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mopinko

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Fri Apr 15, 2022, 08:36 PM Apr 2022

so, i have this pocketwatch. [View all]

i bumped into an old pocketwatch that belonged to my da. i thought i had lost it, so i am thrilled i found it.
it's a beat up old thing, no crystal, no hands, cant wind. i think it is the watch that he won in a sales contest in school. not sure. it could be a graduation gift, as the timing is about right, but there's no engraving. so....
anyway, it seems to be an odd duck of a watch. havent been able to find one JUST like it, but this one, in great shape, is close-


sorry, dont have a photo account, but here is a fb thread w pics- https://www.facebook.com/mo.cahill.3/posts/10158298753775810

these are the stats, based on the serial number. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/26777423

any thoughts on getting it restored? in a way it's precious the way it is, as that's the only way i know it. it's 30 years older than i am. monetarily, i doubt it's worth it, tho as i said, it's not a common one. it is higher end. 17 jewels, 14k gold filled case, as opposed to 10k. and that fancy dial.
and i sure would love to see it run.
i would at least like to clean that dial up. what is safe to use?

what would you do?

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so, i have this pocketwatch. [View all] mopinko Apr 2022 OP
Take it to someone who repairs watches and see what it Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #1
what? leave the house? mopinko Apr 2022 #3
Well, what I did for Grandpop's 1890's Santa Fe RR watch is fix it up... El Supremo Apr 2022 #2
good thing i'm divorced. mopinko Apr 2022 #4
Gears shouldn't be worn much unless... El Supremo Apr 2022 #5
No matter how well you maintain a fine watch or clock, parts will wear out over time and Martin68 Apr 2022 #7
I have two of my grandfather's gold pocket watches and an antique mantle that didn't run. Martin68 Apr 2022 #6
there's a big one here- mopinko Apr 2022 #8
I have a similar one. Pobeka Apr 2022 #9
def worth more if working. mopinko Apr 2022 #10
About 15-20 years ago, I took 2 heirloom wristwatches to a local jeweler Marthe48 Apr 2022 #11
it def needs parts, beyond hands, a crystal, and a spring. mopinko Apr 2022 #12
I don't know a lot about old watches Marthe48 Apr 2022 #13
it's a pretty high end model. mopinko Apr 2022 #14
lol. i'm chuckling to myself. mopinko Apr 2022 #15
Would it work as a wall clock among the miniatures? Marthe48 Apr 2022 #16
yeah close enough mopinko Apr 2022 #17
I would open the back and get the serial numbers to date the watch bucolic_frolic May 2022 #18
i was able to open it. mopinko May 2022 #19
There are still people who repair and restore old watches bucolic_frolic May 2022 #20
i have a friend of a friend who will probably doing for a reasonable price. mopinko May 2022 #21
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