Pocketwatches

[DaveProc]

@DaveProc
Just a joy to look at!

Thank you

 

[DaveProc]

c. 1900 unmarked 15j pendant with my great grandfather's watch chain

 

[Trouser Bark]

Time is, time was, and time is not.

Very nice, Mr. Proc.

 

[raf]

I have an elderly pocket watch, made by Illinois, white dial, with second hand in separate lower dial. No fancy case markings, etc.

I'll need to send it in for servicing, since the stem of the watch cannot be pulled outwards to adjust time. Unwilling to use any sort of force on the stem, and I have zero idea when the watch was last serviced/adjusted. Suggestions prior to my doing so are welcome

 

[Trouser Bark]

I have an elderly pocket watch, made by Illinois, white dial, with second hand in separate lower dial. No fancy case markings, etc.

I'll need to send it in for servicing, since the stem of the watch cannot be pulled outwards to adjust time. Unwilling to use any sort of force on the stem, and I have zero idea when the watch was last serviced/adjusted. Suggestions prior to my doing so are welcome

I've used private repair shops in Germany and in Japan. My experience w/ Japanese watchmakers has been stellar. My experience w/ German watchmakers has been bad enough that I'd avoid them for sure. Are you in the US?

 

[DaveProc]

I have an elderly pocket watch, made by Illinois, white dial, with second hand in separate lower dial. No fancy case markings, etc.

I'll need to send it in for servicing, since the stem of the watch cannot be pulled outwards to adjust time. Unwilling to use any sort of force on the stem, and I have zero idea when the watch was last serviced/adjusted. Suggestions prior to my doing so are welcome

Where are you located?

 

[Cavalier]

I have an elderly pocket watch, made by Illinois, white dial, with second hand in separate lower dial. No fancy case markings, etc.

I'll need to send it in for servicing, since the stem of the watch cannot be pulled outwards to adjust time. Unwilling to use any sort of force on the stem, and I have zero idea when the watch was last serviced/adjusted. Suggestions prior to my doing so are welcome

Hi: I've collected watches for 40 years; it's possible that the crown on your watch does not pull out, but rather the time is set using a button or lever that might be hidden from view. If you post or send me photos then I might be able to advise you.

 

[Cavalier]

Hi: I've collected watches for 40 years; it's possible that the crown on your watch does not pull out, but rather the time is set using a button or lever that might be hidden from view. If you post or send me photos then I might be able to advise you.

I have an elderly pocket watch, made by Illinois, white dial, with second hand in separate lower dial. No fancy case markings, etc.

I'll need to send it in for servicing, since the stem of the watch cannot be pulled outwards to adjust time. Unwilling to use any sort of force on the stem, and I have zero idea when the watch was last serviced/adjusted. Suggestions prior to my doing so are welcome

Finally, after 7 attempts this fickle site allowed me to post a photo. This watch of mine is set by first opening the bezel and use of a lever to allow the crown to move the hands.

 

[DaveProc]

Finally, after 7 attempts this fickle site allowed me to post a photo. This watch of mine is set by first opening the bezel and use of a lever to allow the crown to move the hands.

If you edit the photo just a tad smaller will post. Once you have uploaded the photo click on insert and then thumbnail and it will be larger and in the body of your post.
If you click the three dots and edit at the bottom left of your post, you can go back and insert the photo into the body of the post

 

[raf]

Hi: I've collected watches for 40 years; it's possible that the crown on your watch does not pull out, but rather the time is set using a button or lever that might be hidden from view. If you post or send me photos then I might be able to advise you.

TYVM! The outer front bezel and clear lens unscrew, and at about 1 o'clock there is a small rectangular blued/black steel rectangle (about 1/16" long) which likely needs to be pivoted outwards for time adjustment. Am I correct?

@Cavalier

 

[DaveProc]

TYVM! The outer front bezel and clear lens unscrew, and at about 1 o'clock there is a small rectangular blued/black steel rectangle (about 1/16" long) which likely needs to be pivoted outwards for time adjustment. Am I correct?

@Cavalier

Yes. This is a lever set watch. Pull out the lever and then turn the crown to set the watch

 

[raf]

My friend, a longtime watch/clock Expert, when given requested info, that my watch was "maybe" worth $100, on a good day told. Adding a gold-filled chain, a small brass whistle as a "fob", along with a simple display device will bring total value to about $200, lol.

 

[DaveProc]

My friend, a longtime watch/clock Expert, when given requested info, that my watch was "maybe" worth $100, on a good day told. Adding a gold-filled chain, a small brass whistle as a "fob", along with a simple display device will bring total value to about $200, lol.

The value is in the enjoyment you get from carrying the watch.

 

[raf]

I agree, but it's desirable to know the value of items, don't you think?

 

[DaveProc]

I agree, but it's desirable to know the value of items, don't you think?

The older I get, the less concerned I have become with material value.
That said, I am a vintage pocket watch collector and give you a pretty good idea of the monetary value can if post a couple photos of the watch and chain, including the watch movement and serial # located on the movement. This is found by gently opening the back of the watch case

 

[DaveProc]

1881 18 size Hampden Model 1
11 jewel key wind key set

 

[raf]

The older I get, the less concerned I have become with material value.
That said, I am a vintage pocket watch collector and give you a pretty good idea of the monetary value can if post a couple photos of the watch and chain, including the watch movement and serial # located on the movement. This is found by gently opening the back of the watch case

I understand. TYVM for kind offer, but I think my clock smith (and occasional watch smith) friend, after given a great amount of info about watch and case, has given me a reasonable valuation. This also mirrors my own, somewhat inexpert, research.

 

[DaveProc]

 

[DaveProc]

Early birthday present from my wife.
I love my big 19th-century American pocket watches. But I equally love the reliability of a 1960s Swiss 17 jewel mechanical pocket watch with an Incabloc shock resistant balance.

 

[Trouser Bark]

Speak no, hear no and see no evil. Funny that originally there was a fourth monkey depicted as doing no evil... which is far more difficult to draw. Whomever came up w/ the original concept illustrated 'do no evil' as a monkey covering his gen-itals. Apparently a flexible moral view and evil were once the same.

Another very nice watch!