Hi All,

I have a PJ Bartlett #12052450,(1903?) 17 jewels in need help. It belongs to a good friend of mine who inherited it from his grandfather who said that he needed an American pocket watch in order to really be American. It runs bit definitely need a good cleaning and some casework as you will see in the pictures. I hope Chris Abell will take this job. thanks in advance.

the face

the movement

back of the case. these are my first photos so I'm sorry if they are not clear.

Hi Steve, That looks like a nice model 1892 2-tone P.S. Bartlett, well worth the effort to restore.Any '92 model Waltham is a nice collector's item.PS Bartlett's were made in different 18 and 16 size models, but this one is not too common.Looks like the case is well worn out, you may have to find a better replacement, or have it replated.Good luck with it!...Ted.

It being a 17 jewel hunter and also two tone model 92 it is kinda a rare watch also

Thanks for the information Ted and Robert. I really want Chris Abell to restore it and I am trying to get in touch with him. If anyone has more info on this watch that would be great.

Hi Steven,

Would be my pleasure to take a look at it,
Please send it on over,

Chris

Thanks to Debbie for getting me in touch with Chris and thanks to Chris for taking a lok at this watch. I mailed it yesterday afternoon. I am looking forward to hearing from Chris.....

This really is a great group!

I wouldn't re-case if if it's in the original, no matter how worn the case is.

Chris,

My friend the owner of the watch wants to do whatever it takes to restore the case as it is the one his grandfather wore. So I agree with you however the case is in bad shape

I just got the watch back from Chris. he and his case man did a great job! the case was in such bad shape we had to be creative. Please look at the pictures below. I can't believe it is the same watch

The movement

Thanks again chris and please forgive my poor photography