Elgin Grade 97

These first photos taken before cleaning show the gritty gunk old oil turns into over time.

This is an Elgin grade 97 pocketwatch movement. It is 18 size, 7 jewels, and was made about 1887. It is key-set and key-wind.

The watch is set by directly turning the hands using a key. Note the square arbor in the center.

This is a very delicate operation as it is very easy to damage the hands!