Internet Horology Club 185
Watch Extract

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March 13, 2010, 15:14
Tom Brown
Watch Extract
Bought this bottle on ebay labeled Watch Extract Co. Waltham Mass.

Was amazed that just pouring a little out produced this nice 23 jewel Waltham watch. Still waiting for it to dry before I try to wind it.

Tom

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March 13, 2010, 15:24
Cecil McGee
Hey Tom,I hope the wrinkles come out when it dries. Also,I'm not much on Walthams. Do they have any Elgin extract?
March 13, 2010, 15:40
Tom Brown
The bottle of Watham was all I could find, it looks like it is drying well, you have to pour out the exact amount you want for the size of the watch you desire. I am trying to figure out how to pour it so it comes out with a wind indicator.

I never knew it was this easy to be a watchmaker!
March 13, 2010, 16:51
Mitch Markovitz
I ruined one once by starching and ironing it.
March 13, 2010, 18:28
Michael Kosinenko
Did you remember to use the watch soap on it first?




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March 13, 2010, 19:36
Mitch Markovitz
I should've known better.
March 13, 2010, 20:25
Tom Brunton
simply hilarious, Tom,you are an amazing,amusing curmudgeon for sure,and most entertaining !!!!
March 13, 2010, 20:39
Larry Buchan
Hey Tom:

How about pouring out a "Premier Maximus"

Larry
March 13, 2010, 21:38
Tom Brown
Sure Larry, would you like a 14K or 18K case to go with it?

Tom
March 13, 2010, 22:51
Mary Ann Scott
Tom - you are so funny! Big Grin This is too much! Big Grin Big Grin Best laugh I've had in a few days!

While you're at it, how about an E. Howard "K" in an original case?
March 13, 2010, 23:53
Bob Murray
Darn-
It doesn't look like there's enough for a 37s Frown

Bob
March 14, 2010, 07:01
Phillip Sanchez
Tom, in another life you must have been a used car salesman or a member of congess. Every one should know by now that the brand you have there will only make Walthams. You can't pull that stuff on our members, we are too sophisticated.
March 14, 2010, 11:22
Tom Brown
Phil, no need for name calling!!

Well, I am out of business, I accidentally left the lid off the bottle & apparently if air gets in it randomly forms into watch parts. So this morning I found a bottle full of parts.

Sorry Larry & Mary Ann no watches for you.

Tom

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March 14, 2010, 13:15
Lindell V. Riddle

Thanks Tom, this is one of those days Frown when I really needed a lift Smile and this topic gave it to me!

Great work my friend!

Lindell

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