Quartz Hand Assortment Our most complete selection - Includes 5 different hour/minute hand styles.
44 pair hour and minute. 24 pieces sweep second. Available in yellow, black, and silver.
*-Esslinger & Co. Quartz Hand Assortment Refills BTL HOLE LENGTH STYLE BTL HOLE LENGTH STYLE Available 1 .195 13mm Lum S.S 13 65/110 13mm Baton Wht. Asst. #86.320 2 .195 10mm s.s 14 70/120 13mm Baton Yell. Asst. #86.340 3 .195 13mm s.s. 15 80/130 13mm Baton Blk. Asst. #86.330 4 .17 8mm S.S. 16 90/140 13mm Baton 5 65/110 12mm Lum/Biunt 17 90/150 13mm Baton 6 65/110 11mm Lum/Pointed 18 .17 13mm S.S. $4295 7 65/110 12mm Alpha 19 .18 13mm S.S. 8 65/110 10mm Alpha 20 .21 13mm S.S . (Reg. Price $49.95) 9 40/80 13mm Baton 21 70/120 13mm Lum Mercedes 10 45/90 13mm Baton 22 .195 13mm Lum Mercedes 11 50/100 13mm Baton 23 55/100 13mm Baton 12 60/110 13mm Baton 24 90/150 12.5mm Lum Mercedes
® Set of Broaches BERGEON LUMINOUS PASTE #5680Y (Yellow) ...... $11.50 (Reg. Price #5680G (Green) ...... $11.50 $12.75) #5680W (White) ...... Set of 6 five sided cutter smoothed $17 .95 broaches with black plastic handles in a sizes from 0.60mm- 2.0mm For hands and dials. Available in green, yellow and in a plastic pouch. white. Compound is diluted with water to make paste.
Hand Fitting Tools Hand Levers
Thanks to their plastic ends, these tools are ideal to insert watch hands without scratching the dial. Two different hole diameters per tool available to ensure a perfect fit. Aluminum handle in attractive blue anodized finish. Replacement tips available. Swiss made. Top quality tools with super polished steel tips. Thanks to their perfect finish, these tools allow you remove watch STOCK# HOLE SIZES fRill hands without damaging or scratching the dial. Ideal for 64.017 0.50/1.00mm 59.95 luxury watches and clocks. Anodized aluminum handles. 64.019 concave/0.8mm 9.95 Tip width is 2.5mm. Supplied in pairs. Swiss made. 64.014 Set of 2 16.95
'~ •; Esslin0er & CO 1165 Medallion Drive ·saint Paul: MN 5s12o '1 ~ ll J.Ej • 80 Years Young-And Growrng phone orders: 1-800-328-0205 • fax orders (24 hrs): 1-800 -548-9304 VOLUME 27
HoROLOGICALN NUMBER 8 AUGUST2003 TIMES CONTENTS An Official Publication of the FEATURE ARTICLES American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute The National Time Museum of Chicago 8 EDITORIAL & EXECUTIVE OFFICES By Chip Lim AWl, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 Phone: Toll Free 1-866-367-2924 or (513) 367-9800 Choose Integrity 12 Fax: (513) 367-1414 By Clay Minton E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.awi-net.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST) Combination Centering and Drilling Tool 18 Closed National Holidays By Don Florin Donna K. Baas: Managing Editor, Advertising Manager The Levers of American Striking Movements, Part 7 26 Katherine J. Ortt: Associate Editor, Layout/Design Associate By David J. LaBounty Melanie Frye: Advertising Representative Restoring the Music Box in a Vintage Cuckoo Clock 30 James E. Lubic, CMW: Executive Director & Education & Technical Director By David J. Carlson Lucy Fuleki: Assistant Executive Director Thomas J. Pack, CPA: Finance Director Laurie Penman: Clock Instructor COLUMNS Nancy L. Wellmann: Education Coordinator The Modern German Clock Movement, By Mark Butterworth Sharon McManus: Membership Coordinator 16 Mary Huff: Shipping Coordinator Part 36, The Case of the Custom Made Clock Heather Kyde: Receptionist/Secretary Technically Watches, By Archie B. Perkins 22 Steve Jones: Audiovisual Manager Gary Richards: AWl-ELM Trust Development Director Part 63, The Reassembly of the Repeater Mechanism
HOROLOGICAL TIMES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Linda Chrysler: Chairman DEPARTMENTS Chip Lim, CMW, CMC, CMEW Robert Ockenden, CMC President's Message, By Jack Kurdzionak 2 Robert D. Porter, CMW Executive Director's Message, By James E. Lubic 2 Frank Poye, CW Thomas Schomaker, CMW Questions & Answers, By David A. Christianson 4 Manuel J. Yazijian Ask Huck, By J. M. Huckabee 6 AWl OFFICERS From the Workshop, By Jack Kurdzionak 36 Jack Kurdzionak, CW: President Bulletin Board 39 Jim Door: First Vice President Frank Poye, CW: Second Vice President Affiliate Chapter Report, By John F. Kurdzionak 40 Alice B. Carpenter, CMW, CMEW: Secretary AWl New Members 43 Mark Butterworth: Treasurer Member Benefit Spotlight, By Lucy Fuleki 48 AWl DIRECTORS Fred Burckhardt, FAWI Classified Advertising 60 Ron DeCorte, CMW AWl Material Search/Movement Bank 63 Wes Door, CMW, FAWI Henry Frystak, CMW Advertisers' Index 64 Robert D. Porter, CMW AWl Employee Directory 64 James Sadilek Dennis Warner Manuel Jean Yazijian John Kurdzionak: Affiliate Chapter Director EDUCATION Joseph Juaire: Research & Education Council Director AWl Evening Classes in Clock and Watch Repair 47 Tony Riggio, CMW: Industry Advisory Board Director Education Update, By Laurie Penman 50 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AWl Bench Courses 51 Robert D. Porter, CMW Student to Professional Clockmaker Full Time Training 52 FELLOWS American Watchmakers-clockmakers Institute AWl Beginning Lathe for the Watch & Clockmaker 56 Robert F. Bishop J. M. Huckabee James H. Broughton Gerald G. Jaeger Fred S. Burckhardt Robert A. Nelson SPECIAL INTEREST George Daniels Wes Door Benjamin Matz 'Henry B. Fried AWl Health & Benefit Solution Programs 14 'Hamilton E. Pease Josephine F. Hagans New York State Watch & Clockmakers Association 2002 Convention 44 Archie B. Perkins 'Orville R. Hagans William 0. Smith, Jr. Ewell D. Hartman New York State Watch & Clockmakers 2003 Convention 46 Milton C. Stevens 'Harold J. Herman Friends of the AWl-ELM Trust - 2003 54 'Marvin E. Whitney ·oeceased Pennsylvania Affiliate Chapters' Statewide Convention 55 ~can"\.~~~~k~b~tit~~~~~=sgrJ.Z'r'~ can Wolehmakels.Clockmal COVER This month's cover features The National Time Museum of Chicago President's Message Jack Kurdzionak, CW This month marks the end of our current year and the beginning of the new one for your board of directors and officers. This past year has been very productive. Our committees and volunteers have been hard at work to formulate new programs for our members. The Education and Certifica tion Committees have formulated a comprehensive restructuring of our certification and educational programs. The Constitution & Bylaws Committee has proposed a major simplification of our Consti tution and Bylaws to help us operate more efficiently. The Membership Committee has revised our membership structure to simplify our membership classifications. The Publicity Committee has proposed a new public relations program in which AWCI will work with watch manufacturers and distributors to have them promote our organization. The Finance Commit tee has worked very hard to make certain our budget is both realistic and productive. The Technology Committee has developed a new structure for our website. The Horological Times Committee has formulated written guidelines for accepting submitted work from authors, both professional and amateur, and will be aggressively working to expand our advertising revenue from the magazine in the coming year. Our executive director, Jim Lubic, and his staff have been working with the board in a very cooperative, profes sional manner to make the efforts of the board and the committees, more productive and efficient. Retiring from the board are Fred Burckhardt, Wes Door, and Ron DeCorte. In addition to their service as directors and board officers, all three are past presidents. They have been major contributors to AWCI and their presence on the board will be missed. Also retiring is John F. Kurdzionak, our Affiliate Chapter director, after serving two one-year terms. John's Affiliate Chapter column has been a lively addition to the magazine each month. Thanks to the officers and members of the board who have worked with the committees, the staff, and your president this past year. Their work and the support of you, our members, have made this a very successful year for AWCI. Executive Director's Message James E. Lubic, CMW I'm happy to announce the July 13th arrival of Van Joseph Frye, 6lbs, 3 oz, and 19 inches long. Van is the lucky son of our Receptionist/Secretary Melanie Frye and her husband Doug. Mother, father, and son are all doing fine. Melanie resigned her full-time position the week before her baby was born in order to be a stay-at-home mom. Her very able replacement is Heather Kyde. Welcome Heather! Now when you call AWl and press "0" you will be talking to Heather. Be sure and say hello to Heather the next time you call AWl. By the time you read this the 43'ct AWl Annual Convention/Board of Directors Meeting will be history. If you weren't able to attend the educational programs, copies of each presentation will be on sale in VHS or DVD format. New this year will be the availability of a VHS copy of the annual meeting. This will be a low-cost production where the camera is pointed at the podium at the beginning of the meeting and left there only to be bothered when full tapes need to be replaced with new ones. We will make the meeting tapes available through the Library on a 14-day loan basis. If you are interested in viewing the meeting video contact Mary Huff at 1-866-367-2924, ext. 305 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve a copy. While we are on the subject of videos, I'm sure you all noticed the new video/DVD that is now available by Larry Blanchard that was announced on this month's envelope entitled "Coil Repair Techniques for Accutron and Quartz". We are planning to have another video by Larry ready for release next month. This one is a video of his presentation that he gave to the Ohio Watchmakers-Clockmakers Association on how to handle the Accutron watches when installing a 1.55 volt battery. We all know that the 1.35 volt battery has long been discontinued, but a number of watchmakers have quit repairing these fine time pieces because they had problems when the new 1.55 volt battery was installed. This new video should give you some insight and ways to avoid having problems in the future. Look for a full report on the AWl 43'ct Convention and Annual Meeting in an upcoming issue of Horological Times. 2 Horological Times • August 2003 p;» Supremely Accurate Electronic Calipers! You'll Order the Correct Crystal Every Time! Presidium Steel Caliper Carbon Fiber Larger LCD display in Caliper millimeters and inches. With on/off switch. Large LCD display in Cell included. millimeters and inches. With ONLY $39.95 automatic shutoff. Cell included. ONLY $49.00 f~t Handy Steel Rule G-S Gauge In millimeters and inches. In millimeters and round sizes. ONLY $2.95 ONLY $4.00 Bergeon Hand Gauge Brass Pocket Caliper Saves you time Only 3" long! when ordering In millimeters and inches. hands. ONLY $6.75 ONLY $29.50 ORDER TODAY! IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP! Phone:419-243-3720 800-472-0200 800-537-0343 Wm. S.• McCaw Company Fax: 419-243-0321 Since 1913 800-245-6481 1722 Madison Avenue [email protected] Toledo, Ohio 43624 Questions & Answers Question You will find enclosed two sets of pictures of pocket watches. I would like you to tell me what you can about these watches, date of manufacture and ori gin. I do not have the watches in my possession and cannot give you any more information than the pictures give. Donald D. Ellis North Little Rock, AR Answer Q. 1: Your American Watch Company movement is an 8-size, model1873, pro duced toward the end of 1873, accord ing to its serial number. Yours is un Q. 2: The Brandegee & Co. watch is usual in that it has the ratchet wheel approximately 16/size, Swiss-made and click on the top of the top plate, where cased in a 14 karat gold (U.S. Assay) as most of these models had it under hunting style case, made by the Roy the plate. The movement is cased in Watch Case Company of 21-23 an 18 karat gold case (U.S. Assay), Maiden Lane, New York. (listed in the certified by the original watch paper Trademarks of the Jewelry & Kin that accompanies the watch. dred Trades, 1896 edition). At first glance the movement appears to be American made with its safety pinion on the center wheel (an American invention, originally by Charles Mosley and patented June 28, 1870); the whip-lash micrometer regu lator (originally invented by George P. Reed of Boston in 1870 while he was with E. Howard & Co.); and the be zel-set jewels held in place with screws. The movement seems to re semble an E. Howard & Co. stem wind movement of the late 19th century. Close examination of the pho tos reveal a finely finished movement with jeweled bearings on all the train wheel pivots including the center wheel; and with cap jewels, not only on the balance but on the pallet arbor (Continued on page 15. ) 4 Horological Times • August 2003 For the Latest in Watchmaker's Tools & PartS .ll•••·el visit @www.JulesBorel.com, click on products _ .ll•••·el . - . - - _·; ~. ' .; The New Borel 1 00% Stainless Steel Spring Bar Asst. Safer, Stronger, Longer lasting, Corrosion-free -,nr-._._.._.__._.._~--~--~mm ~rv--,_._T.hi•n•D•o•ub._J•e •F•Ia•n~e.-~~v-- ~mm -v-!~~iiiiliiiliiiilii __iiiili ___ -iHI_ ~mm 6 tvpes. cab. size 8 x 11.75 x 1.12 • Regular Double Shoulder (1.8mm dia.) • Thin Double Shoulder (1.5mm dia.) • Regular Double Flange (1 .8mm dia.) Takes care of 95o/o of your needs ! • Thin Double Flange (1 .5mm dia.) 1 00°/o stainless steel • Ultra-thin Double Flange (1 .3mm dia.) • Buckle type, 2 sizes (1 .5mm) Give your customers the best in spring bars The New Borel Spring Bar System features: A full range of sizes from .1/4" (6-7mm) to 1" (25mm), Total of 660 New Spring Bar Asst pieces (55 dozen) stainless steel spring bars. In a beautiful 36 bottle leatherette cabinet, with case-lug size guide & chart. Double #SBA-2678 $ 44.00 quantities of the popular sizes. Includes the special Spring Bar Curving Plier as a free bonus, to curve them as needed. New Rivet Pin Asst~ These rivet pins hold the safety latch for trifold buckles used on diver type, security lock watchbands. The end pieces or rivets are for Tri-folds wllocks friction fit into the center tube. The regular size has diameters of Yellow Rivets 1.1 0 & 1.50 for the tube & head respectively. The new thicker style now available has diameters of 1.3 & 1.8mm for the tube & head respectively. We offer several assortments in plastic partioned boxes. Asst. of Popular regular sizes 14, 16, 18, 20mm. MRP1420 Total of 40 sets $ 13.95 Asst. of the New thicker sizes 14, 16, 18, 20mm. MRP1421 Total of 40 sets $ 14.95 the order size is the buckle Asst. of all regular sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22mm, inside width. The center tube thicker sizes 14, 16, 18, 20mm, and & 20 yellow rivets. piece is about 2mm longer than the intended buckle size. MRP1422 Total110 sets plus 20 yellow rivets $ 35.00 Jules Borel & Co. Order Desk 800-776-6858 1110 Grand Boulevard Order FAX 800-776-6862 KansasCity,MO 64106-2348 Local 816-421-6110 Ask Huck J.M. Huckabee, CMC, FAWI, FBHI Movement Holders for Clock Movement Test Stand Clocks Question Question What is your opinion on test stands for What type of movement holder is used clock movements? by clockmakers? Answer Answer I feel sure this is an important tool to Please let me relate a story of my past. those who do extensive numbers of tall clocks, About 40 years ago, I visited the re and those with long chime tubes. nowned clockmaker, Mr. J.E. Coleman. He I'm really not familiar with all the prob was working on a movement sitting on a small lems they encounter. In my tenure with IBM, open-top cardboard box. He was much we did all of our work (almost) at the customer younger than I am now. location. And, being on the road, over a large This thought went through my mind. area, we could not do a test run, or drop by for "Poor old man. He cannot afford a movement a later checkup. Now that will make you a care holder!" ful and sure worker! The inspection and repair I returned home and built some fine problems were treated with a higher degree of movement holders. perfection than you can ever imagine. After a few years, I found that, try as That mode of operation followed I could, these movement holders were not time throughout my life. I think nothing of complet efficient. ing a job, placing it in the case and set it aside. Later, this thought went through my The number of times that I must go back into mind. "Mr. Coleman is the most brilliant the movement are so few that it is of no clockmaker I ever met." consequence. Those who have a copy of The Top I do get caught on occasion. I repaired 300 Trade Secrets of a Master Clockmaker my wife's dancing partners cuckoo clock re will see my handmade movement holder with cently and had to go back for a tangled chain. I my critique of its use. Throughout that book do have some problems. you will see my "current holders of choice." 0 They are cardboard boxes and rolls of Parcel Post Tape and Masking Tape. We all grow smarter with increased years. Donate your used silver oxide watch batteries to the AWl-ELM CHARITABLE TRUST Your donations support the education of the watchmakers & clockmakers of the future AWl-ELM Trust, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030.1696 6 Horological Times • August 2003 I-Ring Crystal Gaskets Nylon I-Ring Crystal Gaskets for Mineral Glass Crystals 265 piece assortment; 5 each of 53 sizes Diameters range from 8 12 to 35 12 Envelopes are marked for the diameter of crystal that is required. The thickness of the crystal is 0.80mm. The gasket thickness must be doubled and added to the crystal diameter for the corresponding bezel measurements. These gaskets all have a 0.45mm thickness, adding 0.80 to 0.90 to the crystal diameter. Some allowance must be made for compression when the assembly is friction fit into the watch case. Gaskets come in an organized sectional box for easy locating. #WM50.600 265 pc I-Ring Crystal Gasket Assortment $29.95 #WM37.080 101 pc 0.80 mm Mineral Glass Assortment $49.95 Gaber & Company Pittsburgh, PA 800-792-2820 Phone 800-322-8331 Fax [email protected] E-Mail Exhibit entry The National Time Museum of Chicago By Chip Lim, CMW, CMC, CMEW The drive from Chicagoland to Time Manor played in helping to form not the highest bid, the Atwood family Mad City (Madison, Wisconsin) just the nucleus of the 1500 piece collec felt that it was the one that best served isn't the same ... No, the tolls haven't tion which was recognized as one of the interests of both the items and the been eliminated, however, a favorite, the most comprehensive collections of community). Christened the National if not mandatory, horological stop in its kind in the world. Amassed over a Time Museum of Chicago, the rede Rockford, Illinois is no more. The 1999 three decade period, Atwood originally signed exhibits opened at the Museum sale of the Clock Tower Resort and thought that he would stop "at maybe of Science and Industry (MSI), in Conference Center saw the closing 50 or 100 clocks." Hyde Park during 2001 and will remain after almost thirty years of the ac Although 257 items were sold on display there through at least 2004. claimed Time Museum, the repository at auction by Sotheby's in 2002 (total Situated between the Genet for the timepieces of Seth G. Atwood, hammer price: $11.6 million), the rest ics: Decoding Life exhibit and the a local industrialist and collector. Long of the collection was acquired in a joint members' lounge on the main floor by time members will no doubt recall the purchase by the city of Chicago and the north entrance, the gallery space is role that the late Orville Hagans and the state of Illinois for $25 million (while a single meandering corridor arranged 8 Horological Times • August 2003 Quartz Watch Supply Specialists Since 1976 Simply the best cleaning solution for quartz watch movements 13 Fl. Oz Aerosol Can $16.95 I Qt. Bulk Liquid $24.95 Get your Zantech compressor system TODAY View of the long case clocks Zantech's compressor system has a unique dual trigger action that is capable of spraying dry filtered air, as well as PlastiCLEANTM Solvent. Safely dissolve dry oils and other contaminants (without disassembly of the gear train), all with the ease of a foot-switch activated system that is quiet enough for a retail environment. The cost of cleaning one movement with the Zantech compressor system averages only 10 cents per movement! Each Kit includes: 1 - Dual-Action Spray Gun 1 - Qt. PlastiCLEAN™ solvent 1 - 2 oz and 3/4 oz Jar with cover Replica, Harrison H-1 marine chronometer, 1984 1 - Pair Movement Grippers 1 -Airbrush Holder 1 - Compressor Air-Hose 1 - In-line Moisture Filter in chronological order beginning with provoking questions, e.g., "Should we 30.650C (Quiet Compressor & AC foot Switch lncluded) ... $499.95 sundials and shadow clocks and question our definition of time, since progresses through atomic timekeep we all perceive and experience time ers. A narrower, parallel passageway differently?" cover the full spectrum NOW AVAILABLE ... features tall case and wall clocks, in of material for all ages and interest Shipment to Canada! cluding specimens of the free pendu groups. lum variety by Short and Riefler. Marine chronometers continue 7501 North Harker Dr., Roughly forty percent of the holdings to have a strong presence in the col Peoria, IL 61615 are on view in these displays. Multi lection, and a running replica of Orders Only: (800) 441-7569 media presentations coupled with tra Harrison's H-1 is a perennial object of Fax: (309) 692-8375 E-mail: [email protected] ditional static displays and thought fascination. Other favorites include the August2003 Horological Times 9 Escapement models 18th century Japanese iron movement yaguradokei and H-10 Hydrogen Maser, 1975. Japanese yaguradokei a 1657 Coster (designed by Huygens) spring driven pen clock, c. 1780 dulum clock. Try to be in the gallery at noon when se lected musical and automata clocks are brought to life daily. The demonstrations of the 1895 15,000 part, 3m high x 3m wide 2750 kg Gebhard astronomical and world time clock, hanging musical birdcage clock (the dial is on the underside of the cage), c. 1834 Ingold singing bird vase clock, or c. 1810 French cabinet organ automata clock are truly spellbinding performances of both sight and sound. While all areas of horology are capably represented, re plete with a group of working escapement models, pieces from the collection are not limited to the confines of this exhibit space. Akin to pursuing a game of "Where's Waldo," astute museum goers will spot unheralded and unidentified timepieces co-mingled with other displays throughout the MSI. Other items have also been trans ferred to the Mensing Collection of Historic Scientific Instruments at the nearby Adler Planetarium. With its bevy of four floors of exhibits and attrac tions, there's something of interest for everyone from the baby chick hatchery to the 1,400 feet of track Great Train Story and a Boeing 727 trijet. Not surprisingly, the MSI ("We've got fun down to a science!") is one of the most popular destinations in the city of Chicago and among the seven most visited museums in the United States. Annual attendance is approximately 2 million visitors. Here's one last hint: as construction along Lake Shore Drive Gebhard astronomical and world time clock, 1895 continues, you don't have to be a hard-core strap hanger 10 Horological Times • August 2003 Seiko Stem &Crown Assortments Order both assortments and receive a FREE video "How to Replace Stems and Crowns", by Dan Gendron. This is a $49.95 value, absolutely free! Offer good while supplies last. One per customer please. Seiko Crown Assortmem Savage escapement skeleton clock, c. 1810 Contains 12 of the most popular yellow Seiko crowns, including 30MA6, 32M29, 35E09, 35ME9, 35MR6, 35MR8, 35M68, 35M82, 35M98, 40M92, 8M35AO and 8M40AO. Stock No. CRN-SEI-12 Price $24.95 Seiko Stem Assortment Contains 36 of the most popular Seiko stems to fit calibers 7N22, 7N42, 7N82, V732, 5H22, 5H23, 3Y02, 5T52, 7T32, 7T34, 5M42, 5M43, 1 F20, 1 FOO, 1 N01, 7009, V81 0, V811, PC10, V500, v515 and more. Raingo A. Paris orrery clock, c. 1824 Stock No. MM-401/SEI Price $24.95 lOO'J-1004 Ll!Jovemeot to appreciate the service that the number 6 or 10 CTA CAtAloss d\vAilAble!t! buses provide as an alternative to driving between Hyde Park and the downtown loop ... Museum of Science and Industry 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60637 http://www.msichicago.org Photos by Chip Lim 0 August 2003 • Horological Times 11 Choose Integrity Clay Minton Minton received a bachelor's degree from Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX, and a master's degree from Utah State University, Logan, UT. He has authored several articles on profitable watch repairs. He serves as National president of the Society of Professional Watchmakers. He is on the advisory board of the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, a division of Paris Junior College, Paris, TX. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Blossom Housing Authority, an affiliate of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He is also the Chairman of the Church of God Texas State Layman's Board. Minton lives in Paris, TX, with his wife, Sharon. They have two married daughters and four grandchildren. What does it mean to be a person of reputation that will be one of honesty and in integrity? In the watch or clock repair busi tegrity. That is how you can build a business ness it is easy to fudge on honest principles that will stand the test of time. from time to time. How many customers do Now for some more good news. you think really look inside the back of the When you are recognized as a business of watch or clock to view the movement after honesty with the highest standards of personal they have it at home? Humm ... , probably not and business ethics, people will bring their re any, with the exception of a pocket watch. Most pairs to you even if you charge more! Yes that pocket watch owners or collectors like to see is what I said - even if your competitor is the movement run on occasion. cheaper. Why? Because they trust you. How So back to the question - what does it much is "Trust" worth to you? It is hard to put mean to be a person of integrity? One way to a dollar figure on it, isn't it? Well, it is worth a offer a definition is to compare reputation with lot to the customer who is leaving his expen integrity. Reputation is what people think you sive or sentimental watch or clock with you are and integrity is what you really are. It is a for repair. If they do not trust you then they known fact that all people care about integrity. just will go down the road and find someone But, in what way? They all want everyone else they feel like they can trust. But if you prove to have it! You really don't want a cheat or liar yourself trustworthy in your business it will for a business partner do you? add dollars to your checkbook. Well, I think we all should have the Now, as I close out this article there is highest business standards and ethics. I think one thing that we all need to remember. Integ it is of paramount importance to "say what you rity does not just happen in your business or mean and mean what you say." The watch your life. But rather it is a matter of choice and clock industry is not that big that you can and personal effort. Anytime we neglect its escape a bad reputation. In this industry a bad development or maintenance, it will decline and reputation will stay with you. The way to pre eventually be lost. If it is lost it will take a toll vent it is to always do the fair and honest thing. on your business and there we are back at Charge for what you do but do not put in extra that bad reputation thing again. charges for things that you do not do. Sug So choose integrity because it is the gesting unneeded repairs or "padding" the bill right thing to do. Narrow that gap between is not the way to build long term customers what people think you are and what you really who have trust in your business. Moreover, are. It is the best, the most rewarding and the doing the right thing is a source of great per most profitable way to do business. sonal reward. You need to earn and keep a 0 12 Horological Times • August 2003 WATCH PARTS, BATTERIES, BANDS, MOVEMENTS, CRYSTALS & TOOLS YOU CALL, WESHI NOW. P RIOD! and receive 10o/o OFF on your first order 800-752-9491 VOICE: 213-627-4914 FAX: 213-627-3522 Email: [email protected] 51 0 W. 6th St. Suite 430 PAVLAK, INC Los Angeles, CA 90014 The American Watchmakers C/ockmakers Institute is now offering brand new health & benefit solution programs available to ALL members at special rates! Utilize t lhe buyin ~ g ~ power of AWl!' Health Insurance for Individuals & Groups with $15 Generic prescription drug capay, $10 Vision Benefit, $5 Milian per person limit Long .. Term Care for Home Care, Assisted living and Nursing Hamel Life Insurance Dental- Use any dentist. up to $1 t500 coverage limit per person~ Vision - $15 copay for exam and $15 copay for lenses~ Disability Income - Short-teml and long-tenn available1 Reffrem·ent, Financial & Estate Planning Annuities - Deferred Income at the highest yieJdsf Member Law Services including Business Organization l Commercial & Contract Lawj Litigation, Personallnjuryt MediationJ Em~oyment & Real Estate Persona/Insurance .. Home, Auto~ Excess Liability. Jewelry "'Programs are not available mall stale$. Plans may vary by state. Enj,oy t :hese benefits fo·r your company and em~ ployees (fuH or part timeh your 'family or just for yo,urself! Call now for a tree ccnsvltation: 888-450-3040 AWl Health & Benefit Solution Programs or email he!lp@a:ssociation pros.. com 14 Horological Times • August 2003 Questions & Answers V2-plate, 15-20 jeweled movements as a "Swiss Fake" and certainly not (Continued from page 4.) from Geneva, as well; circa 1888. associated with the maker or distribu Swiss watches, imitating tor of this watch. The name Brande gee American-made watches with Ameri was undoubtedly a finisher or distribu 1 and escape wheel as well. The move can sounding names, in the mid-l9 h tor in Switzerland who simply doesn't ment is adjusted for positional timing century were called "Swiss Fakes." appear on any of the lists we have (noted around the balance wheel) and Some were well made, but most were today. is stem wind (in common use in the cheap attempts to wrest market share From the above evidence pre later part of the 19 111 century) with a from American manufacturers in the sented by your photos, I would place lever setting mechanism for the hands, U.S. market. By 1871 Congress the date of your fine, high-grade Swiss first used with the rocking bar style of passed a law requiring all watches to watch at about 1885. stem winding system invented by be marked with their country of origin. David A. Christianson, Antoine Le Coultre of Switzerland but These imitation American watches did CMW, CMEW, much preferred by American not succeed and were gone from the Technical Editor manufacturers. market by 1890, even with their Swiss 0 However, further research re originals marked (often not too clearly) vealed that the watch movement is fin on the movement. ished from the same ebauche, or blank Your watch represents a tran movement, used by the Non-Magnetic sition watch: a fine quality, high-grade Watch Company, who got their 16/size, movement with all the best American features, but proudly displaying its Swiss origins. I could not find the name on the movement and dial, Brandegee, listed in any of the Swiss watch or movement finishers manufacturers or distributors. Curiously enough, though, an unknown watchmaker, Elishana Brandegee, is listed in Berlin, Connecticut, circa 1830; certainly not Plating Precious Metals Couldn't Be Easier! a name that would qualify this watch Samson Technology Corporation The Nation's No. 1 Supplier & Manufacturer Portable Gold Brush Plating Equipment & Solutions Supplying the Watch Industry for Over a Decade The Deluxe Platers Workshop $399 Comes complete with: Power Supply-UL approved, Set of Anodes, Pen Plater, One ounce each of 24k Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Nickel, Copper, Brass, 15mls 24k liquid Gold for Pen Plater, Stainless Steel Preplate, Alkaline Copper, 4oz of Chrome Stripper, Latex Gloves, Spray Bottle, Instruction Book & Toll Free Tech Support. We have the LARGEST selection of Gold solu~ons 24k.18k 14k. & 10k Gold. Rose Gold. 18th Century Gold. Antique Green Gold. Rhodium, Platinum, Palladium, Sterling Silver. Member of the American Electroplaters & Surtace Finishers Society, Inc . Bri~sh Horological Society, NAWCC, SEMA. The British Watch & Clock Collectors Association. American Watchmakers·Ciockmakers Institute Samson Technology Corporation 2240 SW 70th Ave., Suite E, Davie, FL 33317 Tel: 954-916-9322 Fax: 954-916-9338 E-mail: [email protected] MC MC VISA VISA AMEX 800-256-0692 AMEX August 2003 Horological Times 15 The Modern German Clock Movement '! r Part 36 The Case of the Custom Made Clock Mark Butterworth If you are an old Perry Mason fan like one has a story and the owner wants to tell it I am, you know that most of his detective from start to finish. (I figure listening time in series started out with "The Case of," and oc the quote also.) The clock had stopped twice casionally I take advantage of that as I see a already since she owned it and now she could lot of clock work as a mystery solving puzzle. not get it restarted. Of course there could not There is always a logical explanation, it is just be much wrong. a matter of finding it. This article follows that I went to the house to take a look. Of path, but the word "case" will be used in both course, the simple idea would be to assume meanings as it also incorporates an element that the movement is defective and send it back the wooden clock case in solving the puzzle. for another one. It was the basic Hermie 1161 Many people shy away from custom cable wind triple chime unit. I have a very made, often read "kit" or "home-made" be simple philosophy in problem solving, however. cause the person building it often forgot that it I have a mental check list of the simplest prob eventually will need to be taken apart; unfor lems to cause the clock to stop and go from tunately it is screwed and glued together like there. The homeowner did say that the clock Ft. Knox. On the other hand, it is important to had stopped after winding and she was ex realize that these clocks were often made for tremely careful in winding it. That was the first some family member and have great emotional warning sign. Fortunately the weights were value. I have heard of clock repair persons partway down; I had her watch me wind the telling the customer that the clock is junk and I clock and asked her if that was the speed at think that is a great shame and often hurtful. which she wound the clock. She was much Obviously, it often takes more time for a job slower and more careful than I! As it turns like this and that is calculated into the job quote. out, clocks can be wound too slowly and the I tell the customer what it will cost to do the pendulum loses too much energy. This by job properly, and the decision is then in the hands itself would have stopped the clock. Slow of the customer. The fact that the customer winding is a common problem and in speaking may be rich or poor has nothing to do with it. with Mr. Helmut Mangold at the Hermle fac Each person has his or her priorities with how tory, he stated that restarting the pendulum after money is to be spent. I have had more cus winding is often recommended for the pendu tomers drive in with a Cadillac and turn me lum to begin the new cycle with full energy. down on a job than those who come in a rusted She also explained how she turned the out hog truck. Go figure. hands with her cotton glove on, and the glove Back to the story. I was called by a did happen to catch on the seconds hand, which nice lady who told me that she had a new grand the husband replaced. I looked at the hand and father clock about 2 months old. The clock noticed it was pushed completely against the was very special as it had been made by a dial and the friction of the hand against the dial cabinetmaker from wood that was from the would also have stopped the clock. The sec old family farm up north. The tree was cut onds hand was readjusted. I also checked the down, the lumber sent to be kiln dried, and the end shake on the hour hand. There was none. clock made. The cabinet was indeed beautiful The hour hand had not been pushed on its shaft and she showed me the Klock Kit catalogue far enough. Of course, this could also have from which the plans had been purchased. She stopped the clock. I expressed surprise to the was unbelievably proud of the clock. Another lady that the clock ran for even two months point about these custom clocks, is that each and decided I should check the rest of the clock. 16 Horological Times • August 2003 Fortunately the side doors were hinged for easy access. I I have had a number of customers feel a bit em noticed that when the movement was fully wound, the barrassed about their clocks when I enter the home on a cables rubbed against the rear portion of the slotted seat call for a kit clock and they explain that although the clock board. I showed her this and explained that not only could isn't nearly as nice as one that sells for a couple of thou this cause the clock to stop after winding, but given time sand dollars in the furniture store, it has a great sentimen in years, could cause the cable to fray and break, causing tal value to them and was made by a departed loved one. the weight to go down through the bottom of the clock I tell them that when we are done it will be of comparable case. As a result, the unit was repositioned on the seat quality mechanically as the high end one and that the clock board. I should add that the Hermle cable wound move is extremely special. ments have been redesigned with a new synthetic drum. There are several points I have tried to make here. This drum has the advantages that it is wider and with First, start with the simple explanations to the problem. deeper grooves than the old one so that the cable is more Certainly like a good doctor, listen to the patients, both the likely to stay in place. It is also less likely to be frayed by human and mechanical ones to get clues to the problem. the synthetic material than by the brass. It should be noted, Second, keep in mind that at one time the kit clock com however, that the new drum, as a result, extends farther panies were among the largest in the world. Emperor was back towards the rear plate of the movement than the old the largest in the world at one time and sold over a half one. If the slot on the seat board is narrow, the movement million clocks. Klock Kit is also still in business. Others may need to be moved slightly forward from the old posi such as Craft Products out of lllinois and Mason & Sullivan tion. Not one of these adjustments was a function of the from the Cape Cod area are gone, but their clocks live on movement itself and the movement was perfect. and need servicing. There is good money to be made and After making these adjustments, the owner owners to be made happy. If you haven't thought about seemed a bit disappointed about her prize clock. I explained these lately, think again. that just as I am not a cabinetmaker, the cabinetmaker is Final thought: "The more I know about people, not a clock mechanic and these adjustments are to be the more !like my dog. "-Mark Twain expected and it was indeed a fine piece of furniture. Once 0 again, she was very pleased. I believe being a diplomat is part of the job. m ·- ·- .~·. s ~ c (Parts Washer) 1-I U .. It.rf"f- Krono 2000 Open for business with I' r 8 ---,::--' 9 Programmable Cycles! . ~ .._._.·!"~-]:- · I Each cycle has 5 positions: I I ·. :.~- I One position for "Ultrasonic" or wash ~ Three positions for wash (from I to 9 minutes) .. II -·· II •· ~ One position for drying between 25 - 85C Safety features: 1. Reasonably priced-avoiding sticker shock! 2. When doors are open everything stops immediately! 3. At the end of a cycle wash jars are covered avoiding any chemical evaporation! 4. Silent operation-stops acoustical pollution witS chi (Now if we could only do the same for Hard Rock.)! '\..../ Made by Zini & Mignani; distributed by Witschi Electronic U.S.A. Inc.© Witschi Electronic USA Inc. 700 Cinnaminson Avenue, Suite 5 • Palmyra, NJ 08065 Telephone: 1-800-882-7977 For U.S.A., Canada. (All other countries 1-856-829-1179) Fax: 1-856-829-2266 • Web Site: www.witschiusa.com • E-Mail: [email protected] August 2003 • Horological Times 17 Combination Centering and Drilling Tool Don Florin Don joined A WI in 2000, and completed the "Introduction to Clock Repair" course to begin maintaining his family 's collection of twenty mechanical clocks. A workshop was set up in the basement of his Naperville, Illinois home and a new hobby was born. It remains a hobby today although the objective is to steadily increase repair work, including some customers' clocks. Don is studying for the Certified Clockmaker examination and participating in A WI's Home Study Course in Clock Repair. He is employed in the telecom munications industry as a cell phone development engineer. College degrees are in the fields of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science. I started clockmaking as a hobby at floating jaws ("borrowed" from the bushing the tum of the century-the 21st Century that tool). The base was faced on a lathe and con is! Yes, I am a novice by any definition. Al tains a center hole for holding homemade though my experience is limited, I have found stakes, which provide extra support underneath a useful combination of tools (i.e. drill press, milling table, and bushing adapter [Figure 1]). As a stand-alone device, a bushing tool has many of the capabilities I wanted, but the rotation is manual and the work piece (plate, wheel, etc.) needs to be undamped for posi tioning. A 10" drill press provides power rotation and a milling table enables precision positioning without unclamping the work piece. This combination centering and drilling tool has given me the confidence to do bushing work and to install a click and click spring on an English tall-case clock wheel. You may also find this tool useful in performing multiple op erations (e.g.: centering, drilling, bushing insert ing, others?). In fact, I am enjoying the "tools" aspect of clockmaking as much as performing repairs, making parts, and constructing the clock in Laurie Penman's book Making Clocks. I realized early on that I would need "tool" help for drilling holes in precise locations and performing other precise drilling operations. A milling table [Figure 2] resting on a drill press table provides stability and pre cise positioning in the X- andY-axis directions (i.e. left and right, forward and backward). A fixture for holding plates and wheels was con structed based on the design of a Bergeon bushing tool [Figure 3]. A homemade 3" diam eter brass base holds the support arms and Figure 1 18 Horological Times • August 2003 Figure 4 Figure 2 Many techniques have been published and taught for locating the center of worn pivot holes prior to bush ing. I am not discounting any of those methods and I plan to make use of them. However, experimenting with other tools and techniques is interesting and may benefit other clockmakers. I recently learned about a "hole finder" in a machine shop class [Figure 7a], which may be helpful for finding the original center of worn pivot holes prior to drilling and bushing. A hole finder has a cone attached to BROACH ASSORTMENTS Figure 3 Five-sided broach assortments made in Germany have a regular taper and perfect the work piece. For example a wooden stake is a suitable finish . Six piece assortment with plastic handles contains support for drilling. L---..-....J sizes 46-72. Extra fine Threads are tapped in the milling table for secur broach set contains 12 broaches ing the base using machine screws. This provides a well and miniature pin vise. suited means for holding clock-work pieces. A drill press BR0-174.00 6pc $10.60 bushing adapter could be purchased from a supply house BR0-140.00 12pc $19.95 instead of constructing this from piece-parts. Figure 4 shows the setup for drilling a backcock pivot hole prior to bushing. It was one of the few pivot MINI TAP and DIE SET holes that needed a bush in the repair of the English tall Screwplate with 14 taps for threading case clock. Centering was performed using a drill bit, which wire or re-threading stripped threads on screws. Sizes range from 0.7mm fit the remaining round portion of the pivot hole. A bushing to 2.0mm. reamer held in the drill press chuck was then used to make TAP-135.00 $21.90 a hole for the bushing. Figure 5 shows the set-up for drilling a click hole in a great wheel. The great wheel is held firmly in the floating jaws and the desired hole location is precisely po ~ Primrose Supplies Inc. sitioned using a tapered arbor [Figure 6, left] and adjust ~ 1450 5. Moin St. • Solt Loke City, UT • 841 15 ing the milling table. The hole is started with a centering 877·296·1025 • Fax: 877·296·1038 bit [Figure 6, right]. A wooden stake is used in the base www.in fo@primrosesupplies. com for extra support. August 2003 • Horological Times 19 a cylinder and is held and spun in the drill press. As the cone is lowered into a hole, it slides laterally in and out of alignment with the cylinder, providing a visual indication of being centered or out of center. The milling table is adjusted slightly until the cone aligns perfectly with the cylinder [Figure 7b]. This indicates that the center has been located. The hole finder is replaced with a reamer for drilling the bushing hole. The milling table and other components are readily available for under $300. The drill press is extra. Examples are listed below: Milling table: Available from multiple tool suppliers (e.g. ENCO: 1-800-873-3626) for less than $150. Drill press bushing adapter: Available from multiple clock tool suppliers for less than $100. Brass base (homemade variety): 3" OD, by 2" long. Metal Supermarkets (1-888-METAL 01). No minimum order required, less than $15. Edge/Hole finder: Available from multiple tool suppliers (e.g. ENCO) for less than $15. Hopefully this article will be of interest to other clockmakers, or those interested in getting started like I am. I'd like to hear from you ([email protected]). Figure 5 Special thanks go to my children, Jason and Sara for editing and photography. 0 Figure 6 Figure 7a Figure 7b 20 Horological Times • August 2003 AWl Home Study Course D TI~;"'~~~,~~~;,~~.~~'~NC Toll Free 1-888-847-7770 FAX; 1-213-624-2679 in Clock Repair The NEW Time No. MAXELL RENATA Connection, Inc. 364 0.17 0.20 Based on the original correspondence course written and 2003-2004 Catalog maxell is here! 371 0.32 0.32 administered by Laurie Penman, AWl's resident clock in 377 0.17 0.20 structor, this course is constructed to provide information The all new 2003·2004 catalog available now. 379 0.28 0.28 and instruction in a manner that is immediately useful in With over 140 pages of 395 0.34 0.35 both learning and practicing clock repair. The course con products, reference guides, charts, and indexes; the 1216 0.49 0.69 tains 16 lessons. At the completion of each lesson you will Time Connection catalog 2016 0.39 0.45 is a must for watch & receive comments and suggestions from Laurie Penman, renata~ 'llllswiupawariUU(ca 2025 0.39 0.45 and a pass or fail grade. Those who achieve a pass grade jewelry professionals. Featuring complete listing S 0 NY 2032 0.39 0.45 in each section will receive a certificate of completion. Mr. of watch & jewelry Tools ....._...... :..:::...... :::....__,-'------~ Penman will be available to answer questions or offer sug and supplies. Movement pictures with cross D gestions to each student. reference guide, Rolex, Omega, Tag Heuer, aanda Swiss c Seiko & Citizen Related Items, and much more, Swiss Leather Strap The AWl Home Study Course in Clock Repair package con Deployment Buckle, tains all the material and information necessary to success with White Stitched. fully learn the fundamentals of clock repair, including The Buffalo Grain Clock Repairer's Handbook by Laurie Penman and a one Size; 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, year subscription to Steven G. Conover's monthly publica 24mm tion, Clockmaker's Newsletter. Course participants will be Color: Black, Brown, invited to attend a 2-day meeting at AWl to confer with Mr. Honey, Blue Penman and meet other students. Stainless Steel Buckle: 16 to 22mm $8.95 AWl Members - $750 24mm $10.00 Yellow Buckle: Black only Non-members - $825 18, 19, 20mm $10.00 Satisfaction is guaranteed Contact Nancy Wellmann, AWl Education Coordinator E-mail: [email protected] Phone Toll Free 1·866-367-2924 ext. 303 or (513) 367-9800 Free Catalog with Your Order SUPER WATCH MATERIAL HOUSE SINCE 1972 FERRELL & co., INC. 635 Hill Street, #204 Los Angeles, CA 90014 ~ ;;., J Orders 1-800-523-7534 .,;: ..:. li·+-1 Information & Inquiries (213) 627-6031 Fax (213) 236-0755 VISA [il E-mail: [email protected] I I HUGE MOVEMENT SALE! HATIORI 31 6/ MIYOTA ETA VX10 $5.75 $5.25 OS10 $19.95 ea 1/ 3/ VX11 $6.45 $5.95 OS20 $19.95 ea 255.111 $34.99 $29.99 VX32 $6.95 $6.25 3/ 6/ 3/ 6/ VX33 $6.95 $6.25 1M12 $ 4.75 $ 3.95 901.001 $ 6.50 $5.75 VX42 $7.45 $6.95 1L22 $ 4.75 $ 3.95 901.005 $11.50 $9.75 VX50 $4.45 $3.95 2036 $ 3.95 $ 3.25 805.114 $ 4.50 $3.95 VX51 $4.45 $4.25 2015 $ 4.95 $ 3.95 2105 $ 4.95 $ 4.25 RONDA 3/ 6/ 2115 $ 4.95 $ 4.25 751 $5.50 $4.95 5R21 $14.25 $12.50 753 $5.75 $5.25 763 $3.75 $3.25 CALL FOR OUR COMPLETE MOVEMENT & BATTERY PRICE LIST August 2003 • Horological Times 21 Technically Watches Pocket Watches and Their Maintenance Part 63 The Reassembly of the Repeater Mechanism Archie B. Perkins, ©2003 (All rights reserved by the author) CMW, FAWI, FNAWCC, FBHI After the repeater parts have been in place, the end of the hammer spring is pulled cleaned, then they are reassembled on the back just enough to allow the pin on the ham watch movement after the watch movement mer to go between the hammer spring and the has been cleaned and assembled. hammer stop lever. Figure 3 shows the ham The repeater train should be as mer cock being placed into position on the sembled first before the repeater levers and hammer pivot prior to replacing the cock screw. springs are assembled. Step 2. Replace the mainwheel and Figure 1 shows the repeater train parts arbor. The arbor has a hub and hook for the after they have been cleaned and are ready inner end of the mainspring. The long end of for assembly. The mainspring has been the arbor has a square for holding the hour rack cleaned and oiled and inserted into its barrel. and gathering pinions. This is shown in Figure The barrel has been inserted into its bridge or 4. housing. A regular mainspring winder is used Step 3. Replace the repeater escape to insert the mainspring into the barrel. wheel and pinion. The pinion goes through a clearance hole in the lower plate. This is shown Steps Used to Assemble the being done in Figure 5. The pivot on the pinion Repeater Train head end of the pinion is supported in a pivot Step 1. Replace the minute hammer. hole in the train bridge on the dial side of the Figure 2 shows the hammer being placed into movement. The other pivot on the escape wheel position on the watch plate. When replacing pinion is supported in a pivot hole in the barrel the hammer, if the hammer spring is already bridge. Figure 1 22 Horological Times • August 2003 Figure 2 Figure 5 Figure 3 Figure 6 Step 4. Replace the barrel bridge and mainspring barrel. This is shown being done in Figure 6. Before seat ing the barrel bridge down onto the watch plate, be sure the pivot on the repeater escape wheel is in line with the pivot hole in the bridge. Figure 7 shows the mainspring barrel bridge screws being tightened after the bridge has been seated down on the plate. Step 5. Replace the two repeater train wheels in position on the watch plate. This is shown being done in Figure 8. The pinions of these two wheels go through clear ance holes on the watch plate, allowing their pivots to op erate in pivot holes in the barrel bridge on the upper side of the lower plate and the repeater train bridge on the dial side of the lower plate. Figure 9 shows the repeater train bridge being placed into position on the lower watch plate. Before seating the train bridge down onto the plate, be Figure 4 sure that the escape wheel pivots and the pivots of the August 2003 • Horological Times 23 Figure 7 Figure 9 Figure 8 Figure 10 two train wheels are in their pivot holes. Figure 10 shows the train wheel bridge screws being tightened after the bridge has been seated on the plate with the pivots in their pivot holes. Step 6. Replace the hour hammer. This hammer pivots in the barrel bridge cover and the watch plate. Fig ure 11 shows the hammer being replaced in the watch plate. If the hammer spring is already in place on the plate, the end of the spring can be pulled back just enough that the pin on the hammer can go between the spring and the stop for the hammer. Step 7. Replace the barrel bridge cover. Make sure the main wheel pivot and the pivot on the hammer are in their pivot holes before the bridge cover is seated on the watch plate. Then, replace and tighten the bridge cover screws. Step 8. Replace the click and screw. Figure 11 24 Horological Times • August 2003 HERMLE • KIENINGER • URGOS H. HERR • REGULA Figure 12 from JSuttutuortb .Clocks, Jnt. Step 9. Replace the repeater pallet and its cock. Whyrepairwhen you can replace? Make sure that the repeater train runs freely before re THE LARGEST MOVEMENT SUPPLY IN THE WORLD placing the pallet. Also make sure that both pallet pivots are in their pivot holes before seating the cock down on FREE PRICE LIST: Call toll free: 1-800-258-5418 the watch plate. Figure 12 shows the pallet cock screw 5300 59th Ave. W • Muscatine, lA 52761 being tightened to secure the pallet and cock. E-mail: bci@muscanetcom • Web:IIVVIIW.butterworthclocks.com Step 10. Replace the repeater gong (not illustrated). SAME DAY SHIPPING • TWO -YEARWARRANTY Next, we will discuss the assembly of the repeater Mark Butterworth levers and springs. 0 New products from Twin City Supply Our new 2003-2004 catalog is now available! Call for yours today! The Original "One Dip" Hairspring Cleaner & Rinse Cleans more rapidly, effectively and safely, plus protects as it cleans. Can be used to remove grease, oil, lubricants, wax, adhesives, ink, flux and many other contaminants from a wide variety of products, including watches and watch parts. Cleaning action is thorough and gentle. CL501 8 oz $9.20 CL509 Quart 27.10 "The Complete Price Guide to Watches" By Cooksey Shugart, Richard E. Gilbert and Tom Engle A best seller, over one million copies sold! This watch evaluation guide offers up-to-date information for collectors and dealers. 10,350 watches listed and over 7,850 illustrations. 2003 edition. Soft cover, 1,200 pages. 81<2003 $29.95 Twin City Supply 2230 Edgewood Avenue South USA: 800.328.6009 www.twi n citysu pply . net Minneapolis, MN 55426-2823 Fax: 800.328.6001 4/03 HT August 2003 • Horological Times 25 The Levers of American Striking Movements Part 7 "Maintenance Cam as Stop" Configuration David J. LaBounty, CMC, FBHI Unfortunately, not all striking clocks B - Stop/Maintenance Lever: The function are identical nor do they utilize the same lever of this lever is twofold. First, this lever main configurations. The previous example has the tains the clearances needed for the count le strike process arrested by the stop pin coming ver (C) when continuing the strike process. This in contact with the stop lever (A). In some allows the strike train to run until stop condi movements, most notably thirty-hour clocks, tions are met. Second, the stop/maintenance the strike process is halted when the stop/main lever (B), by dropping into the notch in the stop/ tenance cam (I) comes into contact with the maintenance cam (I), arrests the strike train stop/maintenance lever (B) as it drops into the by coming in contact with the stop face of the notch on the stop/maintenance cam (I). This notch in the stop/maintenance cam (I). style will be discussed next and, along with the previous discussion, will cover most of the le C- Count Lever: This lever counts the strike ver styles incorporated in American clocks. by being held up until it falls into a stop notch on the count wheel (K). When the count lever THE LEVERS (Figures 28-31) (C) drops into a deep or stop notch on the count In order to discuss the levers we must wheel (K), the stop/maintenance lever (B) is first identify them and describe their function. allowed to drop deeper into the notch on the Note: These are grouped according to the ar stop/maintenance cam (I) and drop far enough bor to which they are attached. to catch the stop face of the notch halting the B \ D c \ \ E / B - Maintenance Lever / c Count Lever I I I D - Lift Lever I I E - Warning Lever F - "J" Lever G - Hammer Lever H - Stop/Warning Wheel I - Maintenance Cam J - 2"d Wheel I K - Count Wheel I I I L - Strike Release Pins I I M • Hammer Detent G I M N Hammer , N ~ ~ Figure 28 26 Horological Times • August 2003 Return Spring strike process. Strike will continue as "-, ' (C) ' long as the count lever is resting on ' ' the rim of the count wheel (K) and not in a stop notch. B Warning Pin D\ D - Lift Lever: This lever's function c I \ is to lift the stop lever (A), stop/mainte ' ...E nance lever (B), and count lever (C) so that the strike train is released from the stop position. E- Warning Lever: This lever catches the warning pin (usually on the butter fly) and holds the strike train until the precise point of strike release is reached. The short amount of release Figure 29. Lever Detail (or run) and arrest of the strike train just prior to strike is called warning. F - "]" Lever: This lever, called the ....'-...... "J" lever because of its shape, could -- _,,, just as well be called the strike release Hammer Pins lever as its function is to release the 'I I I strike train from stop into warning and I I ,, / from warning into strike at specific K I times. It is also the means by which I L I the other levers are lifted into position I I I for the coming strike action. There is I I I generally no allowance for the set-back I I I feature in this lever configuration. I I I ' I I I ' I I I I G - Hammer Lever: This lever raises I I I the hammer (N) and releases it to pro I I duce a blow or strike on a rod, gong, or G bell. M M - Hammer Detent: This pin stops the hammer's recoil motion and main tains the position of the hammer lever Figure 30 (G) so that it returns to the same place following each hammer blow. This al lows the hammer pins to engage the (D) hammer lever (G) in a consistent man WORKING TOGETHER the lift lever sufficiently to engage ner and give a consistent strike. Having identified all of the le and push up the count lever (C). The vers, we will now look at the process levers are lifted higher and higher until N- Hammer: This is the piece which of striking to see how these levers re the stop/maintenance lever (B) is re contacts the bell, gong, etc ... late to one another. leased from the stop face of the stop/ maintenance cam (I). This allows the L - Strike Release Pins: These pins Warning strike train to "go into warning." The are attached to the center shaft and Somewhere between ten and slight rotation of the stop/maintenance cam (I), during warning, pushes the stop/ engage the "J" lever (F), lifting it to pro three minutes before the hour or half maintenance lever (B) out of the notch duce the release of the strike at a spe hour, the strike release pins (L) raise and lifts it slightly. This disengages the cific point. the "J" lever (F) which in tum raises August 2003 • Horological Times 27 Figure 31. The strike train in warning. Figure 32. The strike train at mid-strike. lift lever (D) from the count lever (C) and lifts the count of run of the strike train just prior to hammer lift by the lever (C) almost out of the stop notch. The warning pin is hammer pins. This is necessary for the movement to be caught by the warning lever (E), which has been raised allowed to gain momentum before lifting the hammer (N). along with the "J" lever (F) and the warning process is complete. This is needed for power conservation to allow Mid-Strike the movement to lift levers a little at a time instead of all at At the hour, the strike train must continue to run once and to gain a more accurate and consistent strike and deliver the proper number of blows for that hour. The release point. Warning is different and separate from the critical moment that determines whether the strike train short amount of run of the strike train just prior to hammer stops or continues is at the point when the stop/mainte lift. nance cam (I) presents the notch to the stop/maintenance lever (B) allowing the count lever (C) to be lowered onto Beginning Strike the count wheel (K). For strike to continue, the count lever The center shaft continues to rotate lifting the "J" (C) is lowered onto the rim of the count wheel (K) instead lever (F) with the strike release pins (L) until the hour or of a stop notch, which keeps the stop/maintenance lever half-hour when the "J" lever (F) is released and rapidly (B) raised sufficiently to clear the notch in the stop/main returns to its original, at-stop position. This causes the tenance cam (I). Once the stop/maintenance lever (B) warning lever (E) to release the warning pin and allows passes the notch in the stop/maintenance cam (I), the stop/ the strike train to run free. At this point several things maintenance cam (I) lifts the stop/maintenance lever (B) happen almost simultaneously. The stop/maintenance cam and the strike process continues. (I) rotates and the stop/maintenance lever (B) is pushed onto a cam lobe. A hammer pin on the 2"d/pin wheel (J) Stop begins to engage the hammer lever (G). The count lever Again, the critical point in the striking process is (C) is lifted well clear of the stop notch on the count wheel when the stop/maintenance lever (B) reaches a notch in (K). The count wheel (K) rotates under the count lever (C) the stop/maintenance cam (I). If the count lever (C) falls towards the next count notch on the rim or another stop into a stop notch at this point, the stop/maintenance lever notch. It is important to note that there is a short amount (B) will drop sufficiently to catch the stop face of the notch 28 Horological Times • August 2003 6. Goodrich, Ward L. The Modern Clock. pp. 297- 318. 9th ed., North American Watch Tool & Supply Company, 1970. 7. Robey, John. The Longcase Clock Reference Book. pp. 217-251, Mayfield Books, 2001. 8. Samelius, W. H. Watch & Clock Information Please!. pp. 93 - 100. Compiled and Edited by Orville R. Hagans, CMW, CMC, FAWI, FBHI, FNAWCC. AWI Press, 1981. 9. Smith, Eric. Striking and Chiming Clocks. David & Charles, 1995 0 Figure 33. The strike train at stop. in the stop/maintenance cam (I) and the strike process will stop. Next month "Levers" continues with "Wear Problems." POCKET WATCH SCREWS 3 dozen assorted bridge screws for 18 to size Illinois pocket watches. Resources and Additional Reading 03-5016 ...... $11.65 a st BATIERY HATCH GASKETS 1. Special "Thank You!" to Jerry Faier, CMC for his train ~ Nifty assortment of 25 flat gaskets for battery ~ hatch covers. Assorted diameters and sizes. ing, expertise, and input. A quartz watch MUST! 012031 ...... $11.50 asst. 2. Baier, Joseph G. et al. Questions and Answers of and EISYNTIIA CWCK OIL 1YPE 3-5 for the Clockmaking Profession. pp. 44 - 53, 93. 3rct ed., Reformulated Type 3-5 oil has increased durability and improved friction & wear behavior in test over Type 5 oil. AWl Press, 1988. Replaces clock oil types: 3, 4, & 5. Great for metallic sliding bearings in precision instruments. Use for 3. Conover, Steven G. "Chime and Strike," Horological mainspring & journal bearings, wall clocks, pendulum Times. AWl Press, October, 1978- August, 1987. clocks, and timers. Supplied in 30ml bottle. 064001A . . . . . Regularly...... $21.55!...... $ 19.40 ea. 4. Darnall, J.V. Restoration of Wooden Movements and Cases: Repairs, Refinishing and Troubleshooting, 1970. 5. Eckhardt, George H. Pennsylvania Clocks and Clockmakers. The Devin-Adair Company, 1955. August 2003 • Horological Times 29 Restoring the Music Box in a Vintage Cuckoo Clock David J. Carlson The cuckoo clock shown in Figure 1 was brought Only the clock movement and two cuckoo whistles into the shop to replace a missing music box movement. were to be found when the back cover was opened. There The clock is substantial in size, measuring 26" high, 22" was no trace of a music box movement or its mounting wide, and 12" deep. The "four bear" motif and the vines hardware, only a tune sheet on the back cover which listed present an attractive scene on the front carving. The clock four selections. The clock was a new acquisition for the was built in the Black Forest in the early 1900s judging by owner and he had no idea why the music box assembly the movement and dial. was removed. The movement, Figure 2, has three chain driven trains; the music box train on the left, the time train in the middle, and the cuckoo train on the right. A rear view of the music box train portion of the movement is shown in Figure 3. The music box train supplies power to the music box and controls the music box cycles. Speed of the great wheel rotation is regulated by the "fan" located on top of the movement. The fan has two leaves which may be widened to slow or closed to speed up the music box. The segmented wheel on the middle of the train is part of the start and stop means to control the music box. The music box stop work, Figure 4, is located im mediately below the fan. The stop work is comprised of a snail mounted on the fan arbor and two levers, one above and one below the snail. Activation of the music box train is controlled by a linkage from the cuckoo train. When the cuckoo train starts, the lower lever in the stop work is raised and captures the snail. The music box train is now in the ready state. When the cuckoo cycle stops, the lever falls, the snail is released and the music box plays. The train stops when the lever riding on the segmented wheel on the back of the movement falls into the slot and allows the upper lever in the stop work to fall and capture the snail. Music Box Movement The music box movement, Figure 5, was salvaged from a small spring wound music box. It was selected for its high quality and that it plays four melodies on a 60-tooth comb. The governor and mainspring assembly were re moved from the music box movement because their func tion is provided by the music box drive train. The remain Figure 1. Vintage cuckoo clock with a music box. ing parts with the exception of the comb are shown after 30 Horological Times • August 2003 Figure 2. Front view of movement. cleaning in Figure 6. The spring barrel was retained be cause it provides one pivot hole for the pin cylinder arbor. Music Box Drive Figure 3. Music box train. In a music box movement, the pin cylinder must rotate so that the pins enter from beneath the teeth in the comb. To meet this condition and drive the movement from the music box train great wheel, the drive had to be located on the opposite end of the pin cylinder from the spring teeth required and the dimensions of the great wheel were barrel as shown in Figure 7. To drive the pin cylinder on used to design the pinion. 1 The finished pinion is shown in this end, the short pivot was removed from the pin cylin Figure 10. der arbor and an extension of the same diameter as the pivot added to act as the arbor for the drive pinion, Figure Melody Selection 8. The set up for drilling the pin cylinder arbor to add the The four leg star wheel, Figure 11, controls the extension is shown in Figure 9. Note that the lathe tail melody selection. The star wheel has a built-in ramp stock is reversed to add additional workspace for drilling. against which the pin cylinder is held by the spring, Figure 6. A new melody is selected by rotating the star wheel 90 Drive Pinion degrees. This action shifts the pin cylinder on its arbor For each rotation of the great wheel there are and allows a new set of pins to be in position to start the three cycles of the stop work. The great wheel has 60 new melody. At the completion of the fourth melody, the teeth; therefore the drive pinion must have 20 teeth (60/3) pin cylinder returns to the starting position and the cycle to play a new melody during each cycle. The number of repeats. August 2003 • Horological Times 31 Figure 4. MB stop work. Figure 7. MB drive schematic. Extended Pivot T @:~Pinion Star Wheel Figure 8. Pin cylinder arbor. Figure 5. Music box. movement. It was unworkable, however, because of depthing problems and an interference with the side door and the cuckoo whistle. The most desirable location proved to be in the horizontal position with the music box drive pinion located immediately below the great wheel of the music box train. To complete the installation, the music box movement was mounted on a wood base. The base was mounted on the reinforcement rail in the lower right Spring ,...._...... hand side of the case and held in place by two brass ma ---- chine screws. The rear plate of the clock movement was Detent Lever relieved to clear the pin cylinder. Figure 6. MB parts. Depthing of the Music Box Drive Pinion The depthing of the music box drive pinion and the great wheel is adjusted to minimize friction and pro Mounting the Music Box vide a smooth flow of power to the music box. The depthing The first attempt to mount the music box move is controlled by the thickness of the base for the music ment was on the left wall of the case, Figure 4. The half box movement and fine tuned by using a shim. The detail circle cutout on the frame adjacent to the great wheel of the shim placement is shown in Figure 12. The depthing, suggested that this could be the location of the original C, can be increased or decreased by a shim placed 32 Horological Times • August 2003 Figure 9. Drilling the pin cylinder arbor. Figure 11. Star wheel. Both the sound output and the energy needed to drive the music box movement vary inversely as the spacing between the teeth in the comb and the pins on the pin cylinder. In its original application, the music box move ment was adjusted for close spacing to produce a high VISION • CONFID£NCE • PPf(I,.ON Time to See What You Have Been Missing • Magnifications Ranging from 2.5x to 8x • Working Distances Figure 10. MB drive pinion. from 8 to 20 inches • Two Flexible Mount Systems • Call 1.888. 773.2790 for your 30-day free trial! between the mounting rail and the music box support. If a • Mention this ad shim is put on the A side of the mounting screws the mu for an additional discount sic box will be raised and increase the depthing. A shim inserted on the B side will lower the base and decrease the depthing. A 5 mil shim on side A to raise the music box did the job. Weights One of the stipulations for replacement of the music box movement was to use the original weights. The weight drives the music box train which in turn provides the energy to "pluck" the teeth in the comb. Bench testing Carl •Zeiss Surgical, Inc. One Zeiss Drive • Thornwood, NY 10594 proved that without modifying the music box movement, a www .zeiss. co m/1 ou pes much larger weight than the original would be required. August 2003 • Horological Times 33 B Figure 12. Depthing adjustment. output to compensate for the small sound chamber pro vided by its case. The cuckoo clock has a much larger sound chamber and the wall mounting is a more efficient sound radiator therefore it was reasonable to increase the Figure 13. Completed installation. pin to comb spacing. The spacing was increased by means of a 3 mil shim underneath the comb mounting on the side facing the pin cylinder. This procedure is analogous to the new one. If the timing is not set correctly, the music box depthing adjustment where the spacer is placed on the train may try to start when engaging the star wheel (3) or "A" side in Figure 12. A 3 mil shim was selected to enable the comb (4 ). In either case the increase in starting (static) operation with the original weight. The performance was friction will not allow the train to start with the original quite acceptable. weight. Music Box Timing Conclusion The music box timing is determined by the rela The completed music box installation is shown in tive position of the great wheel and the music box pinion Figure 13. There was a feeling of satisfaction with the as the two gears are brought together when the music performance but still an open question about the original box is mounted. When installing the music box, the cuckoo configuration. Please contact me via AWl if you have any train should be in the stop position and the music box move information or questions. ment at the point where the last melody was completed. The timing sequence of events at the hour and half hour Endnotes is: 1. MB train moves into the ready position at the start 1. Music Box Drive Pinion of the cuckoo cycle. 2. MB train starts when the cuckoo cycle is Great Wheel complete. Number of Teeth ill 3. Star wheel is rotated 90 degrees which shifts the Pitch Circle Diam. 1.93" Circumference Pi x 1.93 = 6" pin cylinder to the new melody. 4. The new melody starts as the pins enter the comb. Drive Pinion 5. Melody stops after one cycle of the stop work. Turns per one revolution of the Great Wheel 3 NumberofTeeth 60/3=20 With proper adjustment, events 1 through 3 will Circumference of the Pitch Circle 6/3=2" occur when the small blank space on the pin cylinder is Diameter 2/Pi=0.64" passing the comb. The blank space is an area with no pins 0 between the end of the old melody and the start of the 34 Horological Times • August 2003 The American Watch Guild announces the creation of the International Watch Collectors Society The Society will provide its members with the following • Calendar of major watch sales & auctions. Antiquorum, Christie's, Phillips & Sotheby's The previews of upcoming auctions. Reports: photographs, prices and auction results. • Announcements from significant watch firms of new releases and limited editions. • Information about emerging new master watchmakers and their creations • Establishment of regional chapters where the collectors can meet and have guest speakers from noteworthy watchmaking factories. • Question and Answer service by Stewart Unger, noted watch authority & author. • Annual meeting at the Concours d'Elegance at the summer Jewelers of America Show held at the Javits Center in New York. • A book club. • Plus Free Booklets: How to Buy a Watch (and its Functions) The Care and Service of Timepieces Where to Find the World's Finest Watches How to Detect a Counterfeit Watch Membership 1 year~ $65 2 years~ $120 6 Issues of Collectors Corner per year Invitation to the Concours d'Elegance Master Collector 1 year~ $120 2 years ~ $220 the above plus: 10% discount from the Book Club Rebate coupons from Manufacturers Membership Application Name. ______Phone. ______Address. ______City ______State. ___Zip: ____ Make check payable to: International Watch Collectors Society, LLC 244 Madison Ave., #258 New York, NY 10016 • Fax: 516~374~5060 From the Workshop Jack Kurdzionak, CW You Are Invited To avoid this, Dwight uses thin sheets Do you have a solution to a watch or of copper, made by rolling old copper wire in a clock repair problem that you want to share rolling mill, as a shield to protect any part of the with our membership? Do you have a ques work piece that he doesn't want to be hit by tion about a repair problem you would like to the laser beam while allowing the laser beam ask? I invite you to participate in this column to do its work exactly where it is aimed. with your suggestions, questions, and com ments. It's easy. Just e-mail me at AWl Two More Helpful Hints 36 Horological Times • August 2003 Figure 2 Figure 1 not enhance the view nor does it place any subjective value put away, chairs are put up on the bench top, and the floor on what it sees. is damp mopped every evening. All of the spare parts are Take a good look at your own workshop and make kept in cabinets and drawers. The walls are painted in a a report card grading what you see. Is the shop neat or is neutral color and decorated with a few pictures. Cleanli it untidy? Is it clean or dirty? Does it appear well orga ness and organization are paramount. On the other hand, nized or disorganized? Is it cluttered with boxes of sel the independent's workshop is diametrically opposed to dom-used stuff or is that stuff stored away from the shop? the factory setting. The workshop is dimly lit, the bench is Is the shop easy to keep clean or is it a major project to cluttered with all kinds of dust collecting items, most of just move all the stuff to clean it? Are the tools organized which are not frequently used. A part misplaced on the so that the least used ones are furthest from the work factory bench is easily found while the part lost on the bench while commonly used ones are nearby? Are the walls clean, freshly painted with a few tasteful pictures or Includes horizontal It's now Easy to put a high-performance cutting are they cluttered with post-it notes, mode for flat EDGE on lathe tools, boring tools and dozens more. phone numbers, etc. taped all over the lapping tool The resulting edges are so sharp they outperform surfaces new tools. This lets you machine parts to place. closer tolerances and finer finishes. After viewing the shop, take and small No special training is required ... the some photos of the shop and examine parts. technology is built into the Accu-finish the pictures. Now grade the shop, us machine and wheels. ing just what you see in the photos, and Special one-of-a-kind tools are Fast compare this grade with the one made to make because tool geometry is precisely controlled ... makes anyone a better based on what your eyes saw. You will machinist instantly. Accu-Finish grinds be surprised at the difference of the im carbide, HSS, ceramic and cermet with the ages. Although you might view your same wheel. It can sharpen the smallest, finest shop as a model of cleanliness and effi tools imaginable. ciency and think it looks like the photo taken at a factory repair shop (Figure Series I 1), it may actually appear to the camera's lens more like the one taken Call for Your Free in an independent shop (Figure 2). I will Catalog NOW allow that the two shops pictured are at Request FREE packet #148015 opposite ends of the spectrum but all 1-800-835-3519 shops can benefit from an objective FAX: 620-343-9640 evaluation of the working environment. e-mail: [email protected] The factory repair shop has Glendo Corporation nothing stored on the floor. At the end 900 Overlander Road of each workday the benches are Emporia, KS 66801 cleared, tools and work in progress are August 2003 • Horological Times 37 independent's bench may never be found. The factory's Watchmakers performing this service should have a shop gives the impression that it is a professional work proper set of bracelet adjusting tools at hand to make this place dedicated to the service of fine watches. The become a profitable service offered by a shop. Occasion independent's shop suggests that this watchmaker will ally, the commercially available tools will not be appropri attempt to service watches with a random collection of ate for a specific job at hand, for this Richard writes, "For tools, odds and ends, and spare parts if they can be found. watch bands with the split pins (cotter style) I have found Each of us will be well served if we take a close what works best for me is to set the watch on a piece of look at our workspace and make a critical evaluation of pith wood and drive the pins out with a shortened sewing its appearance. A professional appearance will certainly needle with the tip removed. The split pin goes into the enhance the impression our customers have of our busi pith wood and the band will not be marked. Then I use a nesses. They want a professional watchmaker, working wood block to tap the pins back in place." with up-to-date equipment and adequate spare parts, ser The sewing needle, with its tip removed and the vicing their watches. A weekend spent cleaning the shop ends ground flat, can be loosely inserted into a hollow stak of extraneous items will be well rewarded with a shop ing punch to give it some extra support and make it a bit that is much easier to keep clean. Frequently used tools easier to handle. A small dab of grease on the needle will and supplies should be kept in cabinets or benches, not on hold it in the punch if it slips out too easily. Be sure to have the floor or on any available flat surface. Seldom used an adequate supply of spare cotter pins available to re tools and supplies can be put away in a storeroom. They place those that might be lost or damaged. When pushing do not need to be in the workshop. If they are really never these cotter pins out of the bracelet, be certain to push used but just kept in case they might be needed, they prob them out in the direction indicated by the arrows on the ably should be sold for cash or if they are entirely worth underside of the bracelet. When there is no indication of less put out to the trash. I recently took about ten old GS the direction to push, look into the holes on the side of the crystal cabinets out of the shop and put them in an off bracelet and push on the solid end (bent end) of the cotter premise storeroom where they can be accessed as needed. pin so that its two legs with their expanded tip are pushed In the past three months, I have gone to the storeroom out first rather than driving the expanded end through the four times for a replacement crystal. I found two in stock entire width of the bracelet link. If you do size these brace and had to order the other two from a supplier. Why I lets, you should have a comprehensive assortment of spare gave these ten dusty, unsightly tall cabinets all of that space cotter pins on hand. It is not unusual for these pins to be for over fifteen years I cannot say. Now that they are out broken or damaged, particularly if the bracelet has been of sight, I don't even miss them. Once the shop has been worn before being brought in for adjustment. Newall Com cleared and all of the unnecessary stuff removed it can be pany has an assortment of these cotter pins available, as cleaned. Remember, soap, water and paint are cheap and shown in the accompanying photo, from your favorite when properly applied to a workshop they will be a major material supplier. step in making that shop presentable. A well-organized shop that is not overcrowded is one that is easy to main tain and keep clean. Within a few weekends your shop can be a more desirable place in which customers will want to bring their watches because they will recognize it 165 Piece Open End Bracelet Pin (Cotter Pin) Assortment as a place that looks like it should service their fine time S pieces each of 33 diffen:nlleogths. 4.50 to 2050mm in ,5mm lncrements. All in .90mm pieces. diameter, being tbe most commonly used. Jack Kurdzionak 45205 A Little Help With Watch Bracelets Many successful watchmakers realize that they Richard has found that this seemingly simple pro must provide more services now to watch owners than cedure (that is simple to a watchmaker) is not done in ever before. Fortunately for the watchmaker, these addi most retail stores and can be a significant source of extra tional services can provide significant additional income income for a shop. without an additional large purchase of tools and supplies. Jack Kurdzionak Our member Richard Schauer has written to us that, "Most 0 jewelry stores, department stores, drug stores, and all those who sell watch bands do not adjust the bands to fit the customer anymore. Consequently, we adjust a lot of bands." I concur with his observation that band adjust ments are becoming a very common service request. 38 Horological Times • August 2003 BULLETIN New Hermes Engravograph and used to be sold through Bergeon CA300 Calligragraph Attachment along with a kit that included a small BOARD Joseph Verruni, Plymouth Meeting, PA, heater for curing it. It was widely used is seeking information and operating in by high-grade manufacturers. ITEMS STILL NEEDED structions for a Calligragraph attach ment for his New Hermes Bulova Watchmaster Model WT Engravograph. The Engravograph was Do you have information regarding this month's requests? Do you need informa Mark II Ultrasonic Watch Cleaner made by Richardson' s, Berkley tion about one of this month's responses? Michael Kosinenko, Mohrsville, PA, is Heights, NJ. If so, send your information or requests to: searching for a schematic diagram for Horological Times Bulletin Board 701 Enterprise Drive a Bulova Watchmaster Model WT Pegna Glue Harrison, OH 45030-1696 Mark II Ultrasonic Watch Cleaner. This George Costantino, Toll-Free: 1-866-367-2924, ext. 307 cleaner has a variable speed spin dry Schenectady, NY, Phone: (513) 367-9800 unit and a different heating circuit. Fax: (513) 367-1414 is trying to locate a E-mail: [email protected] heat reactive crys 0 L&R Model 728B tal glue he has used Clock Movement Cleaner for years and found Greg Bourne, Omaha, NE, is looking to be superior to all for a repair manual for a L&R Model others for certain 728B solid state clock movement applications. It is cleaner (11-quart). called Pegna Glue MARKV Automatic infrasonic watch cleaner. Ultrasonic watch cleaner. Automatic and programmable. Affordably priced, dependable to Economical to operate. Vibrasonic watch cleaner. operate, solidly built. Perfect for the small shop. Deluxe- top of the line. For more intormation~or VIBROGRAF U.S.A. CORP. the name of your local 504 Cherry Lane, Floral Park, NY 11001 distributor contact: Tel: (516) 437-8700 Fax: (516) 437-8708 August 2003 • Horological Times 39 Affiliate Chapter Report Investment John F. Kurdzionak Remember that well-repaired time certainly speaks highly of one's skills if good pieces and satisfied customers are the logical results are achieved, but it's the watchmaker's result of the watchmaker knowing his own bank account that is financing the watch, strengths, focusing on his areas of proficiency AND the customer. No watchmaker can and expertise, and avoiding classes of work achieve watchmaker satisfaction if he spends with which he's unfamiliar or has little experi many days on something and gets paid for one ence. day, or if he routinely "eats" estimating errors Sticking to what he does best, focus and other unforeseen costs. ing on his own welfare, running his business In the past few columns the watch like a business, and providing his services well, maker (or clockmaker) has decided who's in quickly, and professionally, provide the horolo charge of things at his shop and at his home, gist with watchmaker satisfaction ... the per and decided that he's in business for his, and sonal and financial goals he desires. And do his family's, own benefit (and not for the ing so automatically results in top quality time customer's, or the watches and clocks', ben piece repairs of which he can be proud, and efit). The key to success is to keep low profit, satisfied customers at the same time. no-profit jobs away at all costs. But now, it's How many of us have spent a day or time to touch on the last issues that will bring more attempting to make a 50-year-old, 7-jewel achievement of "the balance." wristwatch accurate to a minute a month as a The final step in search of "the bal challenge to satisfy a demanding customer? ance" is what I call "investment." Investment Or a clock, for instance ... how many of us have in one's shop, certainly, but more importantly, spent 2 or more days on a difficult, "nobody investment in one's self. Now that the reali else can repair this," problematic clock, and ties of why you're in business and whom you charged as if it was quite easy? Or, what about should be looking out for have been made clear, what I call the "lurkers" ... timepieces with some suggestions as to how you can better "surprise" problems that went unnoticed when look out for yourself, are in order. the estimate was prepared, but whose prob lems make themselves known during the re • Invest in your shop, and in your tools, tooling, pair. Most of us have "eaten" these problems and equipment. Buy the best quality that is out of a desire to keep the customer happy by available. Avoid inexpensive, poor quality. An not calling him and informing him of the in inexpensive tool that does not perform well or creased cost. properly, or that does not do what is expected What do profit-losing repairs such as of it, is a waste, because the money spent on it these cost the watchmaker? Does the cus has been lost, and more money will have to tomer pay the watchmaker for the hours or then be spent on the higher quality tools any days he spends on this class of work, or does way. Why not just buy the best to start with, he pay far less and the watchmaker's own and skip the inferior quality? Good tools will wallet ends up paying the difference? allow you to do your repairs better, faster, and Unless payment is received from the more professionally. Better, faster, and more customer for each and every minute spent, professionally means less time spent, while engaging in the class of work in which count achieving better results. This in turn means less less hours are spent repairing the difficult and headaches, more profits, and satisfied custom the impossible, is in my opinion, filing for ers because you're working "smarter" with bankruptcy, one watch or clock at a time. It the right tools of high quality, and not working 40 Horological Times • August 2003 harder with the wrong, or inferior tools. Quality repairs, profits for the watchmaker, and satisfaction for all involved are the result of buying the right equipment and paying for quality. • Don't take the cost of good tools and equipment as a personal affront. Remember that your shop is a business, and that the customers are paying the way. I recently at tended a seminar for clock repairers and one of the pre senters was displaying some tooling used in the repair of clocks. Some of what he displayed was the best tooling and equipment available, used daily in his repair business. A pair of pliers, and a clock repair tool from the United Kingdom, were among the tools on display. An audience member asked the presenter the cost of these tools, and when he replied that the pliers cost about $70 and the tool from the UK cost about £700, the gasps from AWl Escapement Instructor Jerry Faier, CMC, lecturing at the the audience and the cries of "too expensive" were Boston-area A WI Escapement Course given in May, 2003. In disheartening. order to "invest" in themselves, A WI members should take advantage of every educational opportunity such as this. How would you feel if your mechanic attended mechanics' conventions, and shuddered at the thought of paying $70 for a needed tool, and instead purchased the inferior tool for far less money? Would you want him us ing that inferior tool on your auto, or, would you prefer your area, start one. Volunteer to be an officer, director, that he invest in the right tools? Your watch and clock or committee member. Share your knowledge, and gain customers are the same. They want service done right by knowledge from others who share theirs. Actively recruit a person who's invested in the right tools. new members, and involve them in the organization. The So do not take the cost of tools personally. You personal, social, and professional contacts made at Chap need them to do your job and to do it well, and you're not ters, and the technical knowledge that is exchanged at the one paying for them. The customers are. As long as meetings, are tangible benefits that await the watchmaker the customers are paying, there's really no such thing as or clockmaker. To not join or start a chapter is to be alone expensive, is there? If you've fallen into the fallacy of at the bench. No business was ever too successful with letting your own wallet and your own welfare finance your out participating in that which was going on around it, and business, your customers, and their watches, however, it being constantly aware of its surroundings and the busi is at that point where the word "expensive" enters your ness climate. MEET with colleagues and competitors, SEE vocabulary. Remember who's paying your way, and buy what's going on in the business, and LEARN about the tools you need to do the job right. Once looked at in changes in the industry or technical aspects of horology this manner, you will see that nothing is expensive. of which you were unaware. An AWI chapter is the per fect way to do these things. To stay chained to the bench • Always look at other successful business and consider is one of the worst things a horologist can do to his what made them successful. Recognize your profit cen business. ters and exploit them. Recognize your profit losers and shed them. A watch shop cannot lose money on every • Attend every educational class you are interested in, job, and make up for it in volume. Many watch shops act and able to attend. AWI offers several courses both at as if they can, and operate like this for decades. You know AWl headquarters and the traveling bench courses. Learn the owners of these shops. They are ALWAYS too busy a new skill. Improve your current skills. Meet others in for everything and everyone. They're always working. the business who are also enrolled in the courses. No time, no days off, they can't take a vacation, and they're often lamenting how expensive tools are because • Attend the AWI Annual Meeting each August. This is a they're slaves to their businesses rather than being mas social and professional opportunity not to be missed by ters of their businesses. anyone in the watch and clock business. The business contacts made, the social contacts made, the skills learned • Invest in yourself. Join yournearestAWIAffiliate Chap at the seminars given, and the suppliers and manufactur ter and participate. And if there is no AWI Affiliate in ers met at the "vendor table" are benefits that shall pay August 2003 Horological Times 41 Some of the A WI members "investing" in themselves, included: (L toR, front to back) Leslie Nesky, Dick Vanaria, Steve Boynton, John Kurdzionak, and Bob Richards. dividends for years to come. Most importantly, attendance You're in business for you, and the customers you at the Annual Meeting affords one the opportunity to be serve must be called upon to pay for your tools and your come involved in the leadership of AWl and in the direc education and your trips to AWl functions. Things become tion it takes in the future. expensive, and taking time off for Chapter Meetings or Often when I ask AWI members why they do not further education becomes an impossibility, only when the attend the annual meeting, the answer I receive is that reality of who should be paying for things becomes they "cannot take a week off from work," or that "air clouded. Is it you paying, or is it the customer paying? plane tickets are too expensive." Radio talk show host and author Bruce Williams Like investing in good tools and equipment, re often said on his broadcasts, and printed in his book In member that taking time away from the bench for a day, Business For Yourself, a business tidbit that should aid an evening, a weekend, or an entire week to attend courses, us all. Mr. Williams often said something to the effect that: conventions, meetings, and seminars is an investment in "If you can't walk away from your business for a month, one's self. It is not an expense. And, like the purchase of and have it still be there when you get back, then you good tools, do not fall into the fallacy of thinking that trips haven't got much of a business." away from the bench are expensive. When a watchmaker chains himself to the bench A week CAN be taken off from work, and the for the customers' benefit, instead of taking time off to word "expensive" is what I consider to be the downfall of invest in himself and his future, then the watches and clocks many skilled horologists, and should be removed from the have taken charge, and the customer's satisfaction has vocabulary. Like with tool purchases, always remember: come before the watchmaker's satisfaction. "the customers are paying." By attending a course or a Invest in yourself. Participate in AWl both locally seminar or the AWl Annual Meeting, you're not aban and nationally. Take the time off to attend courses, meet doning the bench for a week and losing a week's rev ings, and functions. Purchase that airplane ticket that the enue. Rather, you're taking a week off, with pay, that your "former you" would have called expensive. After all, now customers have supplied you with by paying for your ser that you've found "the balance", the customers are pay vices over the years. And airplane tickets are not "expen ing for all of the above, and it won't cost you a thing. sive," no matter what their cash cost, as long as it's the To stay chained to the bench however, will cost watch and clock customers who are paying for that air you dearly. In fact, 12 hours a day 7 days a week for 40 plane ticket, and not your own wallet or bank account years is probably the most expensive thing a horologist that's doing so. could ever purchase. If you're engaged in such a pur Remember that you're in business for your ben chase, it may be time to cancel the transaction. efit and your welfare. Not for the customers' benefit, and not for the watches and clocks' benefit. .. but yours. And Photos by Leslie Nesky. AWI is here to help you achieve that welfare, that "sat 0 isfaction," through education, support, and business and so cial contacts that are available nowhere else in the country. 42 Horological Times • August 2003 Montana Crouch, Cal-Columbia Falls, MT North Carolina Martin, Todd-Charlotte, NC Oklahoma New Members Krumland, Donald-Norman, OK Oregon Holmstrom, Bob-Portland, OR Arizona Kentucky Janie, Raymond S.-Phoenix, AZ Fralix, Don-Lexington, KY* Tennessee Plotitsa, Lenny-Memphis, TN California Maryland Lado, Hector W.-Pomona, CA Sanchez, David-Cockeysville, MD Texas Rooker, Lex-Norwalk, CA Tucci, Peter-Wichita Falls, TX* Massachusetts Connecticut Hannoush, Eli-Springfield, MA Washington Stokes, Peter A.-Waterbury, CT Murphy, Paul-Reading, MA Belgardt, Raimund-Seattle, WA Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Warren, Sheldon D.-Carmel, IN* Haywood, Kristi-Sand Lake, Ml Hintz, Darwin-Appleton, WI Iowa Minnesota *AWl welcomes back these individuals who have Hammel, Joseph B.-Decorah, lA Hoover, Joseph-Saint Paul, MN* chosen to reinstate their membership. ~ 706 S. Hill St., #580 Tel: (213) 622-1687 Los Angeles, CA 90014 SMITH SUPPLY HOUSE Fax: (213) 488-0922 LOS ANGELES Watch Materials, Supplies & Tools Watch Battery Distributor MAINSPRING WINDERS TO FIT ON LADY'S ROLEX CAL. 1400/2030/2035 2130/2135/2230 MAN'S ROLEX CAL. 1530/3035/3135 $59.75 each SMITH SUPPLY HOUSE IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH OR SPONSORED BY ROLEX WATCH U.S.A. THE ROLEX WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO GENERIC REPLACEMENT PARTS SUPPLIED BY SMITH SUPPLY HOUSE YOUR SUPPLIER OF SPARE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS OF MECHANICAL AND QUARTZ WATCHES, CLOCKS AND ALARMS CALL TOLL FREE {800) 23-SMITH - VISIT OUR WEBSITES www.smithsupplyhouse.com & www.watchpartonline.com August 2003 • Horological Times 43 New York State Watch & Clockmakers Association 64th Annual Convention Story and Photos by Dale LaDue, CMW September 20 & 21, 2002 Lou Stella demonstrated his repair techniques of Holiday Inn, Painted Post, New York the modern German 8-day chime clock. Lou disassembled and noted some of the more common problems these Rick Dunnick led off our convention with his AWI movements develop. Upon the assembly and set up of the one-day program on cuckoo clock repair and replacement. movement's strike, chime and escapement we had gained Rick's knowledge of this sometimes bothersome type of a better understanding of this type of clock. clock was appreciated by all who attended. This was a Bob Waters' program was a demonstration of his hands-on demonstration of disassembly, repair and reas "watch escapement simulator on a computer." Bob has sembly of a typical modern cuckoo clock movement. developed a computer program in which a simulated watch Friday evening we conducted our final board escapement can be put through thirteen different tests that meeting of the year in preparation for the next day's can examine clearance in the same manner that a watch programs. repairer would use. It is also possible to move, bend, or Saturday provided a full day of seminars starting with Jonathan Rowe's demonstration of screw head pol ishing, bluing and gold plating. Jon's expertise in repair and restoration of high grade and complicated watches is second to none. Jon expertly demonstrated techniques of flat polishing, "striking" screw slots (bevel polish), angle polishing levers and flat springs, heat bluing screws, and watch hands as well as pen electro plating. Mark Mongillo's program was called "the ultimate screwdriver." Mark has, for many years, used sewing machine needles for screwdriver blades. Sewing machine needles are extremely durable and make excellent blades outlasting blued steel and darning needles. These needles, due to their sizes, lend themselves to watch screwdrivers rather than clock size drivers. Mark's techniques to fit the needles and sharpen them surely deliver the ultimate watch screwdriver bit. Rick Dunnick demonstrating cuckoo clock repair. Jonathan Rowe "striking" a screw slot. 44 Horological Times • August 2003 Lou Stella pointing out German chime clock repair techniques. Jonathan Rowe heat coloring watch hands. Bob Waters demonstrating his "escapement simulator on a computer." Mark Mongillo demonstrating his "ultimate screwdriver." change the size of a part of the escapement. The tests and modifications allow the simulator user to experiment with creating a defective escapement or repairing an er rant escapement. Bob developed his computer program over a seven-year period. John McElhenny and Francine Kidder in their seminar demonstrated how to use the Internet to buy and sell watches, clocks, and accessories. John and Francine posted a watch on an online auction, checked on articles they were receiving bids on while answering our many Francine Kidder & John McElhenny taking questions about questions. From digital photo tips and techniques to their program on buying and selling on the Internet. August 2003 • Horological Times 45 Banquet. Rick Dunnick speaking at our banquet. Banquet. auction hints and trading savvy John and Francine gave us a new and exciting source of income on the web. We held our annual meeting after our day's pro grams. We attended to business at hand. Following our meeting we relaxed and discussed the day's events dur ing a social hour. Rick Dunnick was our speaker at our banquet. Rick brought us up to date with AWI. Our banquet was exceptional, good choice Barb! The staff at the Holiday Inn, Painted Post, NY outdid them selves again. Our gratitude goes out to them. 0 Banquet. New York State Watchmakers Association 65th Annual Convention Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th, 2003 Holiday Inn 304 So. Hamilton Street- Gang Mills-Painted Post, NY 607-962-5021 Please make hotel reservations directly with the Holiday Inn . Request NY State Watchmaker Convention rates, $75.00 per night Directions: Route 17/86. Take Exit 44. We recommend to call for reservations before September 1st Friday: AWl Chronograph Course 1:00-3:00 Dynamic Poising Instructor: Jim Lubic Instructor: Dale LaDue 3:00-5:00 Show and Tell/Micro Mart/Videos Saturday: 5:00 Annual General Meeting 8:00-9:00 Registration and coffee 6:00 Social Hour 9:00-10:30 American Wood Clocks Proper 7:00 Banquet to be followed by Repair Techniques Speaker: Jim Lubic Instructor: Amedee Sylvester Informal get-together after banquet 10:45-1:00 Replacing a Balance Staff Ladies Program to be announced Instructor: Jonathan Rowe For more information call Bob Walters 607-687-1137 46 Horological Times • August 2003 AWl EVENING CLASSES IN CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIR American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute is offering weekly evening classes (1 0 consecu tive Wednesdays) in clock and watch repair. These will be basic instructional classes, loosely structured to adapt to the needs of the students. Watch and clock classes will run simultaneously on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the training facilities at AWl in Harrison, Ohio. Instructors: Laurie Penman, Clock Repair Tom Schomaker, CMW, Watch Repair Schedule: Fall Session September 10, 2003 - November 12, 2003 Location: AWl Training Facility 701 Enterprise Drive Harrison, OH 45030 Cost: $350 per 10-week session Registrants must be AWl members ($72 yearly membership). Tool and material costs are extra For further information or to register for a class, contact Nancy Wellmann, Education Coordinator 1-866-367-2924, ext. 303 or e-mail: [email protected] OTTO== JULES==;;; QUALITY WATCH & JEWELRY SUPPLIES FOR GENERATIONS FREI&BOREL SINCE 1930 Visit our Web Site Request a Horological 126 Second St., Oakland Ca. 94607 Shop On-Line for over 8,000 items Parts & Supplies Phone 800-772-3456 Catalog Fax 800-900-3734 I IAdd"" llhttp://www.ofrei.com I Go c:P' Today E-Mail [email protected] Watch Repair Tools, Parts and Supplies The Best Tools from the I I Best Companies. We will work with you to supply you with hard to find tools and supplies. Bergeon 5500C Moebuis 9010 Case & Crystal Press Synt-A-Lube Reg.$159.00 Reg. $16.50 Sale $144.00 Sale $12.98 Just a sample selection of the items on Sale this month. Visit our web site or contact us for a complete list. Orders Desk 1-800-772-3456 Tech & Info 510-832-0355 Fax 1-800-900-3734 August 2003 • Horological Times 47 Member Benefit Spotlight -Technical Support, Material Search, Video & Book Rentals Lucy Fuleki, Assistant Executive Director This month's featured benefits are support." This may be confusing to the younger lumped together and supplied by the same per generation whose definition of tech support is son (with a little help from her friends as I'll someone who assists with your computer prob explain later in the article). lems. The tech support Mary provides for AWI In January 1996, a Bright woman members begins when a request is sent to her (Mary Huff, from Bright, Indiana) was work by phone, fax, e-mail, web site or postal ser ing for the local newspaper, The Harrison vice. The request usually includes the brand Press, when AWl ran a help-wanted ad. Huff name and caliber. Then Mary will send all the put her resume on the top of the stack of re information that she has in that category. Now, sponses to the newspaper post office box num if it is a specific request requiring "skilled tech ber and personally delivered them to AWl, nical assistance" such as how to change a part, where she was subsequently hired on January or the mainspring size, AWl's Executive Di 16, 1996. Her industriousness has not gone rector Jim Lubic is asked to assist. Some re unobserved and her duties have increased over quests are placed in the Homlogical Times' the years to include material searches, sche "Bulletin Board" and members are asked for matics and parts information, repair informa guidance. The responding member will con tion, responses to trust donations, librarian, as tact the magazine and put in touch with the sistance with inventory, and shipping coordi requesting member. Mary handles 25-30 tech nator. requests each week. The member benefit most taken ad David Christianson is contacted if help vantage of in Mary's realm is labeled "tech is needed to "identify" a timepiece. Occasion ally when someone sends a picture of a time piece and Christianson researches it, the Hom logical Times will use the information in the "Questions and Answers" section. Can't find that much-needed part? Mary conducts "material searches" when you contact her by any of the means described above. When she has a list of 8-10 requests, they are sent to approximately 26 material houses. The member is then advised of all sup pliers able to fill the order. If no supplier can fill the order, Jim Lubic looks in the "move ment bank" to see if there is a part that will work. If the part is not found in the movement bank, then a request will be placed in the Hom logical Times, "Material Search" section, and Mary will forward any responses to the re questing party. No responses, means the end of the search. The cost of this search is $10, or a vintage movement is sent to AWI and these contributions make up the movement bank. The definition of "movement bank" is a small room at AWI headquarters with an 48 Horological Times • August 2003 They are the proud parents of two daughters, Amy (mar ried to Jim Schoener) and Jessie. Jim and Amy have a three-year-old son Sebastian who makes Grandma Mary's life complete. Daughter Jessie is a student at the College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California and an employee of Yosemite National Park. Mary and Terry live in a rustic home located on his family farm that is surrounded by a pond and dozens of flower beds and trees, forming a park. The home was built as a passive solar home and was a Better Homes & Garden blueprint. The inside of Mary's home is enough to make Martha Stewart jealous. In fact, Mary has named her two new cats Martha and Stewart. The location of AWI headquarters next to the Miami Whitewater Forest is perfect for Mary and her adventuresome spirit. We think you'll agree it was a lucky day for AWl when this Bright woman made her appear ance on the scene. Take time to contact Mary and take advantage of one, or all, of the benefits spotlighted this month. Mary Huff- Toll free phone: (866) 367-2924, ext 305; Fax (513) 367-1414; web site: www.awi-net.org; ore mail: [email protected] accumulation of parts donated by members. This bank is 0 used to help members find obscure parts. Want to rent a video? All new members, and this year all renewing members, receive a copy of the videos that can be rented from AWI for a $5 rental charge. This fee is waived for affiliate chapters and charitable meet ings. Most members simply phone, fax, e-mail or log on to AWI' s web site to place an order. A credit card number is given to cover the cost. The videos are rented for a two week period and contacting the office can extend this time. ..,.Clock repair There is no charge for shipping of rented videos. ...,. Restoration Need a book on horology? There is a list of the ..,.Clockmaking AWI library books on the AWI- Link CD sent to members and all new members receive the printed library list. Many ...,. Laurie Penman ... ..• and MORE! Every month at a special members will just call to see if we have books on a par price for AWl members of$74 (normal ticular subject. Mary ships the requested book to the mem price $79). Just fill in the form below ber. The book(s), limit of two, can be kept for one month and send it to us at: Splat Publishing ~iijiJ~Ii~ Ltd, 28 Gillespie Crescent, Edinburgh and if it is sent internationally then that time is extended. EHIO 4HU, UK. Tel: +44 131 228 6388. Placing a phone call to Mary can also extend this time Fax: +44 131 229 5550. E-mail: [email protected] period. The only charge to members is the cost of return r------·-·------·------·------""1 : Title ...... First name ...... Last name ...... AWl Nc ...... : I I ing the book(s). I I : Address ...... _ ..... - ...... : I I Mary also acknowledges member donations to the I I I I I ...... , .,,,,.,,, ., ...... f '''•'''•• ••• ••·" ' '' · ''' ''•''''' '' '"·'·, . ~ ...... ,,,,,,.,,;;,.,,,,,,,,,, l AWI Education, Library and Museum (ELM) Trust. Her I I I I letter gives members the required receipt to be used for ! ...... Zipcode ...... Collntry ...... l I I tax purposes. This includes the collection of recyclable : Cardholder's name (as it appears on the card) ...... : I I silver oxide button batteries sent in by members. I I ! Card Nu .. •..•...... •...... •...... •...... Expiry date ...... ! By now it should be apparent that AWl employ I I ees are one of your major member benefits. Mary Huff ~:':_~~~:·~~.~~~~~=~:~~~:·~~=·~-_:~-Toda::~~=~~ :-~:::·~~::::~::::: _ 1 highlights that fact. She is skilled, reliable and efficient at work and at home where she co-exists with husband Terry. Visit our \\ebsite at: ""'\.clocksmagazine.com August 2003 Horological Times 49 Education Update Laurie Penman The Home Study Course now has forty figures representing Europe, Africa, India and students (maybe more by the time you read this) America in the corners. Automata of Eve handing which is not bad for the first six months. In fact we the apple to Adam occupies the arch. are pleased with the response and the level of A nice clock but much abused. An old achievement that our students are showing. It is brass gear had been stuck with the aid of masses of not an easy matter for someone who has never solder to the inside of the back plate and this served used a center lathe before-or indeed, any sort of to support the broken end of the center arbor - lathe-to get the hang of grinding the tools and bearing on the sixty fourth of an inch of pivot that then using them effectively, but with the help of remained and the end of the arbor. Punched pivot e-mail and telephone most have succeeded in holes of course, poorly repaired wheel teeth (a piece getting a good result already. of brass riveted to the side of the wheel and roughly The earlier students have got around to filed), deep scratches on the plates. We cleaned the boring out of gear wheels and the remounting the solder away, removed the old gear and inserted of them on the collet or hub. This is not a job which a bush which left us with the problem of re-pivot turns up frequently but when a wheel suffers a ing the center arbor. catastrophe and is forced out of truth or becomes Tungsten carbide would not tackle the loose on its mounting, a new collet and a rebored drilling with any real enthusiasm so we turned the wheel have to be brought together and mounted end of the arbor (it was a quarter of an inch long) firmly on the old arbor or pinion. This problem has and fitted a false pivot. It was a very useful demon a number of machining functions and because the stration of setting work true in the lathe, turning, exercise is number five in our curriculum it has drilling and the use of temporary mandrels for mak cropped up for at least one student at the time of ing the false pivot. the first free seminar of two days that goes along Heat treatment, bushing and plugging, with this course. soft soldering and silver or hard soldering, metal Bill Farris (OH), Bill Senters (IN) and Ken finishing were all dealt with, in particular the use of Reed (Canada) were able to take advantage of this low melting point silver solder (605 Cor 1120 F) on first seminar. There was an interesting range of clock antique brass rather than brazing alloys that result problems, 400-day, Westminster chime, American in the parent metal being raised to dull red heat. open spring striker and a British long case clock These are all very basic matters and easier to get that Bill Farris had just received for repair. It was right during a practical demonstration. made by R. Milner of Wig an, Lancashire, England Altogether it was a very productive semi around 1850. The case is a typical north country nar and I'm already looking forward to the next, one with a wide trunk (though not as wide as a which will be in about three months, date to be Yorkshire example) veneered in mahogany and bear circulated to HSC students. ing a twelve inch painted break arch dial with 0 50 Horological Times • August 2003 AWl BENCH COURSES EDUCATION Advanced Clock Repair Beginning Lathe Clock Case Repair Bench Courses Clock Escapements Cuckoo Clock Repair To schedule a Bench Course in your area please contact AWl for complete information. Alist of available Bench Courses is printed here for your convenience. To register for Bench Courses, please mail, phone, fax or e-mail your registration and payment information to: American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute, 701 Enterprise ETA Products Drive, Harrison, OH 4503D-1696; Toll Free1-866-367-2924, Phone(513)367-9800, Fax(513)367-1414, E mail: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: Registrations are limited and will be selected by the earliest Filing & Flat Polishing date received. Please include a check or charge card number (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express), card expiration date, signature and phone number. All registration fee checks and charges are processed 40D-Day Clock Repair immediately upon receipt. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 30 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE COURSE. •Indicates Bench Courses held in conjunction with a convention or purchased by an AWl Affiliate Chapter. For more information on these specific courses, please refer to the contact information Hairspring Vibrating provided for each class. Introduction to American Pocket Watches DATE CLASS INSTRUCTOR LOCATION FEE Introduction to Clock Repair SEPTEMBER 2003 Introduction to Quartz Watch Repair 6-7 Beginning Lathe Robert Porter Minneapolis, MN $250.00 20-21 Clock Escapement Jerry Faier St. Louis, MO $250.00 Lathe Program OCTOBER 2003 Mechanical Watch Repair 11-12 Cuckoo Clock Repair Rick Dunnuck Baltimore, MD $250.00 18-19 Basic Pocket Watch Repair Alice Carpenter Nashville, TN $250.00 Micro Lathe Operations 18-19 Almas Clock Repair Jeff Hamilton Tallahassee, FL $250.00 Mechanical Chronograph NOVEMBER 2003 Organize Your Work Habits for Success 8-9 Beginning Lathe Robert Porter Dallas, TX $250.00 Platform Escapements Repair of the Atmos Clock Repair of the Bulova Accutron Seiko Kinetic Quartz Watch Repair Sequential Chime Servicing ETA Quartz Chronographs Striking Clocks A Study of the Deadbeat Escapement Swiss Auto Quartz August 2003 • Horological Times 51 Student to Professional Clockmaker Full Time Training in Clockmaking Instructor: Laurie Penman AWl- Harrison, Ohio The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Insti Broaches: tute is offering a complete 18-week course in clockmaking A selection of clock cutting broaches (smooth broaches for modem and antique clocks. The course instructor is are not needed) covering hole size of about lmm to 4mm Laurie Penman. This course will take students from com diameters are available from clockmaking materials sup plete beginner to the Certified Clockmaker examination. pliers. At the end of that time, successful students will be quali fied to work as an entry level professional clockmaker. Screwdrivers: There is a great need for fully trained clockmakers An ordinary screwdriver with a quarter inch wide blade who can deal with modem clocks and antique clocks, and and one with an eighth of an inch blade. A set of 'clock the course aims to provide clockmakers who can fill that maker's' screwdrivers. Again good ones last longer than need. However this is not a restoration program; it teaches cheap ones. the right approach to the repair of antique clocks but res toration is a larger subject altogether and relies extensively Cotton gloves for handling polished brass. on experience of antique clocks in addition to a knowl edge of techniques and correct procedure. A small bottle of synthetic clock oil - there are many We have arranged the program in two sessions makes. The important thing is that they should be syn of nine weeks each, with a break from Thanksgiving to thetic. mid-January. A half-pound ball peen hammer. Tools Needed By Student The AWI workshops are fully equipped but it is Cotton cloth for polishing and handling brass. important that the student begins to assemble his or her tool box. To begin, it is expected that students will possess Progress Reports the following: There will be a brief weekly progress report on each student and occasional written tests where appro Assortment of files: priate. However, this is for the benefit of the student and Twelve inch medium cut flat, ten inch single cut fine instructor, the qualification aimed for is Certified flat, half round and round in medium cut, six inch me Clockmaker. The examination for this takes place at the dium cut in half round, round, flat, triangular, odd oval, end of the course. four inch (needle files) flat, half round, round, odd oval, triangular, knife-edge, square, barette in medium and fine Phase 1: September 22-26, 2003 (five days) cut. The first week will be spent on acquiring skills with hand tools. Filing accurately, polishing metal, soft soldering, hard Good quality files last for years and produce a better soldering, hardening and tempering steel. Drilling and finish than cheap files. They will have a country of ori broaching holes to size. Lectures on heat treatment, fin gin stamped on them. Good files come from America, ishing of metals, and the basic metallurgy of brasses and Britain, Canada and Sweden (including Finland). These steel. are available from many clockmaking suppliers and en gineering supplies but make sure of the country of manu Phase 2: September 29-0ctober 3 & October 6-10, facture. 2003 (ten days) Lathe work is a very important skill for a clock repairer, Good, inexpensive diamond files in 600 grit and 900 grit both for actual clock repair techniques and for the making may be bought from Eternal Tools Ltd. of tools needed for clock repairing. Students will learn to (www.etemaltools.com). grind lathe tools for turning and boring, make simple de- 52 Horological Times • August 2003 vices for holding work true for machining, produce Phase 7: January 19-23 & January 26-30, 2004 (ten punches and other small clockmaker's tools. As an exer days) cise in machining and techniques learned in Phase 1, the The striking mechanism in American and European clocks student will make their own depthing tool - an instrument from the 18th century to the present day. Modem Ger that is expensive to buy and an excellent test of machining man, Black Forest antique and modem, British long case and fabrication accuracy. and wall clocks, French round movements and simple car riage clocks, 19th century German (W &H, etc.) wooden Phase 3: October 13-17, 2003 (five days) clocks. In addition to studying the operation of the striking Bushing clock plates, pivoting and repivoting arbors for mechanisms, students will also make replacement parts: modem clocks and antiques with hardened pinions and lifting levers, warning levers, count plates, count hooks, arbors. The importance of a high polish on pivots and pivot rack hooks, etc. shoulders, accurate bushing and 'invisible' bushing or plug ging. Students will also rebore dismounted wheels and Phase 8: February 2-6 & February 9-13, 2004 (ten mount them on new collets. Lectures on gear meshing, days) the effects of wear on center distances. Lantern pinions Repairing and making racks and pinions and gathering making and repair. pallets. Lectures on striking train design. The weaknesses of the various systems. Phase 4: October 20-24 & October 27-31, 2003 (ten days) Phase 9: February 16-20 & February 23-27, 2004 The stripping of the first clock movements - modem strik (ten days) ing clocks. We will cover the cleaning, inspection and re The Westminster chimes - quarter striking, cuckoo clocks assembly of the movements after bushing, remounting and 400-day clocks. These three are amongst the most wheels and repivoting arbors. Faults discovered in each popular clocks and frequently come across the movement will be discussed by the class. Lectures on the clockmaker's counter. A wide range of these clocks will subjects of friction, wear on levers, looseness of moving be disassembled and repaired and their faults discussed. parts, Lectures on gear tooth forms and calculations. Clocks Lectures on history and variations. Antique and modem will have their faults properly logged and corrections ap clocks will be dealt with. plied as if they were for actual customers. Methods of dealing with incoming clock repairs and the paperwork Phase 10: March 1-5, 2004 (five days) entailed. The amount of time that a clock repairer may spend on a repair is governed by two factors, his or her skills and the Phase 5: November 3-7, 2003 (five days) customer's willingness to pay for the repairs entailed. Re The testing and time rating of clocks. Spring and weight pairs during this week will concentrate upon the time taken drives and the differences in timekeeping. Suspension for various tasks with the aim of making the student aware springs, silk suspensions, Black Forest suspensions. Faults of the commercial aspects of the trade. of pendulums and suspension springs, fast clocks, slow clocks- what are the causes? Applying the correct pen Phase 11: March 8-12 & March 15-19, 2004 (ten dulum length. The effects of differences in the stiffness days) of springs ancient and modem. Cleaning mainsprings re Repairs to cases, dials and hands. Engraving, waxing, sil moving and inserting springs. Lectures on train ratios and vering, drawing paper dials, repairing brass and painted pendulum lengths, unusual pendulums. dials. Making hands in steel and brass. Repairs to brass, wooden, cast iron and marble cases. Restoration of color Phase 6: November 10-14 & November 17-21, 2003 and finish. Lectures on history of dials. (ten days) Recoil escapements. Escape pallets and verges will be Taking the Certification Examination repaired and adjusted. We will also make replacement It has probably been noticed that the standard reached in escapements and verges for a wide range of clocks. Fault the course is higher than required by the clockmaker's of escape wheels, repairing and making escape wheels certification. It also covers the expertise needed for the for recoil escapements. Accuracy and reliability of recoil master clo~kmaker's certification, however that certifi escapements. Lectures on the design of the pallets and cate also requires two years of experience as a working the variations possible from the 'square' escapement to certified clockmaker and consequently must wait upon the the very short span found in boudoir clocks. Errors that student's growth of experience. are acceptable and those that are not. The limits of ac ceptability. Modem escapements and antique ones. Cost: $400 per week (5 days) Contact Nancy Wellmann,AWIEducation Coordinator Break E-mail: nwellmann @awi-net.org Phone Toll Free 1-866-367-2924 ext. 303 or (513) 367-9800 0 August 2003 • Horological Times 53 FRIENDS OF THE AWl-ELM CHARITABLE TRUST - 2003 You can make a difference for the AWl-ELM Charitable Trust's educational efforts, resource library and History of Time Museum by becoming either a friend, supportive friend, sustaining friend, or a patron of our organization. The AWl-ELM Charitable Trust is a charitable organization exempt from taxation under the 501 (c)3 code of the Internal Revenue Service. Your membership and contributions to the AWl-ELM Trust are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes to the extent provided by law. We value your support and do not take your contributions for granted. In addition to helping our organization and its History of Time Museum and Library, you will also receive the following: Options ($25- $1000+) Supportive Sustaining Patron of the Friend ($25) Friend ($50) Friend ($100+) Trust ($1,000+) Thank You Letter Thank You Letter Thank You Letter Thank You Letter Quarterly Newsletter Quarterly Newsletter Quarterly Newsletter Quarterly Newsletter Name Recognition Name Recognition Name Recognition Name Recognition In Our Newsletter In Our Newsletter In Our Newsletter In Our Newsletter A Membership A Membership A Membership Certificate Certificate Certificate Complimentary Complimentary Coffee Mug Coffee Mug Elements of Clock & Watch Work (Reproduced Copy of 1766 Horological Book) If you are interested in becoming a friend, supporting friend, sustaining friend or a patron of the AWl-ELM Charitable Trust and its History of Time Museum, please make your checks payable to: AWl-ELM Charitable Trust and send to 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, Ohio, 45030. Thank you for your consideration and support. r------1 I D Friend ($25) D Supportive Friend ($50) D Sustaining Friend ($100+) D Patron ofthe Trust ($1,000+) I I I IName.______l I I IAddress.______l I I ICity______State. ______Zip/Postal Code, ______Country ______! I I !Phone. ______E-mail ______Date. ______1 I I L------~ 54 Horological Times • August 2003 Watchmakers Association of Pennsylvania, Inc. Western PA Watch & Clockmakers Association Statewide Convention HIRAM G. ANDREWS CENTER JOHNSTOWN, PA SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2003 AWl ATMOS CLOCK BENCH COURSE (Gerald Jaeger & Jeff Hamilton) BASIC QUARTZ WATCH REPAIR (Dan Fenwick) ADVANCED QUARTZ WATCH REPAIR (Dan Fenwick) TOOL & MATERIAL AUCTION DIRECTORS MEETING - BANQUET - SPOUSE'S TOUR For Information & Registration Contact: George Jones 547 Hillcrest Ave. State College, PA 16803 (814) 238-1668 '8 3504 ROSELAND RD. WATCH MATERIAL SUPPLIES &TOOLS (910)281-4036 ABERDEEN, NC 28315 FAX- (91 0)281-4046 E-MAIL: [email protected] MORE GENERIC PARTS TO FIT ROLEX August 2003 • Horological Times 55 AWl Beginning Lathe for the Watch and Clockmaker The third Beginning Lathe class was held in West Chester, balance staff. Information about screw threads used in Pennsylvania on the weekend of June 21 and 22. The watch and clockmaking, as well as information on adjust Beginning Lathe course is intensive, and includes an over ing, lubricating and checking the small lathe was also view of the lathe and accessories; cutting tool geometry; provided. sharpening cutting tools; inch and metric measurements; All the Beginning Lathe participants are to be con how to index the lathe to file square and hex shapes; taps, gratulated for the great job they did on their projects. drills and dies; making a brass screw; making a tap drill; 0 making a tap; making a hex nut to fit the brass screw; making a winding stem for a pocket watch; and making a John Dunnay adjusts his lathe, while Peter Whittle sharpens a The participants (left to right) were: John Bentz, Michael graver. Chizmar, John Dunnay CEWT, Matthew Lockhart, David T. Shields, Peter Whittle and instructor Robert Porter. John Bentz, David Shields, Peter Whittle and Michael Chizmar work on their projects. Check out the neat lathe mount and variable speed control unit Michael made for his lathe. 56 Horological Times • August 2003 Matt Lockhart came all the way from Kennesaw, Georgia to participate in our class. Matt did an excellent job of making the screw, hex nut, and pocket watch winding stem shown above. Also pictured is a cutter of his own design he made to slot the screw head. / 0 $19.50- One Year 0 $22 .50- One Year Chronos Magazine Waci:h & Clock 0 $42.00- Tw Antiquorum will open its fall sea manufacturer in 2000, making it a true son with a sale of Collector's Wristwatches, collector's item. It will undoubtedly fetch Pocket Watches & Clocks on Wednesday, $54,CXXJ..$64,000. September 24th followed by an A-auction From the 1970s are two skeleton online on Thursday, September 25th. Both ized pocket watches by Audemars Piguet auctions will feature a vibrant collection of and Patek Philippe. The first, an 18K white over 300 modem and vintage timepieces, gold and diamonds keyless dress watch is certain to peak the interest of the serious estimated $10,000-$12,000 and the second, and amateur collector. Viewings will be held by Patek Philippe, is in 18K yellow gold in Beverly Hills and New York. andestimated$21,000-$23,000. Over 75 brands are expected to The A -auction of September 25th, hit the auction block, including an impor Antiquorum's version of an e-auction, will tant number of wristwatches by the Pari include an array of collectible wristwatches sian "watch-architect," Alain Silberstein. spanning past decades. Many watches will The contemporary style and design of this be offered without reserve, representing former interior architect and designer, an excellent opportunity for all types of Audemars Piguet "Canape Tourbillon" turned watchmaker, is reflected in two collectors. unique wristwatches from the 1990s, The printed catalog for the auc dubbed "The Day" and "The Night" Tour tion of the 24th, together with the billon. Both one-of-a-kind watches, in e-catalogue for theA-auction will be posted brushed stainless steel, feature a visible on Antiquorum's site approximately 2 one-minute tourbillon regulator and are weeks before the auction. Once the cata each estimated to realize $65,000-$85,000 logue is available on www.antiquorum.com on auction day. clients can register for online bidding. With Other highly desirable wrist the use of a paddle and a PIN number, cli watches include two examples from Patek ents have the option of placing absentee Philippe, Ref. 5039. These rare, astronomic, bids before the auction or bidding interac self-winding wristwatches feature a per tively on auction day. For the A-auction, petual calendar, and moon phase. The ex faxed absentee bids are also accepted. For ample in yellow gold has been estimated those collectors who are simply interested $24,000-$28,000 and the white gold example in following the auction lot by lot, a live is estimated $26,000-$30,000. internet broadcast will take place on auc Audemars Piguet is represented tion day. This service is free of charge and in the auction by an elegant, no advance registration is required. Keyless Dress Watches rectangular-shaped "Canape Tourbillon" wristwatch in 18K pink gold. Only 25 ex amples of this model were produced by the Auction Previews: Beverly Hills: September 16-17 Grand Havana Room 301 North Canon Drive New York: September 20: 10-6 p.m. September21: 11:30-5:00p.m. Toumeau Time Machine 57th Street @ Madison September 22; 3-7 p.m. September 23; 10-7 p.m. September24; 9:00-4p.m. Grand Havana Room 666 Fifth Avenue, 39th Floor 0 Alain Silberstein's "The Night Tourbillon " Patek Philippe, Ref 5039 58 Horological Times • August 2003 AWl LOGO MERCHANDISE AWl Apron- Navy twill apron with three front pockets, neck strap and waist tie $27.50 each AWl Cap- Blue denim. $5.00 each AWl Logo Ceramic Mug- 15 oz Blue Campfire mug with white logo $9.45 each retail $8.50 each A WI members AWl Logo Ceramic Mug - Set of 4 - 15 oz Blue Campfire mugs with white logo. $34.95 per set retail $31.45 per set AWl members AWl Logo Embroidered Patch- 3" round patch. Sew or iron on. $5.00 each AWl Logo Embroidered Patch Rocker (use with 3" patch) $2.00 each Designations available: Certified Clockmaker, Certified Master Clockmaker, Certified Electronic Watch Technician, Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker, Certified Watchmaker, Certified Master Watchmaker AWl T-Shirt- Hanes heavyweight 100% cotton white t-shirts with blue and gold logo. Available in Small (S), Medium (M), Large (LG) & Extra Large (XL) $7.50 each AWl Sweat Shirt- women's sizes only Large (LG) & Extra Large (XL) $20.00 each AWl Membership Lapel Pins (former logo) $8.00 each AWl Certified Member Lapel Pins (former logo) $10.00 each Designations available: Certified Clockmaker, Certified Master Clockmaker, Certified Electronic Watch Technician, Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker, Certified Watchmaker, Certified Master Watchmaker ------, Name AWl Membership No. _____ Address ______ Clty ______State/Province ______Zip/Postal Code _____ Country ______Phone ______Fax ______ltem(s) Ordered Quantity Size I Designation I Cost Total I Sendto: AWl AWl MEMBER SHIPPING FEES 701 Enterprise Drive If your order total is: Shipping is: SUblolaJ Harrison, OH 45030 Upto$15.00 $ 5.00 Sales Tax 6% Ohio residents Phone 1.a66·367·2924 ext. 301 $15.01 • $45.00 $ 7.00 Shipping Fees E·mail: orders@awi·net.org $45.01 . $80.00 $ 9.00 Order Total Or visit our website: www.awi-net.org $80.01 • & Over $11.00 0 Enclosed please find my check/money order in the amount of: ------Please charge my credit card: 0 American Express 0 Discover 0 MasterCard 0 Visa Signature ______---::-=::-:Exp. Date=--=-==-=-=,------:=-=-==-= __ .J August 2003 • Horological Times 59 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SERVICE ATMOS Classified We are Factory Authorized Service for: SeNice & Repair- Original Parts Only • VIBROGRAF & PORTESCAP o 2-year Warranty on Labor • TICK-0-PRINT & L&R • Lower Prices on Parts Advertising We service all makes of unrasonics, all makes of watch rate o Faster Turnaround recorders. and related equipment. 25 years experience. Clockmaster, Inc. Regulations & Rates 190 Deepstone Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 2537 So. Brentwood St. Louis, MO 63144 Used Equipment Bought & Sold Ads are payable in advance 90¢ per word, 1-800-837-1545 $1.00 per word in bold type. Classified dis I,Vf ~ .I For Information ~ (314) 968-1010 play ads are $40.00 per column inch, 2%" wide. Ads are not commissionable or dis countable. The publisher may, at the HOROLOGICAL MACHINING COMPANY publisher's sole discretion and for any rea HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR Pinions, wheels, gears, staffs, stems, barrels, son and without notice, decline to publish or levers, jeweling. We balance wheels, staffs republish any ad, in which case any fees Expert, experienced service on all Hamilton 500 and 505 Electric watches. Hamilton elec & hairsprings. Adams Watch Repair (417) 257- submitted or paid for such ads shall be re 1345. turned or rebated to the advertiser. The pub tric watches and parts always wanted. Rene lisher reserves the right to edit all copy. Price Rondeau, P.O. Box 391 , Corte Madera, CA lists of services will not be accepted. Confi 94976. Tel: (415) 924-6534. E-mail: FENDLEY & COX dential ads are $10.00 additional for post rene@ hamiltonwristwatch.com WHEEL AND PINION SPECIALIST age and handling. The first of the month is 1530 Etain Rd., Irving, TX 75060 issue date. Copy must be received 30 days RICHARD COX 972-986-7698 in advance (October issue closes for copy WHOLESALE WATCH REPAIR SHOP located www.fendley-cox.com 51 on September 1 ) . in Pensacola, FL. Call for price list (850) 944- 3323 or (850) 501-8162. HOROLOGICAL TIMES DIAL REFINISHING CO. FAST SERVICE, 701 Enterprise Drive FINEST QUALITY, quantity works welcome. Harrison, OH 45030 VINTAGE POCKET WATCH RESTORATION. Specialize on changing dial feet positions to fit Toll Free 1-866-367-2924, ext. 307 Twenty years experience, guarantee, the quartz movement. Send your works to: KIRK Phone (513) 367-9800 free estimates. The Escapement, Box DIAL OF SEATTLE, 4th & Pike Bldg., Suite 625, Fax (513) 367-1414 606, Chenango Bridge, NY 13745; (607) Seattle, WA 98101 ; (206) 623-2452. E-mail: dbaas @awi-net.org 648-3777. GLASS CRYSTALS For pocket watches and wristwatches. For price list/order blank: Send SASE to Mel Kaye, TRADESMAN Box 322, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. CLOCK, MUSIC BOX MAINSPRINGS, GEAR POCKET WATCH & PINION CUTTERS, MATERIAL & PARTS CUS MARINE CHRONOMETER REPAIR TOM MADE. TAN I ENGINEERING, 1852 St. Rt. General repair and restoration of antique and 44, Atwater, OH 44201 ; (330) 325-0645. Cata complicated watches. Custom parts fabrica log $3.00. tion including staffs, verge staffs, stems, le vers, and springs. Located in Massachusetts. Matt Henning, CW (413) 549-1950; Watch Wheel Repivoting www.henningwatches.com Staffs & Stems Custom Made Philip J. Stoller, Certified Watchmaker CLEANING, RESTORATION & PART r------, 510 E Washington St. , Suite 202 MANUFACTURING FOR ALL Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 820-0592 pstoller@ mailstation.com TYPES OF CLOCKS & WATCHES DIAL We service and restore all types and grades of watches and clocks. Patek Philippe, Piguet, REFINISHING Vacheron & Constantin, Rolex, LeCoultre, Omega, Accutron , mechanical (all complica tions), tuning fork, electric, quartz, fusees, OK Rotors alanns, repeaters, chronographs, chronom eters, wristwatches, pendant watches, and Phone: 330-628-9655 pocket watches. Antique or new. Also all Fax: 330-628-9255 styles of clocks: Atmos, cuckoo, 400-day, -:a ... . -..·. electronic, and quartz. Special repairs wel E:mail: [email protected] come. Staff manufacturing, repivoting, stem I 1 ' manufacturing (regular and oversize), gear cutting, etc. Free estimates. Fast turnaround BEFORE AFTER time. 37 years experience in watch and clock Quartz Conversions ALVIN KRUTOLOW FOR restoration and parts manufacturing. Diamond Dial Conversions ROLEXSERVICE J.S. Park, CMW, CMEW Emblem & Name Personalization Master Watchmaker, 47 years experience. Member AWl & NAWCC Write for Brochures Awarded technical certificate from Rolex in Satisfaction Guaranteed 1977. Service includes case & bracelet refin INTERNATIONAL DIAL CO., INC. ishing & waterproofing of case. All watch TIME WORLD 58 W. SUGARTREE parts are genuine Rolex. We specialize in the 1240 Arbor Place Mall P.O. BOX970 repair of high-grade watches & clocks. Not Douglasville, GA 30135 WILMINGTON, OH 45177 affiliated with Rolex Watches, Inc. USA. Ask (678) 715-7707 (937) 382-4535 for Alvin or Marcus, (203) 792-4539. Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun 1-6 L------J 60 Horological Times • August 2003 INDEX WHEELS FOR WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS LATHES. Made to fit your lathe. CNC produced. Sold in sets or made to your specs. / eckce/Js Peterson Clockworks, 138 W. George St., St. Your battery connection and more ... Paul, MN 55107-2754; (651) 224-2121. 379 Main Street Stoneham, MA 02180 NOW SUPPLYING MAINSPRINGS (NEWALL) For American-made watches ARTICLES FOR SALE $3.50 each, $10 for 3, $36 per dozen COMPLETE LINE OF SEITZ JEWELS EVEREADY, RENATA & MAXELL BATTERIES Competitive pricing, monthly battery specials Regula and H. Herr cuckoo movements. Com plete selection. Great pricing. Examples: 1-day MCIVISA R25: $30, 8-day R34:$45. Also factory stopper TOLL-FREE 800-514-1270 PHONE new Hermie, Urgos, and Kieninger at 60% OFF TOLL-FREE 800-690-3303 FAX our regular wholesale prices. Call Butterworth 1-800-258-5418. DASHTO INC.ITOM MISTER Boley style lathe, both head & tailstocks, 20 http://www.dashto.com collets, motor. (707) 869-1370. Huge and everchanging selection Schohl Crystal Used and new horological items Sold by internet list only Cutting Machine W.R. Smith 2-hour Workshop Videos (VHS or TOOLS/EQUIPMENT An affordable machine that makes any DVD): Graver Making & Hand Turning; Wheel MATERIAL ASSTS/PARTS shape mineral glass watch crystal in POCKET/WRISTWATCHES Cutting; Pinion Making & Depthing; Workshop minutes in your own shop. You can Procedures; Tooling the Workshop - $60 WATCH MOVEMENTS each postpaid. WRSmith, FBHI, FNAWCC,CMC, WATCH CASES & DIALS make crystals for both men's and la CMW, CMEW, 8049 Camberley Dr., Powell, TN WATCH BRACELETS/BUCKLES dies' watches in 6-7 minutes. 37849. Phone (865) 947-9671. MUCHMORE E-mail: [email protected], Web: http:// WE BUY & TRADE ALSO horology. mag net. fsu. edu/wrsm ith. htm tom@ dashto.com http://dashto.org SHERLINEPRODUCTS 10-25%0FF STUCK FOR A MOVEMENT? il .,, Free catalogs upon request. or a watch part? Call Don Kroker's Watch . 1·-···-· Order Today to Beat Movements. (559) 229-8423 or write 4325 No. •. ' Sherline's Oct. 1sr Price Increase 5th St., Fresno, CA 93726. Starrett Collets Now Available Traces the bezel shape directly onto the ANTIQUE CLOCKWORKS, LTD. P.O. Box 201, Loretto, MN 55357 W.R. Smith "how to make" clockmaking books: mineral glass material with a diamond Toll Free 877-643-7698 Skeleton Wall Clock; Grasshopper Skeleton cutting point. E-mail: info@ AntiqueCiockworksLtd.com Clock; Lyre Skeleton Clock; Modelmaking Tools www.schohlmachine. com www.AntiqueCiockworksltd.com & Techniques; Workshop Techniques; & all 17331 Lake Beach Drive John Wilding books - $45 each, postpaid. WR Spring Lake, Ml 49456 Smith,FBHI,FNAWCC,CMC,CMW,CMEW,8049 Phone: 1-866-844-0083 Camberley Dr., Powell, TN 37849. Phone (865) Fax: 1-616-844-5130 NOW AVAILABLE 947-9671. E-mail: [email protected], Web: Discontinued SEIKO & LASSALE http://horology.magnet.fsu.edu/wrsmith.htm Bands, Cases, Dials, Straps BUSINESS FOR SALE & Case Parts If You Repair Clocks ... This is an inventory of complete salesmen's you need our all new Catalog #28. WATCH REPAIR SHOP in Palm Desert, CA. samples. We have over 15,000 cases/bands Upscale Clientele. Excellent Income. Phone in stock for immediate delivery. Crystals, di (760) 773-9982. Fax (760) 776-4613. als, hands and crowns are available. Re new that old SEIKO or LASSALE customer's watch for a fraction of the cost of normal parts purchase. We have many parts that TOURS the major distributor can't supply. All parts are from U.S.A. authorized models. Henry B. Fried Memorial- 31•' Annual Horo logic Tour: Italy (Milan - Private Collections, Call RON CANDA Poldi-Pezzoli Museum; Meet H.O.R.A.; Bergamo 1-877-226-3259 -Antique Market; Italian Riviera -Luxoro Horo logic Museum, Absolut Glass Clocks Manufac This is a FREE call!!! ture, Florence - Galileo Museum Of Science; Rome) Mediterranean Cruise (Sorrento Have caseback, dial, or band numbers Correale Museum, Capri, Messina-Astronomi ready and I will let you know cost and cal Clock; Malta -Astronomical Temples; Malt availability. Timesavers ese Clocks; Santorini, Ephessus, Athens- Old Box 12700 est Water Clock, Olympia - Birthplace of the Scottsdale, AZ 85267• USA E-mail: candajewel @aol.com 480-483-3711 I 480-483-6116 Olympic Games, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice) April www.candowatches.com [email protected] I www.timesavers.com 17-May 04, 2004. Brochure? 1-800-262-4284 Our 152 page Catalog #28 is $3 post paid or www.horologytours.net August 2003 • Horological Times 61 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WE BUY ENTIRE BE YOUR OWN BOSS WATCH COLLECTIONS Turnkey locations for gift, watche, clock sales IT'S TIME & watch repair in large national department Call Toll Free TO SELL store. Areas are: Boston, MA; Albany & White Plains, NY & DC areas. We find your location, 1-800-426-2344 A WATCH design setup, recommend merchandise, con tinual training & support. Small dollar invest 203-366-2500 TOP PRICES PAID! ment. 0% loan for 12 months. Fax inquires to: 925-735-7405. ROLEX • PATEK PHiliPPE SPECIALTV METALS VACHERO & CO STANTI REFINING AUDEMARS PIGUfT BREITLI G • CARTIER COMPANV,INC. & OTHERS 1915 Black Rock Turnpike HELP WANTED When you're reildy to sell Fairfield, CT 06430 CJI/ Toll Free Members: 1-800-842-8625 On-site independent contractor position avail Ron Fried, able for watchmaker at a $3,000,000 yr. na Better Business Bureau A lwdy' pmmpl paymenL! President tional guild jeweler. Cincinnati, OH. Reply to: "/ look forward to Jewelers Board of Trade Box HW82003, c/o Horological Times, 701 En giving you honest 215 Consecutive Ads terprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030. and reliable service.· CLOCK REPAIRMAN We pay 97% of market for karat gold scrap (any Willing to relocate to So. California. Proficient amount)! Also, buy filings, gold fill, sweeps, with Henmle, Kieninger and antique mechanisms. silver, platinum! Immediate 24-hour payment Please send resume to: 1003 E. return mail! Ship insured/registered mail to: Imperial Hwy., Suite E3, Brea, CA 92621 AMERICAN METALS COMPANY, 253 King St., Dept. HT, Charleston, SC 29401. Established 1960. Phone (843) 722-2073. Immediate opening for 1 CLOCK REPAIR PER WANT TO BUY: Old issues of American SON. Lots of repairs. Must work on premises. Horologist & Jeweler and HIA Journal maga Must be versed in new & antique movements, ACCUMLATIONS WANTED!! zines. 402-593-8641 or [email protected] cuckoo & grandfather clocks, deliver clocks & Buying Watchmakers' Stock of Old Watches, run service calls - vehicle furnished. Employee Cases, Movements, Watch Material, all types benefits. Call 636-625-1033 for interview or of wristwatches from common brands to all BUYING OLD ROLEX WATCHES send resume to Tic Toe Shop, 614 School St., the famous makers. Explorer, Submariner, Sea-Dweller, GMT, O'Fallon, MO 63366. Serious buyer. Serious offers. Milgauss, Bubbleback, Cosmograph, Chrono Don Meyer 1-800-833-3159 graph, Speed King, Oyster, any partial watches, 12900 Preston Rd. #325 movements, dials, crowns, signs, clocks, Dallas, TX 75230 anything Rolex. SCHOOLS E-mail: [email protected] Call Don Meyer 1-800-833-3159 Small CHELSEA or WATERBURY move Chattanooga Horological Institute offers BUYING WATCHMAKER ESTATES, TOOLS, training in Clock and Watch Repair. Formal or ment needed to fit miniature carriage clock, MATERIAL, MOVEMENTS, POCKET WATCH Casual. Visit www.clockandwatch.com for de 2"H X 1 W'W X 1 "D. (919) 369-9800 COLLECTIONS, in Midwest and Western USA. tails or call (423) 821-2703. [email protected] Larry, [email protected], (970) 263-8807, Box 84, Whitewater, CO 81527. WANTED TO BUY Horological Times ATTENTION RETIRED WATCHMAKERS Back Issues Call us before you sell your parts, tools, and watches. We have helped over 125 watchmakers in the last three years to 1977 through the present dispose of their accumulations. When Limited quantities and some you're really ready to sell, we're ready to issues may no longer be available. buy! Phone (727) 327-3306. Ask for Jeff or We also fit glass crystals to Nancy. E-mail: [email protected] Openface, Hunting, and English 1-5 $6.25 each chain drive watches. 6-12 $5.75 each Complete watches, dials, 13+ $5.00 each WATCH MATERIAL movements, case springs for sale. AWI members receive a DISTRIBUTORS 10% discount on back issues Please call us if you are interested in selling your business. G F Specialties To order contact AWl at All replies confidential. 1-800-351-6926 1~7-2924ext 301 Contact Pat Cassedy P.O. Box 170216 or visit our web site www.awi-net.org Cas-Ker Co. (513) 674-7700 Milwaukee, WI 53217 62 Horological Times • August 2003 AWl Material Search/Movement Bank EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is designed to work in conjunc 1L14 Longines 340, case #1219706, genuine female stem, tion with the AWl Movement Bank. If you can supply any of #340/404. the items listed here, please send details to the Material Search Network. Do not send the items to AWl. Members requesting If you can supply any of these items please contact: AWl these items will be advised of their availability, and will contact Material Search Network, American Watchmakers-Clockmakers you directly. Institute, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030-1696. Toll Free: l-866-367-2924,ext. 305; Phone: (513) 367-9800,Fax: (513) lLl Waltham/Royal94, Serial #11040597, 171, 12 size, 367-1414 or E-mail: mhuff@ awi-net.org. hairspring, #8169. The AWl-ELM Trust, in cooperation with the Ameri 1L2 Hamillton 912 Van Buren, silver dial with gold raised can Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute, maintains this unique numbers. member service to assist professionals in replacing hard-to find parts for vintage timepieces. When a member cannot 1L4 South Bend Studebaker, 211, 16 size, upper and lower locate a replacement part through normal sources, the Move jewel for escape wheel (3-finger verge) ment Bank/Material Search Network (which consists of move ments, timepieces and materials donated to the Trust) is often lLS Ingersol Mickey Mouse Wristwatch, 0 size, escape able to help. There is a fee of $10.00 for each search. The fee will wheel pinion or movement complete. be waived if a part or movement of equivalent value is donated to the Movement Bank. 1L7 L. Sandoz Clock, 19ligne, 8-day, 61, minute wheel. The AWl Material Search Network first contacts sev eral dozen material houses and outlets on behalf of the member lLS Elgin 571 setting lever detent, #6196. to determine if the missing part is available from any commercial source in the United States or Canada. If no other source is lLll Wittnauer Majestic 63, 19 ligne, detent, detent screw available, the Movement Bank is searched for a usable spare and stem. part. Iffound, the fair market value of the part will be assessed and the part made available for sale to the member. If the part 1L12 Illinois 16 size, serial #1819163, ModelS, Grade 172, cannot be found in the Movement Bank, the search will be barrel complete (#1258) and arbor (#1259). listed in the Horological Times. 0 American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute Industry Advisory Board Members The purpose of the AWl Industry Advisory Board is to give assistance to the president, the directors, and th e general membership of the American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute on any projects undertaken by the organization; and to recommend to and advise the president and directors on any matter or subject for the betterment of the Institute, its members and the industry. Bulova Watch Co. Jewelry Industry Distributors Sy Kessler Sales lncJRenata U.S. H.E. Carnasion Association (JIDA) Henry Kessler Woodside, NY Andrew Avery Dallas, TX Chevy Chase, MD Butterworth Clocks Inc. Tiffany & Co. Mark ButteiWorth S. LaRose Inc. Michael Biondolillo Muscatine, lA Greensboro, NC Flushing, NY Cas-KerCo. Livesay's Tourneau Lou Esselman Henry Livesay Anthony Riggio Cincinnati, OH Tampa, FL Westport, CT Cooper & Co., Inc. Wm. S. McCaw Co. Watch & Clock Review AI Cooper Gerald Wilson Bert Kalisher, Editor Cincinnati, OH Toledo, OH Hewlett, NY DRS Inc. Richemont NA Witschi Electronics USA, Inc. Joseph Borella,Vice President Willem Van Kempen Tony Voight New York, NY New York, NY Palmyra, NJ Esslinger & Co. Societe Suisse de Chronometrie Bill Esslinger Anne Thierrin Saint Paul, MN Neuchatel, Switzerland August 2003 • Horological Times 63 Advertisers' Index Borel & Co., Jules ...... 5 GRS Tools ...... 37 Samson Technology Corporation ...... 15 (816) 421-6110 (800) 835-3519 (954) 916-9322 Butterworth Clocks, Inc ...... 25 Guenther's ...... 55 Smith Supply House ...... 43 (800) 258-5418 (91 0) 281-4036 (213) 622-1687 Cas-Ker Co ...... inside back cover International Watch Collectors Society ...... 35 Time Connection, Inc ...... 21 (513) 674-7700 (516) 374-5060 (213) 624-2675 Chronos/WCR ...... 57 S. LaRose, Inc ...... 29 Twin City Supply ...... 25 (303) 296-1600 (336) 621-1936 (952) 545-2725 Clocks ...... 49 Livesay's, Inc ...... 11 Vibrograf U.S.A. Corp ...... 39 011 01 31 228 6638 (813) 229-2715 (516) 437-8700 Esslinger & Co ...... inside front cover Maxell Corp ...... back cover Witschi Electronics USA Ltd ...... 17 (651) 452-7180 (201) 794-5900 (800) 882-7977 Ferrell & Company ...... 21 McCaw Co., WilliamS ...... 3 Zantech ...... 9 (213) 627-6031 (419) 243-3720 (800) 441-7569 Frei & Borel ...... 47 Paylak, Inc ...... 13 Zeiss Surgical, Inc ...... 33 (51 0) 832-0355 (800) 752-9491 (914) 681-7359 Gaber & Company ...... 7 Primrose Supplies, Inc ...... 19 (412) 322-8499 (801) 485-3908 AWl Employee Directory James E. Lubic, CMW Sharon McManus Steve Jones Executive Director Membership Coordinator Audiovisual Manager Education & Technical Director 1-866-367-2924 ext. 302 1-866-367-2924 ext. 308 1-866-367-2924 ext. 310 smcmanus@ awi-net.org sjones@ awi-net.org jlubic@ awi-net.org Mary Huff Melanie Frye Lucy Fuleki Shipping Coordinator Advertising Representative Assistant Executive Director 1-866-367-2924 ext. 305 1-866-367-2924 ext. 306 1-866-367-2924 ext. 304 [email protected] magazine@ awi-net.org lfuleki@ awi-net.org Heather Kyde American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute Thomas J. Pack Receptionist/Secretary 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 Finance Director 1-866-367-2924 ext. 301 Phone: Toll Free 1·866-367-2924 or (513) 367-9800 1-866-367-2924 ext. 311 hkyde@ awi-net.org Fax: {513) 367-1414 tpack@ awi-net.org E-mail: awi @awi-net.org Gary Richards Web Site: www. awi-net. org Donna K. Baas AWl-ELM Charitable Trust Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST) Managing Editor/Advertising Manager Development Director Closed National Holidays 1-866-367-2924 ext. 307 1-866-367-2924 ext. 315 dbaas@ awi-net.org grichards@ awi-net.org Nancy L. Wellmann Laurie Penman Education Coordinator Clock Instructor 1-866-367-2924 ext. 303 1-866-367-2924 ext. 318 nwellmann@ awi-net.org Ipenman@ awi-net.org 64 Horological Times • August 2003 Ifyou are looking for watch crystal repair made easy and affordable, you have found it ... The Schohl Crystal Cutting Machine The Schohl Crystal Cutting Machine was developed to be able to duplicate any flat Tum the wheel at the front of the machine, and as bezel shape is traced directly ... watch crystal pattern. It is capable of cutting complex shapes so that even the most delicate watches can be repaired in minutes. Easy to use- you don't have to be a watchmaker or have any special skills or schooling to start making watch crystals right away. The entire crystal cutting process takes from 7-10 minutes. Watch crystal is repaired in 20 minutes while the customer waits, and shops! Make watch crystal repair more then a customer convenience - make it a profit center. An affordable machine that makes any shape mineral glass watch crystal in minutes in your own shop, most for less then $2.00 each. Includes practice blanks. Measures 71Jz"H x ll"Wx lO"D. Made in USA. 590.865 Schohl Crystal Cutting Machine ...... $9 7 5 ... the diamond point etches the shape onto a 590.866 Replacement Diamond Point Stylus ...... $39.95 40mm mineral glass blank. Break off and lightly 40mm Mineral Glass Crystal Blanks ...... $1.00ea sand or grind. CALL 1-800-487-0408 Cas·~[J(O. FAX 1-800-487-5848 2550 CIVIC CENTER DR PO BOX 31167 LOCAL PHONE 513/674-7700 FAX 513/674-0600 CINCINNATI OH 45231-0167 Shop our web site: www.casker.com THOSE WHO PUT THEIR NAME ON THE OUTSIDE, PREFER 0 u R NAME ON THE INsIDE. EARN GREAT PRODUCTS WITH MAXELL BATTERY REWARDS. 0UALITY. INNOVATION. LONGEVITY. The more you buy, the more you earn. Limited time offer. Some restrictions apply. maxell Ask your representative for more details. THE WORLD LEADER IN MICRO BAITERY TECHNOLOGY