Re: Elgin watch question

Thanks, Frank, I figured that out (about the hands) on my own just
before I read your post! Sometimes I can be a little slow... However, I'm
not too comfortable removing the hands myself, particularly without the
correct tool (although I probably would be willing to try it if I had the
tool, or perhaps you can boost my confidence a little by telling me how I
can safely do it without the tool). BUT... another problem has shown itself
(which I'd like to ask about). I just noticed that the hands can be moved
(i.e. the time can be set) just by shaking the watch. Little by little, as
the watch is shaken, the time can be advanced or retarded. I'm assuming this
is a fairly simple fix. What are your thoughts on that? I like the watch so
I'm hoping I can get it in order.

Thanks,

Jody

"Frank Adam" <fajp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 01:23:12 -0500, "Wrothchild"
> <no_email@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I've been reading the posts in this group and lurking for quite a
>> while,
>>and I find it extremely fascinating. I also follow a lot of the links
>>posted
>>here and I often dig into the web sites. Recently I acquired an older
>>Elgin
>>wristwatch, caliber 328 (handwind, 17 jewel). The watch runs great and is
>>in
>>good condition, but has a small problem. The date changes at 9 instead of
>>12. I am wondering what is required to correct it. I have no experience
>>with
>>watch repair. I have acquired some basic knowledge (from reading) but
>>without the experience to go with it I'd be inclined to let someone else
>>do
>>it, at this point. I'm just wondering what's involved, beyond taking the
>>movement out of the case, and removing the hands and dial (which is more
>>than I currently would feel comfortable doing, and more than I have the
>>tools for anyway).
>>
> If it always changes at 9, then it's just a matter of repositioning
> the hands in the correct position. If you are ok with this much, then
> take the hands off, turn the winder until the date has just clicked
> over, then put them back on pointing to 12 o'clock.
> That's 12:00AM of course. ;-)
>
> ps: Don't muck too much with trying to get it to click over on the
> exact minute. Most watches will not do that and will vary by at least
> 5-10 minutes in real use. This can be due to a bit of slackness in the
> date change mechanism and/or the date ring's teeth being slightly
> irregular.
>
> --
>
> Regards, Frank


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