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AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The watch was an 11-jewel, 18 size, key-wind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in January of 1863. In 1885, the company became the "American Waltham Watch Company". In 1865 prices for movements only (no case) were: William Ellery $13, P. S. Bartlett $16, Bartlett-Ladies $30, Appleton Tracy $38, A. T. & Co Ladies $40, andAmerican Watch
SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERSSEE MORE ON POCKETWATCHREPAIR.COMPOCKETWATCH 101
Whereas all the other crystal styles we've talked about are convex (domed), FT crystals are flat, or very nearly flat, on top. These crystals have a thick, pronounced beveled edge, which almost gives them a magnifying glass effect. A flat-thick crystal is definitely the right choice for many early 18-size watches. COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
ROCKFORD WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The Rockford Watch Company, located 93 miles from Chicago on the Rock River, began operation in 1873 using equipment purchased from the Cornell Watch Company. Two of Cornell's former employees, P. H. Wheeler (Wheeler's Patent, etc) and C. W. Parker became key employees of Rockford. Their factory building was built in 1875-76, and waslocated on
SWISS ELGIN WATCHES: ELGIN GRADES AND EQUIVALENT SWISS Swiss Elgin Watches. Beginning in the late 1940s, Elgin began importing Swiss-made watch movements and selling them under the Elgin brand name. These late-production Elgin watches are BURLINGTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1909 - ca. 1925. The Burlington Watch Company, was a mail-order sales company. By selling directly to the consumer, they were able to eliminate the costly sales and distribution channel. Watches were sold on the "installment plan," which allowed them to be paid off at $2-$3 dollars per month, thus making high-quality watches available to those PRICELIST FOR COMMON WATCH REPAIRS Prices below are in addition to CLA (clean-lubricate-adjust) charge. Basic CLA required in most cases to undertake the following repairs. If the repair requires that we disassemble the watch, then it must be cleaned and re-lubricated before it can be properly reassembled. VINTAGE "SWISS FAKE" WATCHES The finish on a Swiss Fake just looks a little rough compared to a good-quality American watch. The most common Swiss Fakes were 18-size stem-wind and key-wind watches. They are often marked with a jewel count (usually 21 jewels) on the dial. The number of jewels and/or adjustments marked on the movement may or may not be an accurate TRENTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION The Trenton Watch Company was a successor to the New Haven Watch Company, which had been started in 1883 in New Haven, Connecticut, but had undergone financial reorganization in 1887. New Jersey, as it would have appeared in 1895. Trenton produced nearly two million watches, most of which were lower to mid-grade pieces in the 7-9-11jewel range.
AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The watch was an 11-jewel, 18 size, key-wind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in January of 1863. In 1885, the company became the "American Waltham Watch Company". In 1865 prices for movements only (no case) were: William Ellery $13, P. S. Bartlett $16, Bartlett-Ladies $30, Appleton Tracy $38, A. T. & Co Ladies $40, andAmerican Watch
SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERSSEE MORE ON POCKETWATCHREPAIR.COMPOCKETWATCH 101
Whereas all the other crystal styles we've talked about are convex (domed), FT crystals are flat, or very nearly flat, on top. These crystals have a thick, pronounced beveled edge, which almost gives them a magnifying glass effect. A flat-thick crystal is definitely the right choice for many early 18-size watches. COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
ROCKFORD WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The Rockford Watch Company, located 93 miles from Chicago on the Rock River, began operation in 1873 using equipment purchased from the Cornell Watch Company. Two of Cornell's former employees, P. H. Wheeler (Wheeler's Patent, etc) and C. W. Parker became key employees of Rockford. Their factory building was built in 1875-76, and waslocated on
SWISS ELGIN WATCHES: ELGIN GRADES AND EQUIVALENT SWISS Swiss Elgin Watches. Beginning in the late 1940s, Elgin began importing Swiss-made watch movements and selling them under the Elgin brand name. These late-production Elgin watches are BURLINGTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1909 - ca. 1925. The Burlington Watch Company, was a mail-order sales company. By selling directly to the consumer, they were able to eliminate the costly sales and distribution channel. Watches were sold on the "installment plan," which allowed them to be paid off at $2-$3 dollars per month, thus making high-quality watches available to thosePOCKETWATCH 101 ®
Specializing in the repair and restoration of American railroad pocket watches and vintage mechanical wristwatches. Top prices paid for vintage watches and watch material. All phases of repair. Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, Omega, South Bend, Longines, Wittnauer and other brands. BURLINGTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1909 - ca. 1925. The Burlington Watch Company, was a mail-order sales company. By selling directly to the consumer, they were able to eliminate the costly sales and distribution channel. Watches were sold on the "installment plan," which allowed them to be paid off at $2-$3 dollars per month, thus making high-quality watches available to thosePOCKETWATCH 101
Pocketwatch 101: How to open various types of pocketwatch cases. Provided pictorial instructions on how to safely open several of the most common types of antique or vintage pocketwatch cases. Learn more about your vintage or antique watch. OMEGA WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES Including Serial Numbers, Production Dates and Calibers. 1848 - Present. La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The Omega Watch Company was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland in 1848. Brandt, 23 years old, began by hand assembling watches from parts produced by local craftsmen. When Louis Brandt passed away in 1879, heleft the
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS It prevents the watch from accidentally being set to the incorrect time. In most cases you have to unscrew (or open) the front bezel and pull out a tiny lever in order to put the watch in setting mode. On a lever-set watch, pulling out the crown (the winding button) doesn't do anything. Click here for a pictorial instruction on setting a leverPOCKETWATCH 101
Pin-Setting (or nail-setting, as it is sometimes called) is another setting mechanism that is rarely seen on American watches, but occurs more commonly on European timepieces. On a pin-set watch, there is a little button, usually near the winding stem. You must pressPOCKETWATCH 101
Pocketwatch 101 - Winding a Vintage Pocketwatch. Instructions on how to wind a vintage mechanical watch. Explanation of different types of winding mechanisms for antique and vintage pocket watches. Photo instructions on how to wind antique and vintage pocketwatches.POCKETWATCH 101
Pocketwatch 101: The Problem with Seven Jewel Watches. Explains the wear problems inherent in non-jeweled bushings in lower grade American pocket watches. Discussed the differences between jeweled and non-jeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in sevenjewel watches.
LISTING OF AMERICAN WATCH CASE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES Listing of 19th and 20th Century American Watch Case Companies including dates of operation, Page 10.POCKETWATCH 101
Pocketwatch 101: Side-Winder and Side-Second Pocket Watches. Explores the combinations of movement-type and case-type that are often encountered on vintage pocket watches. Learn what really makes a side-winder or side-seconds pocket watch. RENAISSANCE WATCH REPAIR Expert repair of vintage and antique pocket watches and wristwatches in Bellevue, Washington. Repairing Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, South Bend, Bulova, Longines, and many other fine brands. Our web site provides extensive historical information on American pocket watches. Always interested in purchasing vintage pocket watches, marine chronometers and Atmos Clocks. PRICELIST FOR COMMON WATCH REPAIRS Prices below are in addition to CLA (clean-lubricate-adjust) charge. Basic CLA required in most cases to undertake the following repairs. If the repair requires that we disassemble the watch, then it must be cleaned and re-lubricated before it can be properly reassembled. TRENTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION The Trenton Watch Company was a successor to the New Haven Watch Company, which had been started in 1883 in New Haven, Connecticut, but had undergone financial reorganization in 1887. New Jersey, as it would have appeared in 1895. Trenton produced nearly two million watches, most of which were lower to mid-grade pieces in the 7-9-11jewel range.
POCKETWATCH 101 ®
Specializing in the repair and restoration of American railroad pocket watches and vintage mechanical wristwatches. Top prices paid for vintage watches and watch material. All phases of repair. Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, Omega, South Bend, Longines, Wittnauer and other brands.POCKETWATCH 101
Whereas all the other crystal styles we've talked about are convex (domed), FT crystals are flat, or very nearly flat, on top. These crystals have a thick, pronounced beveled edge, which almost gives them a magnifying glass effect. A flat-thick crystal is definitely the right choice for many early 18-size watches. OMEGA WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES Including Serial Numbers, Production Dates and Calibers. 1848 - Present. La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The Omega Watch Company was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland in 1848. Brandt, 23 years old, began by hand assembling watches from parts produced by local craftsmen. When Louis Brandt passed away in 1879, heleft the
AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The watch was an 11-jewel, 18 size, key-wind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in January of 1863. In 1885, the company became the "American Waltham Watch Company". In 1865 prices for movements only (no case) were: William Ellery $13, P. S. Bartlett $16, Bartlett-Ladies $30, Appleton Tracy $38, A. T. & Co Ladies $40, andAmerican Watch
COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERSSEE MORE ON POCKETWATCHREPAIR.COM ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didn't achieve full production until 1875. By serial number, the first watch made was the "Stuart" model, followed in order by the "Mason," Bunn," "Miller," and finally the "Currier. The first stem-wind watch was produced in 1875. The early Illinois models were key-wound and RENAISSANCE WATCH REPAIR Expert repair of vintage and antique pocket watches and wristwatches in Bellevue, Washington. Repairing Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, South Bend, Bulova, Longines, and many other fine brands. Our web site provides extensive historical information on American pocket watches. Always interested in purchasing vintage pocket watches, marine chronometers and Atmos Clocks. PRICELIST FOR COMMON WATCH REPAIRS Prices below are in addition to CLA (clean-lubricate-adjust) charge. Basic CLA required in most cases to undertake the following repairs. If the repair requires that we disassemble the watch, then it must be cleaned and re-lubricated before it can be properly reassembled. TRENTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION The Trenton Watch Company was a successor to the New Haven Watch Company, which had been started in 1883 in New Haven, Connecticut, but had undergone financial reorganization in 1887. New Jersey, as it would have appeared in 1895. Trenton produced nearly two million watches, most of which were lower to mid-grade pieces in the 7-9-11jewel range.
POCKETWATCH 101 ®
Specializing in the repair and restoration of American railroad pocket watches and vintage mechanical wristwatches. Top prices paid for vintage watches and watch material. All phases of repair. Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, Omega, South Bend, Longines, Wittnauer and other brands.POCKETWATCH 101
Whereas all the other crystal styles we've talked about are convex (domed), FT crystals are flat, or very nearly flat, on top. These crystals have a thick, pronounced beveled edge, which almost gives them a magnifying glass effect. A flat-thick crystal is definitely the right choice for many early 18-size watches. OMEGA WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES Including Serial Numbers, Production Dates and Calibers. 1848 - Present. La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The Omega Watch Company was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland in 1848. Brandt, 23 years old, began by hand assembling watches from parts produced by local craftsmen. When Louis Brandt passed away in 1879, heleft the
AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The watch was an 11-jewel, 18 size, key-wind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in January of 1863. In 1885, the company became the "American Waltham Watch Company". In 1865 prices for movements only (no case) were: William Ellery $13, P. S. Bartlett $16, Bartlett-Ladies $30, Appleton Tracy $38, A. T. & Co Ladies $40, andAmerican Watch
COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERSSEE MORE ON POCKETWATCHREPAIR.COM ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didn't achieve full production until 1875. By serial number, the first watch made was the "Stuart" model, followed in order by the "Mason," Bunn," "Miller," and finally the "Currier. The first stem-wind watch was produced in 1875. The early Illinois models were key-wound and SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The Studebaker watches were sold on a credit basis and could be purchased with a down payment of only one dollar. With the onset of the Depression, the company found itself with many delinquent accounts and the banks were unwilling to cooperate in those unstable times. AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The watch was an 11-jewel, 18 size, key-wind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in January of 1863. In 1885, the company became the "American Waltham Watch Company". In 1865 prices for movements only (no case) were: William Ellery $13, P. S. Bartlett $16, Bartlett-Ladies $30, Appleton Tracy $38, A. T. & Co Ladies $40, andAmerican Watch
COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
POCKETWATCH 101
Silver was also a commonly-used case material, and some beautiful examples of silver cases may still be found today. Silver cases can be marked in a variety of ways: Sterling (.925 fine), Coin Silver (around .90 fine, made from melted US coinage), Fine Silver (.995). Below are examples of coin-silver case marks. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS It prevents the watch from accidentally being set to the incorrect time. In most cases you have to unscrew (or open) the front bezel and pull out a tiny lever in order to put the watch in setting mode. On a lever-set watch, pulling out the crown (the winding button) doesn't do anything. Click here for a pictorial instruction on setting a lever HISTORY OF THE DOLLAR WATCH: LOW-COST HIGH-VOLUME WATCH Though the Ingersoll Watch Company is often credited with the creation of the "Dollar Watch," the efforts to produce a low-cost watch which could be sold in high volume had been underway for years prior to Ingersoll's debut of the $1.50 pocket watch at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.. Today we take it for granted that everyone owns a watch, but there was a time when watches were expensive and HOWARD WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION December 11, 1858 - 1903. Edward Howard, without doubt one of the most respected names in the history of American horology, started the Howard Watch Company after the failure of the Boston Watch Company (1853-1857). His goal was to produce watches of the highest quality using interchangeable machine-made parts.POCKETWATCH 101
Demi-Hunter Case. A minor variation on the hunter case is the demi-hunter style, which has a small "window" in the front cover through which the hands (or part of the hands) may be viewed. This is sometimes complemented by an enamel inlaid "dial" in the lid in the case, so that one can easily tell the time without needing to open thewatch.
GRUEN WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES In 1935 Fred Gruen, now 63 years old, became Chairman of the Board and Benjamin S. Katz was brought in as President of the Gruen Watch Company. In 1935, Gruen was about $1.8 million USD (roughly $36 million USD today) in debt; nervous stockholders and investors were behind the change. Fred would retire in 1940, but continued to sit onthe board
HOW TO USE OUR VINTAGE WATCH SERIAL NUMBER LOOK-UP TABLES You usually have to take the back off the watch case to see the movement serial number which may appear anywhere on the watch movement. Use the movement serial number. Do NOT use the case serial number! This is an example only. Your movement serial number may not be in exactly the same location as the one in the photo, but you arelooking for
RENAISSANCE WATCH REPAIR Expert repair of vintage and antique pocket watches and wristwatches in Bellevue, Washington. Repairing Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, South Bend, Bulova, Longines, and many other fine brands. Our web site provides extensive historical information on American pocket watches. Always interested in purchasing vintage pocket watches, marine chronometers and Atmos Clocks. PRICELIST FOR COMMON WATCH REPAIRS Prices below are in addition to CLA (clean-lubricate-adjust) charge. Basic CLA required in most cases to undertake the following repairs. If the repair requires that we disassemble the watch, then it must be cleaned and re-lubricated before it can be properly reassembled. TRENTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION The Trenton Watch Company was a successor to the New Haven Watch Company, which had been started in 1883 in New Haven, Connecticut, but had undergone financial reorganization in 1887. New Jersey, as it would have appeared in 1895. Trenton produced nearly two million watches, most of which were lower to mid-grade pieces in the 7-9-11jewel range.
POCKETWATCH 101 ®
Specializing in the repair and restoration of American railroad pocket watches and vintage mechanical wristwatches. Top prices paid for vintage watches and watch material. All phases of repair. Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, Omega, South Bend, Longines, Wittnauer and other brands.POCKETWATCH 101
Whereas all the other crystal styles we've talked about are convex (domed), FT crystals are flat, or very nearly flat, on top. These crystals have a thick, pronounced beveled edge, which almost gives them a magnifying glass effect. A flat-thick crystal is definitely the right choice for many early 18-size watches.POCKETWATCH 101
Pocketwatch 101 - Winding a Vintage Pocketwatch. Instructions on how to wind a vintage mechanical watch. Explanation of different types of winding mechanisms for antique and vintage pocket watches. Photo instructions on how to wind antique and vintage pocketwatches. OMEGA WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES Including Serial Numbers, Production Dates and Calibers. 1848 - Present. La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The Omega Watch Company was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland in 1848. Brandt, 23 years old, began by hand assembling watches from parts produced by local craftsmen. When Louis Brandt passed away in 1879, heleft the
COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didn't achieve full production until 1875. By serial number, the first watch made was the "Stuart" model, followed in order by the "Mason," Bunn," "Miller," and finally the "Currier. The first stem-wind watch was produced in 1875. The early Illinois models were key-wound and SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERSSEE MORE ON POCKETWATCHREPAIR.COM RENAISSANCE WATCH REPAIR Expert repair of vintage and antique pocket watches and wristwatches in Bellevue, Washington. Repairing Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, South Bend, Bulova, Longines, and many other fine brands. Our web site provides extensive historical information on American pocket watches. Always interested in purchasing vintage pocket watches, marine chronometers and Atmos Clocks. PRICELIST FOR COMMON WATCH REPAIRS Prices below are in addition to CLA (clean-lubricate-adjust) charge. Basic CLA required in most cases to undertake the following repairs. If the repair requires that we disassemble the watch, then it must be cleaned and re-lubricated before it can be properly reassembled. TRENTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION The Trenton Watch Company was a successor to the New Haven Watch Company, which had been started in 1883 in New Haven, Connecticut, but had undergone financial reorganization in 1887. New Jersey, as it would have appeared in 1895. Trenton produced nearly two million watches, most of which were lower to mid-grade pieces in the 7-9-11jewel range.
POCKETWATCH 101 ®
Specializing in the repair and restoration of American railroad pocket watches and vintage mechanical wristwatches. Top prices paid for vintage watches and watch material. All phases of repair. Hamilton, Illinois, Elgin, Waltham, Hampden, Ball, Gruen, Omega, South Bend, Longines, Wittnauer and other brands.POCKETWATCH 101
Whereas all the other crystal styles we've talked about are convex (domed), FT crystals are flat, or very nearly flat, on top. These crystals have a thick, pronounced beveled edge, which almost gives them a magnifying glass effect. A flat-thick crystal is definitely the right choice for many early 18-size watches.POCKETWATCH 101
Pocketwatch 101 - Winding a Vintage Pocketwatch. Instructions on how to wind a vintage mechanical watch. Explanation of different types of winding mechanisms for antique and vintage pocket watches. Photo instructions on how to wind antique and vintage pocketwatches. OMEGA WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES Including Serial Numbers, Production Dates and Calibers. 1848 - Present. La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The Omega Watch Company was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland in 1848. Brandt, 23 years old, began by hand assembling watches from parts produced by local craftsmen. When Louis Brandt passed away in 1879, heleft the
COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS Though the first movements were produced in 1872, the company really didn't achieve full production until 1875. By serial number, the first watch made was the "Stuart" model, followed in order by the "Mason," Bunn," "Miller," and finally the "Currier. The first stem-wind watch was produced in 1875. The early Illinois models were key-wound and SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERSSEE MORE ON POCKETWATCHREPAIR.COM AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The watch was an 11-jewel, 18 size, key-wind in a silver hunter case, and was produced in January of 1863. In 1885, the company became the "American Waltham Watch Company". In 1865 prices for movements only (no case) were: William Ellery $13, P. S. Bartlett $16, Bartlett-Ladies $30, Appleton Tracy $38, A. T. & Co Ladies $40, andAmerican Watch
POCKETWATCH 101
Pocketwatch 101: The Problem with Seven Jewel Watches. Explains the wear problems inherent in non-jeweled bushings in lower grade American pocket watches. Discussed the differences between jeweled and non-jeweled bearings and illustrates common wear conditions in sevenjewel watches.
COLUMBUS WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1874 - 1903. The Columbus Watch Company. The small building at the rear (with the chimney) factory via an elaborate system of belts and pulleys. A portion of the front building. is still standing. The Columbus Watch Company was founded by Dietrich Gruen on December 22, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio. Gruen would later become founder of the GruenWatch
SOUTH BEND WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS The Studebaker watches were sold on a credit basis and could be purchased with a down payment of only one dollar. With the onset of the Depression, the company found itself with many delinquent accounts and the banks were unwilling to cooperate in those unstable times. OMEGA WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES Including Serial Numbers, Production Dates and Calibers. 1848 - Present. La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The Omega Watch Company was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland in 1848. Brandt, 23 years old, began by hand assembling watches from parts produced by local craftsmen. When Louis Brandt passed away in 1879, heleft the
HISTORY OF THE DOLLAR WATCH: LOW-COST HIGH-VOLUME WATCH Though the Ingersoll Watch Company is often credited with the creation of the "Dollar Watch," the efforts to produce a low-cost watch which could be sold in high volume had been underway for years prior to Ingersoll's debut of the $1.50 pocket watch at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.. Today we take it for granted that everyone owns a watch, but there was a time when watches were expensive and BURLINGTON WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS 1909 - ca. 1925. The Burlington Watch Company, was a mail-order sales company. By selling directly to the consumer, they were able to eliminate the costly sales and distribution channel. Watches were sold on the "installment plan," which allowed them to be paid off at $2-$3 dollars per month, thus making high-quality watches available to those GRUEN WATCH COMPANY: HISTORY, SERIAL NUMBERS, PRODUCTION DATES In 1935 Fred Gruen, now 63 years old, became Chairman of the Board and Benjamin S. Katz was brought in as President of the Gruen Watch Company. In 1935, Gruen was about $1.8 million USD (roughly $36 million USD today) in debt; nervous stockholders and investors were behind the change. Fred would retire in 1940, but continued to sit onthe board
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Demi-Hunter Case. A minor variation on the hunter case is the demi-hunter style, which has a small "window" in the front cover through which the hands (or part of the hands) may be viewed. This is sometimes complemented by an enamel inlaid "dial" in the lid in the case, so that one can easily tell the time without needing to open thewatch.
HOW TO USE OUR VINTAGE WATCH SERIAL NUMBER LOOK-UP TABLES You usually have to take the back off the watch case to see the movement serial number which may appear anywhere on the watch movement. Use the movement serial number. Do NOT use the case serial number! This is an example only. Your movement serial number may not be in exactly the same location as the one in the photo, but you arelooking for
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EXPERT MECHANICAL WATCH REPAIR SERVICES At RENAISSANCE WATCH REPAIR, we are dedicated to the repair and restoration of vintage and antique pocketwatches. We specialize in the repair of American pocket watches, but we take great pride in bringing any high-quality vintage mechanical (wind-up) watch back to life! We repair many watch brands, including: Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, Illinois, Ball, Bulova, Howard, Keystone, Hampden and South Bend. View a more complete list of the brands we repair. With each antique watch we repair, the goal of our expert watchmakers remains the same: To return your vintage watch to its best possible condition. We want your watch to look and work like new, and we fully guarantee our work . We are located in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle) but we're as close as your mailbox! We conduct business through the Internet and U.S. Mail, and we have a long list of satisfied customers throughout the United States. We are members in good standing of the Washington Watchmakers-Clockmakers Association and the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC). Our company-founder and head watchmaker has been an elected officer of the Washington Watchmakers Association,was a founding Board member of the Norwest School of Horology, and has served as a nationally-elected Director of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. We hope you'll let our expert watchmakers return your vintage or antique pocketwatch to its best possible condition. We'll help you create a family heirloom that will be treasured for generations! Click Here: How to Submit Your Watch for a Repair Estimate The answers to many common vintage watch questions may be found on our Frequently Asked Questions pages, and we encourage you to look there first. If you are trying to find the age of your antique watch, or are searching for historical information about a particular watch company, please visit the Company Historiesand How To
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