Internet Horology Club 185
18s Clinton Movement

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December 10, 2012, 23:29
Robert V. Jones
18s Clinton Movement
This movement looks to be American (to me anyway) but not sure what kind it is. It measures the same as an american 18s. Any ideas????




tymekeeper005
December 10, 2012, 23:57
David Abbe
While Rockford made a series of "Clinton Watch Co" movements in 18 and 16s they were typical Rockford designs. This nice looking "Clinton" has a couple Swiss made and finished in England attributes;
1. Single separate Bridge supported Escape/Pallet Lever bridge. (VERY 19Th century British style 1868-95)
2. Swiss laminated Pallet lever jewels.(Sign of quality movement)
3. Lightly (and well worn) Plated Train plates.

If the staff is good, and it has a dial, it would be a fun restoral.
December 11, 2012, 00:32
Robert V. Jones
Dave, Thanks had me fooled. Dial is decent and staff is good but fork not moving so I imagine roller jewel broken. Also it appears to be lever set and I do not see a lever just a space for one Havent had dial off.




tymekeeper005
December 11, 2012, 00:34
Robert V. Jones
Seconds pinion is there hard to see in picture.


tymekeeper005
December 11, 2012, 21:56
Kevin Moodie
Rob,

I think the movement is Swiss. The regulator hairspring arm is typical. I have a nickel hunting case version of the movement marked KEYTONE, a takeoff on Keystone.
December 27, 2012, 19:49
Robert V. Jones
Dave email me if you are interested in this movement. I will treat you right if you are interested. You really impressed me with the last movement I sold you how you brought it back to life.


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