Watch Repair

So I thought I was making good progress with my 1924 Princine 6N repair - case and dial cleaned, new glass fitted...

Given the age of the movement, the intended use as a dress watch, and my complete lack of experience, I wasn't terribly concerned about accuracy - just a watch which would run for a reasonable period of time at a speed approaching 1 hour per hour!

  I have a 1959 or 60 American Clipper that I need serviced. The watch runs fine but a clean and lube is far overdue Im sure. I am also missing the back gasket and a crystal polish wouldnt hurt my feelings either. I am in Richmond Va so if anyone knows a reliable place I could bring or send it I would appreciate the information. I have gotten one estimate from a local shop that may be able to do it but for just a clean and lube they want 250 plus and would not b able to get to it for at least 2 months.

I will start by expressing my gratitude for assistance in identifying my 1943 Commodore that I just recently posted. I learned a great deal from this website and its members, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself in the process.

Now, I'd like to maintain and service this watch on a regular basis and I'd appreciate advice on where to have this done. I live in Portland, Oregon, but I have no objection mailing the watch somewhere if that's recommended.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

I have a 1968 Bulova Oceanographer that is in excellent shape and keeps perfect time, but the second hand doesnt move. Does anyone know a good reputable watch repairman that could get the second hand to work arround the Lewiston Idaho area? Or where would a good place to send it?

Greetings all,

I have what I believe to be a 1953 Bulova Winchester that needs some help, perhaps an overhaul.  With that in mind can anyone recommend a good fair watchmaker, I live in Kansas City.

Thank you in advance for any recommendations,

James

So my 214 appears to just pause. (Second hand).  Appears to occur when I tilt watch to right. Had an old watch repairman ckean several months ago with new battery it also appears to run slow any thoughts? Repairman is now retired and gone thinking of sending to Old Father Time. 

Just wondering if a wrong main spring, say with a higher tension or different length would cause a watch to run fast. I have an 11ac watch that i'm certain has the wrong spring in that runsfast, everything else has been stripped, cleaned checked etc etc but I dont have the main spring to fit to try yet. I have one coming but just wondered if anyone else had come across this or if it does even make a difference.

Thanks

GVP

Good morning All,

My is Matthew Martellacci and this is the brief history of my Bulova.

Hi!

I'm looking for a reliable watchmaker in Kansas City. I have many mechanical watches, and my collection of vintage watches is growing. I would love to find someone affiliated with the site.

Thanks,
Chuck

I found this 2011 article you may have seen it. Your IPhone could be used to regulate and adjust your watch for $20. I haven't tried it yet and sure it wont be as good as the real thing but it probably works better than guessing.

http://iwmagazine.com/2011/07/06/iphone-timing/