| Subject | Date Asked |
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| slow watch | 8/11/2008 |
Q: friend noticed her watch ran slow after putting a magnetic bracelet on. I believe it is a quartz ...
A: Doug, Yes, the magnet is the problem. If the magnet is stong enough, you can hold it against the ...
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| Ellesse watch | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have a Ellesse watch 200m #1196115. It is missing the winder on the side. Is it worth it to have ...
A: Kerry, Is it worth it is a very personal question. I have had watches come in that I personally ...
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| ladies pocket watch old | 8/8/2008 |
Q: have you ever saw a pocket watch that has a band to wear as a wrist watch and is also a pocket ...
A: Ms. Nancy, Yes, this is what happened when watches were in the process of changing over from pocket ...
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| Bulova Watch | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Bulova watch and it was working fine until recently I noticed that the long, skinny hand is ...
A: Francisco, It could be as simple as it needs a new battery. That is the first thing to check. If ...
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| Ingraham pocket watch | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have an Ingraham "Dixie" pocket watch (model 53 on inside of back) that appears to be from the ...
A: Ms. Cindy, Unless you used a VERY powerful magnet, then you did not do anything to harm it. A ...
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| Ingraham pocket watch | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have an Ingraham "Dixie" pocket watch (model 53 on inside of back) that appears to be from the ...
A: On the regulator, you should see a "-" and a "+". You move toward the + to speed up and the - to ...
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| ILLINOIS CENTRAL POCKET WATCH | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A POCKET WATCH FROM THE SPRINGFIELD WATCH CO # 4027916 AND MARKED ON THE FACE ILLINOIS ...
A: Lise, If you could show me a picture, I might have a better idea if it is a railroad grade or not. ...
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| Ingraham pocket watch | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have an Ingraham "Dixie" pocket watch (model 53 on inside of back) that appears to be from the ...
A: Ms. Cindy, Yes, that is a regulator that is used to speed up or slow down the watch. The downsid ...
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| Illinois watch case co. w/ fortis movement | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I'm having a hard time finding out any specific's about this half hunter gold plated watch #4848616. ...
A: John, What happens when you wind it? Does it ever stop winding? If not, you need a new ...
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| Material for learning watch repairing | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have recently started taking interest in watch repair. I have the book The Practical Watch ...
A: Jason, This is just my opinion and I would suggest starting with mechanical watches. Quartz ...
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| maker | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a watch with no case.The face has O.L.R.&T co. on it and the inside says O.L. Rosenkrans and ...
A: Ms. Carol, This is called a private label watch. A jeweler has the manufacturer put the jeweler's ...
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| Helbros Regency Watch | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Regency by Helbros Ladies Quartz watch-yellow-RO1441-X1448 I am curious about this watch. Have ...
A: Ms. Laura, It definitely has a battery if it is quartz. If you plan on keeping it in working ...
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| Silver Waltham Pocket Watch | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I inherited this Waltham from my grandfather but am unable to view the back of it once the bezel is ...
A: Bruce, The back should screw off, like the lid on a jar. Look for the slit where the watch back ...
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| Scratches | 7/28/2008 |
Q: How do you remove scratches from face of watch or sun glasses?
A: Ms. Carolyn, With watches, it will depend on whether it is made of glass or plastic, of course. ...
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| Have You Ever Heard Of....... | 7/26/2008 |
Q: A person wearing a wrist watch and it not keeping time on them. Once removed it keeps time ...
A: Ms. Susan, Yes I have! It is generally caused by magnetism. In some VERY RARE cases, people ...
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| Arnex gold pocket watch | 7/25/2008 |
Q: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOLD SWIRLY RAISED ...
A: Ms. Candi, I don't keep up with Swiss companies but I can tell you a little about it. 17 jewels is ...
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| qestion | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Sir, can you tell me about watch Chonographe Suisse Norina ancre 17 rubin , antimagnetic becouse ...
A: By the name, I am sure you can tell that it is Swiss. The watch has 17 jewels, which cuts down on ...
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| old pocket watch | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I found an old pocket watch that has a watch band bracelet so it was used as a wristwatch. The open ...
A: Ms. Diana, Unfortunately, there is not much I can add. Wadsworth was a case maker. People would ...
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| repair of watch | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a Leon Piradet 21 jewel watch, it doesn`t wind any more, is it worth fixing. Received it from ...
A: Tandy, The question of "worth fixing" falls squarely in the hands of the owner. I will regularly ...
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| Southern Special | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to find some History On it. It has a Locomotive on the back of it. The front does ...
A: Celeste, There was a private label Illinois made watch with that name. I've seen "Southern ...
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| Rolex watch relectors | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have friends who owns a Rolex submariner and an omega seamaster, respectively. I noticed that the ...
A: David, There are several factors that can make the difference. First I will say that Omega has a ...
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| Illinois Pocket Watch | 7/16/2008 |
Q: We bought an old Illinois pocket watch at a yard sale. It's yellow gold in color and the back has a ...
A: Ms. Nancy, the cover screws off, like a jar. take the watch in one hand and turn the back off ...
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| mens wrist watch | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have a square Waltham wrist watch. Movement says : Waltham, U.S.A. 750-B 17 Jewels. Inside ...
A: Charles, Just about any American made watch has antique value. Look on eBay for watches that are ...
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| Antique Zenith Watch | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I recently came into possession of my grandfather's old watch when he passed away recently. He lived ...
A: Alex, Just from looks, I would say you are correct with regards to the time: 1930. ...
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| Jacques Cousteau Expeditions watch | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I recently read a posting on a website ...
A: Ms. Linda, I did not see the photo. If possible, please send it. It might help me find out more ...
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| C.W.C. Pocket watch | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a gold pocket that was my Grand Father's, he worked for the railroads in the late 1800's. On ...
A: Philip, Auguste Agassiz started making high quality watches in 1832 in Switzerland. The company ...
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| ingraham pocket watch | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i found this metal detecting in virginia...front is gone, but back cover was there...the number 4 31 ...
A: Ms. Debra, The E. Ingraham Watch Company is from Bristol, CT. It was in business from 1912-1968. ...
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| Wristwatch | 6/24/2008 |
Q: How do I know if a wrist watch is worth any value? I have a Waltham watch that says it is a limited ...
A: John, condition counts for much of the value. If it is a true Waltham, and it is in excellent ...
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| Wadsworth watch case | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have two Elgin watches, both 12s with cases that are octagonal with designs on them. One case is a ...
A: Frederick, Unfortunately, there is not much I can tell you about these specific cases. Long ago, ...
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| gruen antique watch | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I got a watch from a yardsale that looks to be an antique ladies watch. It says beverly on the face ...
A: Gruen watch co. was founded in 1874 in Columbus, OH. It lasted until 1953. Dating a watch would ...
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| Waltham (AWWCo) Sidewinder pocker watch | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I was given a Waltham (AWWCo) 1894 Sidewinder pocket watch for Father’s Day. Please tell me how to ...
A: Wow, You must be a great dad to warrant such a wonderful gift. Congratulations. There are two ...
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| gold pocket watch | 6/14/2008 |
Q: inside back case says chas.olson.&co 1449829 to minnie dec 25 1904 the front case inside says ...
A: Ms. Helen, Sounds like this watch is what is called a private label watch. That means a ...
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| hands spin when wound | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have an beautiful old rose gold watch that when wound the hands just spin around until the wind is ...
A: The best supplier I know of is Primrose Supply in Utah. Primrose Supplies Inc. 2529 S. State St. - ...
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| pink-gold antique pocket watch- dated before 1953 | 6/6/2008 |
Q: my father has a pocket watch that was passed down to him by his father. His father passed away in ...
A: Ms. Janice, The watch is dated around 1920. "Complete price Guide to Watches" is an excellent ...
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| hands spin when wound | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have an beautiful old rose gold watch that when wound the hands just spin around until the wind is ...
A: Ms. Joan, It sounds like the pallet fork has been removed from the movement. A pallet fork allows ...
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| mechanical watches | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have some old mechanical watches that appear to be "wound too far" Do I understand this to be a ...
A: Excellent!! Congratulations and enjoy your watch. If you ever plan on passing it down to someone, ...
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| mechanical watches | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have some old mechanical watches that appear to be "wound too far" Do I understand this to be a ...
A: Running fast MIGHT have a quick fix. Many times a watch runs fast because it has become magnetized. ...
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| mechanical watches | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have some old mechanical watches that appear to be "wound too far" Do I understand this to be a ...
A: Marilyn, you are correct that over wound is a myth. As one winds a watch, it will stop winding ...
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| Illinois watch repair | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have my Grandfathers watch, Illinois watch co Elgin USA with seriel no 5934334, the small winding ...
A: Gerry, The number on the case won't tell us anything because watches used to be made by the ...
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| TImex Ironman watch | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Timex watch that gains time.Is there any way I can adjust it? It gains about 45 seconds in ...
A: Michael, Quartz watches don't have any way to regulate time. In this case, you will need to send ...
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| pocket watch | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have a pocket watch and know absolutely nothing about it. The outside case is gold. The clock ...
A: Jose Manuel, This is what is called a private label. That is when a jeweler or company buys a ...
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| Illinois watch repair | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have my Grandfathers watch, Illinois watch co Elgin USA with seriel no 5934334, the small winding ...
A: Gerry, Is that the serial number on the watch movement or the case? It will make a difference. ...
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| Pocketwatch runs fast | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a Seth Thomas pocketwatch that runs too fast, it is from about 1978. Anything I can do? I'm ...
A: Tim, It might have been exposed to a strong magnetic field. Try this: Hold the watch in one hand ...
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| replica watch | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Melvin. Try to be short. I’m in the market for a replica wrist watches. There are people who want a ...
A: Allen, The people who counterfeit anything are criminals. Your question is which criminal you ...
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| Pocket watch yellowing of crystal | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have an Elgin, 1913 pocket watch size 16S 17J in a gold filled case. It's working and I've had it ...
A: Jason, The degradation of the plastic emits corrosive gases that cause rust on Hands, and possibly ...
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| hunting case | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I have a small pocket watch 14K Dial says Blair and Crawford Philadelphia The movement also has ...
A: Barry, This is what they call a private label watch. That means that the company name is put on a ...
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| Swiss army watch | 5/3/2008 |
Q: my swiss army watch is not working and the battery is good. I've taken it to two jewlers who say I ...
A: Dennis, I provide service for Swiss Army watches. ...
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| Illinois Springfield Watch Co. pocket watch | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My Dad has this pocket watch, #3369371.Do you know the purchase date (1919 maybe)? He needs to sell ...
A: Ms. Brenda, The watch was made in 1918. The big challenge that you face is that the watch is not ...
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| parts catalog for caravelle pocket watch | 4/25/2008 |
Q: melvin can you tell me where i could get a prats catalog for this watch, i need a pallet fork with ...
A: Chuck, Caravelle is made by Bulova. Contact the company and ask. You were correct to go to ...
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| Pocket Watch | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have inherited my Great-great-grandfather's pocket watch and know absolutely nothing about it, ...
A: Ms. Rebecca, Based on the serial number, your watch was manufactured around 1887-1888. Here is the ...
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| pocket watch | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My husband has a pocket watch, sorry dont have a picture to send but the numbers on the inside ar ...
A: Ms. Lynette, Yes, using the serial number is how one determines the age. In your case, the age is ...
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| swatch watch | 4/18/2008 |
Q: i require a valuation on a swatch watch i have had for at least 20 years now, it is very thin grey ...
A: Ms. Angela, I cannot give you an appraisal or even a likely value without physically inspecting the ...
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| arnex pocket watch | 4/16/2008 |
Q: melvin,sorry guess i had my head somewhere else. what i need to know is how do i seperate the ...
A: Chuck, Do you have a loupe? If not, get one. It is a necessity. Now, make absolutely sure that ...
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| wrist watch Excel Seapearl 600 battery | 4/12/2008 |
Q: allegedly movement is ETA. i bought it new in 1999. where best have it looked at/fixed? stem and ...
A: Stanley, Any watchmaker could look at it for you. ETA is a very common movement and unless your ...
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| TIFFANY TIME REPEATER | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I HAVE AN 18K GOLD TIFFANY TIME REPEATER WITH GOLD AND PLATINUM CHAIN. IT COULD BE CIRCA 1910-1920? ...
A: Dan, Without an inspection, no one can tell you with absolute certainty who made the watch. It ...
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| MOON DIAL ON CHANTEL POCKET WATCH | 4/2/2008 |
Q: MELVIN, I HAVE THIS QUESTION ABOUT HOW CAN YOU SET THE MOON DIAL,ON THIS WATCH? THANKS FOR ANY HELP ...
A: Chuck, Unfortunately, on Moon phase quartz watches, one cannot set the moon. It does rotate but ...
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| Sieko Watches | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am in the recycling business and acquired about 80 various Sieko Women and Men watches (from ...
A: Mike, They very well might be real. It is hard to know what is inside without opening them, ...
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| Illinois Watch Company | 3/29/2008 |
Q: My father just gave me an Illinois Watch Co pocket watch that was passed along to him. It is a ...
A: Send me back everything that is written on the movement. Try to measure the dial and the entire ...
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| Ilinois Pocket Watch | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble finding out what movement and size my watch is I know that it is 14k solid with ...
A: Ms. Rebecca, Jewels were used to cut down on the wear caused by metal rubbing on metal. It is used ...
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| Gold Pocket Watches | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Are gold pocket watches from the early 1900's or late 1800's really solid gold? Is that secondary ...
A: Ms. Judy, Only 5% of watches were made of solid gold. That means there is a 95% chance it is not. ...
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| family pocket watch | 3/26/2008 |
Q: i have a bedforde railroad pocket watch made in switzerland, where can i find history of the ...
A: David, Congratulations. Sounds like a wonderful keepsake, just for the sentimental, milestone ...
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| Rotary gents watch | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a Rotary gents watch given to me by my grandfather, my late father got hold of it and tried ...
A: Dave, I will leave a URL at the bottom for you to follow. It is a picture of a movement for a ...
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| Illinois Watch Company | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My father just gave me an Illinois Watch Co pocket watch that was passed along to him. It is a ...
A: Wow, This is a nice looking watch. Congratulations. Illinois Watch Co. was around for many ...
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| Waltham pocket watch does not wind | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have an 1883 7 jewel 18s Waltham, sidewinder, lever set. I am able to set the time, but cannot ...
A: Tony, Sounds like the mainspring needs to be changed. That means that a watchmaker will perform a ...
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| Ingraham pocket watch. | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to tell how old my Ingraham . The back cover has the E. Ingraham Co. Bristol Conn., ...
A: Chuck, My Grandfather used to carry an Ingraham. He bought it when he was traveling to Connecticut ...
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| antique watch question | 3/19/2008 |
Q: i have a ladies watch that i can't find any information about and would like to know anything that ...
A: I don't know what you want to know. They time frame seems about right. A 17 jewel movement is a ...
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| caravelle pocket watch | 3/19/2008 |
Q: melvin, i sent you a question on 3/10/08 got your reply, and have seen a book called how to ...
A: Chuck, No, I have not heard of this book. That said, taking a watch apart and putting it back ...
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| Helbros Pocket watch | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 17 jewel Helbros pocket watch. Inside the back case it says Star Watch Case Company. It ...
A: Larry, You will need to look for some mark indicating 14k or warranted for a certain number of ...
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| caravelle pocket watch | 3/10/2008 |
Q: melvin,i have a pocket watch that i got in about 1976, its a caravelle, abiut the size of a silver ...
A: Chuck, Since it does not have a serial number, you are going to have to look at movements until you ...
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| 1907 Elgin railroad watch w/Wadsworth case | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Mills, I've recently been going through some old things of my fathers, and became interested in an ...
A: Kevin, No, there is not a specific name given to the designs for watch cases. When your ...
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| Illinois Co. Pocket Watch | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I was given this watch with little information. I did some research on the internet however found ...
A: Based on the number on the movement, your watch was made around 1887/1888. The Illinois Watch ...
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| pocket watch | 2/29/2008 |
Q: It's a gold Elgin watch with clock hands and a second counter at the bottom. What can you tell me ...
A: Kristin, Elgin is a very famous American watch maker. They were around from the 1860's until 1964. ...
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| Old Helbros Watch | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Melvin - I have been disposing of old things on eBay and ran across a watch given to my mother on ...
A: Fred, Hello. The "25 years" means that the gold was guaranteed not to wear through to the base ...
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| Hamilton Electric Watch | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a question re a Hamilton Electric Watch (vintage reproduction). Not sure if it qualifies as a ...
A: Ms. Connie, I am very sorry to hear about your watch. I am not sure what happened. It is very ...
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| How to find out? (Bulova watch ?1952) | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I believe I have a 1952 watch as it seems 1952 is incorporated into a number in the back of the head ...
A: Ms. Maria, Your only recourse is to take it to a watchmaker or an appraiser. A watchmaker will ...
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| magnetism | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me, if a quartz watch can be permanently damaged, when it has been left for ...
A: Richard, Yes, it can. A strong enough magnetic field can depolarize or reorient the magnets in ...
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| Ebel Classic | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My wife recently purchased an 18K Ebel Classic Ladies watch from an estate. Watch is perfect but ...
A: Gary, You are in luck. Although it very well may be true that there are not any brand new, from ...
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| Lanvin Unisex watch | 2/14/2008 |
Q: i'm looking for a watch. First of all, is Lanvin watches a really good brand 2nd of all i don't know ...
A: Adnan, Lanvin is a French fashion company. They make apparel and perfume. I don't know from the ...
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| E.Ingraham watch | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I received from my parents in the erly 50's a Roy Rogers watch model #55. The watch is in ...
A: Jim, Best place to go for value is the Watches price guide by Cooksey Shugart. That is what almost ...
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| Pocket Watch | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a pocket watch with a US PAT. date of May 24 1904. It says ADMIRAL on the face and on the ...
A: John, The Tavannes Watch Co (started by Henri Sandoz in 1891) trademarked the Admiral name in 1896 ...
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| 1901 Elgin pocket | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have An Elgin Pocket watch still working.I would like io Know if the worth anything.
A: Russell, There is a book called, "The Complete Price Guide to Watches". It is written by Shugart. ...
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| ILLINOIS watch,case stamped WADSWORTH. | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have what i deem as an old vintage pocket watch made by the ILLINOIS watch maker company ,stamped ...
A: Charles, Please understand that without seeing a picture, I am making some assumptions. That ...
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| Hamilton 505 battery change | 1/31/2008 |
Q: How is the battery removed and replaced in a Hamilton RR watch with 505 movement?
A: Mike, First thing, look at the movement under magnification to see how the battery is held into ...
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| How old am I | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Mills-Is there any way to find out how old a watch is by these names and numbers--The watch on the ...
A: Jim, The Hampden Watch Co. made watches with this serial number around 1904. A 17 jewel watch is ...
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| watch repair | 1/19/2008 |
Q: i have a bullova watch and need to know how to shorten the band
A: Aaron, look on the inside of the band. There should be some little arrows. They will be by the ...
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| american waltham sr.#4490251 pocketwatch | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have inherited this watch..on the inner dust-cover it states-"to be made of two plates of SOLID ...
A: Dr. Paul, It sounds like what is called a double-stock case wherein there is a plate of higher ...
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| Two old pocket watches | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have an old pocket watches but would like to know how old and if you think it would be worth ...
A: Ms. Rita, It is hard to determine how old a watch is without inspecting it because it is very ...
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| Elgin Watch | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Mills I recently bought a beautiful ladies pocket watch on e-bay. It is a Wadsworth Pilot Case ...
A: Keith, Happy New Year to you as well. #14951435 There were 7000 watches made of the 320 grade. ...
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| slow watches | 1/1/2008 |
Q: My wife has had three good watches - a seiko, a Tag and a Gucci. All of them have run slow. Surely ...
A: Richard, Your wife must have a magnetic personality. LOL In addition to that, she may have a ...
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| Clock oils | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Do you have ny knowledge of a brand of clock oil called "Anchor" made in India. It is sold as ...
A: Geoff, I do not know of that oil specifically but I have experience with tools made in India. ...
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| Quartz Japan Movement Watch | 12/29/2007 |
Q: and was wondering if you could give me any information about it. It looks like marquisite ...
A: Danielle, If it does not have the company name on the dial, it is probably not from a big company. ...
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| Longines Men's Watch | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I have my grandfather's Longine watch. "14k gold D & A" on reverse. Small second hand cross above ...
A: Richard, It sounds like it it from the 50's or 60's. The style of using stones as numbers was ...
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| Japan Movement Cousteau Society watch | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I found a watch a few years ago, well, not a full watch but just the circle part of it.Pretty much ...
A: Kevin, I would love to see a picture of it. If you get the chance, please send it to ...
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| Chromatic Swiss-made watch | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I inherited a hand-wound gold-plated round watch from my dad. The brand seems to be "Chromatic." It ...
A: Eric, Here is a link to the Chromatic watch company's website. I am not sure this is the same ...
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| Hermle Quartz Hour Strike Is Off | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have a new Hermle quartz movement #2214 with Westminster chimes and noticed that it doesn't strike ...
A: Dave, Let me start out with a disclaimer that I am not a clock repairman, but a watch repairman. ...
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| Problem with Hamilton 917 pocket watch | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have my Great Uncles Hamilton Pocket watch, it is a 917. The movement is clean and the second hand ...
A: Mike, If the hands set easily, most likely the problem is in the gear train. One of the gears may ...
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| Automatic Date Change | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have a Bulova Accutron with a day function. The watch changes to the next day at about 4:00am. Is ...
A: Ken, If you are talking about the day (Monday, Tuesday etc.) then this is ok. If you are referring ...
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| Bulova 1952 Wristwatch | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Just bought the above-described wristwatch w/the understanding that it runs fast...and quite so: ...
A: Pete, There are two reasons for the watch to run fast. One is an easy fix. The other is not easy. ...
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| 17s pocket watch case | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Is there any reliable source for open face pocket watch cases? I am trying to find 17s case with ...
A: Michael, Unfortunately, there is not a great source that is readily available. I do have two ...
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| CREST watch | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. I purchased a watch on ebay that was advertised as ww2. ...
A: Bill, If you are asking me if this is truly a ww2 model, then I don't know. I have never heard of ...
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| Illinois Watch Company--Ariston Private Label Pocket Watch? | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I found an old pocket watch in my mom's case of stuff and I know it was a private label watch for ...
A: Well, because I am the expert! LOL Just kidding. I am a watch collector and I have collected ...
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| Ebel 120 movement | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me anything about this movement? Is it based on an ETA movement or is it an in-house ...
A: It is based on an ETA movement but it is actually an in-house movement. I cannot speak of this ...
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| Watch | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I have an old, old watch that I wanted to use for gardening so I put in a new battery and now I ...
A: Ms. Linda, Yes, some of these snap on backs can be a pain in the neck. Typically, a watchmaker ...
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| Lucerne 14kt Watch | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I have a Lucerne 14kt rose gold 17 jewels watch with diamond? chips as digits, square face with 1 ...
A: I have never heard of a Lucerne. Look on the movement for the company that made it. It may be a ...
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| Illinois Watch Company--Ariston Private Label Pocket Watch? | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I found an old pocket watch in my mom's case of stuff and I know it was a private label watch for ...
A: These watches ALWAYS came with an Ariston marked dial and case. On some of the higher grade ...
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| Illinois pocket watch | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am in possession of an Illinois pocket watch and I have a serial number 1881407 Is there a way to ...
A: David, This watch was made for the jeweler CR Smith and Sons. It was fairly common to see the ...
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| Seth Thomas Pocket Watch | 11/4/2007 |
Q: My aunt asked me to find out abou there late husbands pocket watch. It is a Seth Thomas 17 jewel in ...
A: Yes, you can send photos to millswatchrepair@gmail.com I will do my best but I will forewarn you ...
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| Seth Thomas Pocket Watch | 10/30/2007 |
Q: My aunt asked me to find out abou there late husbands pocket watch. It is a Seth Thomas 17 jewel in ...
A: Mike, Seth Thomas was a prominent clockmaker in Thomaston, Connecticut. In 1833, the company ...
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| 1926 old Elgin Pocket watch | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Here's a description. I would like to know what is "PLATGOLD" Have little knowledge about watches. ...
A: Chester, I looked in some reference books but don't see that specifics for this number. We can ...
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| Illinois pocket watch | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I am in possession of an Illinois pocket watch and I have a serial number 1881407 Is there a way to ...
A: David, Not based on the serial number. Open up the caseback and look at the movement. There you ...
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| Philip Watch | 10/24/2007 |
Q: My godmother gave me a Philip Watch 6 years during my confirmation,and since I have noticed that I ...
A: Alessandra, If I may ask, where in Italy do you live? Please e-mail a picture of the watch to ...
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| Illinois Watch Co Admiral Pocket watch | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have been searching the internet for the last few days, Also, had my dad go to the book store to ...
A: Ms. Paula, I am sorry to say that I won't be able to add any information to that of what you ...
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| Information on who will repair | 10/14/2007 |
Q: a year ago when I was in the Philippines, I purchased a Rolex, a fake I am sure. I like the watch ...
A: Ken, I don't know any watchmaker who would work on it. It is illegal to deal with counterfeits and ...
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| enrico coveri | 10/14/2007 |
Q: i have an enrico coveri young star watch that my uncle got me in germany and i can't find it on ...
A: Enrico Coveri is a fashion designer. Like Kenneth Cole and Eddie Bauer, Enrico Coveri has fashion ...
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| Wadsworth | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I inherited a small, presumably ladies, pocket watch. It has no maker's name on the watch face, but ...
A: Ms. Peggy, Please ask the jeweler to look for a serial number on the watch movement. That would go ...
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| pocket watch | 9/27/2007 |
Q: sorry that I'm a bit of a novice about watches but i was wondering whether you could give me some ...
A: Tim, The good news is that this issue is definitely repairable. I say that because any watch can ...
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| Replacing Watch Battery | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I believe I have replaced my watch battery correctly-it works fine.The 2 little prongs coming up ...
A: the good news is that if the watch is working, everything is fine just the way it is. If it stops ...
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| Rolex watch | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Melvin...I have in my possession a Rolex Prince watch with "Official controlment Offices...Rating of ...
A: The number on the certificate is the movement number, the case number is usually on the small ...
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| Wadsworth | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I inherited a small, presumably ladies, pocket watch. It has no maker's name on the watch face, but ...
A: Ms. Peggy, sorry for the delay. Can you tell me if there is a number on the movement as well? You ...
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| Wadsworth "pilot quality" pocket watch case | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I inherited a small, presumably ladies, pocket watch. It has no maker's name on the watch face, but ...
A: Ms. Peggy, Is it possible for you to look at the movement? If so, let me know what it reads. If ...
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| lanvin watch | 9/12/2007 |
Q: i recently found a brand new in the box watch that was my grandfathers. He has past and i inherited ...
A: Lanvin is an up-market and French tailor of some considerable fame. Some years ago (more than 20) ...
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| Further followup to fake Rolex repair | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Melvin, as a further followup to your great advice, I was wondering if it was possible to attach to ...
A: Norman, You can send the photos to me at millswatchrepair.com. Try to take very close up photos. If ...
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| 1950's Longines Wristwatch | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have a Longines wind up watch that winds and ticks for a minute or two-keeps time for a minute or ...
A: Lynn, It is next to impossible to diagnose a problem without actually looking at the watch. The ...
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| Fake Rolex running slow | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I was recently given a relatively poor quality fake Rolex as a gift. It runs slow, losing about 20 ...
A: Norman, A new watch should not need to be cleaned. A new watch should not be running 20 minutes ...
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| Fake Rolex running slow | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I was recently given a relatively poor quality fake Rolex as a gift. It runs slow, losing about 20 ...
A: I bet you can do it with just a book from the library and some basic tools. Jeweler's screwdrivers ...
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| Fake Rolex running slow | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I was recently given a relatively poor quality fake Rolex as a gift. It runs slow, losing about 20 ...
A: a complete amateur can do this. It is a little difficult to determine how because we don't know ...
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| Bedforde Railroad Pocket Watch | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have a Bedforde Railroad pocket watch with spec's that include: 10 karat gold filled case Swiss ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I had my suspicions but wanted to confirm them before posting. Now I have. ...
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| RE: Mantel chime clock | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My chime was moved without taking off the pendulum and it stopped working. I live in Oconomowoc Wi. ...
A: Try James@clockbug.com. He is in the Milwaukee area. I can not vouch for him as I do not know ...
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| Bedforde Railroad Pocket Watch | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have a Bedforde Railroad pocket watch with spec's that include: 10 karat gold filled case Swiss ...
A: Are you sure the name is spelled correctly? I have looked in several watch resources and have not ...
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| Hamilton mantle clock model 340-020 | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I got a Hamilton mantle clock model 340-020 made in west Germany at a flea market. I traded an old ...
A: When a watch is running slow, it needs a cleaning. In such cases, one would disassemble the watch ...
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| Hamilton mantle clock model 340-020 | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I got a Hamilton mantle clock model 340-020 made in west Germany at a flea market. I traded an old ...
A: The common Hamilton Watch Co. was from Lancaster Pennsylvania. Then, in 1969, they were sold to a ...
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| ELLESSE CHRONOGRAPH | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I HAVE BOUGHT AN ELLESSE CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH 3 SMALL CIRCLES IN IT AND 4 BUTTONS, TWO AT EITHER ...
A: Not sure where to find a manual. There are two probable ways to set the time. 1. Use the crown. ...
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| solid gold pocket watch case | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have a pocket watch case marked wadsworth 14 karat.It dose not say gold filled or guaranteed.My ...
A: Karl, Gold filled, G.F., guaranteed or warranted for a certain number of years, are indications it ...
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| Armonia watch's | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Could tell me where the movements are made. Simple guess is Italy but I think most are made in ...
A: Bob, Armani, like Kenneth Cole and other clothiers, do not make watches at all. They private label ...
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| Armonia watch's | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Could tell me where the movements are made. Simple guess is Italy but I think most are made in ...
A: Bob, I am not familiar with Armonia watches. You stated that these are 2, 4 or 5 dollar watches ...
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| wrist watch | 7/31/2007 |
Q: what can you tell me about a wrist watch with a hindge back,inside the back is s.w.c.co. gold filled ...
A: Gold filled 20 years means that the gold was guaranteed not to wear through to the base metal for 20 ...
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| Time correction in a quartz clock | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Recently i bought a quartz clock, Linden make from a antique shop. It is working fine after changing ...
A: Arul, I don't work on clocks so you may want to confirm my answers with one of the gentlemen in ...
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| wrist watch | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to install a replacement battery in a womans Pulsar watch and can't seem to make closure ...
A: First and most important, make sure there is nothing on the case back that would prevent it from ...
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| Illinois Pocket watch | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have inherited an Illinois pocketwatch. I have 3 questions for you. First question...what does ...
A: As with any mechanical machine (such as an automobile engine), friction is the enemy. In a car, ...
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