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Crescent 16s.Hunting case

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September 28, 2013, 14:37
Roger Stephens
Crescent 16s.Hunting case
Have this really nice case that the winding stem won't stay in pendant.Stem has no sleeve nor does the case have threads in the pendant neck.How does this work?

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September 28, 2013, 14:38
Roger Stephens
stem

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September 28, 2013, 14:48
Jon Hart
Roger,

From the looks of the stem the case held something like an early Hamilton with a lock in stem. Or a Waltham...

You can see the extra screw up by the pendant on this Waltham. The screw locks into the funky slot down by the tip of the stem you have pictured


September 28, 2013, 15:14
Roger Stephens
Yes,Jon it had a 7 jewel Waltham in it but the stem would simply pull out of the movt.I could wind it but could not set it and turning the locking screw seemed to have no effect although it will loosen and tighten well.Was wondering what would it take to make this a functional case.
September 28, 2013, 17:00
Steven Ford
Roger,

I have a positive pendant set early Hamilton that would just love to have a case like that!
The finger that locks into the stem is likely broken off in the movement.

Nice case and hard to find!

Steve
September 29, 2013, 22:13
Roger Stephens
I wish I had a use for it but I don'tMaybe I will put it up for sale.
Roger
September 30, 2013, 10:23
Steven Ford
Sounds good, Roger, I'm ready to bid!

Steve