Internet Horology Club 185
Chronic Backwardness

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October 17, 2003, 08:37
John D. Duvall
Chronic Backwardness
Since Mike Nardick posted the picture of that backwards running Elgin, I've had this urge to make watches run backwards. This is number three. I think it's time for professional help! Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

John D. Duvall
Vice President, Education

Backwards #3

October 17, 2003, 08:58
Mike Nardick
John, the pic only loads to the bottom of the bow for me Confused Frown

Mike Nardick
October 17, 2003, 10:32
Stu Goldstein
”Backward, turn backward, O Time, in your flight…”

(Elizabeth Akers Allen, Rock Me to Sleep, 1860)

John D. you’ve brought the old poem to life!
October 17, 2003, 10:44
Jim Cope
...the bow and crown don't look backward to me!...Smile...Jim C
October 17, 2003, 16:37
John D. Duvall
Sorry everyone. I had a kink in the telephone cable which prevented the complete picture from squeezing through. This watch will be going up for autction on eBay. I'm hoping to raise enough money to purchase a new LCD monitor. Smile Smile

John D. Duvall
Vice President, Education
October 17, 2003, 17:01
Ted Steuernagel
John! Maybe there is something to this something is telling to go back in time? Regards TED
October 17, 2003, 18:15
Phil Dellinger
John,

Looks like another terrific watch from the dnaL fo drawkcaB.
You have an amazing talent!!
The pictures are perfect!!
Thanks for sharing your talents here at IHC 185.

Wink
October 17, 2003, 18:26
Mike Nardick
ConfusedJohn, Can you have ELGINS Name on the dial? Confused Wink
October 17, 2003, 19:08
John D. Duvall
Mike,

I guess so, it's an Elgin National, not an Elgin from China! Big Grin Roll Eyes Big Grin

John D. Duvall
Vice President, Education
October 17, 2003, 20:50
Mike Nardick
Wink Eek Big Grin Big Grin Razz
October 17, 2003, 21:20
Mike Nardick
John, you will let us know when it's up on eBay, RIGHT? Smile

Mike Nardick
October 17, 2003, 21:31
Sam Williamson
Great work John! Could we see a movement shot?

Sam Williamson
NAWCC 154312
IHC Charter Member 14
Member Chapters 96 and 185
October 18, 2003, 02:37
John D. Duvall
Thanks for the kind comments everyone. I will let you know when it goes up for auction. I'm going to carry it for about a week or two to make sure it's ready. It's running about 30 seconds fast a day dial up. The balance has a nice full swing to it.

The movement is a 6s, lever-set and 11 jewels.

John D. Duvall
Vice President, Education


October 18, 2003, 14:16
Greg Crockett
Nice work. Why not go all the way and have mirror image writing as well?

Best regards,
Greg
October 18, 2003, 18:33
Lindell V. Riddle
Great work John, like everything you do! To say we're all impressed is an understatement, but once again we are amazed at what you can accomplish.

It would be great to see you hit a home run outta the park with that one... YOU DESERVE IT!

Wink