Comments for A Vintage Watch

Comment on Going Macro on an 1800′s Chauncy Jerome Shelf Clock by Timothy

Timothy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:29:11 +0000

Thanks Robert. If you can grab my email from this form, feel free to contact me that way. I’m sorry for cluttering up this post with these comments! You have a very intriguing project here, and I’m curious to see how it will turn out. I wish I had found this blog earlier… I’m having a lot of fun reading through your old posts.

Comment on Going Macro on an 1800′s Chauncy Jerome Shelf Clock by Robert

Robert — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:09:37 +0000

My apologies, there seems to be a problem with the forwarding on my contact form. I’ll be home later this afternoon and go over it.

Comment on Going Macro on an 1800′s Chauncy Jerome Shelf Clock by Timothy

Timothy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:59:22 +0000

Oh, that comment actually went through. My email to you bounced, and my comment in another post of yours has been “awaiting moderation” since Friday. What would be the best way to reach you regarding your watches on sale?

Comment on Going Macro on an 1800′s Chauncy Jerome Shelf Clock by Timothy

Timothy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:48:47 +0000

Hey Robert,

Still trying to reach you. Is something going on with your site?

Comment on The Marshall Watchmakers Lathe by Russell Crick

Russell Crick — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:35:48 +0000

Dear Shafir,
Soons like you know a bit about C & E Marshall. Maybe you can help answer a question. Do you know anything about their Little Giant buffing machine. I just bought one that runs like new for $100. What I’d like to know are; when were these machines in production? And can I get a users manual/repair manual/parts list? I am using it to polish turquoise jewelry I am making from silver and Nevada turquoise I mined with my wife a few years ago. I gotta say, this machine is wonderful. Runs quiet and true and puts a beautiful shine on my work. Only thing I have to do is get a few spot welds fixed on the dust hood and replace the cord with a three prong grounded plug. So even if I can’t get a manual I’m going to use this machine until it dies, assuming I out live it…

Sincerely,
Russell Crick

Comment on Waltham 1883 by Robert

Robert — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:11:29 +0000

The best place for keys is the online auction site. You can get a full set for around $12.00 and from there find which one is the proper fit. They come in a range of sizes from 1 to 14. If you can measure the key post in mm I could let you know what size it is.

I don’t believe Waltham made chain drive (Fusee) but they do look similar with the balance on top of the plate.

Comment on Waltham 1883 by Brian Lewis

Brian Lewis — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:56:29 +0000

My dad a CNR engineer passed one of these on to me minus the key. Any idea where I might find a key? My dad thought that this watch had a chain drive. Is that the case?

Comment on Swiss 15 jewel High Grade Hunter by Robert

Robert — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:06:45 +0000

I haven’t found that out yet. There are no makers marks so the best I might be able to come up with is the ebauche maker if anyone recognizes it.

Comment on Swiss 15 jewel High Grade Hunter by Shafir

Shafir — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:44:27 +0000

Who made this movement Robert?

Comment on The Marshall Watchmakers Lathe by Robert

Robert — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:03:27 +0000

Thanks Shafir,
I probably spend more time than most looking for my tools. It took me about four months looking online before I found this one. I could have bought a few good ones before I decided on this one.

If you have a good bench micrometer and can give me the measurements I can make you a replacement staff. If not you can send me the staff or what’s left of of and I can make a replacement. You can email me the details.