My first completed restoration - Elgin 313 Pocket Watch

[kibbler]

I use the term "restoration" lightly.  I did a full service, cleaned the case in an ultrasonic, and replaced the crystal.  When I got the watch, it wasn't running, and now it is, so I'll take what I can get.

Edited March 16, 2022 by kibbler
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[kibbler]

Here are the "before" pictures from ebay.  The crystal was yellowed, scratched, and either shrunk or was too small to begin with

[Stretch]

Lovely looking watch.  Great Job.

[Nucejoe]

Great job. 

[KarlvonKoln]

Lookin' good.

 

[Tiny]

Nice job 

 

[Nibbler]

Sweet!

[wudce]

I'm a sucker for old pocket watch's. Nice job

[grsnovi]

Stunning!

I'm hoping to follow in your footsteps soon.

[RichDavis]

Great looking project. Well done.

[Watchscience]

Awesome! It is great to see such beautiful movements restored - I can only imagine the history behind it! You’ve done it a great service. 

[grsnovi]

@kibbler When you were finished putting the movement back together did you then check it on a Timegrapher? The reason I'm asking is I have a grade 313 size 7 Elgin apart right now and I was wondering what lift angle you use. I know that 52° is typical for modern movements but maybe not correct for one that's 100 years old.

[kibbler]

On 4/22/2022 at 12:30 PM, grsnovi said:

@kibbler When you were finished putting the movement back together did you then check it on a Timegrapher? The reason I'm asking is I have a grade 313 size 7 Elgin apart right now and I was wondering what lift angle you use. I know that 52° is typical for modern movements but maybe not correct for one that's 100 years old.

I don't pay much attention to lift angle on the timegrapher as I find it easier to just use a slo-mo phone video to see the amplitude.

[Kalanag]

37 minutes ago, kibbler said:

I don't pay much attention to lift angle on the timegrapher as I find it easier to just use a slo-mo phone video to see the amplitude.

Agree! The timegrapher can be far off when the escapement isn‘t in perfect condition. The slo-mo is reliable.

Edited May 9, 2022 by Kalanag