Elgintime Vintage Horological: Illinois

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Job Number 250140

Ready for a few days of testing...

Illinois number 2834773 is an A. Lincoln, model 9, 16 size, 21 jewels made about 1915.

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Job Number 250140

The replacement staff for this one arrived, and got switch in. The watch has a two-piece double roller, which always requires extra care to handle, as well as tricky adjustment.

But that done, even though the old staff wasn't completely broken, it's really running significantly better now.

Illinois number 2834773 is an A. Lincoln, model 9, 16 size, 21 jewels made about 1915.

The album for this project is here:

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Job Number 250140

Here's another nice Illinois Watch Company product, the A. Lincoln model.

This one is ticking but the upper pivot of the balance staff is all but worn away causing too much end-shake. The balance wheel touches the pallet bridge in certain orientations. I'll have to replace the staff.

Unfortunately I don't have it on hand so they'll be a delay until the part arrives. Illinois part number 47607, by the way, for a two-part double roller...

Illinois number 2834773 is an A. Lincoln, model 9, 16 size, 21 jewels made about 1915.

The album for this project is here:

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New Arrival, Job Number 250140

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Job Number 250139

Here's all the motor barrel parts for this style.

After getting the movement all together and running, I found I actually had to loosen the cannon pinion - the opposite of the typical problem. Close examination showed it had clearly been tightened in the past, but too much. It was very hard to set. That's particularly bad because it's easy to break teeth on off if moving it requires too much force.

Illinois serial number 5128763 is a Bunn Special, Type III, Model 14, 16 size, 21 jewels, made about 1928.

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Job Number 220054

This movement is a Bunn Special railroad grade example made by the Illinois Watch Company. It's always nice to see one of these in good condition.

The movement wasn't running, but it started ticking when I took the cannon pinion off so I'll just let it run down on its own. Safer that way...

It is 18 size, 21 jewels, made about 1901.

There's quite a bit of extra decorative finish work on this movement, under the dial.

I ended up having to replace the cannon pinion for slipping. It had already been tightened pretty "aggressively", shall we say. The movement has a few miles on it for sure, but overall it's pretty solid and keeps good time.

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New Arrival, Job Number 220054

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Job Number 220008, Bunn Special

Here a nice Illinois Watch Company Bunn Special, 16 size, 21 jewels, made about 1921.

It's always a pleasure to work on high end American watches in good condition. Everything just falls together perfectly.

A small amount of fine tuning, beat and rate, and it's off and running. No problems worth noting.

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New Arrival, Job Number 210008

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New Arrival, Job Numbers 210071

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New Arrival, Job Numbers 210037

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New Arrival, Job Numbers 210027

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New Arrival, Job Numbers 200159

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Jeff,
I received my grandfather's watch which you restored for me yesterday. It is gratifying to see this watch in action after many years. It has probably not been working since 1912.
R. Z.

Hi Jeff!
Thank you so much! My watch looks great! The CD is great too…again,
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Anna

Hey jeff. I got the watch safe and sound and the cd today. The watch looks better than I had anticipated. Another good job again.
Steve

Thanks Jeff, I am so happy I found you for repairs on my watches.
A. T.

Hello Jeff
The watch came today works great, it`s neat to hear it run. I wonder how long its been since it ran, my great grandfather who owned the watch died in 1925. I want thank you for bringing it back to life
J. S.

Dear Jeff,
My Elgin pocket watch arrived today. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. My family will treasure it.
D. L.

Jeff,
Just a quick note to let you know the watch is back home. It is an absolute joy to see and hear it run again after all these years. It was extremely emotional for me. I remember playing with it as a small boy, and never known it to work. My father would be very proud and humbled to know it was working again. I'm sure he knows. Thank you.
S. Welsh

Jeff,
Watches look fantastic, run great. I can see why you're in high demand, you're a class act. You provide detail historical summary and preliminary review of watch prior to work, fair estimate, provide post work summary, along with high res images of watches to boot. Thanks again and will certainly share your name around.
Thanks!
D. H.

Jeff,
I received the watches today and must say I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you so much. It was wonderful to wind them up and here them tic again.
G. M.

I'm very pleased with the outcome and want to thank you for a job well done. The watch looks and runs great, and the hands you replaced are very much more in keeping with an Elgin watch of this time period.
As you might imagine, to send such a precious family heirloom all the way across the country to someone who I really didn't know, or know anything about, took a lot of faith and courage. You really measured up to my expectations.
Thanks and best wishes,
B. H.

Good Morning Jeff
I got the watch back and I'm thrilled! I really appreciate your professionalism and workmanship. It's really nice to have the watch back in working order! Especially since the local repair indicated that it couldn't be fixed! Thanks so much for everything. I'll certainly be back in touch when it needs maintenance.
M. H.

Hi Jeff –
I just received the watch you repaired for me. It’s absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for your excellent service.
A. C.

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