I feel you on the hitching a ride.. My shop resembles a complex domino setup.... When I bump something , it always seems to knock everything over....... Love your vids and love the old Howards...
Howard Keystone with the double bar for a bow is definitely a signature case. Keystone made a generic mainliner style like the Howard case you have there that are common. Nice PW's
I am fascinated by American pocket watches, esp the railroad grade watches. I am trying to collect a few, and your videos are very helpful and informative, thank you.
Just found you on RUclips, I have owned other pocket watches through the years but just purchased my first Bunn Special over the Holidays, and Illinois Abe Lincoln. Slowly getting back into the hobby. Thank you for posting content.
I don’t blame you brother those are really important things to know when buying a pocket watch your right buy the best looking one you can afford another important thing you pointed out to see if the jewels are pressed in or screwed in good content brother..
Ive noticed aftet handling a ton of antique pockets over the years, that Illinois dials are cracked and chipped worse ans more often than any other brand. I love Illinois Watch Co gothic lettering and numbers though.
I watched a video of yours from several years back. It was about opening watches. I have a hunter case Molnija Pocket Watch. Supposedly 70's vintage. The lid pops open on it's hinge viewing time. Other than that there are no opener nicks or hinges. I tried gently to twist the back, nothing. Any ideas about opening this type of case.
I never heard of Alex Guillaume but I heard of Charles Guillaume. Charles invented a nickel-steel alloy Elinvar used in hairsprings. Also a type of balance used in Nardin marine chronometers.
@@bunnspecial Thanks for the feedback. On the movement it shows 24 Spencer Street North Hampton Square London. 1840-1850 according to what I could find. 18K gold. Some affiliation with Patek. Wish I had more
It is a lever set watch. You unscrew the bezel, then pull out a lever at the 1 o'clock position, then rotate the crown to set the time. When finished you push the lever back in and replace the bezel. I did a video showing how to set the time on an old pocket watch. Maybe you should check it out.
What I look for when buying an old pocket watch I TRY NOT TO BUY THEM, PARTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND DIFFICULT TO FIND, UNLESS YOU MAKE YOUR PARTS, FORGET IT.. HAD VERY BAD EXPERIENCES WITH OLD BROKEN GARBAGE WATCHES.
I mostly buy American pocket watches made from the mid 19th century to the mid 20th century. Theses pocket watches and their parts were mass produced. Parts and movements can still be found at reasonable prices.
I have only one Rockford. I figure the company had to be good since they made some railroad grade watches. I also have some 12 size Keystone Howards. Don't have any Howard Howards.
Sir, your videos are very good and highly informative. May I know from which country you are from and where do you stay? Do you sell any of these watches? Please do revert. Rgds
Bought that 17j IL as a non runner. It had a good staff, mainspring and roller jewel but still would not run. It took me awhile to see that there was no center wheel jewel and setting in the top plate. What threw me off was that the jewel setting screws were in place. Who removes the jewel and setting and puts the screws back in? Some one like me. Found a parts movement and did a transfer. It took some material removal from the setting to make it fit. That would of made a nice video but some things shouldn't be seen.
No offense taken. I know my audio and video equipment is lacking, my camera is about 10 years old and the microphone is from the dumpster. I will get new equipment when my current equipment dies or some one sends me something.
I do love your intros to your videos they make me chuckle. So keep it up.
Thanks for your knowhow and criteriae for buying an american vintage pocket watch. You really know how to pick
them... whether for parts or for value!
I honed this skill by spending many hours looking at pocket watches on ebay.
Enjoyed seeing a new video of yours come out!
Hi. Thanks for your tips. "A beggar can't choose" is very adequate for those which are not complete yet desirable. Quite a team you got there :)
It is said that if you buy what you like, you will never be disappointed.
I feel you on the hitching a ride.. My shop resembles a complex domino setup.... When I bump something , it always seems to knock everything over....... Love your vids and love the old Howards...
😂😂😂Too funny😂😂😂
Howard Keystone with the double bar for a bow is definitely a signature case. Keystone made a generic mainliner style like the Howard case you have there that are common.
Nice PW's
Didn't H. Keystone Co. manufacture the J. Boss cases?
Fascinating!
I am fascinated by American pocket watches, esp the railroad grade watches. I am trying to collect a few, and your videos are very helpful and informative, thank you.
Back in the day there were quite a few companies making watches and some were quite good for the money.
Waltham "Crescent Street" is a good railroad grade/lever set timepiece.
Incredibly accurate, well built...
got to get my self some of them square headed screws, love your videos sir.
Just found you on RUclips, I have owned other pocket watches through the years but just purchased my first Bunn Special over the Holidays, and Illinois Abe Lincoln. Slowly getting back into the hobby. Thank you for posting content.
what's oldest pocket watch you got? I had a few from 20's that I took apart as a kid and could never put em back, I admire your skills.
I have an English one from the 1840's. American ones from the late 1860's, nothing Civil War.
Love the video brother nice 👍 watches you sound very humble I’m still learning that aspect but I’m working on it..
I don’t blame you brother those are really important things to know when buying a pocket watch your right buy the best looking one you can afford another important thing you pointed out to see if the jewels are pressed in or screwed in good content brother..
Thank you. I am here to entertain.
Ive noticed aftet handling a ton of antique pockets over the years, that Illinois dials are cracked and chipped worse ans more often than any other brand. I love Illinois Watch Co gothic lettering and numbers though.
The gothic on those dials are fantastic. My favorite dial.
I watched a video of yours from several years back. It was about opening watches.
I have a hunter case Molnija Pocket Watch. Supposedly 70's vintage.
The lid pops open on it's hinge viewing time. Other than that there are no opener nicks or hinges. I tried gently to twist the back, nothing.
Any ideas about opening this type of case.
I think I have one of these some where. From what I remember it is a snap off back.
Anybody know anything about Delweaco 17 jewel pocket watches?
Have you ever heard of Alex Guillaume. Can't seem to find much info about him. Not much reference material out there
I never heard of Alex Guillaume but I heard of Charles Guillaume. Charles invented a nickel-steel alloy Elinvar used in hairsprings. Also a type of balance used in Nardin marine chronometers.
@@bunnspecial Thanks for the feedback. On the movement it shows 24 Spencer Street North Hampton Square London. 1840-1850 according to what I could find. 18K gold. Some affiliation with Patek. Wish I had more
If you don't pull the crown, how DO you set these?
It is a lever set watch. You unscrew the bezel, then pull out a lever at the 1 o'clock position, then rotate the crown to set the time. When finished you push the lever back in and replace the bezel. I did a video showing how to set the time on an old pocket watch. Maybe you should check it out.
Nice video.
Do you have any of the really old pocket watches with the verge fusee moments.
Yes.
bunnspecial Uou should do a video on some of those someday 😁👍
Have a large Silver Rockford lever-set, are these a good watch, have some Howards.( run very well) Thanx P.S.
What I look for when buying an old pocket watch
I TRY NOT TO BUY THEM, PARTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND DIFFICULT TO FIND, UNLESS YOU MAKE YOUR PARTS, FORGET IT..
HAD VERY BAD EXPERIENCES WITH OLD BROKEN GARBAGE WATCHES.
I mostly buy American pocket watches made from the mid 19th century to the mid 20th century. Theses pocket watches and their parts were mass produced. Parts and movements can still be found at reasonable prices.
I have only one Rockford. I figure the company had to be good since they made some railroad grade watches. I also have some 12 size Keystone Howards. Don't have any Howard Howards.
Sir, your videos are very good and highly informative. May I know from which country you are from and where do you stay? Do you sell any of these watches? Please do revert. Rgds
I am from the United States of America.
I thought you were from United kingdom
Do you sell any of your watches online?
I don't sell watches.
Nice IL 17j 18sz two tone wavy movement. The Gothic dial is an early one and correct for your movement 😁😁😁
Bought that 17j IL as a non runner. It had a good staff, mainspring and roller jewel but still would not run. It took me awhile to see that there was no center wheel jewel and setting in the top plate. What threw me off was that the jewel setting screws were in place. Who removes the jewel and setting and puts the screws back in? Some one like me. Found a parts movement and did a transfer. It took some material removal from the setting to make it fit. That would of made a nice video but some things shouldn't be seen.
Oui, fancy! :)
Hey Mrs Bunns 'special' little boy!!!! where are you??
Not being hateful but I would recommend a better mic
No offense taken. I know my audio and video equipment is lacking, my camera is about 10 years old and the microphone is from the dumpster. I will get new equipment when my current equipment dies or some one sends me something.
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