Everett Sexton, Watchmaker

I just ran across this original photo of my Grandfather. I had not seen the original before, but I believe this picture was printed in the Cour d'Alene Press as part of a feature on local business. This was taken sometime in the early 1970s I would guess.

An Absolute Beginner's Guide To A Movement Service

I just ran across this nice article on doing a very basic watch overhaul with minimal tools.

http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=180.0

It's a pretty good overview for anyone with some mechanical inclination who wants to learn something about how their watch operates. I would add that an actual oiler, a tool intended for that purpose, should be used. Basic oilers are not expensive and learning to use them makes a big difference in getting oil where it should be, in small amounts, and no place that it shouldn't be. It's also worth mentioning that although the point about "bounce reduction" is a good one, ordinary paper towels aren't optimal for use in the way suggested. Something completely lint-free is preferable.

Waltham Royal

Here's an American Waltham Royal in an extra nice hunter case.

Note the setting lever near the 4:00 mark.

Elgin Advertising, 1928

This solves the Graduation Gift problem

This day of a lifetime should be honored by a lifetime gift.  And what sounder choice could you make than an Elgin watch! It has all the qualities you would have in a graduation presentation to your boy or girl...  Modern beauty new-day style, unfailing accuracy, and lifetime usefulness.  These and other new models may be seen at your jeweler's...  Elgin prices range from $15 to $1500; and each watch, at whatever price, carries the Elgin guarantee...  Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin, U.S.A.

Hamilton 944

This is an 18 size, lever-set Hamilton. We don't see many of these.



This one has a private label dial marked "Archie M. McDougall".

Question Box

From Horology magazine, November, 1937

Question Box

Watches Balk

Editor HOROLOGY, 
Dear Sir:

So many watches come in for cleaning only and after they are cleaned nicely and put back together some of the watches balk or stop running in the course of a few hours or maybe during the night. Seemingly no cause that can be found, jewels are all perfect, and no side play.

Find the greater trouble in Swiss watches as well as some American watches. We found the trouble in most all makes of watches.

Yours truly,

L. W. S.

Answer: From your letter we conclude that your troubles are not due to just one fault. There are hundreds of reasons why a watch will stop. Only an examination of each individual case will determine the exact cause.

Our suggestion would be an intensive study of both theoretical and practical horology. With greater knowledge of the subject you will find increasing ability to recognize defects in watches. As far as we can see the only solution to your problem is further study.

Elgin Advertising, 1927

Make Every Day "Mother's Day" in the Service of Your Gift

Any gift is a thrilling gift to mother...  it it comes on the wings of your devotion.  But why not an Elgin...  As your message to mother on Mother's Day this year?  Imagine her gaiety when she slips on the exquisite, ultra thin Elgin Wrist Watch, a tiny poem in white gold or platinum.  An imagine your satisfaction...  when you reflect that her Elgin will deliver to her ceaselessly, through its service and its beauty, that message of everlasting devotion which... all too often... you forget to send.

ELGIN

The Watch Word For Elegance and Efficiency