Barry G
05-29-2002, 07:15 AM
Here's the deal...
A number of years ago I was given "the family watch" by my father, who in turn received it from his grandfather. The watch was not running when I received it and needed a new balance staff. Sadly, the watch repair shop that did the work managed to damage the dial in the process. I've lived with the enamel repair for awhile, but I'd really love to find a matching mint condition dial to stick on in its place.
The watch is actually rather low grade -- it's a 16 size, Model #7, "Illinois Watch Co." grade with 11 jewels, ca. 1915. Here's a picture of the existing dial:
http://barrygoldberg.net/watches/watch2d.jpg
And here's a picture of the movement, in case anybody is curious:
http://barrygoldberg.net/watches/watch2c.jpg
I'm hoping this is a relatively common dial and that somebody might have a spare lying around they would be willing to sell.
Barry
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My Online Pocket Watch Collection (http://barrygoldberg.net/watches.htm)
A number of years ago I was given "the family watch" by my father, who in turn received it from his grandfather. The watch was not running when I received it and needed a new balance staff. Sadly, the watch repair shop that did the work managed to damage the dial in the process. I've lived with the enamel repair for awhile, but I'd really love to find a matching mint condition dial to stick on in its place.
The watch is actually rather low grade -- it's a 16 size, Model #7, "Illinois Watch Co." grade with 11 jewels, ca. 1915. Here's a picture of the existing dial:
http://barrygoldberg.net/watches/watch2d.jpg
And here's a picture of the movement, in case anybody is curious:
http://barrygoldberg.net/watches/watch2c.jpg
I'm hoping this is a relatively common dial and that somebody might have a spare lying around they would be willing to sell.
Barry
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My Online Pocket Watch Collection (http://barrygoldberg.net/watches.htm)