This is a pretty common question.If you have a "wind up" mechanical pocket or wrist watch, most should be wound daily . Even though many modern watch movements can run over 40 hours, and the famed antique...
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South Bend Watch Company (Studebaker Watch Company)South Bend, Indiana 1903-1929 John M Studebaker and his nephews Clement and George Studebaker purchased the Columbus Watch Company in 1903. The South Bend...
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ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY Springfield, Illinois 1869 -1927 (Sold to Hamilton Watch Company approximately 1928)Illinois Watch Co made watches under several different names, including:Burlington Watch Co, Chicago,...
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I have found there are a few sellers on eBay advertising "6497" movements. Unfortunately, many times they are real good looking copies of the ETA movements, and are not even Swiss. Some History.... Unitas...
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Elgin Production Dates by Serial Number Elgin (National) Watch Co, Elgin, Illinois Remember, the serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement (i.e. "guts"), NOT THE CASE, of the watch....
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