May 21, 2009, 16:56
Keith KlimkowiczElgin 571 with 24hr Dial
Hi
Just aquired this from ebay. Does this case remind you of the #7 Hamilton case. Does this look like a proper combination for a Elgin.
May 21, 2009, 17:20
Tom BrownHi Keith
It looks like it has the cut out for the micro regulator screw on the balance cock, unless someone cut that out later.
I think the case back should be marked cased & timed by Elgin & perhaps made by the Star case co., I think the 571 was the only model that needed that cut out in the case.
Tom
May 21, 2009, 17:36
Tony DukesKeith,
The dial is Canadian and if the case is Canadian with the 571 cut out it could be original. What say you/////
Tony
May 21, 2009, 18:19
Larry BuchanThe case looks Canadian, probably made by the American Watch Case Co. of Toronto, Ontario. I have seen many Hamilton 992B's, late-model Waltham Vanguards, and Elgin 571's cased like this. And this would be the Canadian equivalent to the Hamilton Model No. 7 Railroad case.
Larry
May 21, 2009, 19:11
Tom BrownThanks Tony & Larry for setting me straight, I only know about the US cased 571 I have, thanks for teaching me about Canada.
Tom
May 21, 2009, 19:45
Jerry KingKeith, what does it say on the inside of the rear case cover...?
That will tell us everything....
I agree with Tony....
Regards,
Jerry
May 21, 2009, 21:11
Keith KlimkowiczHi
Thanks for the information.
Jerry, I do not have the watch yet and I will post a picture when it arrives.
Larry, I am hoping that it is a Canadian case.
Keith
May 23, 2009, 01:37
Keith KlimkowiczHi All
The watch arrived today and the inside of the case is.
FORTUNE 10k Gold Filled Case Made In Canada Sturby
The detent devise must be unscrewed because the stem just pulls out. Does any body have a picture to share on how this should look if properly installed?
May 23, 2009, 10:29
Tom BrownKeith
Not sure if this will be of much help, I can take the one I have apart if you need more.
Tom
May 23, 2009, 15:52
Keith KlimkowiczTom
Thanks, from this I should be able to fix mine if the parts are there.
Thanks again!
Regards
Keith
May 23, 2009, 16:20
Tom BrownKeith
Just let me know & I can take mine apart if needed.
Tom