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Hello Mr Mills,  I have a 15 jewel illinois pocket watch.  The back of the watch
opens to the watch works through two lids.  That said, how do I adjust the
time?
Thank you in advance for your answer.

Best regards,
Andrew

Answer
Andrew,

when you say just the time, I assume you mean how to set the time to the correct time of day.

The bezel is the metal piece that holds the glass to the case of the watch. You need to unscrew that like you're unscrewing a jar. In the two o'clock position, you will notice a tiny little metal lever. GENTLY pull the lever out. Now turn the crown to set the hands.

Illinois pocket watches are very collectible. I am sure that's a wonderful watch. Congratulations.

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.

Organizations
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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