if you are looking to buy a watch for a friend or relative, here is a good place to start
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@DonnyHooterHoot2 жыл бұрын
People have sentimental reasons for owning a watch too. I just purchased a non running Hampden watch works from 1901. I am from Canton, Ohio where it was made. It is over 120 YEARS old now and I just love it! Our main highway, Interstate 77, goes right over where the factory was! OK enough of my BS! Great vid!
@amigosdolulalula72932 жыл бұрын
Quanto custa um?
@oldthompson45372 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean, I got a 1886 French key wound watch. Been in the family so there’s no way I’d ever sell it, it’s sad to see what some people will do with their family heirlooms though.
@IronShredder2 жыл бұрын
@Benboi Literally just bought one of those at an antique shop earlier today. I wonder how similar ours are. Lol
@anbunambis160 Жыл бұрын
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@EricBishard7 ай бұрын
I would send it to someone and see if they can get it running
@skywatergarage Жыл бұрын
I have a 1907 Elgin railroad watch that was my great grandfathers who worked on the railroad in the early/mid 1900s. It’s a 23 jewel. Still works flawlessly! I love it!
@leonardusdesignleonardusde34793 жыл бұрын
Have been collecting for 50 years , so much more affordable and equally interesting as wristwatches!
@lexisotb91083 жыл бұрын
Hello i have 2 pocket watches one of them is waltham i dont know if its worth anything and want to talk about it with someone who knows about them
@lexisotb91083 жыл бұрын
never mind i looked more into it turns our its a military hand stop watch issued by the british army back in ww2 , i dont want the watch let me know if interested
@mirnasimmi4901 Жыл бұрын
Plus their size makes for a great starting point for learning watch repair
@lewiscurry5624 жыл бұрын
Lovely video. I wouldn't last 2 minutes in this shop, I'd buy them all!
@ernestoditerribile4 жыл бұрын
You’re probably welcome to do so.
@lindabingham3943 жыл бұрын
ha ha me too weather i liked the watchn or not lol
@InTheFleshInc3 жыл бұрын
I have a Lord Elgin 14k pocket watch 21 jewels with Chevrolet logo for 25 years of service from 1927 to 1953 and I am wanting to sell it.
@lexisotb91083 жыл бұрын
Hello i have 2 pocket watches don’t know if they are worth anything can you contact me in any way to talk about them i can show u them
@lexisotb91083 жыл бұрын
never mind i looked more into it turns our its a military hand stop watch issued by the british army back in ww2 , i dont want the watch let me know if interested
@jamesharrison25706 ай бұрын
When I was 11 My dad was killed. My mom gave me his Lord Elgin pocket watch. Three months ago my house was broken into. They took his watch. It was the only thing I had from him.
@3xfaster Жыл бұрын
RR grade would usually entail that it also be “lever set” meaning you have to remove the front of the watch to reveal a little pull out lever to allow you to set the hands. This function is mean to prevent someone from trying to fudge the time for their time tables to meet, and also prevented the watch from being accidentally stopped by the crown being pulled out by accident. Some JNR (Japan National Railway and other Japanese railways) even go as far as “second setting” when they had their own standards of time keeping for the rail road.
@seanmathews18263 жыл бұрын
Pocket watches are so neat. I only have one that I purchased three years ago. A Gotham railway classic. 17 jewels. Keeps perfect time.
@alirvng6575 Жыл бұрын
how to often do you have to wind it and stuff? , does it ever get annoying ?
@paulnicholson1906 Жыл бұрын
I read someplace that you didn’t need so many jewels on a normal watch. They are the bearings and since the larger wheels only turn slowly and not as frequently you don’t really need them so they are just for prestige. Railway watches are a cut above because they had to be accurate by law.
@David-xy9yo9 ай бұрын
@@alirvng6575You have to wind it everyday. I don't find it annoying. If you are going to buy a pocket watch it has to be mechanical. A battery powered pocket watch is just wrong.
@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_20404 жыл бұрын
Vintage (around WWII) Rolex/Cortebet pocket watches had 15 jewels, and so did Soviet Molnija ones (did I see you having Molnija as well?). Very precise timekeepers.
@G1NZOU3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, nothing wrong with 15 jewels, all to do with the movement architecture and if they can design it well to run accurately with 15 then great. With wrist watches I have a 29 jewel one, but that's due to the day, date and power reserve subdial complications.
@DonnyHooterHoot2 жыл бұрын
@@G1NZOU I have one with infinite jewels. It keeps perfect time but damn is it heavy!!
@stuballs424 жыл бұрын
E.Howard Pocket watches were of the highest quality for their time ,and were mostly 15 jewels. Key wind E. Howard pocket watches are highly sought after first because of their quality ,second because of the limited watches that were made !
@matknight2 жыл бұрын
I have a Waltham hunter pocket watch, originally a half hunter but changed for a full hunter. Watch is dated to 1885, case is 1932. 10 inch chain with large jewel. Sentimental value i guess for me only but been in my family since 1910.
@marshfield012 жыл бұрын
Early elgin were even lower in jewel count and adjustments, but these were made far before Ball introduced the railroad standard he lobbied to create.
@alexthai24562 жыл бұрын
I like the omega pocket watch that you were picking…. that once is so beautiful and rare
@tbm91606 жыл бұрын
Did not know what you meant when saying 5-6 adjustments & 19+ Jewels until you opened the back. I have an interest in general antiques and always appreciate the education. Thanks for sharing.
@royaltoncoinexchange22976 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad you learned something, it's all about sharing the knowledge. There are a lot of great pocket watches, sometimes the brand will trump the adjustments or jewels. Also precious metals naturally will be more expensive of a pocket watch.
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
Adjustments were positional and at different temps, for a determined time. Which we still do today, although alot faster with 21st century technology. That stuff all affects the accuracy and power reserve of the piece. 5 adjustments are good, the number goes up, the better. Adjustments and tests are two different things. Did they really "adjust" them or just test them? Again, it could have been just a salesman thing. The one and only true standard enforced was railroad grade which was tests AND adjustments made to synchronize engineers and conductors watches to remedy all the crashes. Also remember, these adjustments were done ONCE, at the factory, just before being released for sale. Unless the owners over 100+ years brought it in for a very expensive test every year, those adjustments are long since gone..that's part of the history and allure of these damn things. They're addicting! Lol
@jacksugden81902 жыл бұрын
Never had one, saw them as being grand dad watches on chains, my late father never had one, found this film informative, thanks for posting.
@paulnicholson1906 Жыл бұрын
My grandads watch was silver with a gold chain. You only see the chain unless you are looking at it to see what time it is.
@Kingaronfi Жыл бұрын
i started collecting old watches. i work in a thrift store so we sometimes get old pocket watches and we have a rule that when we price it then it has to be in the store for 3 days before we can by it. but i often waited alot longer because i was not sure i wanted it at all but when i discovered that one of them was silver and the other one was also valuable but not as much as the silver so i ended up buying both of them. and i sold one and made back all money i used on both of them and i kept the silver one. today i got another good find for only 5 dollars. olma pocket watch. very hard to find information about those ones but i feel it may be rare and i have seen they also have value. this one is very tiny and probably from after ww2 so its a bit newer. does anyone else like collecting pocket watches? i would like to read what people collect or have collected if anyone ever reads this
@magicwolfpack124 ай бұрын
Starting a collection soon!
@n0n90012 ай бұрын
Hopefully you see this comment. I found a open face pocket watch that says it’s 10k gold and 21 gem and the serial number says it’s from 1924. It still works and is absolutely beautiful. It says bunn specialty, I believe the man who owned it was a railway worker I assume train operator. Any idea what it’s worth? I can provide more info if needed, or even do a video if you could help me I would be greatly appreciated.
@GonzoJamie3 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first pocket watch. From Patek Philippe- can’t wait to show you all
@myheartedbrainacrylicpaint18074 жыл бұрын
You answered what I was looking for. Thank you. Off to my project.
@carlosalbertogasparsilva907 Жыл бұрын
What a pity that in Brazil it is forbidden to import used items. Aside from the extortionate tax burden. I would love to collect pocket watches.
@ShaneyElderberry2 жыл бұрын
And yet, so many fine late 19th century silver pocket watches featuring 7 jewels are worth 10x the watches on display in this shop.
@johnarchuleta98934 жыл бұрын
For any hand wound watch the minimum required jewels should be 17. Any additional jewels are just cap jewels.
@SPOOKSTR2 жыл бұрын
I have a WW1 era English pilots watch with luminated markings. Looks great and feels just as good in the hand.
@АндроидКиткат8 ай бұрын
Check their radioactivity. It's serious
@marklindsey19952 жыл бұрын
Adjustment refers to the six orientations to which the watch is adjusted. Dial Up, Dial Down, Pendant Up, Pendant Down, Pendant Left, and Pendant Right. Some are adjusted to one orientation. Some have multiple adjustments. The screws on the balance wheel are used to perform some of this.
@729MendicantTide Жыл бұрын
There also is a distinction between when you see the verbiage "Adjusted for [number] positions" versus "[number] adjustments." The former explicitly conveys that the watch was calibrated to run true for a specific number of positions, while the latter implies that adjusting for temperature and adjusting for shock is included in that count.
@jusa98104 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with a 17 Jewel movement. Many of the earlier 17 j were RR approved.
@Valox4 жыл бұрын
guy usa do u know what a 15 jewel movement means? Cause thats what I have
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
@@Valox it means there are 15 jewels contained somewhere in your particular watch. Depending on what year make model and manufacturer. Jewels are the very smooth bearing surfaces that moving parts move against. They can be crystals, sapphires, rubies....can be very small and usually red, maybe slightly purple in color, amongst others. And they are virtually impervious to wear but can be chipped cracked or damaged. Usually by dropping.
@Valox4 жыл бұрын
Mischka ah ok, thank you
@dwarfsbaneironfist25274 жыл бұрын
@@Valox Good quality pocket watches start at 15j, so it is at the lower end of good movements, but still desirable. If it is a branded pocket watch if you look at the serial number on the movement then go to pocketwatchdatabase.com/ and look it up, it will tell you everything you need to know.
@tims.13743 ай бұрын
I have an E Howard Watch Co from Boston and am obsessed. I am stunned by that second watch you picked up. The Elgin with the open case back. If you still have it and are interested selling it, I’d love to connect with you and see if I can Purchase it from you.
@ASWCo09 Жыл бұрын
I would say the base line for the good quality pocket watches is about 15 jewels and up, the best rail road quality usually has 21
@alaincayer899923 күн бұрын
I sent my great grandfather Hamilton RR pocket watch to be repaired by the manufacture in Switzerland. It cost me three times the value of the watch.
@Rog54463 жыл бұрын
He completely overlooked the Dennison cased 'Half Hunter' (top row 4th from the left)
@thepunjab0013 жыл бұрын
I have waltham 1882 pocket gold watch
@urseliusurgel43652 жыл бұрын
I'm not convinced by the number of jewels being in a fixed relation to value. A four jewel fusee pocket watch from the 1830s might be worth far more than a later 19 jewel watch.
@OffGridInvestor2 жыл бұрын
I think you're right. But t likely is true for similar ages amongst similar brands. A pin pallet watch won't be the same value as a jewelled pallet watch.
@OneEyedJack012 жыл бұрын
Yes. Number of jewels relates to the quality of the movement, but collectability and price are influenced by other factors such as rarity, condition, style, etc.
@paulnicholson1906 Жыл бұрын
@@OneEyedJack01 I have a Wesclox bulls eye pocket watch and it is the cheapest watch made ever probably. No jewels at all. Sounds like an alarm clock running. To me it is interesting because it was one of the prizes I never got when I had my paper route years ago. I think you got one as a choice of things you received for being the best paperboy. I must have thrown to many papers in the bushes or left out too many inserts to get one…
@daudahmed215210 ай бұрын
I have an ancient time clock of my great grandfather ، Watch name is ( correct meridian watch Swiss made omega) It's a pocket watch You can tell who invented this watch.Can you tell in which country it was made, this watch is almost more than 100 years old
@joetallon4968Ай бұрын
Not everyone can afford a collection of railroad quality pocket watches! If you just enjoy pocket watches for yourself and not as an investment, 7 jewels and up are fine! They are somewhat easier to work on, if you have the desire to learn to service them yourself!
@brodyberry6253Ай бұрын
Hi i’m Ben i’m just getting into pocket watches and i really like your videos. They are interesting and informative. Hey i was wanting to ask you maybe you know the answer to this question. But do you know what was probably the most popular pocket watch size during WWll? Like that the soldiers would’ve had?
@lillyf402 жыл бұрын
My great aunt gave me a Tiffany & Co. 18K gold open-face pocket watch with an engine-turned back. It displayed the time had a small second-hand dial and you could clock 2 racehorses at the same time with 2 stopwatch functions in 5ths of a second. It was stolen in a burglary from my home in 1977 along with a 1903A3 Remington rifle serial # 4168729. I am offering a reward to anybody who can locate either item.
@alirvng6575 Жыл бұрын
I doubt you'll ever be reunited with it.
@melody37413 жыл бұрын
“ooOOOh” that was adorable lmao
@ARTUROFEDERICOGARZA-zw5ok6 ай бұрын
Me encantan esos relojes antiguos, no tengo muchos porque en mi ciudad y sumamente difícil encontrarlos, tengo 2 elgin uno de los años 20s de 17 jewels y otro de 23 jewels que creo es de los años 50s o 60s que se le tiene que quitar la tapa del dial, para ajustar la hora con una palanquita, y otro que la marca dice ERMA como de los años 50s,saludos desde Tampico Tamaulipas México
@chazer7800Ай бұрын
Bro WHERE ARE YOU? I need to find places with displays like this, my goodness
@jeffreyhickman3871 Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand “railroad quality”. I have heard of a 21 jewel 💎 watch, but it seems to be only available in wristwatch ⌚️ form. I’ve only owned cheap pocket watches, such as Westclox Scotty’s, and Colibri’s, which are battery 🔋 operated. Westclox Scotty is a wind-up watch. No jewels 💎, but with decent care, I think 🤔 a Westclox Scotty can last from kindergarten, to 12th grade (graduation 👨🎓). The battery operated Colibri pocket watch might last the same time, but I think 🤔 a Westclox Scotty would outlast it. Happy Halloween 🎃👻. Your friend, Jeff.
@Rad3k_342 ай бұрын
I recenty buy one Molnija 3602 with 18 jewels from my reserch I find that I'm having one form 80s/90s
@LoweLandahlАй бұрын
I have a pocket watch from the 90,s
@PocketChangeInspector11 ай бұрын
Nice video. Appreciate you sharing. Thank you!
@Pryzim12 жыл бұрын
Been looking for a nice pocket watch for my dad, but don't know where to find them. Any suggestions?
@luiscanales85838 ай бұрын
Pawn shops
@mellisaglanville31102 жыл бұрын
What if a watch just says "adjusted"? Thank you for the video!! It does say 17 jewels!
@darrencady42612 жыл бұрын
Adjustments in a watch movement means it has been adusted in various positions and temperatures. For example the point of attachment of the balance spring effects timekeeping in pendant up or down or left and right. This is just one adjustment. An overcoil balance spring gives a better isochronal function meaning that the balance amplitude will not vary no matter how many turns of the mainspring, ie, fully wound or half wound, etc. Changing the shape of the terminal curve is another adjustment. The poise of the balance (making the balance heavy at a certain point) effects timekeeping Then we come to temperature adjustments. In some older watches a blued steel balance spring and a cut compensated balance of two materials usually of brass and steel fused together was used to offset the effects of temperature. In heat a blued steel balance spring would lose it elasticity and to compensate for this the bi metalic balance rim would move inwards and in cold would move outwards to compensate for the increased elasticity of the balance spring. These adjustments were made by screws placed on the balance rim and could be made to increase or decrease the compensation depending on which part of the rim these screws were placed. An error existed in these old watches which meant if the watch was adusted for extreme cold and then in high heat an error would be apparent in between these two adjustments and this error is called middle temperature error. Metallurgy has all but solved the problem of temperature variation with metals that do not expand with heat and balance springs that do not change their characteristics in varying temperatures. But we do not live in a perfect world so mechanical timekeeping has its limitations and the closer to perfection we get something else is borne to ensure we never achieve it. I hope this is of some little help.
@jkrookx52272 жыл бұрын
Hello, I just was given a watch nearly identical to the one you were showing off (Elgin 1902 4 adjustment, 15 jewels) and it stops keeping time if tilted… Is this a common issue and should I get it repaired?? I think it would be cool to rock a pocket watch but was wondering if it would be silly to work on one with only 4 adjustments and 15 jewels…idk let me know what you think
@jkrookx52272 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely going to keep the watch for sentimental reasons but don’t know if it’s worth attempting to repair
@daviddavid24672 жыл бұрын
Probably has a broken balance staff!! Probably 350.00 or less too service & repair. Get it fixed & enjoy it.
@IamP3ngu1n Жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks for the info !
@kahn044 жыл бұрын
Great introduction video, I’m looking to buy a watch for more daily use than strictly collecting, any recommendations within the $100USD range?
@royaltoncoinexchange22974 жыл бұрын
At the $100 pocket watch level, this will be 100% an emotional purchase. Don't buy it unless it speaks to you. Enjoy the hunt, after you buy it the fun is over.
@TheBlackSheepDiaries4 жыл бұрын
Well you can still have some fun. Just got a history lesson up over here about a very cool pocket watch FOB I found metal detecting. Got a rich history. From the longest running shoe co in US history at 169 years. Now I need a watch! Ignore the hair piece, tried to make it fun.
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
Vintage or late model? 100 bucks can get you a nice vintage if you want but get one that is running when you buy, then immediately get it serviced, pronto. I regularly run a Hamilton from 1900. But also be aware it is an old watch. Try not to drop or lose it! And wind every day just before bed. You'll love carrying it and compliments start coming in. They're just alot of fun. Enjoy.
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
@@TheBlackSheepDiaries Red Wing?
@TheBlackSheepDiaries4 жыл бұрын
@@machinistmikethetinkerer4827 Nope, Stephen Putney Shoe Co, Battle Axe Shoes. Have a video on it here at my channel if interested, it's a cool history lesson, please excuse my goofy hair piece.
@syedirtezahassan9555 Жыл бұрын
I have a pocket watch but don't know which model is that. "Galonne 39315" inside of first case, "Remontoir Metal" on second case, carved face of a lady on most outer case.
@MrSloika2 жыл бұрын
"Um...this one is more of a stopwatch." Um....because that is a stopwatch, Mr. Watch Expert.
@bottle31243 жыл бұрын
I bought a 18 Karat gold pocket watch, solid gold, from 1906, and it’s still working, honestly i don’t care if it dosent work, the only thing I care of is the type of metal
@midnightthinker547911 ай бұрын
Thiers alot more that goes in a rr grade beside adjusting jewls dont matter
@wademullis73774 жыл бұрын
What was the typical diameter of a pocket watch in the 1800's?
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
They are all over the board, both men and women's. Some as small as maybe 5/8 to the big boys 18S upwards of 2 1/2 ...and they have a measuring system that's all their own. Unique.
@dwarfsbaneironfist25274 жыл бұрын
pocketwatchdatabase.com/reference/sizes shows you the sizes. It may surprise you that they did make tiny pocket watches in the 1800s, I have a silver French watch from the 1840s that is about a 12/0s which is 20mm.
@dwarfsbaneironfist25274 жыл бұрын
I also have a silver English pocket watch from 1883 that is sized in the 30s, it is a massive beast of a watch, I wear it at weddings. Watches came in all different sizes, when I first started collecting them I was surprised at all the different sizes. By the beginning of the 1800s pocket watches were 300 years old. The first pocket watch was made by Peter Henlein in 1510 in Nuremberg. The first wristwatch was for Queen Elizabeth who was presented with a 'wristwatch' by Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester as a New Year's gift in 1571.
@surf7lakemich12 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Fun!!
@austinguess60483 ай бұрын
Where can i find well made solid gold or silver pocket watches
@billzheng6663 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy the pocket watch in your video?
@jasperpedrezuela15105 ай бұрын
I have antique omega pocket watch broken.
@octopuslair68778 ай бұрын
Never buy a pocket watch from Ebay seller "antiques on the side" in Canada. Bought a watch from them as my teenage son's Christmas present. They claimed in the ad and in email that the watch worked and kept reliable time. It did neither. Sent me a busted watch.
@juancarlosmontoyaestevez15142 ай бұрын
Buenas tardes amigo estoy pendiente de los vídeos que pone el su página veo que tiene muchos relojes de bolsillo es para preguntarle si tiene repuestos para uno el escribo de Bogotá Colombia su amigo Juan carlos. Espero me conteste gracias 👍
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
The one with the crystal case back is a Salesman. Rare and fetch top dollar. I too, would not last long in that shop. I'd be the first homeless guy with 50 pocket watches on him lol
@The_SmorgMan3 жыл бұрын
Some pimps trade in jewelry (govt steals cash when arrested) you can be the pocket watch pimp
@Kortlandt2 жыл бұрын
I probably want to start a collective process with pocket watches but I do want a personal one (to keep on at all times), but idk what I want. I had people tell me that it would call yo me but I haven’t found one yet. Any ideas? I want my first one to be very personal, and be better if I could get one custom made (or not seeing how I can never settle in a single design)
@Phantomplasma4303 жыл бұрын
When some tells you "thats pretty cool" you can tell you need another source
@airborneranger-retАй бұрын
Liked and subbed
@АндроидКиткат8 ай бұрын
First thing in a third row -- Russian empire medal "For diligence" )))
@freeman7296 Жыл бұрын
One more thing - the Elgin you showed has pressed jewels - not the best for collecting and not the best quality vs. screw set...I don't buy those unless they are cheap. $75 isn't aweful if that price tag was correct. I try not to buy them at all - just not the quality.
@bigwu1003 жыл бұрын
Yes a nice display.
@rajaajaysingh6107 Жыл бұрын
I have a golb pocket watch at aiteen fifti seven made in uk this watch gifted by queen victoria to king Narayan Singh india
@eliteservices5918 Жыл бұрын
I have the same thing’s but from a long time we would like to sell it
@robertduncan27424 жыл бұрын
So if ones looking you don't want a 21j or 19
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
To me jewel counting only matters when for the less expensive pocket pieces and even then, you still have to factor in other info. 15, 17, 20...etc doesn't always mean quality or being more collectible. Yes having jewels made the watch more accurate back in those days. Less friction=better accuracy. Jewels were a salesman's tool to well....sell. look at the Ingersoll "Dollar Watch" for example. They revolutionized the watch industry back then because the Ingersoll brothers were salesmen and they massed produced good watches for cheap so everyone could own one. Pocket watches were the cell phones and smart watches of their day. But they were only around for about 30 years. Because of those two things they are becoming very collectible. Back then they only cost, "a buck." I believe some of their models only had 2-3 jewels and they sold tens of thousands and contributed to our industrial age.
@mattgama32512 жыл бұрын
Great video, have you ever came across watches from the fredonia or peoria watch co?
@SFVYachtClub3 ай бұрын
I bought one just to remind myself that Massholes were once humans, before the chowdah and beeahs turned them into their tortured twisted current forms. "Look at this, this handmade jewel of steel and brass. Can you believe Bostonian hands could produce such a thing?"
@alexthai24562 жыл бұрын
one thing I don’t know about pocket watch is , is it ever run out of battery??? or is it need battery??? please share information for me…. Thank
@gnaal-4 жыл бұрын
I have a 100 year old pocket watch but I don’t think it’s worth something And it needs a key or something to open so that you can adjust it
@saadsabah35474 жыл бұрын
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@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
It could be a hunter case, lever set type. In that case you have bezels and backs to unscrew. Or you'll need a watchmakers knife to open a front, front cover or back back cover. If it has a hinge on it it might be stem-open type, or both. If it's old, you must be careful with any of these methods-fine threads, hinges, crystals, stems they are all easy to damage. You also have to pay attention to the stems too. Could be screw out type, or part of the movement and are easily snapped. Good luck and be careful!
@gnaal-4 жыл бұрын
Mischka thanks! I’ll try to get a watchmaker open it for me so I don’t break something
@machinistmikethetinkerer48274 жыл бұрын
@@gnaal- sure. Keep us posted.
@gnaal-4 жыл бұрын
Mischka yeah will do but gotta wait til I can find a watchmaker that’s open
@Jun.tv.oldCoinsCollection10 ай бұрын
I have Waltham pocket watch 1920
@lefterisgeorgiou4424 Жыл бұрын
These watches got soul, the soul of their owners!
@LizInTheB3 жыл бұрын
Are some made with brass vs gold? I have a 21-jewel Waltham pocket watch that works, but I haven't taken it to a jeweler to see if it's gold vs brass.
@braydenlangham51543 жыл бұрын
Brass will tarnish, while gold will not.
@LizInTheB3 жыл бұрын
@@braydenlangham5154 It's not tarnished, but I have searched every inch and found no carat stamp to indicate that it is gold.
@randalljames1 Жыл бұрын
Less than 10% of pocket watches were all "gold".. The vast majority are "gold filled" or "rolled gold"..Gold watch cases are almost always stamped with the gold content, plated are not.. None of these watches are "gold" (would be locked away behind glass as they shoot up well over $1000 for most.. 10/14kt are typical plating alloy.. They will a lot of times show a "warranty" period for that plating on the watch case (vintage pocket watch makers did not produce cases, only movements, cases were an additional purchase)
@LizInTheB Жыл бұрын
@@randalljames1 Thank you for that info. It just always struck me odd that for as old as it is, it is not tarnished as you would 'think' brass would be after decades. Weird.
@timeswithsuresh334411 ай бұрын
I want that how I Can purchase please do let me know
@akhlaqkhan9494 жыл бұрын
Pls do mention prices.
@jesusiscomingsoon25302 жыл бұрын
Do a reality check with yourself, and ask yourself When I get to the end of my life, what do I want to have accomplished, and what are things that I know I will regret if I did or if I didn’t do Time is running out, and one day all the things that you think that matter now, all of a sudden wil become vanity. I don’t want to live for anything that is temporary, that is perishing and that I will be upset at myself for living for. Do you really want to be a man who will have regrets forever?
@andrejdjuknic9222 жыл бұрын
0:33 Can you tell me what brand that watch is and how much it costs. Thanks in advance.
@JohnnyKray11 күн бұрын
2 years late, but it said $160 on it
@andrejdjuknic92211 күн бұрын
Thanx
@tommylambert99462 жыл бұрын
I’d be broke within five minutes if I was in that shop
@aaat_1996 Жыл бұрын
What does jewels and adjustments represent ?
@Bergerons_Review6 ай бұрын
17 Jewels minimum is the railroad.
@tymoore20063 жыл бұрын
I need to know the model right above the last gold watch he looked at. I just got my firs⅚t pocket watch the it's te watch
@junbug49973 ай бұрын
Don’t put the glass end of the watch on the table.
@korola8245Ай бұрын
How much a eusi incabloc?
@Marshal772 жыл бұрын
The watch you are handling, what is the size? 16s ?
@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-19682 жыл бұрын
Apart from regulation, beat error and possibly amplitude, what else is there that has to be adjusted?
@marklindsey19952 жыл бұрын
Adjustment refers to the six orientations to which the watch is adjusted. Dial Up, Dial Down, Pendant Up, Pendant Down, Pendant Left, and Pendant Right. Some are adjusted to one orientation. Some have multiple adjustments. Adjustment can also mean adjusted for temperature.
@hiheloByby6902 Жыл бұрын
I have got two 🥰🥰🥰
@tony-11884 жыл бұрын
Where was this shop at?
@brohanfromrohan57713 жыл бұрын
I found one of my grandfather's Hamilton Railway Specials from when he worked on the railroad. As near as I can tell from a bit of research, it's a 992b model 15. I can't find much more information beyond that and am having a hell of a time opening the back to find more information on it. Any advice?
@k_kelsey3 жыл бұрын
Send it to me and I’ll have a look at it. 😀
@daviddavid24672 жыл бұрын
Take a rubber jar lid opener ! The majority of those un screw. Just be careful . blessings.
@badrealamhakeem20833 жыл бұрын
I have omega pocket watch with chain with 18k gold plz tell me the price
@willyso5082 жыл бұрын
Do you have store where we can visit.... Somewhere in LA
@redram51503 жыл бұрын
Is it 19 or 15 jewels? At first you say 19, but at 2:01 it becomes 15. Not trying to be a jerk. Serious question
@royaltoncoinexchange22973 жыл бұрын
I understand your question, but those adjustments and jewels are not the only things to consider. Also consider the engraving and the over all quality. Usually the higher the adjustment it will automatically have more jewels. Also wanna make sure it's keeping time accurately. Just one number of 15 or 19 is not the tiebreaker, other factors to always consider. Good luck in your search for collectible pocket pieces!
@maximhollandnederlandthene7640 Жыл бұрын
You have no oignon pocket watches ? These are all regular ones
@fpostolache7 ай бұрын
I would have expected you to talk about Lepine and savonette models. This video tells nothing besides showing some watches and chains.
@davidmackenzie54032 жыл бұрын
Railroad has 17 jewels or more Arabic numbers lever set
@mzpanol64812 жыл бұрын
Where is the watch shop bro
@MdSaju-bh7vg Жыл бұрын
Who uses them?
@thekeeperoftime19774 жыл бұрын
HELLO, MY FRIEND NICE VIDEO
@kopay55663 жыл бұрын
I want to sold out.Please How can i sell this pocket watch?
@BewareMuslimah Жыл бұрын
I have a west end watch co Secundus can anyone tell me the worth of this watch