Elgin Direct Reading Jump Hour - Disc Removal Tool

[Wdc]

Elgin Direct Reading Jump Hour - Minute Disc Removal Tool

Does anyone have any information that would help me identify and source one of these tools, i.e. Elgin's description, part number, etc..

I've spent hours chasing leads with one description or the other, to no avail. Possibly if I had a more descriptive identification, it would help in my search. Most searches lead back to the Crazywatches article which has some good photos of the tool but lacks description or part number identifying the tool.

Any help identifying it and/or sourcing one would be appreciated. Possibly a photograph of the markings on the tool.

Thanks in advance,
Will

Footnote: Photographs from the above crazywatches article - "a special set of tweezers was designed for quick and safe removal of disc”.

 

[clockboy]

Would normal hand levers work.

[Wdc]

No you must press down on the pin (minute) in the center of the hub otherwise the entire caboodle comes off and everything has to be reset.  The tool allows you to pick up on the minute wheel while holding down the canon pinion.

[FLwatchguy73]

Here are a few potential alternatives...

All the pictures are for items on the same page in the link below.

http://www.ofrei.com/page1678.html

 

[Woolshire]

I know this is an old thread but am just working on one of these for first time. Just thought I would share how I removed the minute dial carrier hub (lacking the special Elgin tool). Used a small pair of angled cutters and a fine-tipped stake. Pushed on the center and squeezed the cutters under the hub while pulling up. Took some doing but got the hub off without taking everything below it off. The minute disk already had a couple cracks in the center but not too bad. I don’t think I caused any more.

Also, I can see that the only way you want to set this type of jump hour is turning the crown counter-clockwise (toward you). That becomes obvious when you get this far.

[diveboy]

they can be found in the 700 grade repair kit or by themself on ebay. normally see 2-3 a year.