Washington Posted July 21, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) So this really nice lady from across the road drops by to see Carol and looks with interest at what I was doing with pocket watch parts all over the bench. She tells me she has an old non- working pocket watch at her place that had belonged to someone in her family. So, i tell her to bring it over and I'll take a look at it. So, she does. This watch turns out to be a cheap, cheap thing that must have been bought at a Five and Dime Store many years ago for $1.59. But, I saw it as a challenge and by-golly I got it running... it was just fun. Im not a snob but I specialize in rebuilding Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewel Railroad watches... the best in my opinion. But as I said.... it was fun, Pictures is the Dime store watch along side of a Vanguard movement with the cock and balance assembly removed for repair. PS: The story is better than the photo. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/230842-pocket-watch-restoration/?do=findComment&comment=2634293'>More sharing options...
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pauledell Posted July 21, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2014 A great photo as well as the interesting story. I believe my father carried that type of pocket watch when he worked on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad many years ago. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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