Old Elgin Watch

Edward Tinker · 08-03-2005, 12:25 AM

hey guys, I got an Elgin Watch from my dad today (I have several old watches) but this one is not working. Anyone know a reputable and good watch repair person?

I knew a guy about 10 years ago, but

ed

Edward Tinker · 08-05-2005, 09:04 AM

Thanks, I checked through old e-mails and came across a lawyer named "Barry", wrote him and he gave me a guy he trusted, in Georgia, sent him my watch yesterday, we'll see! Dang, meant to take before and after pictures...

ed

Aaron · 08-05-2005, 03:21 PM

When I was a kid about once a year I used to buy an Elgin pocket watch at the corner cigar store for $1.00. I remember the store very well and the wooden indian that stood outside the door. They had a permanent gas flame burning by the counter so you could light your cigar. I always hoped against hope that the watch would be a reliable timepiece, but those Elgin watches never ran more than a few weeks, as they had absolutely no jewels in the movement and wore out almost immediately. I don't think they are repairable.

Edward Tinker · 08-05-2005, 05:20 PM

I think it depends on the "jewel" count? I personally have had trouble with the few Elgins I have bought and had fixed, Walthams work well for me! But this one I won't carry, it was my Great-Grandfathers Counsins watch, so we'll see!

How ya doing Aaron? Haven't "heard" from you in a while? Hope all is well,

Ed

Rod WMG · 08-05-2005, 05:37 PM

Ed is correct; all Elgins are not created equal.

luger11 · 08-05-2005, 06:02 PM

Just a short story on a gift that was given to me from Tom Armstorng. It is a Uboat stop watch that was "wound too tight" I took it to a littla ole watch maker that lives in town and told him what I thought was the problem, his response was "does your car have too much gas " He took offf the back and in two seconds the watch was running perfectly at a cost of 1.50 I gave him a ten spot and walked away with a smile.
Leo

Rod WMG · 08-05-2005, 06:38 PM

There is an online site about watch repair I ran across which flatly spoofs the "wound too tight" statements. And I had a jeweler tell me once to wind them all the way, that they needed it.

trigger643 · 08-09-2005, 12:49 AM

ed, there is a store on the corner of broadway and belleview.

Edward Tinker · 08-09-2005, 08:25 AM

thanks Glenn, I sent it off (guy on the net gave me an address in Georgia)... We'll see, he'll give me a quote in a week or so.

Ed

trigger643 · 08-13-2005, 12:13 AM

If it doesn't work out, the store is on the NE corner in a little shopping center. Rolex and others. I had them clean and recalibrate one of my Hamiltons eariler this year. First rate job.

08-03-2005, 12:25 AM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	Old Elgin Watch hey guys, I got an Elgin Watch from my dad today (I have several old watches) but this one is not working. Anyone know a reputable and good watch repair person? I knew a guy about 10 years ago, but ed

08-05-2005, 09:04 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	Thanks, I checked through old e-mails and came across a lawyer named "Barry", wrote him and he gave me a guy he trusted, in Georgia, sent him my watch yesterday, we'll see! Dang, meant to take before and after pictures... ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-09-2005, 12:49 AM	#8
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	ed, there is a store on the corner of broadway and belleview. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

08-09-2005, 08:25 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	thanks Glenn, I sent it off (guy on the net gave me an address in Georgia)... We'll see, he'll give me a quote in a week or so. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-13-2005, 12:13 AM	#10
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If it doesn't work out, the store is on the NE corner in a little shopping center. Rolex and others. I had them clean and recalibrate one of my Hamiltons eariler this year. First rate job. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

08-05-2005, 03:21 PM	#3
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	When I was a kid about once a year I used to buy an Elgin pocket watch at the corner cigar store for $1.00. I remember the store very well and the wooden indian that stood outside the door. They had a permanent gas flame burning by the counter so you could light your cigar. I always hoped against hope that the watch would be a reliable timepiece, but those Elgin watches never ran more than a few weeks, as they had absolutely no jewels in the movement and wore out almost immediately. I don't think they are repairable.

08-05-2005, 05:20 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	I think it depends on the "jewel" count? I personally have had trouble with the few Elgins I have bought and had fixed, Walthams work well for me! But this one I won't carry, it was my Great-Grandfathers Counsins watch, so we'll see! How ya doing Aaron? Haven't "heard" from you in a while? Hope all is well, Ed

08-05-2005, 05:37 PM	#5
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed is correct; all Elgins are not created equal.

08-05-2005, 06:02 PM	#6
luger11 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just a short story on a gift that was given to me from Tom Armstorng. It is a Uboat stop watch that was "wound too tight" I took it to a littla ole watch maker that lives in town and told him what I thought was the problem, his response was "does your car have too much gas " He took offf the back and in two seconds the watch was running perfectly at a cost of 1.50 I gave him a ten spot and walked away with a smile. Leo

08-05-2005, 06:38 PM	#7
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is an online site about watch repair I ran across which flatly spoofs the "wound too tight" statements. And I had a jeweler tell me once to wind them all the way, that they needed it.