Winding Stems

[JGaiser]

Just getting started, putting together tools and watching Mark's videos. I do have a few antique/vintage pocket watch movements without winding stems. 1899 Hampden, 1926 Illinois, late 1890's Waltham. How hard is it going to be to find winding stems, or is there some kind of generic one-size-fits-all solution. Even though these were all sold as not runners, I have the beginners hope that they can get running again. All three balance wheels move freely with a puff of air, and the Illinois will run (poorly) for several minutes.

[LittleWatchShop]

21 minutes ago, JGaiser said:

How hard is it going to be to find winding stems

Do you have a lathe?  I recently made a stem for a pocket watch...it was easy.

[LittleWatchShop]

Also, you might find a donor on ebay. 

[watchweasol]

Hi  you might find Daveswatchparts.com a handy place for Waltham/Elgin parts .   Jules Borel,  Esslinger.com is another resource.

[JGaiser]

17 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

Hi  you might find Daveswatchparts.com a handy place for Waltham/Elgin parts .   Jules Borel,  Esslinger.com is another resource.

I've got both Daveswatchparts and Esslinger already bookmarked. I'll take a look.

And thanks for everybody' replys.