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Hi, folks! I'm am a low budget collector who haunts EBay for non-running or "tries to run" movements, then seek out cases for them. I have learned to service them, replace mainsprings, etc, but my tools & skills are limited! A while back I bought a "Clinton" watch for it's 16s case, without seeing the movement (case back was stuck) and when I received it discovered it was a private label Illinois model 7, ser. no. 2452682. Sadly, the balance staff is broken! Since private labels are my weakness I was wondering if I could find someone here to repair it. I've contacted Cleveland Watch Repair & gotten an estimate of $200.00, but I really can't justify paying that much even though I know that's probably reasonable. Any advice, O Wise Ones?
 
Posts: 42 | Location: Columbiana, Alabama in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2018
IHC Member 785
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I have had Paul Davis replace staffs and do other work. He is very good and helps 185 members.Go to IHC185™ Members Business Directory to get his information,


Harv
 
Posts: 158 | Location: Sacramento, California USA | Registered: June 26, 2006
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Rick I can staff the watch for you if that is all it needs. Most of the time they will need to be service COA. You may call me at 256-366-7930
 
Posts: 1012 | Location: Killen, Alabama in the USA | Registered: January 15, 2013
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Billy, when is a good time to call?
 
Posts: 42 | Location: Columbiana, Alabama in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2018
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Billy Kuhn, I've tried several times to call you. Can I email you?
 
Posts: 42 | Location: Columbiana, Alabama in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2018
IHC Member 1291
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I might caution each of you with putting your personal contact info on this forum since its in the publics eye and anyone can see it.

regards,
bb
 
Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
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Call Paul Davis his information is in the business directory. You will be glad you did....
 
Posts: 54 | Location: Rolesville, North Carolina in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2017
IHC Member 1701
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Call Rob Carter 423-378-4607 or go to pocketwatchrepairs.net
 
Posts: 38 | Location: Maryville, Tennessee in the USA | Registered: July 07, 2011
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Thanks for the help, folks. I'll be sending my watch to Paul next week. Between learning about him and discovering a photo of a gentleman who snaps his apron under the edge of his bench the 12 dollars to join was the best money I've spent on my watch habit in a while! In fact, my wife has already ordered me an apron. I think she's tired of those "Oh crap!" moments that usually find her crawling around my feet!
 
Posts: 42 | Location: Columbiana, Alabama in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2018
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You cant do wrong with sending your watch to Paul Davis. He is great at COA's and repairs, I have sent him 5 watches so far for repairs and am very happy with his service and communication. He's the only person I use.
 
Posts: 20 | Location: Georgia in the USA | Registered: January 08, 2018
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