JohnG 41 Posted September 16, 2009 Just checked the watches. From 21:00 GMT to 23:00 GMT (26 hours): The Elgin lost 3 minutes 50 seconds - I will have to adjust it, now I have something else I have to learn to do... The Illinois lost 13 seconds (pretty amazing that a watch made in 1918 not only works but keeps time like that!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 17, 2009 No, they are no good, send them to me and I will take care of them for you Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted September 17, 2009 Got a Waltham last night, 1918, runs for about fifteen seconds, stops, seller says balance spins freely (that is the biggest fear on these, the balance staff is not easy to replace I have read), he believes it needs servicing is all. So I bought this one to service, this will be a guinea pig... for $26 plus $4 shipping to Boston (will pick it up at Christmas): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...IT#ht_502wt_962 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 17, 2009 very pretty indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
