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
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
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
