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  • #16
    Re: Repair for Period Pocketwatch?

    Sorry; one more question! :) My husband received his new watch today. It is very pretty and is keeping great time but the back of the case is loose and keeps coming open. Is this a common problem for old watches? We've emailed the people mentioend in this thread to see if this can be fixed but I was wondering if other people have experienced the same thing. Should the key for the watch be worn on the watch chain? And if so how far from the end of the chain?

    Thank you!

    Sarah
    Sarah J. Meister

    Wife / Mother / Seamstress / Musician

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    • #17
      Re: Repair for Period Pocketwatch?

      As for the key, it can be attached near the far end of the chain near the vest attachment or to the chain itself with a ring (it will then float along the chain). Both are seen in period photos.

      The hinge on the back may be sprung, or the hingepin may be bent, or the catch area may be worn. Is it held closed by friction, or is there a catch? Does it match the rest of the case? This is not particularly common for watches if good repair.
      [COLOR=Blue][SIZE=4][FONT=Verdana]Bob Dispenza[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=Navy]US Naval Landing Party ([url]www.usnlp.org)[/url][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=SeaGreen]Navy and Marine Living History Association ([url]www.navyandmarine.org)[/url][/COLOR]

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      • #18
        Re: Repair for Period Pocketwatch?

        I believe it is worn. Can this be fixed?
        D. M. Meister


        Portraying Federal & Confederate medical staff

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