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…]
Illinois Pocket Watch Service Overhaul Service of a 1913 Illinois, Grade 305, Model 7, 16s Size, Pocket Watch This 1913 Illinois Pocket Watch took a trip through the washing machine. The watch was fully disassembled and inspected and cleaned. Reassembled and properly lubricated. A new balance staff installed. The balance poised and regulated. New mainspring … [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…]
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…]
