Dial Repair Service Overhaul Service of a 1915 Illinois, Grade 304, Model 7, 16s size, Pocket Watch Occasionally, a pocket watch comes in for service, and the dial has some damage. Although the enamel cannot be repaired to its original condition, it can, however, be made to look much better. Using a white wax-type substance, … [Read more…]
Omega Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1945 Omega 30 Series, 16 Jewel, Wristwatch This watch was acquired in 1945, when the original owner was in the NAVY. It was worn until the 1970s, when it was put away. The watch was discovered by a family member, and it was not running. The watch was … [Read more…]
Waltham Watch Repair Overhaul Service of Waltham A-11 Military Watch from WWII This Waltham A-11, from 1942, was fully disassembled and cleaned. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. New mainspring installed. Case cleaned and new crystal installed. Watch place on extended testing. Watch overhaul service complete. … [Read more…]
Illinois Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Private Label, Sears and Roebuck and a Washington Watch Co., Private Label, Illinois Pocket Watches These two watches were in rough shape. Both were made by the Illinois Watch Company, and marked as private label. Both were fully disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and lubricated. Balance adjusted and regulated. … [Read more…]
Hamilton and Elgin Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Hamilton 4992B and Elgin Timer, from WWII These two watches flew in combat missions during WWII. These heirloom watches were sent in by the family for service. They were overhauled and repaired. The following is short bio of the original owner of the watches. Vaino William … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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 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…]
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…]
Vintage Bulova Sea King Restoration Repair Service of a Rusted Bulova 11BLC 17 Jewel Movement Wristwatch This Vintage Bulova was in bad shape. The watch had a major rust issue in the keyless setting, stem and the transmission wheel mechanism. Rusted solid… Because the watch has a really nice aged dial, I decided to try … [Read more…]
LeCoultre Vacheron Watch Repair Repair Service of a 1950’s LeCoultre Galaxy Mystery Dial 17 Jewel, Manual Wind, 14K with Diamonds Wristwatch This very interesting and beautiful watch was restored to excellent running condition. The watch is a unique blend of two Swiss watch companies with the movement furnished by the famed Vacheron Constantin. The stem … [Read more…]
Hamilton Pocket Watch Repair Repair Service of a 1942 Hamilton 16s 19 Jewel Pocket Watch This Hamilton Model 23 from World War II was serviced and overhauled. The original dial was damaged, the minute register hand and the second hand was missing. The watch also had the incorrect bezel. The owner of the watch was … [Read more…]
Swiss Trench Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a Fulton 15 Jewel WWI Wristwatch This family heirloom trench watch was inherited from the owner’s great-great-grandfather along with other items like this 1917 Ford Model T. The watch was not running well and in need of service after sitting in a box for many years. The movement … [Read more…]
Wakmann Watch Repair Repair Service of a 1960’s Wakmann Moon Face, Day, Date, Month 17 Jewel Wristwatch This beautiful Wakmann Wristwatch featuring a Britix 17 Jewel Movement was restored. The dial was restored by International Dial. The movement was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and lubricated. Rust removed from the watch in various places. Hairspring adjusted and … [Read more…]
Omega Grand Prix 1900 Watch Repair Repair Service of a 1916 Heirloom World War I Omega Pocket Watch with Rare Case Lugs This Omega Grand Prix 1900 is a family heirloom piece and was restored to running condition. The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. Reassembled and regulated. Installed new crystal. Installed NATO Strap. Placed … [Read more…]
Bulova Wristwatch Repair Repair Service of a Vintage 1952 Bulova Ashford 17 Jewel 10BT Wristwatch This interesting 1952 Bulova Ashford L2 with Fancy Scroll Lugs was in rough condition. The watch was very dirty, tarnished and with corrosion. The watch was restored. The movement was disassembled and cleaned. Reassembled, lubricated and regulated. Installed new crystal. … [Read more…]
Omega Watch Repair Repair and Restoration Service of a Vintage Omega Pocket Watch This Omega Pocket Watch had a rust issue. The hands and numbers were extremely rusted. Also, a problem with the setting mechanism not engaging correctly. The movement was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, and lubricated. The hands were carefully cleaned off of all rust … [Read more…]
1910 Illinois Watch Repair Repair Service of an Illinois 17 Jewel Model 6 Grade 69 18s Pocket Watch This 1910 Illinois was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. The movement was reassembled and lubricated. The dial was repaired. New hairspring installed. New upper and lower balance jewels installed. New regulator spring installed. Poised balance and regulated. Cleaned … [Read more…]
Pendant Watch Repair Repair Service of an Antique 15 Jewel Swiss Pendant Watch This miniature Antique Swiss Pendant Watch was serviced and repaired. The movement was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and lubricated. Replaced broken mainspring. Replaced broken hairspring. Poised and regulated balance. Installed crystal. Placed on extended testing. Repair Complete. … [Read more…]
Ingersoll Buck Pocket Watch Repair Repair Service of a Vintage Ingersoll Dollar Watch This Ingersoll Buck Pocket Watch was serviced and repaired. The movement was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and lubricated. Installed new hands. Installed new crystal. Cleaned case. Regulated balance. Placed on extended testing. Repair Complete. Thanks for … [Read more…]
Two World War II Watches Serviced and Repaired Historic Hamilton 4992b G.C.T. 22 Jewel and famed Elgin Timer 7 Jewel Watch Repair Sometimes important pieces of history come across my bench. These two beautiful watches in their original boxes preserved from WWII were cleaned, repaired and carefully brought back to perfect running condition. Some say … [Read more…]
Repairing Dad’s Old Watches Repair Service of a Customer’s Late Father’s Watches These watches were brought in for repair. Having once belonged to the customer’s late father, they have special sentimental value. The Waltham was a watch he used in the military and has an inscription on the back. The Helbros Electric was one of … [Read more…]
Ingersoll Cinderella Watch Service Repair of a vintage Cinderella Wristwatch This vintage 1950’s Ingersoll Cinderella Wristwatch was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. Hairspring was replaced and the balance regulated. Brass plates and gears polished. New crystal installed. New watch band installed. Placed on extended testing. Repair complete … [Read more…]
Timex Watch Repair Repair service of a Timex Dynabeat Wristwatch Timex electric watches can be serviced and repaired. This electric/mechanical watch was disassembled, cleaned, lubricated and reassembled. A new battery installed. Balance regulated. New watchband installed. Repair complete. Thanks for reading this post.
Bulova Beau Brummel 23 Jewel 14K with Diamonds in Dial, Wristwatch Overhaul Service of this Beautiful 1959 Bulova once owned by well-known Akron Businessman Bill Knafel of the Famous Tin Indians Racing Car Legend Every now and then an interesting watch comes in that has a great story behind it. This beautiful 1959 Bulova Watch … [Read more…]
Westfield Watch Repair Repair service for a 1935 Westfield Sky King Watch This vintage Westfield Skyking Wristwatch was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, lubricated and regulated. New balance staff was installed. New crystal installed. New watchband. Placed on extended testing. Repair complete. Thanks for reading this post. If you have a … [Read more…]
Extremely Rare Ingraham Pocket Watch Pocket Watch Commemorating Lindbergh’s Famous 1927 Flight Repair and restoration of this rare New York to Paris Ingraham Dollar Watch with Lindbergh’s Airplane image on watch dial and engraved bezel and case back. This watch was disassembled, cleaned and reassembled, lubricated. Regulated and adjusted hairspring. Installed new crystal. Extended testing. … [Read more…]
New York Standard Pocket Watch Repair Service and Repair of a 12s Size Standard Pocket Watch Repair and restoration of a family heirloom Standard Pocket Watch. This watch was disassembled and cleaned. Movement reassembled and lubricated. Installed new balance staff. Replaced upper and lower balance jewels. Installed new stem, crown, and sleeve. Adjusted roller jewel, … [Read more…]
New Haven Pocket Watch Repair Restoration and Repair of a Vintage New Haven Pocket Watch This vintage New Haven Pocket Watch was received in for service in rough condition. The movement was disassembled, cleaned and polished. Rust was removed. The gear train was polished. Replaced broken mainspring. Adjusted bent hand. Regulated and adjusted hairspring. Re-plated … [Read more…]
Geneva Wristwatch Repair Service and Repair of a Vintage Geneva Ladies Wristwatch This 1930’s family heirloom Geneva 16 Jewel Wristwatch was disassembled and cleaned. Repaired setting mechanism. Installed new stem and crown. Adjusted balance and timing. Minor dial touch-up. Restored dial signature. Installed new crystal. Extended testing. Repair complete. … [Read more…]
New Haven Pocket Watch Repair Service and Repair of a Vintage New Haven Compensated Pocket Watch This New Haven Dollar Watch was disassembled and cleaned. Placed watch in-beat. Adjusted timing. Installed new crystal. Relumed dial and hands. Re-plated case. Placed on extended testing. Repair complete. Thanks for reading this post. … [Read more…]
Omega Automatic Wristwatch Repair Service and Repair of an Vintage Omega 562 Movement Wristwatch This Omega Automatic Wristwatch was serviced and repaired. Watch had several areas of rust that caused pitting on the hands, dial, rotor, movement and froze up the keyless mechanism. Rusted parts were carefully cleaned and restored. Movement was disassembled, cleaned, lubricated … [Read more…]
Bulova Wristwatch Repair Repair of a Vintage 1949 Bulova 10BC Wristwatch This watch needed many parts but luckily the parts could all be found. The watch needed a new case, crystal, crown, dial, hands, winding gear, band. The movement was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and lubricated. New parts installed. Adjusted hairspring. Regulated balance. Repair complete. … [Read more…]
Vintage The Alton Watch Repair Service and restoration of an vintage The Alton Pocket Watch This very interesting “The Alton” Pocket Watch came in for service and restoration. This watch was made by the Western Clock Manufacturing Company from Lasalle, Illinois and is an early version of the later Westclox Watch Company. This watch features … [Read more…]
Patria Watch Restoration Service and restoration of a vintage Patria 17 Jewel Sterling Silver Wristwatch This Patria Watch was overhauled and restored. The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. Mainspring was replaced. Crystal was replaced. Rust was removed from movement. Custom clips were made and cast in Sterling Silver. The balance was poised. Hands were … [Read more…]
Ingersoll Yankee Watch Restoration Repair of a vintage Ingersoll Yankee Pocket Watch This Ingersoll Yankee Pocket Watch was repaired and restored. The movement was disassembled, cleaned, reassembled, lubricated and adjusted. The paper dial was restored by scanning it into Photoshop, digitally cleaning it and reprinting it on special label paper. Then coated with varnish and … [Read more…]
Ingersoll Dollar Watch Repair Restoration Service of a Vintage Ingersoll Yankee Pocket Watch This family heirloom Ingersoll Yankee Pocket Watch came in for service in rough condition. The decision was made to restore the watch and case. The case had damage and the plating was worn off. The first step was to sand off the … [Read more…]
Elgin Watch Repair Service of a Vintage Lord Elgin Cranbrook Watch This 1954 Lord Elgin Cranbrook needed to have some dial and hand restoration. Some of the writing was missing and there was grim on the dial. The minute hand was falling off. The dial was carefully cleaned with water and a small soft brush. … [Read more…]
Elgin Watch Repair Repair of a Vintage 1915 Elgin Grade 417 Watch This 1915 vintage Elgin Wristwatch was disassembled and cleaned. The watch was reassembled, lubricated. Installed new hairspring and adjusted position. Poised balance. Installed timing washers to the balance. Adjusted and placed watch balance in-beat. Adjusted balance jewels. Adjusted pallet fork guard pin. The … [Read more…]
Westfield Watch Repair Repair and Overhaul of a Vintage 1930 Westfield Spartan Wristwatch This vintage Westfield watch was in bad shape. The watch was completely disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. The mainspring was replaced. The dial was carefully hand-painted saving all the original markings. The hands were re-plated in 14K. The case was re-plated in 14K. … [Read more…]
