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My new to me New York Standard pocket watch arrived today. I've had my eye on this model (model 3) for quite some time. To the best of my knowledge, it has one of the only symmetrical movements.  It was in quite the state. It would tick a moment or two then quit. It seemed very sluggish so I was certain it needed a thorough cleaning. Thankfully the balance swung nicely and the mainspring was in one piece.  The sterile dial would be attractive minus the massive chip in to enamel at the 6:45 position. I'll explain where that came from in a bit.

It came apart without issue. It was as dry as a well in the Atacama desert! After a soak in alcohol for a couple hours, every pivot hole got scrubbed with a bit of peg wood and the pivots themselves got plenty of attention.  I found it interesting that though the entirety of the train was housed under one bridge, the pallet had it's own, independent bridge that was slightly hidden. I lubed everything as it went back together. The lever set keyless works was a bit unique in my personal experience, nothing I didn't figure out.  

Judging by the chip on the dial, I had assumed someone had dropped the watch at some point but thankfully, that wasn't the case. Turns out the dial foot is under that chip and takes a bit of fanagling to get it out. I can see where someone with little patience could exert to much prying force and chip the dial. 

Everything went back together with no difficulties or frustrations, very pleasant experience. Inspired by Marks YouTube videos where the moment he places his balances, they always jump to life, I always hope for the same reaction. This lovely movement took off the moment the balance pivot slid home into the balance cock jewel.  Very exciting

I haven't had a chance to check it on the timegrapher, but it sounds great. After placing the hands back and cleaning the not and crannies of the case, it now sits in my display case ready to enter rotation. 

I have another movement on its way with a pristine dial, if I'm lucky though, it may only need a bit of attention and a case and I'll have 2 new, New York Standards

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