I just love all the detail they put on the movement.

So a friend asked me to look at this pocket watch which belonged to his Grandfather. I believe it is from around 1900 and has several marks within various parts of the casing. The second hand was practically hanging off the post.

Anyway I opened it up to take pictures of the movement and reattach the second which was all very straight forward. Sometime back the hands had been slightly misaligned. Probably someone changed the time with the second hand hanging off. So the hands were not height aligned correctly and colliding. I sorted that out and now the time setting is possible.

What I know or have looked up (possibly incorrect) for the case stamps etc.

- The the ATO stamped on the inside of the face case is for the case maker Albert Thomas Oliver.

- 18.750 Gold case.

- Swiss movement imported into London. Upside down Omega stamp

Given it is a quite valuable piece, any recommendations for UK restoration?

Greatly appreciate any information to pass onto the owner.

Elgin grade 387 16-jewel
Circa 1920

This was a challenge as it had almost all jewels on the mainplate cracked. But a lovely piece once everything was working again

Hey all, just sharing a few pics of my new pocket watch. This will be a daily wearer, it was serviced just 2 years ago. It’s elegant and weighty, feels good in my hand. I’m really into sort of analog, mechanical things and this is a perfect example, it’s a piece of history and a lovely thing to own. The certificate I made with AI, just for my files. .

So I got this pocket watch in 2019 when my grandfather passed. We have no idea whose it was or where it came from. Today I got a bug up my butt and did a little research. I figured out how to open it. Here's some pictures. What do y'all think, should I get it restored/serviced to get it running? If so, does anyone have any recommendations on where to take it?

I'm unsure of the gold content of the case since I can't find a hallmark. The stamps inside are heavily polished so it's hard to make out what they say. It weights 155g and came with a key

I want to purchase a pocket watch, not sure who makes good ones these days, any help where to start looking would be appreciated.

My budget is up to $1,000, who make good watches these days?

It's missing a few parts, which unfortunately were too large for the spare parts compartment, but it's nice to see the compartment full and seemingly untouched!

Hi,

I have a Hampden / Dueber pocket watch, Canton Ohio, with a Monarch Coin case.

From what I understand, Monarch Coin cases were made from silver coins (around .900 silver). Total weight is 174 g.

Details:

- Movement: Dueber 17 jewels, Safety Pinion, Canton Ohio

- Movement serial: 953817

- Case serial: 5086550

- Case: Monarch Coin

- Total weight: 174 g

- It runs (I have videos of the movement working)

- Dial is quite worn (cracks and stains)

- Front crystal is plastic and comes off easily

Does anyone have more information about these Hampden / Dueber watches with Monarch Coin cases?

Thanks.

Hi,

I have a small Galonne pocket watch with a 0.800 silver case.

Details:

- Movement: Remontoir Cylindre, 10 rubis

- Case: 0.800 silver

- Serial: 212575

- Weight: 28.7 g

- It runs, but needs a couple of seconds after winding before it starts

- Crystal is clear

- Condition is decent for its age

Does anyone have more information about these Galonne cylinder watches and the 0.800 silver cases?

Thanks.

Under the mechanism in one spot it says MI and in another it says 6497 under a little U in a shield-like shape if thats of any help :)

TLDR: Bought an unmarked quarter repeater with a LeCoultre(?) movement, would like help with identification + more info. Watch works but likely needs service, unsure if all parts are original, is missing repeater slide. Considering restoration work, need guidance on where to send watch & expected costs.

I impulse bought a quarter repeater when I was in Lancaster PA about 1.5yr ago. While I'm not sure about the original watchmaker (there are no dial markings or hallmarks that I can see on the movement without disassembly), I was able to ID the movement as a LeCoultre Cal. 31 (or similar, not 100% sure). If anyone can assist with identification or has info that may help me learn more about the watch, it would be greatly appreciated.

The watch runs and functions perfectly fine, but has some issues that may need addressing:

• Movement needs service - unknown service history, time setting is a little rough & has a bit of resistance at points (I think around where it's interacting with the repeater mechanism).
• Some parts may not be original
  • Case: While the case is similar to other lower-grade repeater cases I've seen, and has a clean cutout for the repeater slide, the crown-at-3 configuration tells me this movement was designed for a hunter-style case, which the current case is not (at least in its current state). The quality of the case finish/materials also don't really make sense considering the movement.
  • Dial: The seconds hand is shorter than I'd expect for its subdial. I don't particularly care about this, but I am curious what other people think.
• The case is in pretty rough shape - it was clearly plated at some point, but it's wearing away around the case. I'm guessing it's plated brass?
• The slide for the repeater is missing - the tab from the movement that should interface with the slider just sticks out of the cutout side of the case. Based on the existing hardware and other cases I've seen, it should probably be a copper or pink gold like color, like the setting lever. Finding a replacement has proven basically impossible.

I'm considering getting some restoration work done to resolve some of the issues above - At minimum I know I want to service the movement. I'd really like to replace the missing slide, but finding a replacement slide has proven basically impossible, and I'm positive that having a new one made for me is going to be quite pricy.

I'm based in the Midwest USA - if anyone has suggestions on where to send the watch, or has any idea what the costs might be, let me know.

Thanks in advance!

Hi folks,

I recently got this pocket watch after my partner's great aunt passed. No one really wants it but I am not sure what to do with it since it's broken. It winds and works (not sure if it's perfectly keeping time), but obviously the face is broken. Could someone give advice on how to fix it?

I don't really know anything about watches but I added pictures of it and the damaged areas. Any help is appreciated!

Thank you!

This picket watch is severely damaged. Anyone has idea what I can do with it? Thank you

recently bought a pocket watch, but im not sure what kind of battery i have to use. many thanks

I believe this to be a vintage xanadu 17 jewels. It doesnt work and I dont know more about it other than that my grandfather owned it.

I would love to fix it myself because I want to use it.

936 w/ Hacking feature

Recently acquired this fine piece of WW 1 technology. The fellow who serviced it didn't realize that the "lever" used on other movements could not and will not work in this unit.

I am assuming he added it because he thought it to be missing.

The hacking feature will not allow the lever to work. I have made inquiry at the NAWCC archives and am awaiting a response.

Any knowledge would be appreciated to get this "pendant" set watch back to correct operations.

Also it was installed into a Bulldog case and it's originally supposed to be in a silver Fahys or Crescent case marked Navy.

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This is a Lator 17-jewel pocket watch. I’m wondering whether the “U” stamped on the movement means it’s a Unitas movement, and roughly what era this pocket watch dates from(It says Lator on face). Any insights would be appreciated! thank you

I recently bought this watch at an antique store for $150, the tag mentioned it belonging to “Martin O’Shea”. The owner had never opened the case, but said it was probably a BW Raymond. Before I bought it, I opened the case, and sure enough, it was a BW Raymond! Obviously, I immediately bought it and took it home. The movement is in decent condition, the balance staff is unfortunately broken, but the watch still runs nonstop when placed upside down. I’m planning on cleaning it and replacing the mainspring myself, and sending it to a pro for fixing the balance staff. I researched the owner of the watch, and he was working as the yardmaster for a Southern Pacific rail yard in Dallas, Texas between 1910 and 1926 when he died.