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  1. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    That -15 seconds/day can probably be corrected for by using the regulator to speed the watch up a bit. Having said that, you really should have the watch serviced. The oil is likely gummed up by now & wear to the pivots & gearing will occur if the watch is run beyond trying it out. Besides...
  2. viclip

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Lord Elgin Shockmaster "Barrister" This wristwatch model was released circa 1958. The cases were 14K rolled yellow gold-filled. The manual Elgin 713 caliber 21-jewel movement constituted the powerhouse. The splayed lugs on these watches set them apart. My pictured specimen is just back from...
  3. viclip

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Bulova "Attorney" I haven't posted any watches for a while, here's an "Attorney" from 1942. It's powered by a Bulova movement namely cal. 10AX, manual wind with 17j. The watch has a red gold finish but the white background's reflection sort of camoflauges the true color.
  4. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    Good point, some brands do coat the outside face of the sapphire crystal with anti-glare.
  5. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    Well, with experience you'll usually be able to tell by tapping the crystal with your finger nail, glass emits a sound or sensation that's more "clangy" or "clinky" (for want of a better description). If that doesn't work, usually a plastic crystal is well hazed with numerous tiny scratches...
  7. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    For plastic/acrylic crystals I like using Meguiar's "PlastX" , found in the automotive care products aisle. It's formulated for restoration of clear automotive plastics such as headlights. In particular, it doesn't include ammonia (which can cloud plastic).
  8. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    If you're considering using plastic polish on mineral glass, you'll find that it doesn't work, it's just not aggressive enough. I'd recommend acquiring from someone like the Eastwood Company an automotive glass polishing kit. The polishing compound included can be applied with a wet fabric...
  9. viclip

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Good eye, nice watch. Have you ever opened the case to see if it's signed inside &/or whether the movement itself is signed?
  10. viclip

    Watch Chains

    Thanks to Feraud for bumping up this old chestnut of a thread. Here's a shot of one of my favorite Sterling single chains. It has individually hallmarked "graduated" links: Signed by Thomas Fattorini of Birmingham on the reverse of the fob, it's also engraved "Westminster Cup 1933". The...
  11. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    In terms of perspective: - vintage American Rail Road Grade pocket watches were required to keep time within 30 seconds per week - a modern Swiss "chronometer" is typically required to maintain time between the range of -4 and +6 seconds per day American RRG & certified Swiss chronometers...
  13. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    Hey Hector, the 8995 stamped on the edge of the case is simply the last four digits of the serial number of the case (the full SN is found on the inside of the rear case cover &/or on the inside of the dust cap or "cuvette"). The various case components were so identified by the case...
  14. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    Thanks for the further views Hector, that movement sure is nicely finished! Is the movement's serial number 13404681 ~ we can look up the vital statistics of your movement by its SN. The Dennison case suggests that the movement may originally have been exported to the UK. Waltham had quite...
  15. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    Lovely watch Hector, wear it proudly! I'm curious as to the size of the watch as well as its date of manufacture ... also how many jewels?
  16. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    You're fortunate to have such a family keepsake. If the watch has not been used for 40+ years, I would recommend that you have it serviced before running it much. The lubricating oils have likely gummed up, resulting in excessive wear & tear on the mechanism.
  17. viclip

    The wrist watch.

    Yes, Miyota mechanical movements have a good reputation.
  19. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    Sorry, I didn't mean to pry. It's just that in your initiating post you had said: "British WW2 no-name service watch? 1940? 15 jewels. Anyone know more about this? "
  20. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    Did your watch shop contact idenfify the precise Record Watch Co. movement which is housed in your watch?
  21. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    I don't think there's any question that your Hampden New Railway 23-jewel qualified as an American grade railroad watch. It would also likely have been so accepted in Canada by the CPR time inspectors on an ad hoc basis. Enjoy your fantastic find. If you are aware of any provenance, please do...
  22. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    I forgot that I have a "Combined List of Railroad Grade Watches". It does include the Hampden New Railway in its 23, 21 & 17 jewel versions for American railroad purposes. I also checked the Canadian Pacific Railway known schedules of approved watches. Hampdens aren't listed but nevertheless...
  23. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    Good grief, what a horological gem! It's inconceivable to me that your watch wouldn't have been accepted for use on the American railways as the movement seems to meet all of the criteria. Ditto for the dial with its large black Arabic hours markers & big dark hands that even the most...

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