Elgin 6167 pocket watch description watch grade 573 572 16s. Item name elgin pocket watch balance staff 2516 18 size parts. American pw elgin balance staff removal nawcc message. Porcelain single sunk dial with subsidiary seconds and roman numerals, marked elgin. Elgin 1 2 3 4 5 5a 6 156 7 7a 7b 7c 7d 7e 7f 8 9 10 11 12 14 14a 14b 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22a 23 157. We have a huge selection of vintage balance staffs, stems, movements and parts for pocket watches and wristwatches. Waltham, illinois,and elgin pocket watch and wrist movements and parts. Which balance staff does my waltham or elgin pocket watch.
In this video we repair a broken balance wheel of an old elgin railroad watch made circa 1921. Including, setting parts, jewels in setting, friction jewels, balance staffs, mainsprings, stems, sleeves, crystals, etc. American pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. Removing and replacing a watch balance staff carignan. For example, the only railroad grade pocket watch that elgin was making in the 1950s was the grade 571, and they didnt start selling the b. Unsure which balance staff you need the number in brackets, e. Key issue you must look for is a good balance staff. Elgin 2802nos pocket watch description 861 0 2802 nos 1901 staffs pocket. Junghans pocket watch balance staff register helicopters, pocket watches, flight simulation, tools. But for swiss made pocket watches, which have staffs with a thin hub, and for all wrist watches you should use a remover of the type shown here, figure 1519. Chicago school of watchmaking founded 1908 by thomas b.
Bimetallic temperaturecompensated balance wheel, from an early 1900s pocket watch. Common balance staffs for sale antique pocket watches. Assortment of 16 and 18 size american balance staffs. In particular, the serial number off the movement not the case. Elgin railroad pocket watch with updown power reserve. Watch balance staffs for elgin 18 size 1901, 16 size small roller arbor, 12 size new old stock false to select one of the balance staffs below, please on the drop down box to select your item. Balance staff for elgin pocket watchwatch various calibres see list nos ebay.
I have an 18s elgin grade 73, model 5 that needs a balance staff. About twelve years ago, i decided to open an online store and to maintain a more permanent inventory to better serve collectors looking for hardtofind parts and tools. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is. New elgin pocket watch balance staff assortment by s. I love to do research on parts that are hard to find. American balance staffs selected list daves watch parts. From the very beginning, elgin was finishing and selling over 100 watches per day and were working on thousands more. Pocket watch balance staffs note we can supply most. Antique vintage elgin grade 270 veritas railroad pocket watch 21 jewel. Vintage watch parts thousands of pocket watch and watch. Jul 08, 2014 learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches. This list came to me as a set of hand typed pages on elgin letterhead. The watches of the elgin almanac 18711876 luis casillas nawcc chapter 5 what was elgin.
By 1910, word of elgins obsession with precision had spread around the world. Serial number lookup example explained the output from the online elgin database is very terse. What you need to know about watch repair there is a lot that you need to know about watch repair, but many people are looking for quick answers, so here they are. The timing machine paul march 12, 2016 march 17, 2016 comments off on adjusting tools. False shipping within the usa via first class mail 3 ounces or less is 3. In my opinion, the quality of these old tools matches the. A balance wheel, or balance, is the timekeeping device used in mechanical watches and some. Elgin balance staff identification watch repairs help. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less. You can also refer to an elgin serial number chart. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. My elgin parts book is dated 1921, before friction staffs, if elgin ever used them.
Expansion balance wheel notice the cuts near the center arm. If you have a quartz watch, one that uses a battery, one with a logo, instead of the name elgin on the dial, or anything made after around 1965, then you are pretty much out of luck. A balance wheel, or balance, is the timekeeping device used in mechanical watches and some clocks, analogous to the pendulum in a pendulum clock. It has top and bottom pivots very thin points that the balance wheel rides on and are supported by the balance jewels. May 23, 2016 paul may 23, 2016 april, 2018 comments off on adjusting an illinois santa fe special 12s pocket watch, part 1. Mens 1954 lord elgin dress watch in box strickland vintage. The generally accepted dates for the last run of grade 571 would place it in 1954. Presenting common balance staffs available for purchasing right now. The balance staff is removed and a new one is riveted into the. I have reproduced them here as they appear on these pages.
The rotation of the balance wheel is controlled by the hair. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this. The balance staff is the center shaft on the balance wheel. Junghans pocket watch balance staff register helicopters, pocket. Is there something you shouldntshould do with either of them. Find great deals on ebay for elgin pocket watch balance staff. Elgin watches were manufactured in illinois from 1864 to 1968. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Nov 14, 2015 hello everyonewhat exactly is the difference between a friction fit and a riveted type balance staff. The time museum historical catalogue of american pocket watches.
One way to test for this is to take a toothpick and touch the balance. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our. The timing machine collectors of vintage watches tend to be fans of the old days and the old ways, but well always take timesaving inventions when we can find them. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. All balance staffs for elgin, sorted by caliber diameter ligne. This site will give you information on staff dimensions if yours is missing or broken beyond measuring or no longer available. Adjusting an illinois santa fe special 12s pocket watch. Balance elgin 4 staffs size pocketwatch a512 12 4191c 4 elgin 12. Throughout their history, the elgin national watch company was known for horological innovations. The exact difference between a friction fit balance staff and. My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do have some swiss. Details about elgin balance staff various sizes for pocket and wrist watches 18 16 12 10 6 0. Learn to repair and restore mechanical pocket and wrist watches.
When i do an assembly video i sometimes dont explain fully what i. I do so appreciate the opportunity to reach out and speak with you and share what i do. Indian kundan high quality handmade designer necklace set oy924. So, it isnt surprising that they needed some way of organizing and classifying these watches to make it easier to manufacture, for marketing purposes and for watchmakers to. List see see nos list balance pocket staff for elgin. Videos are in quicktime format, which can be downloaded for free if you dont have it. Order elgin staff by serial number just click order and in either the order instuction box, or the order comments box enter the serial number found stamped on the watch movement. Watches currently on the bench cleveland watch repair. Pearl vine tiara photo prop crystal and rhinestone 4103 6718307614472. If the balance staff does not run true and level, the watches ability to keep good time in all positions.
Elgin balance staff various sizes for pocket and wrist. Replacement of a watch balance staff hamilton balance staff. This is a great site for cross referencing a staff when the factory staff isnt available to find one thats close. Elgin 16 size pocket watch parts elgin balance staffs for american watches elgin watch parts winding pinion pinion bevel elgin watch set bridges clamp, minute wheel elgin bracelet size watch stems elgin watch and pocket watch dials elgin pocket watch hands elgin watch clutch levers elgin watch pallet fork and arbor elgin watch. Discover a large selection of elgin watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Get the best deals on pocket watch balance staffs when you shop the largest online selection at. Lot x 2 elgin 16s pocket watch balance staff 6166c dr free shipping e15 see more like this. Apr 04, 20 these are some of the tools i use working on pocket watch repairs and restoration, with errors and all. Casker is a leading supplier of wrist watch, pocket watch, and clock parts to professional horologists. Staffs for most american watches are kept in stock.
Ive been collecting and carrying pocket watches for decades, but am now getting to the point that i have to do my own servicing in order to afford the hobby. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. Balance s, enamel dials, pocket watch parts, aircraft clock parts, military watch parts, etc. It is a weighted wheel that rotates back and forth, being returned toward its center position by a spiral torsion spring, the balance spring or hairspring. Elgin railroad pocket watch balance repair youtube. In this post i am going to go over the steps to replace a balance staff in a hamilton 992b pocket watch. We will then look up the serial number and send you the right balance staff.
Welcome to our little catalog, its a work in progress and no doubt will never be 100% completed. Just click order and in either the order instuction box, or the order comments box enter the serial number found stamped on the watch movement. Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. The upper and lower escape and balance jewels have caps there is both a pivot jewel with a hole for the end of the wheel staff, and a cap jewel no hole covering it. The pocket watch guy my watchmakers bench and tools volume. Which balance staff does my waltham or elgin pocket watch need. March 16, 2019 1229 6 one of the most frequently asked questions we receive at vintage watch parts is how to find out which particular balance staff a waltham or elgin pocket watch needs. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Jan 01, 2018 i have a 16s grade 291 elgin pocket watch with a broken balance staff bottom pivot. Website by schoolmessenger presence 2020 intrado corporation. Balance staff for elgin pocket watchwatch various calibres see list nos. Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches what does adjusted to temperature and positions mean.
Balance staff for elgin pocket wrist watchs various. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in good working condition. Elgin watches all prices for elgin watches on chrono24. However, long before that, owner denis carignan was repairing watches as a hobby. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Ive searched the web and cant find anything about the 861ns.
Although less accurate than pocket watches, wrist watches were significantly. In addition, a chart of typical american pocket watch balance staffs is included. Any of the suppliers listed below are possble sources for many american pocket watch parts. Elgin pocket watches, elgin full hunter pocket watches, elgin open face pocket watches, pocket watch wrist, elgin solid gold pocket watches, elgin pocket. In 1958, they introduced the durabalance, an ingenious design for a freesprung balance. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroadgrade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day.
Retail window these are dates that we have seen the models advertised, its to provide an idea of how common a model might be. During wwii, elgin produced a very precise stopwatch that ran at 40 beats per. All balance staffs for eta, sorted by caliber diameter ligne. Watches by hourminsec elgin pocket watch balance staff. Watch repair balance staff replacement by antique time.
I have an 861ns which stands for new style i believe. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. How i install a balance on a pocket watch movement, elgin. The watch needs service, however in the case of this elgin the service would cost much more than the watch is worth. American pocket watch balance staff hampden, waltham. Unfollow elgin pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Its not unusual to see a vintage watch movement marked adjusted or adjusted to temp. The balance wheel and balance spring provide a separate function. About carignan watch repair company carignan watch company was officially started in january 1996. Enter the serial number into an online elgin serial number database to obtain an instant result that lists its year of production. This is detailed instructions on how i install a balance on a pocket watch movement.
Elgin shipped their first wristwatch in 1910, and later manufactured the first wrist watch to be qualified for railroad service, the grade 730a b. Some numbers are listed with an empty description, some numbers are skipped, and some parts descriptions occur with more than one number. Something wrong in the winding as it just feel gummy, no ratcheting. Elgin engineers built their own observatory to maintain scientifically precise times in their watches. I just checked my inventory of elgin balance staffs all pocket watch sizes, and they were all rivetted staffs, including the later grade 571, b w raymaond staffs. Buy it now balance staff for elgin pocket wrist watchs various calibres see list nos add to watch list. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled.