March 23, 2006, 15:13
Steven A. CohenIllinois Ball Size 12 19 Jewels Help!
I just bought this beautiful Illinois Ball size 12 19 Jewel pocket watch. I was told byu the seller that the regulator spring is "half broke" but that does not effect the runnning of the watch. When I pulled out the stem to set it and wind it nothing happened except the stem did move out. the hands won't move and the watch won't wind or tick. Otherwise the watch appears to be in almost mint condition. Should I send it back is worth keeping and fixing?
March 23, 2006, 15:27
Frank KusumotoIs it stem set or lever set?
March 23, 2006, 19:01
Frank KusumotoI can think of about five reasons why it wouldn't set with the crown pulled out that are all easy fixes. If something is broken or missing and it's a hard to find part it gets tricky.
Frank "407" Kusumoto
March 23, 2006, 20:42
Tom HuberSteven, Is it the original case? If not, the sleeve might not be set to the proper depth. Secondly, a common problem on stem setting watches that have sat for a long time is that the rod that moves inside the winding arbor becomes frozen. It does not move when the stem is pulled out and does not engage the clutch. A cleaning and oiling takes care of this. There could be a setting (shipper) spring misalligned or broken not allowing the setting clutch to engage.
I think these are some of what Frank was thinking on his prior post.
Tom
March 24, 2006, 08:01
John ArrowoodSpeaking of regulator whip springs, what is/was the rationale for leaving or taking them off an otherwise good watch: lost the screw(s), broke the spring, unaware that they could be important, or just plain laziness?
March 24, 2006, 09:40
Steven A. CohenThanks for the information. I will take it to get cleaned and checked. I believe it is the original case. I could attach a picture if that would help.
March 24, 2006, 09:48
Steven A. CohenLindel and others I just looked at the picture you sent. Mine is exactly like that one. It is in great condition.
these are the best I have
March 24, 2006, 13:42
Steven A. CohenBy the way I paid $169.00 for the watch. sorry I forgot to put this in
March 24, 2006, 14:01
Steven A. CohenThanks Lindell, I knew I might have to have some work done but expected it work as advertised. I would be happy to have Frank work on that watch if he is willing.
Thanks Again everybody
March 24, 2006, 14:45
Steven A. CohenThanks Lindell, I do appreciate it. It's one of my nicest watches.