1882 Mathey 6s
Published April 12, 2012 | 
Mathey 6s Cylinder escapement pocket watch
Normally cylinder escapements are put on the back burner since I don’t have the staking punches necessary to change the plugs but this one just kept getting better the more I looked at it. It’s a 10 jewel
Posted in Pocket Watch, Vintage Watches | 
a. mathey, cylinder escapement, mathey pocket watch | 
4 CommentsCan any Watch be Restored?
Published March 8, 2012 | 
Farringdon H Waltham 7 jewel pocket watch.
Well, the short answer is yes. Realistically speaking some might take longer than others though. If you have the skills to fabricate metal not much larger than a flea you could probably take on any project and achieve success. The Large Horology houses do this all the time.
The better question might be “Is this watch worth getting restored?” And my response is
Going Macro on an 1800′s Chauncy Jerome Shelf Clock
Published February 5, 2012 | 
Chauncy Jerome 8 Day Shelf clock
This was to good to pass up at a live auction going for the cost of a dinner for two and any local drive through so I bought it thinking it had a 50/50 chance of ending up being parted
Posted in Antique Clocks, Clock Restoration | 8Day clock, Chauncy Jerome, Ogee clock | Leave a commentGoing Micro on an Enicar 678
Published February 5, 2012 | 
Birks cocktail watch with an Enicar 678
This is one I wasn’t anticipating much fun with but after opening it up I discovered the size wasn’t really an issue as far as tearing down and servicing. At 13x15mm I was anticipating some challenges
Swiss 15 jewel High Grade Hunter
Published November 20, 2011 | 
Swiss 15 jewel 18s movement
This is one of the typical Swiss movements you’ll find online. The case sacrificed to the bullion buyer and the rest put up for sale. They can usually be found for around $50.00 and I picked this one up for a custom
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