How to set- B.W. Raymond

[doug sinclair]

Randy,

You're correct about the setting of your
B. W. Raymond being simple! Remove the front bezel and glass by unscrewing it. Now, look for a notch in the flange on the case that surrounds the dial, probably somewhere near the 2:00 position. If you look really close, you should see a little steel catch affair. Catch it with a finger nail and swing it outwards, away from the edge of the dial. This is the setting lever which is found on most watches such as yours that are of railroad grade. Set the time. Press the lever back in and re-fit the bezel. Simple?

Regards,
Doug S.

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[Kent]

Randy:

To learn more about your B.W. Raymond, Wayne Schlitt has a great web site devoted to Elgin at Elgin Watches (http://www.midwestcs.com/elgin/). Using the serial number on the movement (the "works"), not the case, you can look your watch up by choosing "Elgin Databases" and then "Serial Number Lookup." There is a lot of other good information on the site explaining the data found by doing a "Serial Number Lookup" and on Elgin pocket watches in general.

We'd appreciate it if you would share the movement serial number with us, as well as the other markings on the movement and inside the case, and what railroad your father worked on.

Thanks and Good luck,
Kent :smile:

[This message has been edited by Kent (edited 12-25-2001).]

[doug sinclair]

Randy,

Now that your interest has been piqued, I suggest you stick around on this Message Board. You might also want to hunt out Wayne Schlitt's Elgin Website at:
www.midwestcs.com/elgin/ (http://www.midwestcs.com/elgin/)

You will find all kinds of websites available to you to assist in furthering your knowledge and helping you build your enthusiasm.

Glad to have you with us!

Regards,
Doug S.

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