March 20, 2009, 23:03
Ronny ManisELGIN 581 STAFF NUMBER
Anyone out there know the part number for an Elgin 581 16s 22J?
March 20, 2009, 23:03
Ronny ManisOops, the balance staff part number.
March 23, 2009, 12:31
Leon HarrisHi Ronny, my old Elgin parts book does not list a grade 581 cound you post the seriel number of your watch.
It does list a grade 580 then skips to 590?
Leon
March 23, 2009, 20:57
Ronny ManisHi Leon,
The serial number is 40470134. The Elgin website says it is a 581. It is a black faced military 24 hour sweep second hand watch. I always thought they were 571 movements but when I looked it up and saw the 581 grade I thought I better ask.
March 23, 2009, 22:02
Tom BrownRonny
Found this image on an auction on ebay, I would guess this is what your movement looks like.
Tom
March 24, 2009, 10:44
Leon HarrisRonny, my old Elgin genuine material book list it as a 581 to. The thing is it does not list any of the military parts. Sorry
March 24, 2009, 22:07
Ronny ManisLeon,
Thanks for looking.
Tom,
That movement is exactly like mine.
March 24, 2009, 22:17
Tom BrownRonny
That looks like a nice watch, it is one of the Military ones I don't have, I have had several of the 4992B's but not the BWR.
Have you tried Brian Cavanaugh?
Tom
March 24, 2009, 22:36
Tom BrownRonny
I just checked over at ptpwp.com & they show they have your staff for sale. On their main page I typed in 581 & came up with the staff along with some other parts, this is what they say about the part number;
Elgin 581-582 pocket watch balance staff #5968 or 749-16-3-C & 749-16-14-E
Tom
March 25, 2009, 19:49
Ronny ManisThanks Tom. I will go ahead and place an order.