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Expert: - 4/2/2008


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MELVIN, I HAVE THIS QUESTION ABOUT HOW CAN YOU SET THE MOON DIAL,ON THIS WATCH? THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME.IT,S A QUARTZ SWISS MADE WITH ADATE ABOVE THE #6.INSIDE IT SAYS SIX 6 JEWELS UNAJST. SWISS 376 HARLEY. THANKS CHUCK

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Chuck,

Unfortunately, on Moon phase quartz watches, one cannot set the moon.  It does rotate but not with the phase of the moon.  It uses a calendar month (as opposed to the lunar month).  For this reason, it looks good but won't tell you when the full moon is coming.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

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I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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