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  1. fijidad

    American 18S PW Case Mark ID

    Thanks guys...I guess it's hamburger tonight instead of steak. I have a 2015 version of Roy Ehrhardt's book, but couldn't find this mark in it. Either way, it's a beautiful case. Thanks again.
  2. fijidad

    American 18S PW Case Mark ID

    I've been unable to find this mark on the web or in the information I have at hand...can anyone tell me if this mark indicates GF or solid gold?
  3. fijidad

    Help I.D this Case Material

    Thanks to all for pitching in on the I.D. of this case...very interesting. I'm familiar with Dueber, but never heard of Ladd. Is the Ladd made case more valuable than the Dueber? Just trying to get him some feedback so he understands what he has. Best, Dan
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    Help I.D this Case Material

    He does have big hands...but like I said, I don't have it in my hands, only saw pictures, so I may be wrong on the size of the watch.
  5. fijidad

    Peoria best model?

    I'm familiar with the movement shown in this post, but I came across the movement in the attached photo recently on eBay. I'd not seen it before, but thought it was interesting enough to share. Best, Dan (it's grainy because I took a picture of the computer screen...don't know any other way to...
  6. fijidad

    Help I.D this Case Material

    Took me a bit to figure it out, but here is an enlarged photo of the mark.
  7. fijidad

    Help I.D this Case Material

    My son has this 18S PW case and sent me the attached photo of the mark, but I can't find it in my "Complete Price Guide to Watches". All I've got is the attached photo. Can anyone identify the case material by this mark? Thanks, Dan
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    Stem for 18S Howard

    Thanks Cort. Lesson learned. Stick with what I think I know. First, I need to confirm that the stem I received is actually for a hunter movement, and then I'll put this movement on the shelf until I gain more information on how to modify a non-Howard case to fit.
  9. fijidad

    Stem for 18S Howard

    So, my question is...is the stem I received for a hunter movement? I see the two stems you've shown, and the one I received is the top one. Suggestions?
  10. fijidad

    Stem for 18S Howard

    Forgot the images…..
  11. fijidad

    Stem for 18S Howard

    I ordered this stem from Bob McKnight (listed above as a parts resource) for my 18S Howard Hunter movement. It fits fine. My question is can this movement actually be fitted to a "normal" hunter case? So, two questions: 1) the first 18S case I tried seemed to be too small for this movement...I...
  12. fijidad

    Stem for 18S Howard

    Thanks Cort, good idea. I just put a message in to Dave's Watch Parts, so we'll see what comes from that.
  13. fijidad

    Stem for 18S Howard

    Yes, very helpful, thanks Tim.
  14. fijidad

    Stem for 18S Howard

    I am in possession of the first 18S stem wind Howard, and find it takes a different stem than I am used to seeing in other American pocket watches. I have lots of stems, but can anyone show me what this movement's stem should look like? It is the type that is locked into the movement by a small...
  15. fijidad

    cleaning metal dials

    I agree with you. The two things I've noticed is that they lose their crystal, and then the dial gets beat up physically, and they get exposed to water, and then corrosion sets in...both are irreversible in my way of thinking. Unless, there is a dial restorer out there who can duplicate the...
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    cleaning metal dials

    I've often wondered about cleaning metal dials, usually found in 12S American watches; when they come to me, they usually have no crystal, so have been exposed to damage having often lived much of their lives in a drawer or some such. Often they have been exposed to water, so are oxidized...
  17. fijidad

    Help identifying this movement

    The name "Shawmut Watch Co." is on both the dial and movement, in addition to "Boston, Mass." on the barrel bridge.
  18. fijidad

    Help identifying this movement

    I believe this to be an American Watch Co. Model 1857, perhaps of the "Home Watch Co." variety, but would appreciate some other eyes on it to advise. The serial number is very low, and that makes me even more interested in identifying it. Appears to be a private label version. The dial has three...
  19. fijidad

    Let’s be Honest, how often do you......

    This is a great question...I'd become frustrated by not having ready access to the watches I'd been collecting, so I just decided to put them in front of me. I can wind them, check their timing, run some, and just be impressed by the quality and art associated with each mechanism, dial and case...
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    Film of Early Watchmaking on Vortic Site

    I thought this was interesting....to see the tooling required back in the day, the stop-motion assembly images, and dial making. https://vorticwatches.com/
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