I need a clear photo of the movement for an 18sz.,Elgin, B.W. Raymond, 19 jewel, Wind-Indicator.

I recently bought such a watch and I'm a bit concerned that the wind-indicator pinion seems to cover about half of the words, "19 Jewel." The pinion sets in a little cavity that has been cut into the movement, where "19 Jewel" is written. It seems a little sloppy for a high-end watch but... then again, wind-indicators might have been produced in such small quantities that Elgin didn't want to re-stamp and damaskeen it's existing plates. I just hope that it wasn't done by someone with a lathe and an idea.

I looked through some of the Illinois books but illustrations of wind-indicators are lacking.

Anyone have one with a clear photo?

Thanks.

I am most, most appreciative and relieved.

This is one of my more expensive watches and it would not be out of the question for some crook to modify a regular movement into a wind-indicator. He would still, of course, have problems getting a dial etc.

But... my heart dropped when I saw it because it actually looks like an afterthought. I can start breathing again.

I now have 4 wind-indicators and, I'm convinced, that they will go up in price and scarcity. They were made in small numbers and their fragility probably sent more than a few to an early grave.

This one needs a case. It's housed in a Silveroid case with a bezel for a case-back. A true abomination. I don't think they were factory cased, but I'd like to put it in something a bit nice and of the proper time-period.

Very good information, thank you Lindell.

Now how about showing to dial too. Please.

Thanks Sheila,

I really love wind indicators!

Ed Uebrall and Kent Singer did a great "Railroaders Corner" article on these Elgins which is in the August 2005 Bulletin issue.

Just for you, here's the up-front view of this rascal...

Lindell,
That's a real BEAUTY! Thank you.

mmmmm mmmmm mmmm

Hey..... it looks JUST like mine (without the hairlines and the chips)!