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My brother got a real steal on this 18s Father Time. It is shown here in the condition it arrived in. Does run, is being cleaned. I'll let him tell you the details and I'll post the photos.

Movement

Brassy OF case

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This 274 was a sight-unseen craigslist purchase that I had hoped might turn out to be a WI. It runs, now what to do with it?

This one is beginning to take shape now. Still need a dial but the watch runs very well and seems to be passing some RR accuracy. I wish I could find bargains like this Charlie is a careful shopper!

The quest for a correct replacement dial is a education in itself. What is needed are feet positioned at 13-37-56. These I am learning are not real common. Is this configuration only on Model 8 & 9 Elgins? I 1st posted this watch in pitfalls,in my opinion the right forum as it's too nice to walk away from but not worth putting a lot of money into. Opinions?

Yes the dial you are looking for were used on the Model 8-9 exclusively. Hard to find, hairlined one=$75, good one=$125.

Add the cost of a brassed 18sz H/C case that will work with good lids, good case spring, bezel & crystal=$125, or a "gooder" one=$175, or a fairly nice one=$200.

Add a minute hand for $10, get it COA'd for $75-125 [parts additional] + shipping both ways,

And I see $300 on the low end and $450 on the high end + whatever was initially paid for the watch and you end up with a watch that will realize $300-400 in today's market IF one can find a buyer/client.

It's brutal, I know, but very truthful

regards,
bb

Thanks to Tom Brown we have now replaced the winding wheeel with one that is not corroded. A dial will eventually come along and I believe Charlie will live with the "sidewinder" configuration. I added a bow, mainspring, minute hand, and cleaned and oiled. Buster is right. To make this watch really correct would require as much, or more, $$$ than to simply buy a really nice one if you get lucky. Charlie and I have had fun fixing this up and you know that's worth something. The watch runs well and keeps pretty good time.