December 19, 2004, 14:32
Sheila GilbertWhat is a Up / Down Dial?
Can you tell me about these please?
I know that you guys have talked about these, but I know nothing about them. What kind of Watch do they go on, and naturally with the 2 other dials they serve a purpose, but I would sure love to know what.
December 19, 2004, 17:26
Sheila GilbertJim,
Wow, so the top? indicator shows how long it's been since it was last wound?
So can you tell me how to read it? would the numbers indicate hours?
Thank you for the wonderful information.
December 19, 2004, 19:40
Tom McIntyreThey usually read in hours since the last wind, but sometimes in hours to go until the next wind.
This is my favorite wind indicator watch for reasons that may be obvious. You can click on the thumbnail to make it larger.
December 19, 2004, 19:58
Tom SeymourNice watch Tom!! It would be so neat to have one with your own name on the dial. And not just any watch, one with an up/down indicator! Great find!
Any "Seymour" watchmakers?
December 19, 2004, 20:13
Bruce D. AldoTom,
At first I thought you meant it was your favorite because the subsidiarly dials were side by side, but after enlarging it the reason became ...clearer. NICE.
December 20, 2004, 18:45
Tom McIntyreI wish it were my watch, but it belongs to my "cousin" Bruce who is Fred McIntyre's grandson.

There was one in the recent sale of the Time Museum collection at Sotheby's, but at $51K, I could not afford it.

December 22, 2004, 02:36
Sheila GilbertThese are ALL just OUTSTANDING, thank you!
OH! and thank you for the information too!
December 24, 2004, 16:17
Sheila GilbertOK, so I get this dial and it's 53mm across?
Yep, 53mm That is FIFTY THREE !!
Is this normal?
I purchased it knowing it had hairlines and when I get it, IT'S REALLY NICE!
Much nicer than I expected to receive.
It's clean and looks almost new. Could it be a new copy or something?
What kind of watch would this go to?
December 24, 2004, 19:42
Tom McIntyreI think it will probably fit the Elgin Father Time deck watch like this one.
March 12, 2008, 15:06
Pete Paisciktom,
i have one of these marked Elgin watch co, 21 jewels , heavy brass case , same roman numeral dial . dont see any military markings , value ?
regards ,
pete
March 13, 2008, 02:24
David AbbePete, if it is what you say it is in the range of $3,000 - $7,500 depending on some details. Any Pictures?
March 13, 2008, 05:41
Ethan LipsigHere is my 18 size Elgin Father Time WI freesprung in a display case.