgin, Model 1, Grade 55, 7 Jewel, 18’s Pocket Watch This very old key wind and key set Elgin Pocket Watch was in rough shape. The watch was fully disassembled and cleaned. Hairspring repaired, roller jewel replaced, balance staff replaced, poised and regulated, pallet fork … [Read more…]
Hamilton Watch Service Overhaul Service of a Military Hamilton Wristwatch with the Rare 2987 Movement This rare Hamilton Military Wristwatch was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Balance and hairspring adjusted. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete. Thanks for reading this post.
Twenty Dollar Coin Watch Service Overhaul Service of a Mathey Tissot, Caliber 23, 1904, 18K Coin, Pocket Watch This rare coin watch by Mathey Tissot, made with a real twenty dollar coin, using a Frederick Piaget Caliber 23 ultra thin and small movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Balance and hairspring adjusted. Placed … [Read more…]
Universal Geneve Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service of a Grade 272, 14K Universal Geneve Pocket Watch This beautiful ultra thin pocket watch was disassembled and cleaned. Stem repaired. Reassembled and lubricated. Balance adjusted. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete Thanks for reading this post
South Bend Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service on a 1923 South Bend 12s, Grade 429, 19 Jewel, Model 1, Pocket Watch This South Bend Pocket Watch was fully disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Balance and hairspring adjusted. New Mainspring Installed. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete Thanks for … [Read more…]
Westclox Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service on a 1952 Westclox Pocket Ben This Westclox Pocket Ben Pocket Watch was fully disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Balance and hairspring adjusted. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete Thanks for reading this post.
Red Baron Micro-Sculpture Watch by Randall Zadar A Micro-Sculpture Invicta Watch, Tribute to The Red Baron Airplane Here is another Micro-Sculpture Watch. This time I made a Micro-Sculpture of the Famous Red Baron Airplane. The plane is sculpted from wax and resin and is mounted on the seconds hand. The plane is very light and … [Read more…]
1968 Ford Mustang GT Micro-Sculpture Watch A Micro-Sculpture Mounted In an Invicta Watch, Tribute to Classic Movie “Bullitt” I have enjoyed creating miniature sculpture for over 20 years, and now working on watches, I thought it would be cool to add a micro-sculpture to a watch. I decided to create a micro-sculpture of the Mustang … [Read more…]
1947 Elgin Wristwatch Service with Biography Overhaul Service of an Elgin Grade 558, 17 Jewel, 15/0 Size Wristwatch It is always interesting to see who owned a watch and to know something of the person. The current owner of the watch, the nephew of the original owner provided the following short biography and photos. Thank … [Read more…]
Vintage Chronograph Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Bovet Landeron 148 Chronograph Wristwatch This vintage chronograph was fully disassembled and cleaned. The broken reversing spring was replaced. The movement carefully reassembled and lubricated. Balance regulated and chronograph adjusted. Case cleaned and crystal replaced. Watch placed on extended testing. Watch overhaul service complete. … [Read more…]
Howard Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of an 1912 E. Howard, 12s, Model 1908, Series 6, 19 Jewel, Pocket Watch E. Howard Pocket Watches are among the finest watches ever made. This beautiful Howard is no exemption. The watch was completely disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. New mainspring installed, various adjustments made. The watch … [Read more…]
Waltham Vanguard Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1900 Waltham 18s, Vanguard Grade, Model 1892, 21 Jewel, Gold Pocket Watch This beautiful vintage Waltham Vanguard Pocket Watch in a gold case with chain and custom fob pendant was overhauled and restored. The watch was once owned by Hugh Smith Thompson, 1836 – 1904, and 51st … [Read more…]
Wakmann Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Vintage Wakmann Chronograph Wristwatch This vintage Wakmann chronograph based on the Valjoux 7733 was disassembled and cleaned. The watch had a rust issue on some of the parts. The rust was successfully removed from the watch. The watch was reassembled, lubricated and adjusted. New crystal installed. Case cleaned … [Read more…]
Gallet Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Swiss Gallet & Co Gold Wristwatch and Story Story below submitted by Colonel Golding’s son. My father was a career British army officer in the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR), a mechanical engineer who was involved principally in tank design; he was a member of the team sent … [Read more…]
Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of an 1924, Model 1894, Grade 225, 17 Jewel, 12s Pocket Watch in a 14K White Gold Case and Art Deco Chain This beautiful pocket watch was overhauled and repaired. The watch was disassembled and cleaned. The broken center wheel was replaced, upper and lower jewel settings, cannon … [Read more…]
Vintage Waltham Watch Repair Overhaul Service of an 1877, Key-wind, 7 Jewel, Broadway Model, Pocket Watch This pocket watch once owned by Civil War Veteran William Washington Murrie. The watch was disassembled and Cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Watch regulated and balance adjusted, case cleaned and hand polished. Watch placed on extended testing. Overhaul service complete. … [Read more…]
Vintage Watch Repair Overhaul Service of an Tiffany and Company 14K Gold Money Clip Watch This gold Tiffany and Company Money Clip Watch features a 17 Jewel Swiss Movement by Draga Watch Co. The watch was disassembled and Cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Case cleaned and hand polished. Watch placed on extended testing. Overhaul service complete. … [Read more…]
LeCoultre Wristwatch Repair Overhaul Service of a LeCoultre Automatic 17 Jewels, Caliber 481 with Power Indicator This beautiful vintage LeCoultre Wristwatch in all original condition was overhauled. The watch was fully disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Case cleaned and crystal polished. Watch placed on extended testing. LeCoultre Wristwatch overhaul service complete. … [Read more…]
Hamilton 4992b Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1942 Hamilton Navigator’s Watch used in World War II “Randall, My family thanks you – for bringing back to full working order, this piece of history. This Hamilton 4992B, from my father’s service. It is an honor to have it on my desk, ticking away flawlessly, … [Read more…]
Serpico Y Laino Rolex Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Rolex Chronometre Caliber 3131 Automatic Wristwatch This rare Rolex Bubbleback Watch as they were called was overhauled and restored to fine running order. The watch has the inscription on the dial “Serpico Y Laino” the long time Rolex Dealer in Venezuela starting back in 1925. … [Read more…]
Ingersoll Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Circa 1910 Private Label Ingersoll Pocket Watch This novel and rare Ingersoll with a private label of Doctor P. Ordway, has an interesting story. Dr. Ordway of Camden, Maine, circa 1900’s, was a quack doctor who sold plasters that he claimed to have miraculous curative powers. The … [Read more…]
Vintage Elgin Wristwatch Repair Overhaul Service of an Elgin A-11 Caliber 539 Military Wristwatch This Elgin A-11 Wristwatch was overhauled and restored to running condition. The watch is a family heirloom passed down. Some history of the person who owned the watch is provided below by the son. I am attaching a couple of photos … [Read more…]
Custom Made Boxes for Watches Beautiful Wood Boxes For That Special Pocket Watch I work on many heirloom watches, some are presented as gifts to family members for graduations and other milestones in life. I can’t think of a better way to enhance the gift or preservation of the watch, except by using one of … [Read more…]
Patek Watch Repair Overhaul Service of Patek Philippe Pocket Watch This beautiful Patek Philippe Pocket Watch in a 18K gold case was disassembled and cleaned. The balance was poised and the hairspring adjusted. The watch was reassembled and lubricated. The watch was placed on extended testing. Overhaul Watch Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Mansfield Paramount Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1922 Mansfield Paramount, Ingersoll, Car Clock This unique car clock is actually a dollar pocket watch made by Ingersoll. The watch fits in a special holder and attaches to the rear view mirror in the car so the driver can tell what time it is while on … [Read more…]
Elgin Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1950’s 17 Jewel Elgin Model 554 Wristwatch This beautiful circa 1951 Elgin was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Regulated. New crystal installed. The watch was placed on extended testing. Overhaul Watch Repair Complete. Thanks for reading this post
Patek Philippe Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Circa 1959 Patek Philippe 18K Gold Reference 2486 Wristwatch with 10-200 18 Jewel Manual Wind Movement This beautiful Patek Philippe Wristwatch was serviced and repaired. The watch was carefully disassembled and cleaned. The balance staff was replaced and the balance regulated. The watch was carefully reassembled and … [Read more…]
Lancet Trench Watch Repair Overhaul Service of an 1918, Lancet Wristwatch, Like the one Featured in the 1994 Movie, Pulp Fiction This Trench Watch was the type carried by soldiers in World War I. The Lancet was produced by the Swiss Lagendorf Watch Company. The Lancet Trench Watch was so memorably featured by Christopher Walken … [Read more…]
Howard Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of an 1907, 16s, Series 3, E. Howard-Keystone Pocket Watch This high quality Howard Pocket Watch was overhauled. The movement features ruby and sapphire jewels and a Breguet Hairspring in a Hunting Case. The watch was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and adjusted. The balance jewel was replaced. The balance … [Read more…]
Antique Swiss Watch Repair Overhaul Service of Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watch This beautiful small 14K gold pocket watch with enamel and pearls was overhauled and repaired. The watch was carefully disassembled and cleaned, resembled and lubricated. The balance was adjusted and repaired. The watch was placed on extended testing. Overhaul Watch Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Hamilton Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1960’s “Gary” Wristwatch This beautiful Hamilton Calibre 686 Wristwatch was dissembled and cleaned. The watch was resembled and lubricated. The balance was adjusted and repaired. The watch was placed on extended testing. Overhaul Watch Repair Complete. Thanks for reading this post. … [Read more…]
Omega Automatic Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1965 Omega Calibre 670 Automatic Wristwatch This beautiful Omega with the Calibre 670 Automatic Movement was overhauled. The very small movement was disassembled and cleaned. The watch was reassembled and lubricated. The hairspring was adjusted and repaired. The watch was placed on extended testing. Overhaul Watch Repair … [Read more…]
Baume & Mercier Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Rare 14K Bracelet Watch by Baume & Mercier, Geneve This beautiful and unusual Baume & Mercier Bracelet Watch was overhauled. The very small and delicate movement was carefully disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The balance was regulated. The bracelet carefully cleaned by hand. The watch … [Read more…]
Strongsville Historical Society Watchmaking Demonstration, Historic Village, Strongsville Ohio, Harvest Festival 2019 Watchmaker Randall Zadar demonstrated the Art of Watchmaking during the fall Harvest Festival in the Historic Village, September 28 and 29th 2019. The annual weekend event was fun for all. There was plenty of interest in watches and how they work. The event … [Read more…]
Illinois Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1896 Illinois 16s Grade 176, Private Label Pocket Watch Back before the municipality of Allegheny PA became part of Pittsburgh in 1907, this watch was made for a Jeweler who had a shop in Allegheny, August Loch by the Illinois Watch Company. This unusual Illinois Private Label … [Read more…]
Illinois Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1922 Illinois 16s Grade 305, Model 7, 17 Jewel Pocket Watch This Illinois Pocket Watch was disassembled and cleaned. A new balance staff was installed and the balance regulated. The case cleaned and hand polished. The crystal polished. The watch was placed on extended testing. Watch Repair … [Read more…]
Rolex Submariner Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Vintage 1970 1520 Caliber Rolex No Date Submariner 5513 Wristwatch This rare, all original Rolex 5513 Submariner, with gilt dial and hands was carefully overhauled. The gilt dial and hands with original lume were left untouched. The caliber 1520 movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. … [Read more…]
Restoration of a Waltham Wristwatch once owned by Townsend Griffiss, first U.S Airman killed in WWII Overhaul Service of a 1917 Waltham Model 1907, Grade 364, 15 Jewel Trench Wristwatch This important Waltham owned by the late Lt. Colonel Townsend E. Griffiss (April 4, 1900 – February 15, 1942) was a United States Army Air … [Read more…]
Bulova Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1960 Bulova Beau Brummel 21 Jewel, Diamond Dial Wristwatch This beautiful Bulova Watch was in need of an overhaul. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The winding gear was replaced. Hairspring adjusted and balance regulated. Case carefully cleaned and hand-polished. The watch was placed on … [Read more…]
Animated Six-Shooter Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1950’s All Original Gene Autry Wristwatch Made by Muros Watch Factory This rare all original Swiss Animated Six-Shooter Watch with Shooting Gun and Western Trimmed Leather and Silver Strap was restored to running condition. The movement had some corrosion which prevented it from running and was in … [Read more…]
Concord Watch Repair Overhaul Service of an Officially Certified Concord Chronometer Automatic Wristwatch This beautiful Concord Wristwatch, powered by an ETA 2892 A2 was running poorly and was in need of an overhaul. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The balance was placed in-beat and regulated. The balance amplitude was greatly improved. … [Read more…]
Wyler Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1970’s Vintage Wyler 17 Jewel Wristwatch This vintage top loader Wyler Swiss Wristwatch in a stainless steel case was overhauled. The WG-24 Movement was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The movement was regulated. Case hand cleaned and polished. New stem and crown installed. New … [Read more…]
Helbros Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Vintage 1950’s Helbros with a Day/Date/Month Complication This rare Swiss 17 Jewel Helbros Triple Date Calendar Watch was overhauled and repaired. The watch was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The balance was regulated. The case was hand cleaned and polished. The crystal polished. The paint on the … [Read more…]
Hamilton Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1927 Hamilton Masterpiece 922MP 12s Gold Pocket Watch This Hamilton Pocket Watch is a work of art. A rare watch which represents the highest standards of Watchmaking and Goldsmithing. Produced during a time when American watch factories competed for the best Art Deco designs in pocket watches. Beginning … [Read more…]
Benrus Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1951 Benrus CE-13 Day/Date Wristwatch With Fancy Knotted Lugs This beautiful vintage Benrus watch was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The case cleaned and hand polished. The crystal polished. The watch regulated and placed on extended testing. Benrus Watch Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Howard Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Howard Model 1912, Series 7, 12s, 17 Jewel Pocket Watch This 1917 Tri-Fold E. Howard Pocket Watch was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The balance was regulated. The stem and setting mechanism was adjusted. The watch was placed on extended testing. Howard Watch … [Read more…]
E. Howard Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service of a Model 1905, Series 3, 16s, 17 Jewel, E. Howard Pocket Watch This beautiful 1909 E. Howard Pocket Watch was fully disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The setting spring was replaced. The balance was regulated. The open face case was carefully cleaned and … [Read more…]
Vintage New Haven Wristwatch Service Overhaul Service of a 1936 Popeye and Friends Wristwatch made by New Haven Growing up I have very fond memories of watching on TV Popeye The Sailor Cartoons on Sunday mornings. I remember the famous lines, I yam what I yam! and I’ve had all I can stand, I can’t … [Read more…]
Omega Seamaster Wristwatch Service Overhaul Service of a Vintage 1962 Omega Seamaster Caliber 562 Automatic It is an honor for me to work on watches with a great deal of heritage and history. This Omega Seamaster has many miles and memories. The owner provided me with some pictures shown below of him wearing the watch … [Read more…]
Vintage Bulova Wristwatch Overhaul An Original Bulova Military 15 Jewel 10AN Wristwatch Overhaul This beautiful Bulova Military Watch with an original band was disassembled and cleaned. The case was cleaned and hand polished. The original crystal polished. The movement reassembled and lubricated. The balance regulated. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Vintage Omega Wristwatch Overhaul An Original 1950’s Omega Seamaster Wristwatch Calibre 500 Automatic in Steel This beautiful Omega Seamaster with aged dial and hands was carefully overhauled. The rotor axle was broken and replaced. The Calibre 500 movement was disassembled and cleaned. The case lightly polished. The original crystal polished. The movement reassembled and lubricated. … [Read more…]
Ingersoll Mickey Mouse Wristwatch Overhaul A Rare Late 1933 Version of the First Mickey Mouse Wristwatch If you collect Mikey Mouse Watches, this is the one you always look for. The first Mickey Mouse Watch made by Ingersoll in 1933 and sold for $2.95. This watch is all original and includes all the band links. … [Read more…]
Omega Automatic Watch Overhaul A Vintage 1968 Omega Seamaster De Ville Wristwatch Service Every now and then I come across a watch that has never been serviced since it left the factory. This beautiful Omega Seamaster is in excellent condition and contains an inscription on the back for 25 years of service, 1943 to 1968. … [Read more…]
Agassiz Swiss Chronograph Pocket Watch Overhaul A Rare Swiss Agassiz Chronograph Pocket Watch with Inscription from 1898 Every now and then I get to work on a watch that has some historical significance. This Rare Agassiz Swiss Chronograph Pocket Watch with a Patek Philippe Snail Regulator from 1898 has a connection to the Harvard Weld … [Read more…]
Handpainted Watch Dial by Randall Zadar 2018 Crafts Competition, Painted Dials Category, First Place at the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Convention, York, Pennsylvania 7/21/18 This one-of-a-kind watch won first place during the Crafts Competition at the NAWCC National Convention, Painted Dial Category. The dial was made using several layers of glaze and … [Read more…]
Rolex Watch Overhaul Service Service of a Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6494 Wristwatch This Manual Wind Rolex Watch with a date was overhauled. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Mainspring was replaced. Movement reassembled and regulated. Lightly polished case. Replaced broken crystal. Replaced case seal. Placed on extended testing. Rolex Watch Repair Complete … [Read more…]
Gruen Watch Overhaul Service Service of a Gruen Veri-Thin Precision 17 Jewel Movement 8s Open Face Pocketwatch This beautiful Gruen Pock Watch was not running after many years of storage. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Adjusted and regulated balance. Cleaned case and chain. Placed on extended testing. Gruen Veri-Thin Watch Repair … [Read more…]
Seiko Automatic Overhaul Service Service of a 6309A 17 Jewels Automatic Wristwatch This vintage Seiko Diver Watch needed an overhaul and had a broken balance staff. The watch was issued to the owner’s father by the 10th Special Forces Group in 1985. The watch has great personal value. The watch was carefully overhauled and repaired. … [Read more…]
Waltham Premier Watch Overhaul Service Service of a 1938 Waltham Model 1908, Grade 1617, 16s 21 Jewel Pocket Watch The beautiful 14K gold pocket watch once belonged to Arthur Miller. Arthur Miller (1889-1974) was founder and president of the Holmes Construction Company, Wooster, Ohio, involved in building the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Seaquarium in Miami, as … [Read more…]
Hamilton Watch Overhaul Service Service of a 1941 Hamilton 4992B, 22 Jewel, 16s Issued Military Pocket Watch This 1941 Hamilton 4992B made during WW2 and features the 24-hour military dial was sent in for an overhaul service. These watches continue to amaze me with the quality and accuracy. Made during a time of no computers … [Read more…]
Omega Automatic Wristwatch Service Overhaul Service of an Omega Calibre 560 Wristwatch This Omega DeVille Automatic Watch went through the washing machine. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The balance was regulated. The crystal was polished. Placed on extended testing. Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Gruen Swiss Wristwatch Service Overhaul Service of a Gruen Veri-Thin Precision 21 Jewel Wristwatch This family heirloom Gruen Wristwatch was overhauled, cleaned and lubricated. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reinstalled movement and lubricated. Adjusted hairspring which was tricky. The hairspring has to pass through a very narrow space and not touch anything while it … [Read more…]
Telemetre Chronograph Wristwatch Service Overhaul Service of a 1950’s Tara Sport Chronograph Stop Wristwatch This fun watch is a classic old cigar box find. I was passing an antique mall and decided to stop in. Looking around I found a cigar box of watch parts for sale. I bought the box. After I left I … [Read more…]
Rockford 18s Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service of an 1888 18s 9 Jewel Rockford Pocket Watch This Rockford 18s Pocket Watch was disassembled and cleaned. The movement reassembled and lubricated. The case cleaned and hand polished. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete. Thanks for reading … [Read more…]
Elgin Grade 571 Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service of a 1949 16s 21 Jewel Railroad Grade Pocket Watch This Railroad Grade Elgin Pocket Watch was disassembled and cleaned. The movement reassembled and lubricated. The balance was regulated. The case cleaned and hand polished. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Tiffany & Co Geneva Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service of an 1875 Tiffany & Co. 18s Pocket Watch with a Patek Philippe Movement in an 18K Gold Case This super rare and beautiful watch was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The balance was regulated and timed. The case cleaned and hand … [Read more…]
Formotion Clock Repair Service Repair Service of a Clock Installed in a 1946 Erocupe Airplane This quartz Formotion Clock was serviced and repaired. The clock was then installed on the instrument panel of a vintage 1946 Erocupe 514C Model LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) owned by Jim Roozee from Michigan. The airplane has a 75 HP … [Read more…]
Vintage CYMA Wristwatch Overhaul Service Repair Service of a Swiss CYMA 17 Jewels R-420 Movement Bumper Automatic Wristwatch This 1940’s Swiss Cyma with the rare bumper autowinder was overhauled and serviced. The movement was disassembled and clean. The balance was regulated. The case was polished. The crystal was replaced. The dial was touched-up and the … [Read more…]
Seiko KS Vanac Wristwatch Overhaul Service Repair Service of a 1970’s King Seiko Vanac Automatic Watch This rare 70’s King Seiko Automatic reference 5626-5050 was overhauled and serviced. The movement was disassembled and clean. The balance was regulated. The case and band were polished. The crystal was replaced. The watch was placed on extended testing. … [Read more…]
Omega Wristwatch Overhaul Service Repair Service of an Officially Certified Chronometer with a Calibre 751 Movement This Vintage Omega Constellation with Day/Date was disassembled and cleaned. The Calibre 751 movement was reassembled and lubricated. The balance was placed in-beat and regulated. The watch was placed on extended testing. Omega Watch repair complete. … [Read more…]
Rolex Watch Overhaul Service Repair Service of an Officially Certified Superlative Chronometer Rolex with a 3135 Movement This Rolex was overhauled and serviced. The oscillating weight axle was worn causing a clanking sound as the rotor hit the case back and movement. The axle was replaced. The 3135 movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and … [Read more…]
Lord Sanford Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a Henex 17 Jewel Swiss Alarm Wristwatch This interesting circa 1960’s Swiss Watch with a cool built-in mechanical alarm was disassembled and cleaned. The movement and alarm mechanism was reassembled and lubricated. Regulated balance. Cleaned case and polished crystal. Installed new watchband. Placed on extended testing. Watch repair … [Read more…]
Gruen Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a Vintage 17 Jewel Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Wristwatch This vintage Gruen Precision Wristwatch was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The balance was regulated. Replace crystal. Placed on extended testing. Watch repair complete. Thanks for reading this post. If … [Read more…]
Ingraham Laddie Pocket Watch Repair Repair Service of 1931 Ingraham Dollar Watch This Ingraham Pocket Watch was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The hairspring was adjusted and balance regulated. Placed on extended testing. Watch repair complete. Thanks for reading this post. If you … [Read more…]
Dueber-Hampden Wristwatch Repair Repair Service on a Vintage Dueber-Hampden Watch made in Canton Ohio John C. Dueber was a watch case maker in 1864. Because of an anti-trust law that passed and a boycott of his cases in 1888, Mr. Dueber purchased the Hampden Watch Company and moved both factories to a dual set of … [Read more…]
Timex Watch Repair How to Read Timex Code Numbers and Tell when Your Vintage Timex Watch was Made and the Movement Type One question I get asked often is, when was my Timex Watch made and what is the movement type? This post will tell you how to read the code on watches produced after … [Read more…]
New York Standard Watch Co. Repair Repair Service of a vintage New York Standard 16s Chronograph Pocket Watch This New York Standard Chronograph was overhauled and cleaned. A new stop post was installed for the set lever. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. Adjusted and regulated balance. Adjusted chronograph functions. Cleaned and polished case. Placed … [Read more…]
Rolex Oyster Datejust Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a Ladies Rolex Perpetual 2135 with a Diamond Dial and Bezel This Rolex was disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. Adjusted and regulated balance. Cleaned and polished case. Placed on extended testing. Repair service complete. … [Read more…]
1916 A.W.W.Co. Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a Waltham Grade 365 3/o 15 Jewel Sterling Silver Trench Watch from WWI This rare Waltham Wristwatch was probably worn by an American Soldier in the trenches during the Great War called World War I. The watch has the original military strap and silver clasp. The case has … [Read more…]
Seiko 6139 Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a “Colonel Pogue” Seiko Chronograph Wristwatch This vintage Seiko Pogue 6139 Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch was overhauled, cleaned and lubricated. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. Repaired chronograph register. The balance was adjusted and regulated. Hand cleaned case. Repaired internal rotating bezel. Placed on extended testing. … [Read more…]
Vintage Ollendorff Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a 15 Jewel Swiss Wristwatch This vintage Swiss Made Ollendorff Wristwatch from around 1930, was overhauled, cleaned and lubricated. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The balance was adjusted and regulated. Hand cleaned case. Custom fitted new crystal. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Soviet Molniya Pocket Watch Repair Repair Service of a USSR Serkisof Garanti 18 Jewels Pocket Watch This USSR Made Pocket Watch was overhauled, cleaned and lubricated. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The balance was adjusted and regulated. Hand cleaned case. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair Complete. These pocket watches were … [Read more…]
Elgin Pocket Watch Repair Repair Service of a 1924 12s 7 Jewel Grade 301 Elgin Watch in a Hunter Case This nice Elgin Deluxe Pocket Watch was overhauled, cleaned and lubricated. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled and lubricated. The balance was adjusted and regulated. Hand cleaned case. Placed on extended testing. Watch Repair … [Read more…]
Watchmaking Demonstration Watch Repair Demonstration September 23rd, and September 24th, 2017 Strongsville Historical Society I exhibited some of the tools and techniques used to repair mechanical watches during the 2017 Harvest Festival at the Strongsville Historical Society, 13305 Pearl Road, Strongsville Ohio. I was located in Dr. Baldwin’s House which is up front next to … [Read more…]
