In 2000, case developed a dating system using an old style case xx stamp along with a mix of dots and xs both above the case xx symbol and below. When all of the dots were gone after 2005, the xs were removed one by one until 2010. Set up a well lit workspace with a clean, flat surface. Antique elgin watch and pocketwatch, repair and restoration. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still. My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do have some swiss material. Clock case construction, repair and restoration techniques.
We repair and restore all types of antique and vintage mechanical pocket watches. Youve found the home of american timekeeper, specialists in antique pocket watch restoration. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark. If you cant find any identifying information on your vintage blade, snap a picture, upload it to any number of knife forums is a good one, and get someone else on the case. Repairing the wood is straightforward, using the techniques shown above. Pocket watch restoration sample antique pocket watches. A new pair of lugs are custom made and then welded back on the case and then filed to shape. We stock a complete supply of glass pocket watch crystals, mainsprings, balance staffs, balance jewels, stems and crowns. Whether you are an avid collector of antique pocket watches, or you have inherited an antique timepiece that needs some attention, you will want to make sure your pocket watch is expertly repaired and maintained for. We have thousands of watch movements and parts in stock and will custom manufacture obsolete and unobtainable parts.
Pocket watch case repair, wristwatch case repair, antique. Antique goldfilled pocket watch with display case ebth. Knowing is half the battle in this case and the rest is practice. Pocketwatch 101 how to identify pocket watch case types. Antique gold filled pocket watch case, art nouveau pocket watch pendant, antique watch case. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Get the best performance from your heirloom timepiece by making sure that every component of it is completely correct. We also have a wide range of parts available for many pocket watches. Our restoration services are for serious collectors only, as the cost and time required can be substantial. Repair of all american pocket watches hamilton, elgin, waltham, illinois, e. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission. We look forward to working with you on your repair. A jacksonville company started in 1921 to repair and refinish pocket watch cases.
Antique pocket watch repair beginner course youtube. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. After many years of faithfu service, a wristwatch case back and case lugs can degrade to a point where an otherwise fine timekeeper is no longer able to be safely worn and enjoyed. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. After many years of faithful service, a wristwatch case back and case lugs can degrade to a point where an other wise fine. Hunter pocket refers to the case of the watch, typically a seethrough domeshaped cover that protects the dial of the watch from dust. If the movement is in good running order gro, case repairs can be performed independent of complete movement servicing. The pocket watch guy and family understands the importance of your pocket watch whether it is an investment grade, family heirloom, railroad grade pocket watch or any fine vintage or antique pocket watch. Antique pocketwatch restoration, repair, cleaning and service specializing in elgin national, american waltham, hamilton, hampden and other early american makes i learned watchmaking from my grandfather, and have been proud to carry on this work he cared deeply about. In the instance of pocket watches, mainspring and jeweling repairs are typically perfomed during the complete movement servicing and are in addition to the complete movement servicing charges.
Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches identifying pocket watches and pocket watch case types while we cant make you into an antique watch expert with just a few web pages, we hope we can share a little of our knowledge in order to help you learn more about your vintage or antique watch. We maintain a large inventory of genuine factory parts. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. Many antique wrist and pocket watches have been relegated to the sock drawer or the family curio cabinet based on significant case wear alone. An antique goldfilled pocket watch, marked to the face charles diefenbach jr. Get the best performance from your heirloom timepiece by making sure that every component of it. Pocket watch repair near me vintage pocket watch repair w. Heres an old tweed case that has an area at the head of the case which is badly damaged. Usa, mi, back in time international, birmingham, sales, purchases and restoration of fine antique, vintage and modern wrist and pocket watches usa, mi, the clock and watch store, oakland, buying, selling, repairing and restoring clocks and watches. Elgin full hunter antique pocket watches for sale ebay. We are one of the few jewellers in the uk to have our very own master watchmaker. Antique and vintage watch repair professional pocket watch.
Check out the chicago school of watchmaking course thats available for download here and there. We service hamilton, waltham, elgin, ball, hampden, south bend, illinois, rockford, howard and other popular makes of pocket watches. The work was done correctly the first time for a very reasonable price, and im 100% satisfied with the results. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The restoration of antique, fusee and high grade pocket watches has been our specialty for years. Renaissance watch repair expert repair for your vintage or. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Antique time professional pocket watch repair watchmakers. Elgin 1897, 6s, 7j, gold filled full hunter pocket watch running. This example shows two lugs are broken off the 9k gold watch case. Theres much to see here, so take your time and look around.
Mechanically and cosmetically, there was a lot of work to perform. There are two main styles of pocket watch, the huntercase pocket watch and the openface. We repair and restore all makes of antique and vintage pocket and wrist watches from all over the world and specialize in railroad pocket watches. Antique watch repair services wrist watch and pocket watch case repair services many antique wrist and pocket watches have been relegated to the sock drawer or the family curio cabinet based on significant case wear alone. Rob carter is a knowledgable, talented and friendly watchmaker who proved to me his capability after he repaired, serviced, and assembled four of my pocket watches. This is an antique waltham pocket watch, serial no. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc.
We have restored many fine watches by some of the most famous makers, including elgin, leroy, jacot, joseph johnson, william brown, and others. Pocket watch repair near me vintage pocket watch repair. Discussion in watch repair started by keitharoo, feb 17, 2016. Antique time is also your source for professional service of american railroad grade pocket watches. The item antique english silver peir case is in sale since wednesday, march 18, 2020. After youve found out a little bit about the knife, its time to get restoring. Gallahar antique watch repairs ballina mayo irelandgallahar. Watches have always been a status symbol since their invention, but pocket watches, especially a vintage pocket watch, is a category all on its own. Manufacture and restoration of all types of gold and silver pocket watch case. Antique pocket watch horse real silver restoration project. Our master watchmaker is able to work on any timepiece from simple pocket watch mechanisms, to verge, fusee and repeater movements. Restoration, maintenance and repair barrow, christopher on. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. There are three main categories for pocket watch cases.
Manufacturing techniques were pushed to their limits in making small watches. Antique english silver, shagreen skin pair case key wind verge pocket watch case. These are beautiful pieces and weve enjoy working on them. Once the movement is fully serviced and reassembled it is put on a timing machine. This watch received a full toptobottom cosmetic restoration including a new set of hands and crystal. Some of the brands we work on include waltham, elgin, english and irish fusee lever pocket watches. Time restored vintage wrist and pocket watch repair.
From simple repairs to making an entire case from scratch. Pocket watch case 14k gold filled hunter case size 6s. Customer is responsible for shipping costs andor delivering and picking up the pocket watch to and from the shop these estimates are for pocket watch movements with no complications. In the extreme cases of restoration, we can rebuild broken parts of a watch case. At renaissance watch repair, we are dedicated to the repair and restoration of vintage and antique pocketwatches. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. It arrived to us in very poor condition, but we were up to the challenge. The watch in this case has seen nearly 150 years of use and was in rough condition. We specialize in the repair of american pocket watches, but we take great pride in bringing any highquality vintage mechanical windup watch back to life. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Send us your antique watch for a cleaning and service, repair, or for complete restoration.
Our daily commitment is to the proper cleaning, lubrication, and restoration of your valuables. If you enjoy antique watches as a hobby, repair your collection or start a watch repair business, this dvd course is for you. Love antiques offers a huge variety of collectable antique pocket watches that make great gifts and beautiful keepsakes, we stock several ornate styles to compliment the occasion for a memorable gift. The measures 50 mm and is 22 mm thick, weights 35 grams, measures in movement mast be35,5 mm. A watchbench has small built in drawers for all of the tools and parts you are sure to accumulate over time. Vintage and antique watch how to information by renaissance watch repair, provides a large amount of info on identifying, dating, evaluating vintage pocket watches specific makes or styles how to identify an original simon willard clock by ben e fulbright, adobe acrobat 23kb. Antique elgin pocket watch 14k yellow gold pocket watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. Pocket watch repairs and restoration carried out by our master. The outer case was opened by depressing a button which released a clip allowing the two halves of the case to be separated. Antique pocket watch english, andrew bruce model fusee style victorian 1830c, double case silver dial porcelain with key to restore or parts antiquescollectible from shop antiquescollectible. Research indicates it was made around the first half of 1890. For a beginner a kitchen table will do just fine, but as you become more serious you may want to consider a watchbench made specially for repairing watches and a good fluorescent lamp which is easier on the eyes. Repairing a pocket watch that could be 150 years old requires a vast amount of knowledge and expertise to ensure the integrity of the timepiece.
Renaissance watch repair expert repair for your vintage. As an internet based business, we work with you from the comfort of your own home to expertly and quickly handle your pocket watch repair needs. These r epair cost estimates are generally applicable to antique car and vintage aircraft mechanical clocks in the instance of pocket watches, mainspring and jeweling repairs are typically perfomed during the. The majority of antique and vintage huntercase watches have the lidhinges at the 9. This beautiful piece is monogrammed lhs and started working when wound. The following is an example of restoration model 1857 american watch co.
Pocket watch repair and restoration is an area in which we specialise. Pocket watch repairprofessional repair services for vintage. But a large area of the covering is also badly damaged. Whatever your watch repair needs may be, we have the parts and material to complete your pocket watch repair using our stock of original factory parts. Hunter pocket refers to the case of the watch, typically a seethrough domeshaped. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too.
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