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~ Crr}inojer & GO 1165 Medallion Dr.• st. Paul, MN 5512o ~~~;! ~ ll ~ • Toll Free Phone Orders Toll Free Fax Orders (24 Hrs) 80 Years Young- And Growing 1-800-328-0205 Fax: 1-800-548-9304 VOLUME 26 HoROLOGICAL,. NUMBER12 TIMES CONTENTS DECEMBER 2002 An Official Publication of the American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute FEATURE ARTICLES EDITORIAL & EXECUTIVE OFFICES AWl, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 21•t Century Watchmaking Using Digital Photography 12 Phone: Toll Free 1-866-367-2924 or (513) 367-9800 By Dr. Matthew Clark Fax: (513) 367-1414 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.awi-net.org A History of the Waterbury Clock Company 18 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM (EST) Closed National Holidays Part 2, By Andrew and David LaBounty
Donna K. Baas: Managing Editor, Advertising Manager A 17th Century Lantern Clock, By Simon R. Drachman 36 Katherine J. Ortt: Associate Editor, Layout/Design Associate James E. Lubic, CMW: Executive Director & COLUMNS Education & Technical Director Lucy Fuleki: Assistant Executive Director The Modern German Clock Movement, By Mark Butterworth 16 Thomas J. Pack, CPA: Finance Director Part 30, Movement Dating: New Developments Laurie Penman : Clock Instructor Nancy L. Wellmann: Education Coordinator Technically Watches, By Archie B. Perkins 26 Sharon McManus: Membership Coordinator Part 55, Checking and Adjusting the Chronograph Mechanism Mary Huff: Shipping Coordinator Melanie Frye: Receptionist/Secretary of the Valjoux 24 Timer Steve Jones: Audiovisual Manager HOROLOGICAL TIMES ADVISORY COMMITIEE DEPARTMENTS Linda Chrysler: Chairman Chip Lim, CMW, CMC, CMEW President's Message, By Robert D. Porter 2 Robert Ockenden, CMC Executive Director's Message, By James E. Lubic Robert D. Porter, CMW 2 Frank Poye, CW Questions & Answers, By David A. Christianson 4 Thomas Schomaker, CMW Manuel J. Yazijian Ask Huck, By J. M. Huckabee 6
AWl OFFICERS Letters to the Editor 8 Jack Kurdzionak, CW: President AWl New Members 10 Jim Door: First Vice President Frank Poye, CW: Second Vice President From the Workshop, By Jack Kurdzionak 24 Alice B. Carpenter, CMW, CMEW: Secretary Mark Butterworth: Treasurer Affiliate Chapter Report, By John F. Kurdzionak 38 Bulletin Board AWl DIRECTORS 40 Fred Burckhardt, FAWI AWl Material Search/Movement Bank 41 Ron DeCorte, CMW Wes Door, CMW, FAWI Industry News 46 Henry Frystak, CMW Classified Advertising Robert D. Porter, CMW 52 Marshall F. Richmond, CMW Advertisers' Index 56 Dennis Warner Manuel Jean Yazijian AWl Employee Directory 56 John Kurdzionak: Affiliate Chapter Director Joseph Juaire: Research & Education Council Director Tony Riggio, CMW: Industry Advisory Board Director EDUCATION
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AWl Evening Classes in Clock and Watch Repair 42 Robert D. Porter, CMW AWl Offers Classes in Designing and Building a Clock 43 FELLOWS American Watchmakers-C/ockmakers Institute AWl Bench Courses 44 Robert F. Bishop J. M. Huckabee James H. Broughton Gerald G. Jaeger AWl Home Study Course in Clock Repair 45 Fred S. Burckhardt Robert A. Nelson George Daniels Wes Door Benjamin Matz *Henry B. Fried SPECIAL INTEREST *Hamilton E. Pease Josephine F. Hagans Archie B. Perkins *Orville R. Hagans Seeking Candidates for the AWl Board of Directors 37 William 0. Smith, Jr. Ewell D. Hartman AWl Directors' E-mail Address Directory 37 Milton C. Stevens *Harold J. Herman *Marvin E. Whitney "Deceased 2002 Horologica/ Times Technical Index 49
~androprocjucflon is ~ withoutwritlen ~issionlromtheAmen. ~==~rlS!ilute. Copyright ©2002 by the American COVER Take time to reflect on the past and cherish timeless memories this holiday season. Happy Holidays from everyone at AWl! President's Message Jack Kurdzionak, CW
The holiday season is here and as we do our best to enjoy the season we are helping others to enjoy the season. As joyful as the season can be, it can also be a bit stressful for all who are involved with holiday retailing. We can sometimes be stretched to our physical and emotional limits while we do our best to serve our customers at this most busy of shopping seasons. As busy as you may be, please don't forget to take some time for yourself, your family and your friends to celebrate the season with them before it is over and it will be over before you realize it. Holidays are for everyone to enjoy and celebrate. I do understand how busy you will be, but do stop, relax, and take care of yourself while taking care of your business. Also, don't forget those who might be forgotten during this busy time. Is there someone who needs a visit or a phone call? Take a few hours and make the visit or the phone call to someone who needs companionship more than another holiday card. A visit or a phone call is a gift that will be long remembered and cannot be discarded after the holiday. Are there people in your community needing a gift of a food basket or a donation to help them celebrate the holidays? Don't forget them either. The holiday season is for all who wish to celebrate, not just those of us fortunate to have the health and wealth to do so. On behalf of all of us here at AWI, your officers, directors, and staff, we wish you a joyous holiday season and please, share it with all of your family, friends, and community.
Executive Director's Message James E. Lubic, CMW
Happy Holidays to all and a successful and Happy New Year too! This month I would like to share what I think is valuable information with the members who don't subscribe to the AWI yahoo group "AWI Matters" . The topic is how to protect yourself against the liability of calling a diamond a diamond and then finding out later that it's not. For the watch service industry this could be one of many luxury watch brands that counterfeiters have had a heyday with for years, and have caused all kinds of headaches for the manufacturers and AWl members who service these products. Following is a message that AWI member Leon Sanger posted on "AWI Matters". Following his post is a sample of what Mr. Sanger did to protect himself against the infamous "it looks like one, but it isn't" problem.
With the ever increasing number of harder to identify counterfeit high-grade SANGER WATCH AND JEWELRY, LlC watches in circulation, it is putting an ever increasing liability on the shop owners and 3457-1 South C•m,MII Av.nu• SpriiiQtltld, 111 1 1.<040~ ga~ watchmaker. An 18KT R--x came into the shop the other day. The weight seemed 4013 right and there were numbers between the lugs at 12 and 6 o'clock but something did 1411) 883-1601 not seem just right. Upon removing the case back, there was an ETA movement in place Nom•------ of a 3035. Md"'" ------qr,______s..,._ ~-- As brought out by Charlie Cleves' "Identifying the Fake Rolex" video, a shop f!IOIIt .. ~ .. ..Tl ll'. r~G.,_, j Gd.l'ft:A'I' owner could face very expensive liability by taking in a watch, marking the repair I !"""' ~ ...... IY.IY• envelope with the brand of the watch, inspecting it and discovering it is not the genuine ,. .. 1""'' 1""1"""' 1'"' 1._. 1_,._""1 ...... ,, C:st.t)lft•; named watch, and then calling the customer to inform them that their watch isn't eu.tomcr b t:"lnll¢ •A genuine. htltr.dil.n •T · I'm working on a disclaimer statement to be printed on the take-in repair enve 5 0 ..,., ' lope of which the customer would read and sign. 8 ~'{/'· .. •D 0 St.&Ct. 8~~":' • If anyone would like to see the proposed disclaimer, please e-mail me at 8 ttrilll. g g~~~ f g .ionHo.fiC- 8~: •K clockwinder2001 @prodigy. net and I will send it on to you for comments. It is not in its OGalbt C\lmiUif final form and I would like to have constructive comments on it. Among our member Ot.CIIttd v w. ~ a... a.,.~ . T.... "<:t ~ · • t.n iiMta Thu :JD Dap ~ f,llp•trfd ship there must be the expertise to draft such a disclaimer. r. ~~S1 ••1M• Leon Sanger, CMEW ..' "fl ''*'.tQ.t)W row •
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buying a blank or "ebauche" move hours and two sets of 3-teeth for the ment and enhancing it to the maker's quarters. Instead of two trips being fit specifications is very evident here. ted on the staff of the hour hammer Yours is an antique Swiss there is only one which functions for pocket watch with day, date, month and both the hour and the second quarter lunar indications on the porcelain dial. stroke. Unlike the high-value examples The pin-setting mechanism for setting of repeater watches, this one is finished the hands indicates the watch was made "in the gray," i.e., the repeater levers between about 1870 and 1900. The and springs are not beveled or polished. watch is cased in a anodized gun metal The acting surfaces of the levers, flirts steel case with brass crown, bow and and racks are not polished, either. All slide. The movement is jeweled of the above: the economized mecha through the center wheel with a Swiss nism and the minimally finished com jewel-lever escapement and with the ponents, causes the repeating mecha movement plates having a light matte nism of this watch to mis-function and/ finish. or jam periodically. The repeater mechanism has The calendar/moon-phase been added to the dial-side of the mechanism is added to a separate plate movement plate. To make economical that is attached over the repeater train, repeaters, simplified mechanisms such under the dial. It, too, is finished "in " as yours were developed. The "surprise the gray." piece" (which prevents the striking of According to Charlie Cleves, the quarter while the mechanism is pre our resident expert on collectible paring to strike the next hour) and the watches, these watches are fairly com "ali-or-nothing piece" (which prevents mon at the larger watch collectors' the mis-striking of the hour if the shows. repeating rack is not sufficiently David Christianson pushed down) were eliminated; and the CMW, CMEW hour and quarter racks were replaced Technical Editor by a striking rack with 12 teeth for the (Continued on page 31.)
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Old Huck and the rights to future use. I continued to submit ma American Clock terial. I never asked anything; AWl never of fered anything. I don't even know how long this had been going on. Question Many years passed and AWI started Why do you confine your articles to paying for my photographic expenses for the last-century American clocks? material in "As A Clockmaker Turns." More years passed. My old camera Answer died. AWI said, "Go buy a camera and send us This may tum out to be a human in the bill." terest story. My tenure with AWl was never I have received so many nice com planned; it just happened. ments from AWI members over the years that Once upon a time, AWI wanted to now the membership and staff are my dear begin a trade publication. They had no writ family. ers, and they had no money. Old Huck now feels a direct obliga Old Huck was around 65 years old. tion to all of AWl family to make available He began to worry that he would die, and his every skill that I have learned in my 82 years. lifetime of skills would be canceled. Many other writers center their work Old Huck drove up to Cincinnati to around other facets of our trade. My material some kind of AWI meeting. They discussed is considered as a teaching that can be prac the need for technical material for the "hoped ticed by the "master to the novice." for" AWl publication. This has brought exceeding joy into Sometime later, someone asked me my life, as well as honor that I never dreamed if I could supply a "bit of filler material." I possible. did, and it was published. I did not save the So what can we expect? AWI needs to copy. have a replacement in mind. I'm 82 years old Someone later asked me if I could and the future could be short. supply material on a regular basis. I did. No To my AWI family, I trust that I've left mention was made for payment, or ownership some of my skills with you. 0
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Editor's Note: This letter was first an elephant's back, or we can get left The argument of "Why should posted to the "AWI Matters" Yahoo behind. we help them if they won't sell us group. It is published here so that all 2. Our best and perhaps only parts?" may be true as well; however, A WI members have the opportunity. to opportunity to make this progress is by nixing the Academy deal will not help read this letter. partnering with industry on the reopen the situation at all. We may win that ing of the Academy. Our organization battle, but we'll lose the war. represents less than half of this The argument that we can't Dear Editor country's professional horologists. afford the Academy is invalid. Indus Now that we have our blood Other than our ability to organize and try will foot the bill. pressures under control and our emo maintain the Academy operation, we A few weeks ago, in private tions in check again, let's try this one are, for the most part, irrelevant to correspondence, another member more time without equivocation. We industry. wrote that he thought there were many must reopen the AWI Academy! 3. Our certification process in favor of reopening the Academy Assuming that many who has little if any recognition in the in who simply didn't bother to speak up. have remained silent on this issue are dustry. Because of this we are gener For those of the "Silent Majority" now in favor of the reopening, now is the ally treated shabbily by the luxury is the time to break the silence. time to speak up. Otherwise nothing manufacturers whenever we request If this organization is to move will happen; the AWI Executive Board parts or technical information. We need forward, increase its numbers, lower will not respond favorably without the to develop a certification process, with its members' median age and gain appearance of a clear majority dem the cooperation of the industry, that credibility in the industry, sponsoring onstrating a favorable reaction to this will have some validity outside of our the Academy is the way. On the other proposal. own small circle, and we can only do hand, if most are satisfied belonging This is why we need to do this: it if we are able to open a dialog be to an organization with a declining 1. The only way we will ever tween ourselves and the industry. membership of mostly old men (yes make any progress on the parts prob The argument that the Acad I'm one), an organization whose pri lem is to form some sort of coopera emy will be of no use to the current mary functions it seems, are to pub tive relationship with the industry. The membership is perhaps true, but while lish a magazine and serve as a reposi Swiss have the financial and political there may be no direct benefit to the tory for old technical literature, don't clout to do whatever they wish, not membership, there will be no harmful do anything because that is what we only in this country, but worldwide. effect either. Indirectly, it could be of will have. For those who think otherwise, I sug great benefit to membership simply be Jim Sadilek gest that they may be fooling them cause of the opportunity it could pro Carson City, NV selves. We can either choose to go vide in getting us at the same table as along with the industry, like a flea on the industry representatives.
8 Horological Times • December 2002 Dear Editor: battle, retreated. She returned the but I can tell you what works for me. I am frequently asked, by watch with the case scratched and Anytime a customer asks me about watchmakers, "How can I charge more gouged to the customer explaining that sealing the watch I ask why the watch than I am now charging for a watch this watch was especially well sealed needs to be sealed. Do they use it for battery, when other stores near me and must go to a regular jeweler to be diving, swimming, washing dishes, or charge less?" It makes no difference opened. Both the clerk and the cus are they concerned about accidental what part of the country I am visiting, tomer ignored the damage to the case. splashing? I find that most of my cus a question about competitor's pricing Shortly another customer brought two tomers just want to know if their watch is asked. My response is "Why are you watches for batteries, one digital and will leak if accidentally splashed while concerned with the prices charged by one analog. The clerk again brought watering the lawn and a visual inspec other stores? You are not providing the out her arsenal of knives and screw tion and lubrication of the gaskets is same product they sell. Yes, you are drivers and struggled with the case enough. My regular diving customers selling a watch battery, but yours is back of the analog watch until the sec leave their watches for sealing and test professionally installed, the watch case ond clerk prudently decided that it re ing. Occasionally I do have a customer is resealed, and service requirements quired an alternative weapon. A span with a thirty-dollar watch they want such as a needed crown, crystal, or ner wrench then easily removed the sealed because they are on their way strap can be noted, and if necessary, screw off case back. Next the clerk to Hawaii where they will be scuba replaced at this time. All this is done unscrewed four retaining screws eas diving. Beep! In any case, I always without damaging the watch move ily removing the case back of the digi give a copy of my card to any customer ment or its case. tal model. A screwdriver quickly dug with a question about water resistance. Is this what your competitors the battery out but the new one refused If you read the card I enclosed do when they install a battery for to be inserted until the clerk pressed (copied below) you will see I have tried $2.78? Yes, I said $2.78. Yesterday, I the replacement in with both thumbs. to keep it simple. I have had a very visited a megamart store. This chain The analog watch battery installation positive response with the information of stores is one of the world's largest, proved easier as it was accomplished on these cards; notably I most often selling food and every kind of mer with just one thumb. The cases were hear: "No one ever told me this. "The chandise imaginable including batter closed and the customer paid $5.56 for most important items on the card are ies installed for $2.78. I stopped by both batteries. These speedy clerks that a 30M watch should not be used their "fine jewelry" department to smiled at each other knowing they only under water and not to take any watch check over their watch collection. This took twelve minutes to win this battle into the shower. My own advice is that department had a selection of "fine" with two watches. if you do not need to wear your watch watches priced from $2.95 to just un This competition should con in the water don't wear it in the water; der $70. Two clerks, ready and wait cern you only if you try to compete ing to install batteries in full view of with the megamarts only on the basis (Continued on page 40) the customer, were at their one square of price. If you do, you lose. The foot, well equipped workbench. Their megamarts know their customers want hand tools consisted of a variety of batteries for $2.78 and they give them Water resistance and depth are not the screwdrivers, a spanner wrench and their money's worth. You and your pro same. A watch is tested at the specified depth at a temperature of 18c-25c and chisel-like knives for openers. One pair fessional staff provide a complete bat stationary. Movement through the water of pliers and a case press costing at tery replacement service and must changes the pressure. Do not shower or least $20 were the closers. These charge for it. The megamarts will not bath in any watch. The chemicals in soaps and shampoos directly effect the highly experienced clerks are able to compete with you for quality service; gaskets. install batteries in fine watches with don't try to compete with them for out a loupe. While I was looking price. Water Resistance Per (ISO) 2281: around the department, I casually Jack Kurdzionak 30M/100F/3BAR: Will withstand splash watched as two customers brought Stoneham, MA ing but not for use under water. their watches for battery replacements. 50M/164F/5BAR: Suitable for surface swimming but not snorkeling or other wa The first customer brought a ter sports. Coach brand wristwatch for a battery. Dear Editor: 100M/328F/10BAR: Suitable for swim The clerk proceeded to attack the snap Regarding the letter from ming, snorkeling, water sports, but not for high board diving or sub aqua diving. off case back with every sharp weapon Manuel Yazijian in the October issue: 200M/662F/20BAR: Suitable for high im in her arsenal for six minutes, but the I do not believe we could ever get the pact water sports and aqua diving not case proved to be a tough opponent watch industry to change water resis requiring helium. 300M/993F/30BAR and above are pro until the clerk, realizing she lost the tance to a progressive numerical rate, fessional divers' watches.
December 2002 • Horological Times 9 Pennsylvania Edwards, Robert-Lititz, PA March, Craig R.-Johnstown, PA Swartzkopf, Dianne W.-Aitoona, PA
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10 Horological Times • December 2002 The American Watch Guild announces the creation of the
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Dr. Matthew Clark
The book, Twenty-First Century The Pattern Watchmaking, by William 0. Smith, is an ex Since I had no part to match, I had to cellent guide for making small parts1. The make a pattern. To make an accurate pattern I techniques are easy to try, and afford surpris used a digital photograph of the watch and ingly good results even for inexperienced drew the part on top of the photograph using a workers such as myself. In the book the use digital art program. Smith mentions this on of photography to help design parts is men page 150 of the book, but this article will de tioned on page 150 of the book. This article scribe a method for using digital photography discusses in detail a method of using digital in detail. Figure 2 shows the photograph of photography to design a missing part using the movement. commonly available programs on a PC. When photographing, the camera Armed with the book, I set out to make should be held at right angles to the watch to a regulator whipspring for a Howard 12-size avoid any distortion of the image. The advan pocket watch. Resourceful readers may be able tage of a digital camera for this work is that to procure this part, but I could not and it pro you can adjust the lighting and camera dis vided a good excuse to use the techniques to tance to avoid glaring reflections. With the fabricate one. digital technology you can see the image The first step was to make a set of immediately and make any adjustments to tables for the lathe using the plan in the book improve the picture. on page 9. Using 1116" sheet metal and 1/4" Note the ruler in the image. This gives metal rod purchased at the local hardware an important reference to the actual size of the store, it was easy to fashion a set of tables us part as we shall see later. ing the plans in the book. One of the finished The next step was to use a drawing tables is shown in Figure 1. program that allows layered drawings to draw the image of the part on top of the digital pho tograph. I used Microsoft PowerPoint™, but other programs such as PaintShopPro, which is available as a shareware version, would also serve this function. On Linux™ I use "the Gimp" to do this drawing. At this point I drew a line on the image of the ruler that is exactly 1cm long, as measured on the image. Figure 3 shows the outline of the spring drawn on the watch movement. The 1cm line was moved next to the part outline for reference. Later on this reference line will be used to insure that the scale of the spring is correct when it is printed out. For this particular part, care must be Figure 1. Grinding table taken to draw it in the fully relaxed position.
12 Horological Times • December 2002 Figure 2. Photograph of the watch Figure 3. Part drawn on movement
That is, with the head pushing the regulator spring fully is helpful to use the "magnification" feature of the draw to the "fast" position. Otherwise it will not function cor ing program to position these cross hairs exactly over the rectly when installed. This would be true when designing center of the holes. any part with a spring function. The next step is to print out the pattern so it can The spring is held in with a screw, and positioned be applied to the metal. This is done by copying the out exactly with two steady pins. The exact positions of these line of the spring, and the reference line and pasting into a three items are marked with cross hairs on the drawing. It new image page, without the image of the watch. The
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Figure 4. Drawings of the part
is the correct size to use. It may take several trials to fmd just the right size, but the accuracy of the part depends on this step. The correct size, which happened to be a 22% reduction, was then copied several times and printed out a pattern sheet. Photographic stock works well so that the cut image has a very sharp edge. The pattern was then cut out with a sharp hobby knife. This pattern was attached to the sheet stock with rubber cement to prevent slipping while the pattern was transferred to the stock. The hole positions were carefully marked with a light tap on a 3-cornered punch. Tracing the outline of the pattern with a sharp scribe transfers the image to the sheet. In addition, the paper pattern was left glued on for most of the operation. The source of the metal stock was an ordinary feeler gauge. For small parts it is a very convenient source since it provides a variety of precision thickness sheets in Figure 5. Convenient assortment of precision thickness metal a convenient holder. Feeler gauges are widely available stock at hardware and auto part stores. The metal quality is very springy, and yet hard, which is perfect for a flat spring. In addition, the tempering andre-hardening process is quite image of the spring and line should be "grouped" so that simple and straightforward with this stock. they move together. Most drawing programs have this The 0.013" blade was chosen from the thickness feature. of the regulator arm. The spring was cut using the cutting Several copies of this image were then pasted to wheel techniques outlined in the book. The cutting wheel the new drawing. Several were then scaled to different cuts through the metal in its hardened state very quickly sizes. It is difficult to predict the exact size that the image and easily. It takes only a little practice to use the narrow will be in the printout so some trial and error is needed edge to cut the shape, and the flat edge to smooth out any here. Figure 4 shows the new image with several sizes of uneven edges. The edges were carefully finished with some the drawing. light filing to make them very smooth. The sheet was printed out and checked for the The next step was to drill the holes. The feeler length of the reference line on the different sizes of im gauge stock is very springy, but much too hard for drill age. The size which has a reference line exactly lcm long ing without softening. The steel was softened with an
14 Horological Times • December 2002 ~ Tapered steady pin I ~ Round faced punchl
Stock for part
Figure 6. Driving in the steady pins
Figure 7. Straightening the steady pins
alcohol lamp and the holes drilled slightly smaller than the size of piano wire used for the steady pins. The part was then re-hardened by the usual techniques. The metal used in feeler gauges is easy to work with and returns easily to a hard, yet springy temper. The pins were made of piano wire, cut and shaped to a taper using a stone on the lathe. The pins were driven through the holes until the fit was very tight using the staking set, as shown in Figure 6. Take care that the taper enters from the underside of the part so that the part of the wire that forms the steady pins is not the tapered section. After the pins were driven in very firmly the pro truding ends were cut off with nippers, filed to the surface of the stock, then the surface of the spring was polished. The pin was then shortened and the end flattened on a stone. If the pins are not perfectly at right angles to the spring after the joining process, they can be straightened Figure 8. Finished spring, front and reverse using a round-faced punch with a hole just large enough for the steady pins. Place the punch over the pin until the round end contacts the part and gently bend it to the proper Even a non-expert like myself can get good re position as shown in Figure 7. sults with these techniques. Modem digital technology This is also a good way to straighten dial feet and augments the "classical" techniques and can ease the job other pins that protrude from flat metal parts. of fabricating missing parts. The surface was then finished with several grades of emery cloth on a glass plate to a smooth surface, then References polished with rouge. If you require a black polish you 1. Smith, William, 0. Twenty-First Century Watchmak must be very careful when filing or grinding down the ing, Ohio, American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute ends of the steady pins so as not to scratch the surface. Press, 1996. Fortunately in my case the age and condition of the watch Editor's Note: Twenty-First Century Watchmak did not make a perfect polish mandatory. The finished ing can be purchased from AWl. Contact Melanie at spring on the balance cock, and the reverse side is shown 1-866-367-2924 ext. 301 to place an order or log on to in Figure 8. A WI's website www.awi-net.org. 0
December 2002 • Horological Times 15 The Modern German Clock Movement ' Part 30 Movement Dating: New Developments Mark Butterworth''
In past issues in late 2000 and early With regard to the Urgos date coding 2001 the topics of movement identification and after 1998, the system is very simple. The same dating were discussed. Since that time new letter year code that is employed on the Her information has been released which relates mie is used on the Urgos; that is, the current to the Urgos movements produced by Hermie year 2002 is denoted by the letter "0." The in their Amherst, Virginia facility and also the year previous was "N" and the year 2003 Kieninger movements identified with the la should be "P." The year designation is found ser marking system. It should be pointed out on the bottom of the rear plate of the move that Hermie also uses a laser system on their ment for the Urgos. It should be mentioned units. that the date codes on the earlier Urgos made Why are date codes important, any in Germany is complicated, those used by way? In the first place, as mechanics, we are Howard Miller often had a small white sticker always curious as to the history of the mecha on the lower front plate of the movement with nism. In the second place, knowing when the a four digit month and year code. As an ex unit was made will tell us a lot about the likely ample, "0982" represents September, 1982. extent of repair required. There are no hard The dating on the Hermie movements is un and fast rules, but the chances of getting by changed with the date code appearing on the with a simple cleaning and oiling on a unit top line of the four or five lines of information over ten years old are not good if it has not which are located on the right hand side of the been properly maintained. As most of us get rear plate. more experienced in the business, our confi Kieninger has gone through a series dence in the customer giving us accurate in of transformations on both movement identi formation decreases accordingly. This is an fication and date codes. Without reiterating in attempt to keep members updated on the dat formation already given in previous articles ing codes as they change. listed above, we are often asked questions not First, there is some misinformation addressed. given out regarding Urgos and we are often The workhorse movement in the Kien asked if they are still in business. The answer inger line is the "K" series (Kaiser). This se is yes, they are in business under a new own ries is identified by having plates of 142 mm ership, namely Franz Hermie & Sohn as of x 200 mm or about 5 1/2" x 7 7/8". This unit 1998. The major difference is that only the has been used at one time or another by many three weight units are still being made with manufacturers both in the U.S. and Europe go the exception of a particular two weight cable ing back over three decades. Today it is used model. The movements are still made toUr in the U.S. by Howard Miller which now owns gos specifications as to plate size, beat rates, the company as well as some smaller manu etc. with the exception that the escapement facturers. It appears as both a chain and cable system is in the process of being changed over wind unit and in Westminster as well as triple using the Hermie escape wheel and verge and chime variations. Its latest coding shows up it is anticipated that the conversion will be as KSU (cable drive triple chime), KS (cable complete sometime in 2003. drive Westminster only), KKU (chain drive
16 Horological Times • December 2002 triple chime), andKK (chain drive Westminster only). This C. 1993-laser marking: same as "B" except that unit is bronze bushed in the second wheels and also has the year code follows the letter code. e.g.: Kll is removable bushings for the winding arbors. This plate size 1995 on the same plate series. also has appeared as an economy model over the years which were similar but the basic commonality amongst D. Laser marking: this system utilizes a 10-digit them was that they did not have the bronze bushings in number at the bottom of the rear clock plate. The the second wheels nor the removable bushings in the drive first two numbers indicate the week of the year wheels. These units are all interchangeable with each other (01 to 52 possible), the third and fourth the year, as well as with the K series. The current manifestation is and the remaining six the serial number. As a re labeled the MSU or MS (think "M" for Miller). Earlier sult, each movement is uniquely identified. As an models were the ESU ("E" for economy), and RSU. It example, I have an actual movement with the num should be noted that although the units as a whole inter ber 0300300828 in the lower left hand comer. The change, the same is not always true for the internal parts. "03" indicates the 3rd week of the year, the "00" Since Kieninger has undergone the most changes, the year 2000 and "00828" the serial number of the complete scenario will be given from the earliest to this particular movement. the present: Hopefully this update will help you in decipher A. Pre-1985: a month year code at bottom of plate ing more information out of your repair job. such as "9 76" indicating September 1976. Final thought: "A little consideration, a little thought for B. 1985-1993 (approx.): a two-digit year code others, makes all the difference. "-A. A. Milne before the series letter starting with "0 1" in 1985. 0 e.g.: 05K indicates 1989 date on a "K" series movement.
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December 2002 • Horological Times 17 A His tory of the Waterbury Clock Company (1857- 1942)
Part 2
Bushing-For Real Now "burnishes" the inside of pivot holes entrance/exit lock, and the lift/lock face With the escape wheel secured with oil as though one were burnish of each pallet. The entrance pallet is and happy, I was ready to do standard ing a pivot. With enough pressure and the side of the pallets that allows teeth bushings as planned. After sizing the rotation of the hand, the holes will look to enter between the pallets, and the new pivot holes of two gears, I coun as good as the pivots, but it gets tiring exit obviously releases them. Entrance tersunk them to the plate. This means I to do all ten holes (which now include drop is defined by the amount of dis created a "bowl" with the pivot hole at the two escape pallet pivots). Actually, tance the escape wheel rotates after its base, as shown in the picture of the it's only hard the first time one does it, being let off of the entrance pallet. It is repaired hand nut. This is done so that and only if the bushings are so loose easily visible as the distance between pivots better receive oil, but it also that they come out during the polish a tooth and the inside edge of the en hides the bushing since the plate and ing process. This is especially unfor trance pallet as lock occurs. Con bushing are both on the same plane af tunate because then one must go back versely, the exit drop is the distance ter countersinking, to the effect that and rebush it. I was terribly glad when the escape wheel rotates after being let they're indistinguishable from each none of mine fell out, and neither did off of the exit pallet and is visible as other. It only serves to look more pro any of the previously bushed holes. the distance between a tooth and the fessional when a movement appears Having done this with oil on the outside edge of the exit pallet as lock entirely original and unaltered. I coun smooth broach, there was now oil in occurs. The entrance/exit lock is the tersunk not only my own bushings, but the holes. To remove it, I used the xy amount of pallet face that "catches" the also the bushings that were inserted by lene/mineral spirits mixture to rinse the escape wheel tooth when stopping the other repairmen at various times. movement and then used toothpicks to rotation of the escape wheel. The lock clean out any extra contamination from face is the portion of the pallet that Polishing the Pivot Holes the holes. If contamination is present, stops an escape tooth. There are also Everything's So Shiny! it could react with the lubricating oils lift angles on the ends of the pallets Since most of the hard part used later and cause the clock parts to (the lift faces) that drive the pendulum was completed, I was happy to move become sticky and stop. Toothpick sufficiently to keep the clock running, on to polishing pivot holes, as it meant cleaning averted a disaster, however, and are subject to wear (as are the lock the pivots would soon be in them and and in no time at all, the holes were faces). turning again. Unfortunately, the pivot bushed and polished and the gears were My first goal was to measure holes take a little while to clean, though free to be put back between the plates! the lift angles. To do so, I measured they go much faster if the bushings are the pallets from the center of the pivot done right. To polish a pivot hole, one The Escapement-Theory, to the mid-point of the pallet thickness. takes a smooth broach just like the cut Practice, and Math Dividing this by two gave a value of ting broach except not faceted, and At this point, with the gears in half of the length of the pallet arm. their rightful places within the clock, Knowing that measurement, I drew a it was time to calibrate the timekeep circle with an equal radius and drew a ing by adjusting the escape pallets. tangent line on that circle. This repre Some necessary terms are: entrance/ sented zoof lift when the pivot of the Smoothing broach exit pallet, entrance/exit drop, escape pallets was placed through the
18 Horological Times • December 2002 between the beats equal. In other words, I wanted the escape teeth to lock at the same relative point on each side of pendulum's arc. To do this, I loos ened the screw where the leader at taches to the pallet arbor, which is the Exit part of the clock that connects the pen Pallet dulum to the escape pallets, and rotated it slightly so that it drove the escape pallets the same distance on each side of the pendulum's swing. To make sure the beat was correct, I used a timing machine (also used to measure the rate). This machine picks up the sound made by the clock and measures how much time passes between the beats, then it calculates the difference. After getting the beat nearly perfect, I used the finer adjustment knob nearer to the bottom of the leader to finish the center of the circle and the lift faces punch marks would be to re-create the adjustment. were lined up with the tangent line. For pallets, which is extremely difficult. clocks with small, light pendulums, 2° Finally, I put the escape pal is an optimum lift angle. The Regula lets back into the clock and we checked tor has a large, heavy pendulum, how the entrance drop, which is always ad ever, and 1.5 degrees is most desirable justed before the exit drop. We found for such clocks. To draw a 1.5-degree the entrance drop to be too large (due circle, I divided the original measure to the fact that material was removed ment by two to achieve one degree, and in the polishing process), so we put the added half again to that for a total of pallets in a vice and heated them gen 1.5 degrees. After checking the pallets, tly while squeezing, being careful not I found that the lift faces were rather to break them. This achieved the de well angled. I carefully filed off the sired effect of decreasing the entrance wear, making sure to keep the angles drop. Having done that, we next as they were, then polished the faces checked exit drop, which is adjusted using a buff stick and white rouge on by changing the distance from the pal the "buffer polisher" machine. Once lets to the escape wheel instead of the minimal wear was disposed of and opening or closing the pallets them the pallets were nice and shiny, I also selves. After both sides had equal drop filed off some of the burrs created by and sufficient lock (to ensure the wheel the punch marks on the exit pallet arm. didn't slip past or hit the lift face), it It looks better, but to fully remove the was time to adjust beat rate and timekeeping!
Beat and Rate Adjustments Nuts and Knobs With the movement ticking, the time had come to check the perfor mance of the clock. First, however, I had to set it up properly on the move ment stand and adjust it to keep time. For Your Nearest Distributor The first thing I adjusted was the beat, Call: 1-800-621-6296 or the consistency of the "tick-tocks" or E-mail: [email protected] Pallets in the vice with the goal of making the time
December 2002 • Horological Times 19 side. I then put it on a smooth broach was attached solidly to it and works and checked its balance. Obviously, it fine now. Remember that the clock has was imbalanced at this point, so I care a beat rate of 3600 beats per hour, or fully shaved off 60 beats per minute. For this reason, bits of lead first ,.-..--.,.,...,...-----. the second hand is directly affixed to around the edges the escape wheel since each tooth rep so it wouldn't be resents one second exactly. One of the seen, then care unusual features of this clock is the fact fully evened it on that the escape wheel front pivot, either side until it which has the second hand attached, Adjusting the beat was perfectly bal- :=:==:::~:::::::::=:;:: comes out in the middle of the dial, anced and static through the center of the hands. This on the broach. Af characteristic makes the Waterbury ter it was poised, Regulator No. 61 a "center seconds" I colored the lead clock. with a magic marker to disguise Conclusion and Thanks its presence. Such I really enjoyed working on methods as super this lovely clock, and I'm honored to glue and markers be a part of the history begun by the can be used on the esteemed Class of 1912. Olathe North second hand be truly has one ofthe great clocks in ex Adjusting the rate cause they work istence today, and I trust it will be well, will not in around for another 90 or 100 years. I terfere with the would like to thank Mrs. Dorland and inner workings of "-----"' _,__ _ __, After setting the beat, I set the Mr. Carmody for their support in al rate, or the quickness of the tick-tocks. the movement, lowing me to restore the clock, and I'd This was done using the nut at the bot won't be seen, and also like to thank Ms. Reist for being tom of the pendulum. I used the same are removable. so impressed and interested! The next timing machine to measure how many Having section talks about the care and main beats the clock made per hour, which I poised the second tenance of the clock, as well as the pro found above to be 3600. I tweaked the hand, we now had cedure taken in setting it up, if ever one nut until the measurement was just that tore-affix it to the should decide to relocate the clock. or very close to 3600. Now the clock movement. To do was adjusted to keep time and our job that, it was neces Care and Maintenance was to watch it and record how well it sary to close the This Section by: performed! hole in the second David LaBounty, CMC hand slightly with Refitting the Second Hand around-head punch Winding Found in the Case so that it would This clock should be wound stay on. Then, it To put the second hand back on a regular basis and once per week was reamed open on, it was first necessary to "poise" it, is acceptable. The clock may run for slightly with a cut or balance it so that it would not hinder twelve to fourteen days but it is im ting broach until it the clock in any way. When we re portant to avoid having the weight just fit. After the ceived it, it was settle on the bottom of the case. Dam hole was sized to too heavy on one age to the escape wheel teeth could the escape pivot, side. To poise it, I occur if all power is off of the train (as the second hand pounded a piece in the weight resting on the bottom of of lead flat and the case) and the pendulum continues super-glued it to to swing. If winding the clock before the back and bot it stops is not a possibility, it is prefer tom of the second able to stop the pendulum by gently hand to offset the touching it and bring it to rest rather heavier "long" than letting the clock run down.
20 Horological Times • December 2002 Great care should be taken when winding the clock to be sure none of the hands will interfere in the wind ing process. This may require winding in stages to avoid the second hand which will get in the way every 20 sec onds or so. Letting the second hand come into contact with the wind key will have the same results as letting the clock run down, i.e., damaged escape wheel teeth. When winding, be sure the key is completely and securely on the wind Rating arbor before turning the crank. Rotate Rating the clock means adjust the crank clockwise until the top of the ing the timekeeping so the clock weight starts to pass behind the dial. neither gains nor loses time while it is This is fully wound and quite prefer running. This is done by raising or over the hand. Rotating the nut to the able to "cranking until it stops" which lowering the pendulum bob using the right speeds up the clock by raising causes the dents and dings found in the rating nut on the bottom of the pendu the bob. Rotating the nut to the left weight cap and may also cause the lum. Stop the pendulum to make all ad slows the clock by lowering the bob. cable to break. If it is necessary to justments and then gently start the pen One complete revolution of the rating pause in the winding process be care dulum swinging when done. Minimize nut will change the time keeping by ful to gently let the crank back against the amount of contact with the polished one minute per day. It is important to a stop before letting go or removing brass since the oils on a person's hands know how long the clock has run with the key. will leave dark splotches. Touch the out being reset before making any edges when at all possible or use a rag changes to the rate. If the clock is seven Setting to Time When setting the clock to time it is only possible to move the minute hand. The hour hand is set by rotating the minute hand until the proper hour The precision is indicated. This may be done either forwards or backwards, being careful t~~ay to sharpen not to catch and drag the second hand in the process. Never move the hour today's tools. hand or the second hand! It is also advisable to move the minute hand Accu-Finish® can sharpen tools that exceed the performance of brand new ones. from close to the center of the dial Its "NO-HEAT" sharpening technology gives you a stronger cutting edge. rather than the tip of the hand. This will Sharper "stronger" tools cut with less force ... smaller machines respond like avoid any chance of bending the hand larger machines. No special training is required ... the technology is built into due to accidentally catching the tip on the machine and its wheels. For a remarkably low cost you get longer tool something. life, "mirror'' finishes and precise tool geometry every time. Now, you can Sometimes it is necessary to custom-make or modify cutting tools in your own shop. set up the clock so that it is synchro nized to the second. This may be ac Accu-Fi n ish® complished by stopping the pendulum Series I Call for Your and then restarting it so the second Free Catalog NOW hand is synchronized with the other Requeat FREE packet #148007 device. One point of perfectionism is 1-800-835-3519 Sharpen having the minute hand reach a minute FAX: 620-343-9640 Carbides, e-mail: [email protected] mark at the same instant the second Ceramics, Cermets, hand reaches the twelve position. Glendo Corporation 900 Overlander Road HSS on the Emporia, KS 66801 same wheel.
December 2002 • Horological Times 21 minutes off in one week, it will be nec pendulum is pretty heavy); with a fin against the wall essary to make one complete tum of ger on the leader, gently lift the pen and level side the rating nut. If it is seven minutes off dulum up and away (it is held on with to-side before in one month, a quarter of a tum is all a pin); replace the screw in the leader the movement is that is necessary! to prevent it from being lost. re-installed. Re-in Cleaning 3. Remove the stall the move All cleaning of the mechanism weight by lifting up ment, weight, (movement) should be done by a pro on the weight cover and pendulum fessional. It is recommended to have cap and then un using the in the movement serviced every 5-7 years hooking the weight structions for or sooner if the timekeeping becomes from the cable. "Moving the erratic. At the time of this restoration, Clock" as a guide. LaPerle clock oil was used throughout. 4. Remove the The glass may be cleaned on movement from the Setting the Beat the outside with the usual care given case by loosening the two seat board One final adjustment will be to prevent soaking the wood. The in screws located behind the dial and un necessary once the clock has been re side of the lower glass shouldn't be der the movement. The movement will located and properly set up. The clock cleaned unless absolutely necessary. slide off of the seat board. must "tick-tock" evenly; like a metro The gold leaf lettering is very delicate nome. This is accomplished by turn and could be wiped away with noth Once 1-4 have been accom ing the knob on the beat adjuster small ing more than glass cleaner. If it is nec plished successfully, the clock case amounts essary to clean the lower inside glass, may be moved like a nice piece of fur (while the spray the cleaning solution on a cloth niture. pendulum is rather than directly on the glass and stopped) un avoid the lettering during the cleaning Setup after Moving til the tick process. The upper glass may be Stability of the case is the most and tock oc cleaned on the inside using the same important part of setting up the clock. cur on equal care as the outside with the exception The case must be back against the wall sides of the that time be given to allow the fumes in such a manner that the top touches center of the pendulum's swing. The to dissipate so they are not trapped in on both sides. A adjuster is located just behind and be the case with the movement. Ammo good test is to push low the dial, where the pendulum at nia will break down the oils causing against the top to taches to the leader. them to fail. see if there is any The wood case may be dusted give. If there is, it Bibliography with a slightly damp cloth and it is gen may be necessary erally not advisable to apply a dusting to place shims un French Clocks: The World Over, Part agent. Wax buildup and dirt will darken der the front of the One, by Tardy. Paris, 1949. pp. 10-30 the case with years of use and could clock to force it to destroy the original finish. lean back against Machinery's Handbook, 24'h Edition, the wall. If this isn't by Oberg, Jones, Horton, Ryffel. Ed Moving the Clock done, the clock ited by Robert E. Green. New York: At some point it may become may sway or worse Industrial Press Inc., 1992. pp. 1706- necessary to relocate the clock. This yet, fall over! The 1707 may be done safely if certain measures case must also be are taken. leveled side-to Seth Thomas Clocks and Movements, side. Place a bubble by Tran Duy Ly. Virginia: Arlington 1. Allow the clock to run until the level in the bottom Book Company, 1996. pp. 20-21 weight is well down in the case but not of the case and touching the bottom. shim one side or the Waterbury Clocks, by Tran Duy Ly. other until the case Virginia: Arlington Book Company, 2. Remove the pendulum by: Stop the is leveled. 1989.pp. 13-20,pp.289 pendulum from swinging; remove the The case 0 screw at the top; get a good grip (the must be back
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December 2002 • Horological Times 23 From the Workshop
Jack Kurdzionak, CW
You Are Invited answers in advance. I expected some of the an Do you have a solution to a watch or swers I received and was surprised at a few of clock repair problem that you want to share the others. with our membership? Do you have a ques Late payment ranks as the most fre tion about a repair problem you would like to quent problem for suppliers. Even after a late ask? I invite you to participate in this column notice is sent to the customer, it may take sev with your suggestions, questions, and com eral months for the payment to be received. ments. It's easy. Just e-mail me at AWl The suppliers lament that slow payers tie up
24 Horological Times • December 2002 arrears or never paid, the suppliers have turned to credit their lubrication recommendations for all points on the card payments. Yes, they have to pay a fee to the card movement that require oil or grease. I use Moebius Quartz issuers, but they are able to collect for the material they Oil (ref. 9000) on all train wheel pivots and other places have shipped and they are paid within a day or two. where ETA recommends oil. Bergeon synthetic grease (ref. The suppliers of watch and clock spare parts do 6441-E) is used where ETA recommends grease. When their best to supply the industry with its needs. I have servicing metal and plastic movements from other mak written in my booklet, Profitable Watch and Clock Re ers, I use the same techniques and lubricants that I use for pair, that we need to treat the suppliers as our partners ETA movements. rather than our adversaries. They will respond to the old Other watchmakers use the same watch oils and saying about money talks by listening very carefully to greases they use on mechanical movements when they those who pay their bills promptly and in full by provid service quartz movements and usually report very good ing excellent service and quality products to those cus results. The most important consideration when lubricat tomers who speak their language. ing a quartz movement is that the lubrication must be spar Jack Kurdzionak ingly applied to all points. These train pivots carry no load. The oil should just coat the metal pivot to keep it from Dual Purpose Gaskets oxidizing and allow it to tum freely. Preventing wear is North Carolina's Steve Bingham writes, "I am not a consideration when lubricating these pivots. Setting having trouble pressing in a bezel that has a Teflon gasket part lubrication is done sparingly to allow the watch to be on a Seiko watch. Every time I try this, the gasket gets smoothly set a few times a year. All watchmakers were deformed and ruined. Is there a method of installing this taught that over oiling was bad for a mechanical watch. gasket so it will not be ruined? I have been placing the That same lesson is just as important for a quartz gasket in the watchcase first and then pressing the bezel movement. into the gasket. Should I place the gasket around the bezel Jack Kurdzionak before trying to press it into the case?" 0 The gasket to which Steve is referring is com monly found on bezels and case backs. The gasket serves a dual purpose by sealing the case and providing the fric tion to hold the bezel or the case back to the body of the watchcase. Without this gasket in place the watchcase cannot be closed and there is no other type of gasket that d:~ S. LaRose, Inc. can take its place. These gaskets may be reused if they are ~ Greensboro, NC in good condition and not distorted. When reusing these 1 1 gaskets, make sure the metal surfaces of the case are 18 size b :an~Z!h~~~~~~r:#::~t~~~e~~r~EL 0 cleaned, carefully place the gasket upon the shoulder of compensating wheel with gold balance screws and nickel . mean time screws. · the back or bezel, and then carefully press the bezel or 039353A .... • ...... $26.00 ea. back onto the case body and do it evenly so that the back CRYSTAL GASKET ASSORTMENT or bezel is parallel to the case as it is being pressed down. 53 sizes of 5 each for a total of 265 pes. crystal gaskets. Sizes Distorted or damaged gaskets must be replaced. Genuine X 45 X 90---35.5 X 45 X 90. GREAT assortment to have on material from the watch manufacturer is the best choice for quartz and mechanical repairs. Refills available. for replacing these gaskets. The installation of a new gas 12071 ...... •....•.•... ..$22.50 ast. ket is the same as if one were reusing the original gasket. SWISS STEM EXTENDER ASSORTMENT Just be certain the case parts are parallel as they go Swiss made stem extenders in the regular and quartz tap sizes. Plastic box with 12 compart together and do not lubricate these gaskets. Any water ments containing sizes ranging from tap 6 thru resistant case should be checked for leaks every time it is tap 13. (This includes all the popular Japanese opened for service and cases using these gaskets are no taps) 3 of each size for a total of 36 pieces. VALUE in excess of $50.00! exception. Refills always available. 012021 ...... •....•..$19.50 asst. This Is Not the Last Word on Oiling a Watch Mr. William Deitz, also from North Carolina, SCREWDRIVER STAND Aluminum screwdriver stand to hold 7 screwdrivers. asked how I lubricated quartz watch movements. Any 5 1/2" x 11/2" x 11/2". Screwdrivers not included. answer to a horologicallubrication question will generate 062143 ...... $6.95 ea. as many answers as there are people who are asked the ORDERS Toll FREE 1-888-752-7673 .& question. Toll FREE Fax: 1-800-537-4513 ... When servicing ETA movements, I will follow E-Mail: [email protected] • www.slarose.com 3223 Yanceyville St. • PO Box 21208 • Greensboro, N.C. 27420 USA.
December 2002 Horological Times 25 Technically Watches
Pocket Watches and Their Maintenance Part 55 Checking and Adjusting the Chronograph Mechanism of the Valjoux 24 Timer Archie B. Perkins, CMW, FAWI, FNAWCC, FBHI
Figure 1 shows the minute recording The sliding gear meshes with the section of the chronograph mechanism. This minute register wheel which is held into its in illustration shows the names of the parts in dexed position by the minute register paw 1. The this section as well as a correctly set up mecha minute register wheel has a long pivot that the nism. minute register hand fits onto. This wheel also The minute recording section is ex has a heart that one branch of the hammer goes plained as follows. The sliding gear is piv against to bring the hand to a zero position. oted onto the sliding lever. The sliding lever The two wheels are turned intermit pivots on a stud fastened to the watch bridge. tently by a dart tooth or finger that is fastened Tension is held against the sliding lever by to the chronograph runner. The finger indexes the sliding lever spring. The tail of the sliding the minute recording wheel at each revolution lever rests against an eccentric stud to control of the chronograph runner. the action of the lever.
ECCENTRIC STUD \ \ MINUTE REGISTER WHEEL
...... ' ' ~ CHRONOGRAPH 1--- \ RUNNER ANGER I \ I I I I I I I
Figure 1
26 Horological Times • December 2002 The chronograph runner turns counterclockwise when it is running. Figure 1 shows the finger ready to en ter into mesh with the teeth of the slid ing gear to index the minute register wheel. To be correctly adjusted, the finger should pass by tooth "a" with very little clearance and contact tooth "b" to tum the sliding gear just far enough to index the minute register wheel one tooth. Then the finger con tinues to tum, and its tip should pass tooth "c" with the same small clearance as when the finger passed tooth "a".
Correct Position for the Finger on the Chronograph Runner Figure 2 shows the correct po sition for the finger the instant that the minute recording mechanism indexes Figure 2 a tooth of the minute register wheel. To be correct, the finger should be in this exact same position when the chrono graph mechanism is started from a zero position. If the finger is not in its cor rect position, then it must be turned on the chronograph runner to correct the position of the finger. If the finger is in a position that is counterclockwise of this correct position, then the minutes will be recorded too early. On the other hand, if the finger is too far clockwise and past the center line, then the minute recording wheel will be indexed soon after the mechanism is started, which will be prematurely, instead of 60 sec Figure 3 onds after being started.
Thrning the Finger on the Chronograph Runner Figures 3 and 4 show how the tweezers are used to tum the finger on the chronograph runner to correct the finger's position on the runner. The underside of the runner is visible when the finger is being turned; therefore, when the finger is turned, it would be turned in the opposite direction to the direction it needs to be turned when viewed from the top of the runner. For example: When the top of the runner is viewed, if the finger needs to be turned clockwise, then the runner is Figure 4
December 2002 • Horological Times 27 turned over so its bottom side is up would be clockwise when viewed from A Depthing That Is Too Deep when the finger is viewed. The twee the top of the runner. Between the Finger and the zers are used to turn the finger coun Figure 4 shows the finger be Sliding Gear terclockwise. ing turned clockwise which would be Figure 5 shows this condition. Figure 3 shows the finger be counterclockwise when viewed from When this condition exists, the finger ing turned counterclockwise which the top of the runner. contacts tooth "a" before the center line. This causes the minute recording wheel to be indexed more than one tooth during the indexing process. To correct a deep depthing of the finger in the sliding gear, the ec centric stud that controls the depthing must be adjusted. The eccentric post on the head of the stud is shown in dotted line on the head of the stud in Figure 5. This post frictions into a hole in the upper bridge of the movement. When the eccentric stud is turned, an off-center motion of the stud is cre ated which moves the sliding lever back and forth against the tension of the sliding lever spring. This eccentric motion of the stud causes the sliding gear to move toward or away from the finger. The eccentric stud that is shown in Figure 5 is at a position which has moved the sliding gear to the clos est position to the finger. If the stud is turned either clockwise or counter clockwise, the sliding gear will be Figure 5 moved away from the finger. When the eccentric stud is turned, not only does the sliding gear move to or from the finger, but the slid ing gear also turns slightly during the turning of the eccentric stud. When the eccentric stud is turned to move the sliding gear away from the finger, the sliding gear turns slightly clockwise. When the eccentric stud is turned to move the sliding gear toward the finger, the sliding gear turns slightly counterclockwise. The slight turning of the sliding gear when the eccentric stud is turned can have ad vantages or disadvantages depending on where tooth "b" is located in rela tion to the center line. If tooth "b" is to the right of the center line and we need to move the sliding gear away from the finger, as shown in Figure 5, then we will have an advantage. As Figure 6 the eccentric stud is turned to move the
28 Horological Times • December 2002 sliding gear away from the finger, the sliding gear will tum slightly clockwise and will move tooth "b" toward the center line. This will improve the po sition of tooth "b" in relation to the center line. If we need to move the sliding gear away from the finger when tooth "b" is already centered on the center line, then the centered tooth will shift to the left of the center line as the ec centric stud is turned to move the slid ing gear away from the finger. This !~ would necessitate shortening the minute register pawl slightly to bring tooth "b" back on center with the cen ter line.
A Depthing That Is Too Shallow Between the Finger and the Sliding Gear Figure 6 shows this condition. Figure 7 The contact of the finger on tooth "b"
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December 2002 • Horological Times 29 non-adjustable type which was used on the early Valjoux 24 movements. The only way to change the length is to grind back one of the two incline planes and polish the plane that was ground off. If we want to shorten the pawl, we would grind the outer incline plane. If we want to lengthen the pawl, we would grind the inner incline plane. The angle of the incline plane should not be changed by the grinding and polishing. It has been decided that in or der to bring tooth "b" on center with the center line, we would shorten the pawl by grinding and polishing the outer incline plane of the pawl. This is shown by dotted line. When this is done, the minute register wheel will turn clockwise allowing the sliding gear to tum counterclockwise so tooth "b" will become centered on the cen Figure 8 ter line. The "Checking and Adjusting of the Chronograph Mechanism" will continue. is so shallow that it will slide off of the The depthing is correct between the tip of the tooth before the apex of the sliding gear and the finger. In order to Bibliography minute register pawl can climb over the correct this off-center condition, the tip of the tooth on the minute register pawl must be either lengthened or DeCarie, Donald. Complicated wheel to index the wheel one tooth. shortened to bring a tooth of the slid Watches. London: N.A.G. Press, 1956, The minute register pawl will fall back ing gear exactly on the center line. In pp. 67-96. into the space between the two teeth this case, the pawl is of the adjustable where it was previously without index type and it appears that the pawl has Ebauches S.A. Introductory Course ing a tooth. been lengthened previously, so it has on Chronographs. Neuchatel, Switzer To correct this situation, the been decided that it would be best to land, 1951. eccentric stud must be turned to cause shorten the pawl. When the pawl is the sliding gear to be moved closer to shortened, as shown by the arrow, this Hagans, Orville R. and Seibel, the finger on the chronograph runner. would tum the minute register wheel Emanuel. Complicated Watches. Den As we move the sliding gear closer to clockwise and the sliding gear coun ver, Colorado: Roberts Publishing Co., the finger to increase the depthing, the terclockwise causing tooth "b" to be 1945, pp. 78-113. sliding gear will tum slightly counter come centered with the center line. The clockwise. This action will cause tooth length of an adjustable pawl is changed Humbert, Bernard. The Chronograph. "b" to move to the right of the center by loosening the screw at the base of Lausanne, Switzerland: Scriptar S.A line and it will become necessary to the pawl and sliding the pawl on its (Swiss Watch and Jewelry Journal), lengthen the minute register pawl to spacer, then tightening the pawl screw. (around 1950). bring tooth "b" back on center with the Figure 8 shows an example center line. where depthing between the sliding Smith, William 0 . Sr. and Smith, Wil gear and the finger is correct but the liam 0. Jr. Chronograph Repairing, The Center Line Situated center line goes between two teeth. Volume 24. Pittsburg, PA: Western Midway Between Two Teeth This indicates that the length of the Pennsylvania Horological Institute, 1949. Figure 7 shows a condition pawl must be changed in order for a 0 where the center line runs midway tooth of the sliding gear to be centered between two teeth of the sliding gear. on the center line. The pawl is of the
30 Horological Times • December 2002 Questions & Answers (Continued from page 4.)
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December 2002 • Horological Times 31 A 17th Century Lantern Clock
Simon R. Drachman
I recently bought an interest Exterior of the Lantern Clock appears to be well engraved and of in ing lantern clock, purporting to be from and Its Fittings terest is a two-handed chapter ring re the 2nd period, 1640-1660, by the im A front view of the lantern cording both hours and minutes. The portant London maker, Peter Clason. clock, standing 18" high, is shown in bell and possibly bell stand appear even It is a 3-train clock with quarter strik Figure 1, with a side view illustrated from this initial examination to be ing on two bells. On closer examina in Figure 2 and a rear view in Figure modem replacements. tion I discovered it to be a fake. Here I 3. On first examination of the front The side view of the clock, show the lengths the modem faker will view, the clock appears to be an inter Figure 2, reveal that the side doors are go to in an attempt to make an inter esting 2nd period lantern of possible nicely made and well engraved with esting clock from a range of different date, 1650-1665. It has a galleried fret simple turnbuckle latches. However, sources. I hope that my experience will with balance wheel situated between a their condition can only be described help others to avoid such pitfalls. middle and top plate. The dial plate as modern. Likewise the two
Figure 1. Front view of the lantern clock, Figure 2. Left-hand side view of the clock Figure 3. Rear view showing "aged" iron showing gallery fret and a dolphin based showing replacement side door and fret, back plate with later spikes, hoop and 3 upper fret. bell frame and bell. weights.
32 Horological Times • December 2002 feet riveted into the thin iron back-plate act as spacing pieces which keep the clock away from the wall and prevent the clock moving sideways when it is wound by pulling up the weights. One normally expects to find such spikes, screwed or attached into the rear feet of the frame or alternatively attached more securely to the bottom brass plate of the lantern frame.
The Gallery Fret and Dolphin Fret and Upper Plates of the Clock Figure 4. Close-up view of gallery fret, brass balance wheel, A close-up view of the gallery dolphin fret, and possibly new finials. fret and the top and middle plates is shown in Figure 4. As we start to ex amine the frame of the clock we can unengraved side frets look rather sus duced from treatments involving no see a clear demonstration that the mod picious, revealing no age, damage or more than painting on, separately, em-day faker has been at work. Note other marks which one might expect simple chemicals such as ammonium the slight damage to the top movement from a 350-year-old clock. Almost all sulphide and copper nitrate to give a pillar, wear, age, removal marks, etc., first and second period lantern clocks film of copper sulphide. There are and its matching plate. Then look care had engraved side frets, while later many other ways the forger can create fully at the "top plate," this is made of clocks did not. a range of suitable colors and finishes. brass with a slightly different color and The rear view of the clock, However, what the forger cannot hide composition, it lacks any evidence of Figure 3, starts to give us more useful is where he has had to cut and file the age and more worrying is the perfect information on this piece. The clock edges of the metal to shape. This leaves fit of the top finials to this plate. has a deeply rust pitted iron back plate relatively clean, possibly sharp, edges In summary: to which are attached the two wall and pit free surfaces, unless of course • The gallery fret and upper dolphin spikes. Closer examination reveals that the edges have been carefully refinished fret are of good color yellow brass, the plate had been cut to size from a with a trusty hammer or a pitted anvil. however both are unlikely to have piece of scraped metal, rusted and pos The position of the two rear started life with this clock. The unifor sibly beaten. Such finishes are well modem iron spurs is unusual, but not mity of engraving, its depth and over known and have been documented without precedent, for a lantern clock all poor quality suggest that whoever 1 1 in detail by White and others . The by this maker or indeed any l7 h did this work didn't have a period fret uniform green patina is readily pro- century lantern clock maker. The two on hand to examine. However, the
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December 2002 • Horological Times 33 sets of four holes for chapter ring feet. There may or may not have been an alarum hole as well, given that the merging of the two holes at the 1 o'clock position has occurred. Addi tionally, there are two sets of four mod em brass rivets visible either side of the dial center engraving. The bottom foot used to secure the dial plate into a square hole on the movement bottom Figure 5. The signature on the front dial Figure 8. Front view of the dial plate plate is made of modem red brass and plate reads, Peter Clason Neere Holbome showing some practice engraving, with the in a different position to the original Bridge Landini Fecit. name John and a small figure visible. now unused hole to the left of it. Figure 8 reveals one of the few highlights on this rather blighted clock. faker has at least used frets of a pat When the chapter ring is removed, tern that Closon is known to have used some interesting practice engraving (see ref. 1, p. 137). becomes visible. The name John en • The current top plate of the move graved rather poorly and a simple ment is modem and has been added to match-stick-like figure is visible. It was create a more interesting clock using a no doubt common for engravers to 17th century frame. check the tip of their hand held grav • The visible balance wheel is modem ers prior to starting work on the dial and a replacement. That in itself is not plate. unusual and one might expect to find signs of an earlier escapement on the The Movement now middle plate. A view of the top plate of the Figure 6. Lower part of dial plate on • The finials and extensions running movement is shown in Figure 9. Note lantern clock, showing competent but between the two upper plates are also relatively simple engraving, with no graver worthy features include a recently fab slips. modem, but made in yellow brass. ricated hoop made out of old, well pit ted and rusted iron. However, where The Dial Plate and the hoop was flattened and then sub Its Components sequently filed, there is clear evidence Details of the dial plate are of a bright, untarnished steel surface. shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6. A sig Additionally, the hoop is much too nature, "Peter Clason Neere Holbume small in shape and size. A large num Bridge, Landini, Fecit" is placed above ber of modem screw heads are visible, the dial center. The signature is very note the two screws holding the small good and competently done, and may modem yellow brass spacing pillars, possibly be original. Such a signature between the middle and top plate of placed in a dial center, while early, is the clock. Also the screws holding in not untypical of the maker. The lower place the bell stands, hammer springs floral and hatch work engraving is rea and fret tabs. No effort has been made sonably typical of the maker and other to disguise these screws with period 1 2 examples may be noted • • The dial style square heads or to age them at center appears to have been rebushed all. Also visible is the cut down ham at some time, possibly due to either mer shaft for the striking train, no damage or maybe because it comes doubt taken from a later 30-hour bird from a different clock? cage movement. Note also the crude The dial plate with the chap and multipiece bell stands with mod ter ring removed is shown in Figure 7. em, patinated, bells attached. Figure 7. Dial plate removed from clock It is obvious that the current chapter A bird's-eye view of the top with chapter ring removed, showing ring is at least the second one used on plate is shown in Figure 10. One can evidence of at least two different chapter rings. this dial plate: note the presence of 2 now see that all three frets are
34 Horological Times • December 2002 modern, with no patina or age to them. They are held in place by brass tabs soldered in position and secured with modern, steel, round-headed screws. The brackets in which the hammer ar bors pivot are all modern and another clear giveaway is that the slots in the brass top plate are all well cut with dis tinct sharp edges. The three visible hammer springs have been cut from metal sheet which may have had an old Figure 10. View of the bell hammers, and rust-pitted surface, but they are of springs and a large number of assorted poor proportions, lacking any el new screw heads. Also note the newly egance. The hammer heads and asso soldered tabs holding the three frets in Figure 9. View of the bells and some place. ciated arbors have a variety of origins, striking work with the main bell stand and two of which are from 30-hour clocks, bell removed. cut and adapted to suit. The hammer head and arbor nearest the rear of the back plate (14 striking) is clearly mod ern and the head doesn't even match in the extreme with only a handful of the striking train, whereas one might the other two. Also noteworthy is the original balance wheel clocks re have expected to see it between these complete lack of any holes, which corded. two trains on a period clock move might have been attributed to later Interior views of the move ment1. The movement has been thor verge or anchor escapements. The like ment are shown in Figures 11-13. The oughly treated like the rest of the clock, lihood of such an occurrence is remote 1,4 striking train has been placed behind to give a uniform patina and finish to both the brass and steel work.
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December 2002 • Horological Times 35 Figure 13. View showing striking work, Figure 11. Left-hand side view showing Figure 12. Right-hand side view showing and most importantly the bottom plate with striking work and strange steel spring and striking work, wheels, modern arbors and oblong slots cut for the rope lines to go more new screws. pinions with minimal wear. through, which appear new with no wear.
Conclusions em castings, still sharp at their edges. today. Such castings of good quality There are many things a pro • Note the lack of any rebushing or yellow brass are readily available and spective purchaser needs to look at and wear on pivots. not expensive. The most interesting be sure of when buying such clocks. • The steel work associated with the part of the clock is the mid-17th cen However, the most important thing is hammer arbors, warning detents and tury brass dial plate quite probably by to see genuine evidence of consider striking and 1.4 striking are modern Peter Clason, which the clock was as able wear on wheel teeth, pinions, piv square section steel bars. sembled around. This is clearly a ots, rebushing and even the odd re • Note the absence of pinions of report, strong case of Caveat Emptor or buyer placed wheel or maybe some damage instead typical brass cogs used in nor beware! to the frame. No domestic clock can mal 30-hour work are present. When buying any lantern have survived three centuries of use • No evidence for any previous escape clock it is far better to regard it as a and associated neglect without some ments, just the balance wheel is vis fake and then look for evidence to the form of damage or associated changes, ible. contrary. The coloring and aging of these are the witness marks one needs • The motion work required for two brass and steel are done so profession to look for. However, on the lantern hands is all of modern construction ally today that one must not be taken clock described here, several features with a pivot hole with no wear. in by such ploys. Indeed, I suspect should cause alarm bells to ring: • The bottom plate of the movement is those who are well versed in the arts • All of the wheel teeth are of modern also modern yellow brass, note where of metallurgy or chemistry may wish pitch and show no wear. the ropes go through this plate. They to add further comments to the obser • Wheel counts of greater than 60 teeth are of oblong cross-section, however, vations made here. are clearly visible, something which after 350 years of use these should by This lantern clock had a sub was just not available when clocks of now be well developed or distorted stantial market price which would rep this period were made. oval shapes. resent a good return for any modern • The pinion cutter marks are visible • The movement brass pillars, and feet faker. in several places on the pinion leaves are also modern castings. and the pinions exhibit no wear. The lantern clock described References • The profile of all the wheel arbors is here is clearly a clock made from a 1. George White, English Lantern of parallel shape, whereas if they had mixture of modern castings and old 30- Clocks, Antique Collectors Club, been period, they would have had hour birdcage parts. This clock readily 1989. bottle-shaped or tapered arbors. demonstrates the inherent dangers in 2. W. F. J. Hana, English Lantern • The four brass cruciform plates hold collecting clocks of this period given Clocks, Blandford Press, 1979. ing the wheel work in place are all mod- the active work of fakers in this area 0
36 Horological Times • December 2002 SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE AWl BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The committee involved with securing candidates to run for the AWl Board of Directors is seeking recommendations from the membership. If you plan to suggest a possible candidate, please send that individual's name and background to: Nominations for Board of Directors Committee; AWI; 701 Enterprise Drive; Harrison, Ohio 45030-1696.
Each recommendation will be carefully considered by the committee. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their local association or AWI experience, geographic location, present job status, horological experience, and willingness to serve.
Recommendations must be received before December 31, 2002 to be considered for the 2003 election.
AWl Directors' E-mail Address Directory
Director AWl E-mail Addess . . .. ; . :,....• '1 t ,.;o.,~ t Jack Kurdzionak: President [email protected] Jim Door: 1st Vice President [email protected] Frank Poye: 2nd Vice President [email protected] Alice Carpenter: Secretary [email protected] Mark Butterworth: Treasurer [email protected] Fred Burckhardt [email protected] Ron DeCorte [email protected] Wire Wheels Wes Door wdoor@awi-net. org For matte and satin finishing Henry Frystak [email protected] bands and watch cases easily. Robert D. Porter [email protected] 38-6714 Fine(yellow) $19.95 Marshall F. Richmond [email protected] JB-6715 Medium (red) each Dennis Warner [email protected] 3B-6716 Coarse (blue) Manuel Yazijian [email protected] ~ Primrose Supplies Inc. John Kurdzionak: Affiliate Chap. Dir. [email protected] ....::::::::a.. 1450 S. Main St. - Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Joseph Juaire: REC Director [email protected] 1-877-296-1025 · Fax: 1-877-296-1038 Tony Riggio: lAB Director [email protected] [email protected] Tools & Supplies for Jewelers, Watchmakers, Hobbyists & Craftsmen
December 2002 • Horological Times 37 Affiliate Chapter Report
Watch and clock repair is many "A" was fast becoming obsolete; it was still John F. Kurdzionak peoples' hobby, but for my hobby interests, I strictly for those interested in steam locomo am affiliated with two organizations whose tives. In fact this new generation of partici members build and operate functioning, min pants in the hobby, all of whom (in retrospect) iature, coal-burning steam locomotive mod should have been potential members in Club els. This is of course unrelated to watches or "A", saw little or no reason to join this tired, clocks or AWI, but I want to share a story with boring club that was hopelessly stuck in the you. After the story, please consider whether past with its "steam only" elitist culture. Time it reminds you a little of how your Chapter, or had literally passed Club "A" by, such that the your business, behaves. club was living in the past, and was no longer Club "A" is a somewhat exclusive even able to offer new, willing participants in club of modelers, in which the focus is the the Hobby a relevant reason to join. Potential operation of model steam locomotives. Non members, living in the present, dismissed Club steam locomotives at club functions are dis "A", and sought, located, and joined other or couraged or even forbidden, and persons in ganizations. terested in the club who do not own a model Today, a serious membership problem steam locomotive are usually discouraged is faced at Club "A". It got away with the from seeking membership. "same old, same old" for many years, but, as Over the years, Club "A" didn't make little was done to make the club interesting serious attempts to maintain peoples' interests, and exciting for members, many members sim let alone attempt to expand or improve. It sim ply lost interest and faded away. And since no ply did that which it had always done, month system was in place for the club to make itself after month, year after year, with the same known to, or to be welcoming or appealing to names and faces at meetings each and every newcomers and THEIR interests, few new time. As this was happening, new members members were forthcoming. By the time the were joining very rarely, and current members changes in the hobby itself, and the club's were getting older, becoming less active, los membership and "culture" problems were rec ing interest, and of course, some of them were ognized and acknowledged, it was too late. passing away. This organization now needs new members Unfortunately, over the years, most of immediately, and sadly, it has no easy way of the club's leaders and members did not recog getting them. The situation is not hopeless, but nize a fundamental change in our hobby that remedying it will be difficult. It would have was happening in the outside world at the same been easier to stay prepared for the future all time ... that most newcomers to the hobby were along. not interested in steam locomotives any more, Club "B" on the other hand, prepared but were running other types of model trains for the future at all times. It always encour on the same outdoor tracks where the tiny aged new steam-operating members, but when steam locomotives once reigned. New tech the hobby began changing, and ownership of nology was arriving at, and changing the face model steam engines began to decline, Club of, the model train hobby, just like new tech "B" welcomed persons with the other areas of nology had arrived on real railroads some 50 interest that were then becoming popular. If years prior. there had been a "steam only" mentality at By this time in the hobby's develop Club "B", it was abandoned at this time. ment, increasing numbers of young, vibrant, When the Internet was invented, Club and very smart people were building mostly "A" buried its head in the sand, so to speak. non-steam models, and unfortunately Club Yet Club "B" immediately developed an ex-
38 Horological Times • December 2002 cellent web page and has an outstanding presence on the for it. Now we certainly cannot fix things yesterday, but, Internet today. This Internet presence not only benefits if your shop looks like it's fixing things yesterday, per club members, but also allows potential members and in haps looking more like a disorganized museum of tools terested persons to find the club online much more easily than it does a repair shop, then perhaps customers' needs than could be done with older technology. cannot be met efficiently because of the way your shop is When Club "B 's" lease on its outdoor track facil set up. It could be time for some changes at your shop. ity ended in the mid 1990s, it purchased a large lot ofland Perhaps you can cut a clock rack and snail with a file and a few miles away (with the money in its Treasury, bol a hacksaw, but you might be trying to earn a living at stered by donations and grants from some of its wealthier something that not too many people want to buy anymore. members), and it built a modem, first class facility. This Leave the bench once in a while, go outside and see what not only gives current members a good reason to stay technology is available to your shops, see what custom (something that Club "A" rarely did), but will even in ers want and are paying for, and strive to provide it effi crease future membership, because it is now one of the ciently and profitably. With some changes in your busi most desirable sites anywhere at which to operate mod ness practices, and better familiarity with customers' needs els. Club "B" was prepared for change. It now has hun in 2002, great successes and a better future might follow. dreds of members and a 21 st_century facility to envy. Club Club "A" was stuck in the past. We AWl mem "A" will have a tough time selling itself to new members, bers, as watchmakers, clockmakers, repairers, collectors, especially with the competition Club "B" now provides and "interested others," should not be stuck in the past right up the street. either, if we are to survive, expand, and improve, in our Club "B 's" success was due to its constant aware chosen area of interest. We can look at, smile at, admire, ness of changes around it, the friendly and outgoing na revere, and appreciate the past, but our businesses and ture that welcomed new participants, and its desire for our chapters need to focus on, and operate in, 2002. We future success. Club "A's" downfall was its adherence to will be left in the dust if we wait for "the good old days" the old ways for too long, and the belief that its active to come back. The good old days are here ... the good old members were going to live forever without needing to days are right now. We must make the most of it, for our be replaced, and that somehow, someday, the "good old future's sake. days" were going to come back. Sadly, these people are The moral of the story is not about clocks, not living forever, the good old days are not coming back, watches, steam trains, cutting racks and snails by hand, or and what made Club "A" successful many years ago, nei about the intemet...the moral of the story is to stay cur ther appeals to, nor applies to, most of the people inter rent, to always think to the future, and to not adhere to the ested in the hobby today. past, in any of what you do, because the future is coming The propensity of an organization to excel due to to get you. Preparedness will bring success ... personal, pro its efforts, or to decline and fail, due to lack thereof, not fessional, social, financial, and otherwise. Ignorance, how only applies to model train clubs. It applies everywhere, ever, is what brought Club "A" to its knees. Do not, in for all types of businesses and organizations. A business your business practices or chapter activities, fall prey to that doesn't stay current will either perform poorly, or fail. the erroneous thinking that led to the near-fatal mistakes A chapter that doesn't stay current will do the same. Strive that Club "A" made. to keep it interesting, and get those new members signed Happy New Year to you all, and during which up! Club "A" learned that one the hard way. ever religious holiday your family celebrates this Decem Your businesses need to stay current as well...they ber, I wish you all the best of health and happiness. 0 need to be privy to current technology; current repair prac tices and methodologies; current trends in the industry; and current customer wants, needs, and spending habits. I HERMLE • KIENINGER • URGOS have seen many watch and clock shops in 2002 that look, H. HERR • REGULA and behave, as if they're doing business back 30 years from ago when Club "A" was doing well, and doing so using GtltltkS, tools and equipment that were state-of-the art around JJuttntuortb Jnt. World War II. To bring your equipment, business prac Whyrepairwhen you can replace? tices, and repair methods up-to-date will do your busi THE LARGEST MOVEMENT SUPPLY IN THE WORLD nesses and your families a world of good. 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December 2002 • Horological Times 39 BULLETIN BOARD
ITEMS STILL NEEDED Zenith 17 Ligne Movement New Hermes Engravograph John W. Swafford, Huntsville, AL, has CA300 Calligragraph Attachment Pegna Glue a man's Cartier pocket watch with a Joseph Verruni, Plymouth Meeting, George Costantino, 17ligne Zenith movement. He is seek PA, is seeking information and oper Schenectady, NY, ing help in identifying this movement. ating instructions for a Calligragraph is trying to locate a He needs a model number so he can attachment for his New Hermes heat reactive crys purchase a balance staff. Engravograph. The Engravograph was tal glue he has used made by Richardson's, Berkley for years and found L&R Model 728B Heights, NJ. to be superior to all Clock Movement Cleaner Greg Bourne, Omaha, NE, is looking Do you have information regarding this others for certain month's requests? Do you need information applications. It is for a repair manual for a L&R Model about one of this month's responses? If so, called Pegna Glue 728B solid state clock movement send your information or requests to: and used to be sold cleaner (11-quart). Horological Times Bulletin Board 701 Enterprise Drive through Bergeon along with a kit that Harrison, OH 45030-1696 included a small heater for curing it. It Toll-Free: 1-866-367-2924, ext. 307 was widely used by high-grade manu Phone: (513) 367-9800 Fax: (513) 367-1414 factures. E-mail: [email protected] 0 Exacta Time Corp. Movement Charles Dyrkacz, Ashland, WI, is seek ing a source for a movement for a Swiss 13 ligne Exacta Time Corp. movement (maker of the Babe Ruth Wristwatch).
Letters to the Editor (Continued from page 9.) someday the gaskets may need to be replaced and you will discover this un WATCH BATTERY WARRANTY pleasant fact when the watch leaks. The information on the card is sized so it can be printed on the back of my busi The battery installed in your watch is guaranteed to last a ness card. I also have a blown-up copy minimum of one (1) year from date of purchase. If an any on the wall beside my take-in counter. time during the warranty period the watch stops, please I am also sending a copy of return the watch and slip to the place of purchase, and we my battery warranty slip (copied at will replace the battery at no charge. We DO NOT guar right) that I have used for several years. antee water resistance. You will note that I specifically state that we do not guarantee water resis DATE ______INIT ______tance. This leads to a dialog on water resistance. CELL NO. ______WATCH ______Richard Schauer Redmond, WA
40 0 Horological Times • December 2002 AWl Material Search/ Movement Bank
EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is designed to work in con junction with the AWl Movement Bank. If you can supply any of the items listed here, please send details to the Material Search Automatic-Watch Winders Network. Do not send the items to AWI. Members requesting these items will be advised of their availability, and will con Features: tact you directly. .J; NEW!- 3 separate winding modes (clockwise, counter clockwise and bi-directional) . IDI Chelsea (U.S. Navy) 12ET-1981, #849835 two .J; Suitable to use on ALL automatic watches including perpetual motion. barrel arbors. .J; NEW!- 2 user selected rotation modes (860 turns-per day or 1 ,300 turns per day). ID3 National Semi Conductor WM08N 632 movement .J; Your choice of either a handsome burgundy leather complete. grained finish or a brushed silver metallic body . .J; Spring-loaded watch holder is suitable for men's and 1D4 Bulova 10 CRAC large driving wheel, Bulova ladies sized wrists. It easily snaps in and out of the unit. #4G. No special tools are needed. .J; Indicator light tells you the machine is still on even 1D7 Hamilton 940, Serial #104080, 18s, 21 jewel, though it may not be rotating. Timer is microprocessor controlled . No mechanical timer adjusted, 4th wheel and pinion, part #84. .J; switch is used . .J; Powered by two size C-Size batteries (not included) and IDS Schatz Ship's Bell, Midi. Mariner on dial, 8-day, will last up to 6 months. 7 jewel, platform escapement. .J; One year factory warranty.
1D9 Tissot Tll-1 T2 main plate. Stock No. Description 599.150 Leather Grained If you can supply any of these items please contact: AWl 599.152 Brushed Silver Metallic Material Search Network, American Watchmakers-Clockmak ers Institute, 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030-1696. Toll Free: 1-866-367-2924, ext. 305; Phone: (513) 367-9800, Fax: (513) 367-1414 or E-mail: [email protected].
The AWI-ELM Trust, in cooperation with the Ameri can Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute, maintains this unique member service to assist professionals in replacing hard-to-find parts for vintage timepieces. When a member cannot locate a replacement part through normal sources, the Movement Bank/ Material Search Network (which consists of movements, time pieces and materials donated to the Trust) is often able to help. There is a fee of $10.00 for each search. The fee will be waived if a part or movement of equivalent value is donated to the Regular Price $90.00 Movement Bank. The AWl Material Search Network first contacts sev Good through December 31, 2002 eral dozen material houses and outlets on behalf of the member to determine if the missing part is available from any commer cial source in the United States or Canada. If no other source is available, the Movement Bank is searched for a usable spare part. If found, the fair market value of the part will be assessed and the part made available for sale to the member. If the part cannot be found in the Movement Bank, the search will be listed in the Horological Times. 0
December 2002 • Horological Times 41 AWl Evening Classes in Clock and Watch Repair
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute is offering weekly evening classes (10 consecutive 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 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the training facilities at AWl in Harrison, Ohio.
Instructors: Laurie Penman, Clock Repair Tom Schomaker, CMW, Watch Repair
Schedule: Winter Session- January 8, 2003 thru March 12, 2003 Spring Session- April 30, 2003 thru July 2, 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 (toll free) 1-866-367- 2924, Ext. 303 or e-mail: [email protected] 0 AWl Certification
TESTING AND CERTIFYING YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute Certification is the internationally recognized standard for professional clockmakers and watchmakers. A certified designation from AWl elevates your status among customers, colleagues and manufacturers. For em- ployers, it is a mark of excellence that validates your talent and craftsmanship. lffJr:: ... • 1,1@ \LJ~ AWl offers six certification designations: i ~t£ > AWl Certified Clockmaker - CC ., ...~=t{~ ®n ··' r\~~ v../ > AWl Certified Master Clockmaker - CMC •::'~- ~ > AWl Certified Electronic Watch Technician - CEWT ·' Q 1 ;:;- > AWl Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker - CMEW -~./ > AWl Certified Watchmaker - CW > AWl Certified Master Watchmaker- CMW
1 year's free AWl regular membership with successful completion of an initial certification exam
For a free certification information booklet, call 1-866-367-2924 or e-mail [email protected]
42 Horological Times • December 2002 AWl Offers Classes in Clock Designing and Building
The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Insti Laurie Penman is AWI's resident clock instruc tute will conduct I 0 evening classes in designing and build tor. He was trained as a mechanical engineer and is a Brit ing a clock. The classes will take place at the Institute's ish clockmaker and restorer, with several decades of ex training facility in Harrison, Ohio. These classes are aimed perience. He has authored many books, articles and de at designing and building either a simple, weight-driven veloped a correspondence course on clockmaking. timepiece or a jeweled regulator. Students should have a For additional information contact Nancy basic knowledge of the workings of a clock, the use of the Wellmann, Education Coordinator by e-mail center lathe for simple turning and boring, practice at fil nwellmann@ awi-net.org or by phone (866) 367-2924, Ext. ing and drilling. 303. The classes will run from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. 0 on 10 consecutive Monday evenings beginning on Janu ary 6, 2003. The cost of the course will be $350 plus ma terial costs. Participants must be members of AWI.
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Type (If Business------Type of B~t,inc,ss EDUCATION AWl BENCH COURSES Advanced Clock Repair
Beginning lathe Bench Courses Clock Case Repair
To schedule a Bench Course in your area please contact AWl for complete information. A list of available Clock Escapements Bench Courses is printed here for you r convenience. To register for Bench Courses, please mall, phone, tax or e-mail you r registration and payment information to: American Watchmakers-Ciockmakers Institute, Cuckoo Clock Repair 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030-1696; Toll Free 1-866-367-2924, Phone (513)367-9800, Fax (513) 367-1414, E-mail: [email protected] PLEASE NQTE: Reg istrations are limited and will be ETA Products selected by the earliest 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 Filing & Flat Polishing checks and charges are processed 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 400-Day Clock Repair specific courses, please refer to the contact information provided for each class. Hairspring Vibrating
DATE CLASS INSTRUCTOR LOCATION FEE Introduction to American Pocket Watches JANUARY 2003 Introduction to Clock Repair 11-12 Cuckoo Clock Repair Rick Dunnuck Phoenix, AZ $250.00 Introduction to Quartz Watch Repair FEBRUARY 2003 15-16 Clock Escapement Jerry Faier San Francisco, CA $250.00 Lathe Program
MARCH 2003 Mechanical Watch Repair 29-30 Basic Pocket Watch Repair Alice Carpenter Seattle, WA $250 .00 Micro Lathe Operations APRIL 2003 12-13 Basic Pocket Watch Repair Alice Carpenter Pittsburgh, PA $250.00 Mechanical Chronograph 26-27 Mechanical Watch Repair Jim Lubic New York, NY $250.00 Organize Your Work Habits for Success MAY2003 3-4 Clock Escapement Jerry Faier Boston, MA $250.00 Platform Escapements 17-18 Beginning Lathe Robert Porter Atlanta, GA $250.00 Repair of the Atmos Clock JUNE 2003 14-15 Cuckoo Clock Repair Rick Dunnuck Madison, WI $250.00 Repair of the Bulova Accutron 21-22 Beginn ing Lathe Robert Porter Philadelphia, PA $250.00 Seiko Kinetic Quartz Watch Repair SEPTEMBER 2003 Sequential Chime 6-7 Beginning Lathe Robert Porter Minneapolis, MN $250.00 20-21 Clock Escapement Jerry Faier St. Louis, MO $250.00 Servicing ETA Quartz Chronographs
OCTOBER 2003 Striking Clocks 11-12 Cuckoo Clock Repair Rick Dunnuck Baltimore, MD $250 .00 18-19 Basic Pocket Watch Repair Alice Carpenter Nashville, TN $250.00 A Study of the Deadbeat Escapement
NOVEMBER 2003 Swiss Auto Quartz 8-9 Beginning Lathe Robert Porter Dallas, TX $250.00
44 Horological Times • December 2002 AWl Home Study Course in
... ..J Size: L·1 60mm x W-21mm x H-30mm Clock Repair Weight : 45 gms
FEATURES: • Operates on 3 x AAA size alkaline batteries • Low batteries indicator • Measured moissanite continuous beep • Uses very low operating voltage • Low power consumption • Pocket size • 1 year factory warranty The new AWl Home Study Course in Clock Re OPTIONAL Adapter for AC wall mounted power source • Alkaline batteries pair is now available. The course is based on the original PRESIDIUM® MOISSANITE TESTER correspondence course written and administered by Laurie Penman, AWI's resident clock instructor. Mr. Penman was DI323 ...... $159.00 trained in Britain as a mechanical engineer and is a AC Adapter ...... $15.95 clockmaker and restorer with several decades of experi ence. In addition to his restoration work and correspon Multi Tester dence course, he is the author of many horological books and articles. The course is constructed to provide information Pocket Size : L-160mm x W-42mm x T-22mm and instruction in a manner that is immediately useful in Weight : 97 gms with batteries both learning clock repair and practicing it. FEATURES: Within the 16 bench sets (lessons) which make • Surface mount technology • Retractable tip to ensure the accuracy and up the course, you will find a fount of information. At the consistent pressure between the measuring probe and gemstone • No waiting time between tests • Clear LED display for diamond, moissanite, completion of each project, you will receive comments simulants and metal • Built-in metal detector • Low batteries indicator and suggestions from Laurie Penman and a pass or fail • Automatic power down • 1 year factory warranty grade. In order to receive a certificate of completion, you OPTIONAL AC Adaptor (120V or 230V) AAA Batteries will need to achieve a pass grade in each section. Mr. Pen PRESIDIUM®MULTI TESTER man will be available to answer questions or offer sug gestions to each student. DI350 ...... $289.00 AC Adapter ...... $15.95 The course package will contain all the material and information necessary for you to successfully learn the fundamentals of clock repair. Among the items in cluded is a copy of The Clock Repairer's Handbook by Laurie Penman and a one-year subscription to Steven G.
Conover's monthly publication, Clockmaker's Newslet Size : L-160mm x W-21 mm x H-30mm ter. You, as a paid home study course student, will be in Weight : 45 gms vited to attend one of two 2-day meetings at AWI where FEATURES: you will be able to confer with Mr. Penman and meet other • DiamondMate: operates on alkaline (AAA) batteries or direct AC current students. with optional AC adapter • No waiting time between tests • Pocket size The cost of the course for AWI members is $7 50; • Low batteries indicator • Metal detector - intermittent beep • Measured diamond - continuous beep • low battery consumption non-members will pay $825. For additional information • 1 year factory warranty • Carrying case or to become a home study course participant, please con tact AWl's Education Coordinator, Nancy Wellmann at PRESIDIUM® DIAMONDMATE [email protected], local phone (513) 367-9800, or DI327 ...... $127.00 toll free (866) 367-2924, ext. 303. AC Adapter ...... $15.95 0 Z1 Twin City Supply 2230 Edgewood Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55426-2823 (952)545.2725 : Fax (952)545.4715 USA: 800.328.6009 : Fax: 800.328.6001 www _twi ncitysu pply. net
December 2002 Horological Times 45 Industry News L&R Offers Bench Top Jewelry and Watch Parts Dryer L&R Manufacturing Company is pleased to offer the L&R Jewelry and Watch Parts Dryer. The Jewelry and Watch Parts Dryer replaces slow and inadequate open air or hand drying. Jewelry, bands, timing mechanisms Hermie Donations Support AWl and other mechanical parts can be dried quickly and thor Hermie has very generously donated the right for oughly-to help prevent spots, tarnish or corrosion. The AWI to copy its complete set of movement explosion prints dryer features L&R's custom designed heat deflector that and part numbers on the next version of the AWl-Link evenly distributes hot air at a stable temperature enabling CD which is sent to all AWl members. This is a valuable important lubricants to be preserved. asset to any clock repair person trying to identify both The Jewelry and Watch Parts Dryer is designed movements and original part numbers. to work in conjunction with L&R's Ultrasonic Cleaning Recently Hermie also donated parts for Laurie Baskets, making hands-free transfer easy and eliminating Penman's AWl Home Study Course in Clock Repair. the chance of oils, fingerprints and lint to collect on Last year Hermie made a very large cash dona just-cleaned items. Small enough to fit on a countertop, tion to the local Virginia chapter of the Red Cross for re the dryer can be set up anywhere near a standard 110 Volt lief efforts following the September 11th tragedy. AC outlet. Made in America and built to last, all L&R Dryers are unconditionally guaranteed for one year. For more information on the Jewelry and Watch Jean-Francois Veya Appointed New Head of Parts Dryer or any other product from L&R, contact L&R ETA Training Centre Manufacturing Company, 577 Elm Street, Kearny, NJ Mr. Jean-Francois Veya 07032-0607, Phone (201) 991-5330, Fax (201) 991-5870. was recently appointed as the new For immediate information, please log on to L&R's head of the ETA Training Centre. website at www.LRultrasonics.com or e-mail: At the beginning of his ca info@ LRultrasonics.com. reer with ETA in 1969, Mr Jean-Francois Veya worked in the horological research department of A. Lange & Sohne Comes to America the Centre Electronique Horloger A. Lange & Sohne recently expanded their sales in Neuchatel, and then started at network to the largest market for luxury products. Lange Ebauches Electroniques in Marin expanded its North American network with the following in 197 4 as a member of the devel strategic dealers: in San Francisco with Shreve & Co, opment and later the engineering department. In 1977, he which is celebrating their 150th Anniversary; in Newport took charge of the customer training centre at Fabrique Beach with Traditional Jewelers and in the Southern U.S. d'Horlogerie in Fontainemelon, and then became head of in New Orleans with E. Adler & Sons. The expansion con the Technical Customer Support in 1982 and later of the tinues in the East Coast with Alpha Omega in Boston and After-Sales Service of the Customer Service at ETA SA. in Montreal, Canada with Chateau d'lvoire. Lange's fine Mr. Jean-Francois Veya is fluent in both French timepieces were available in the stores October 1, 2002. and English, has outstanding technical know ledge of ETA With its team of marketing experts from Glashiitte products, and is experienced in training technical and com along with founder Walter Lange and CEO Hartmut mercial staff, which undoubtedly qualifies him fully for Knothe they traveled to each city to launch their new ap his new activity. pointed dealers. The traveling road show included a Lange Mr. Veya can be reached at: ETA SA Fabriques truck transporting a wealth of history and materials from d'Ebauches Training Centre, Bahnhofstrasse 9, CH-2540 city to city. A master watchmaker and engraver was on Grenchen. E-mail addresses: jean -francois. [email protected] hand to demonstrate the precision and craftsmanship or [email protected] TeL: 41 (0)32 655 27 72; in assembling and engraving a fine A. Lange & Sohne Fax: 41 (0)32 655 71 74. timepiece.
46 Horological Times • December 2002 "The time has come to increase our presence in JA Publishes 2002 Cost ofDoing Business Survey the U.S.," explains Walter Lange, great-grandson of the Jewelers of America (JA) recently published the legendary founder of the company. Joining the Lange 2002 edition of its annual Cost ofDoing Business Survey, Team is Marcia Mazzocchi, the new President for A. Lange which contains valuable information for retail jewelers. & Sohne in North America whose expertise in the watch JA's Cost ofDoing Business Survey, published every fall, industry is undisputed. offers the retail jeweler comprehensive financial informa For the traditional German manufacturer of luxury tion to help them evaluate and compare their store's per watches from Saxony who, with only very few thousand formance to others in the industry. Survey respondents gold and platinum watches annually, is at home in the top are categorized into four groups to allow for legitimate tier of the market for luxury timepieces, the "Discovery peer comparisons: Independent High End, Independent of America" is a challenging undertaking. The company Middle Range, Designer/Artist/Custom, and Chain Stores. is not about to abandon its exclusive and highly selective Among the survey's results: positioning strategy, though, but rather fulfilling a his • Overall, survey respondents reported a 0% in toric obligation, as watches from the workshop of A. Lange crease in sales in 2001. This is down significantly from a & Sohne were already prized possessions in the 19th and median sales increase of 3.3% in 2000 and the 10.5% first half of the 20th century in both the U.S. and South increase achieved in 1999. America. • Chain stores were the only type of jewelry re In support of this market expansion, Lange is con tailers to experience sales growth, at 3.2%, in 2001. Mean tinuing to recruit and train watchmakers, who are chroni while, jewelers in the designer/artist/custom category saw cally in short supply. Presently the company has 28 train their sales decline by 12.5%. ees and by the end of the year hopes to have increased its • Overall net profit to net sales for survey respon personnel from 284 to 300 employees. dents was 6.1 %for 2001, the same as in 2000 and lower In addition to its three existing buildings, includ than the 7.3% reported in 1999. ing the original and recently renovated main building, the (Continued on next page.) company is constructing a state-of-the-art plant, designed to fit beautifully into the surroundings and architecture of the historic site. The new building will house a creative design and innovation center. It is here that new, even more complicated additions to Lange's range of 14lines each containing an own exclusive Lange movement-will be developed. The emphasis here will be on qualitative rather than merely quantitative growth. Beating the in dustry trend, Lange as part of the Richemont group is again projecting a double-digit sales increase this year. ..,Clock repair For further information, please contact: ..,. Restoration Lange Uhren USA, ..,.Clockmaking Ms. Marcia Mazzocchi ..,. Laurie Penman ... 24612 Blue Dane Lane ..• and MORE! Every month at a special Malibu, CA 90265 price for AWl members of $74 (normal Tel.: (310) 317-9852 price $79). Just fill in the form below and send it to us at: Splat Publishing Fax: (31 0) 317-9578 ~jijir&;il;i!llii.l Ltd, 28 Gillespie Crescent, Edinburgh E-mail: marcia.mazzocchi@ langewatches.com EHlO 4HU, UK. Tel: +44131 228 6388. Fax: +44 131 229 5550. E-mail: [email protected] ------., Lange Uhren GmbH Title ...... First name ...... Last name ...... AWl N" ...... : I Mr. Amd Einhorn I Address ...... i I Altenberger Strasse 15 I D-01768 Glashlitte ••• « u o oo oooo•••• •••• • •••••• · •• • • • • ••·•••••·••••••u ••••••• ••• ••• • • • •• ••• • ••••• •• •••••~ •••••• ,.•••• ••• ••,.••••••• • •oooOO •••••••••••• • • •• • ••• I Tel.: +49-35053-440 ...... Zipcode ...... Country ...... Fax: +49-35053-44401 Cardholder's name (as it appears on the card) ......
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December 2002 • Horological Times 47 • Gross margin for survey respondents held the Xuron Precision Pliers are designed for specific line in 2001 at49.3%, up slightly from the 47.4% reported jobs and include the Model 450 Tweezemose™ which in 2000, although it remains below the levels reported in combines the precision to pick up a human hair and the the 1980s. strength for wire forming; Model 485 Longnose with an • Diamond jewelry and loose diamonds combined outside edge radius for bending and forming; Model488 to account for 47% of all sales. Karat gold jewelry Roundnose which transitions to an elliptical shape for amounted to 11% of sales, while colored stone jewelry maximum dexterity and forming possibilities; the Model and jewelry repairs each accounted for 9%. 489 Combination tip featuring one flat and one round tip; "The survey's findings confirm the industry's con and the Model496 Split Ring Pliers that opens a ring and cerns about a challenging business environment," says JA holds it to simplify installation. President and CEO Matthew A. Runci. "We at JA dedi Manufactured from high carbon steel, Xuron Pre cate ourselves to attending to the needs of our members, cision Pliers have a slim profile for optimum control and especially during economic times such as these." maneuverability in tight spaces. Featuring nonslip The annual survey provides insight into the sta Xuro-Rubber™ cushion grips, glare-eliminating black fin tus of the retail jewelry industry with key performance ishes, and patented non-protruding Light-Touch™ measures including sales volumes within store types, pro Springs, these pliers are lightweight and comfortable to ductivity ratios, financial strength indicators, and balance hold, regardless of hand size. sheet data. The study's format, scope, and content are simi Xuron Precision Pliers are priced from $11.00 lar in each annual edition, making for easy, year-to-year (list), depending upon model. Literature and pricing are comparisons. The report also contains a practical "how available upon request. to" section demonstrating methods of interpreting and For more information contact: Xuron Corpora utilizing the data. tion, Abby Robey, Marketing, 62 Industrial Park The Cost ofDoing Business Survey is based upon Road., Saco, ME 04072, Phone (207) 283-1401, Fax confidential questionnaires submitted by hundreds of JA (207) 283-0594, e-mail: [email protected], website: members. The survey was prepared by Advantage Mar www.xuron.com. keting Information, an independent research firm based in Wickford, RI. New Seminars Added to The 2002 Cost ofDoing Business Survey is avail JA New York Winter 2003 Educational Program able to JA member retailers for $19.95. The survey is How are economics and current affairs affecting $125.00 for nonmembers. JA members who contributed jewelry sales? Are there upcoming trends and innovations to the data by completing questionnaires receive one free every retailer needs to know about? More than 8,500 re copy. The survey can be purchased by calling Jewelers of tailers attending the JA New York Winter 2003 show will America at 800-223-0673 or by visiting www.jewelers.org. have the chance to find out. Membership information is also available. JA New York, one of the world's most prestigious Information and order forms for all of JA's pro jewelry events, has added new and exciting seminars to grams and services can be accessed through an on-line its educational program for the Winter 2003 show in the directory at JA's website, www.jewelers.org. You will also Jacob Javits Convention Center. The educational semi find many other resources at the site including an archive nars are scheduled for Sunday, January 26 and Monday, of JA press releases and publications, updates on impor January 27, 2003. The JA New York show will be held tant issues, a JA staff directory, information about JA's from January 26-28, with a "Best of Italy" preview on state and regional affiliates, and more. Saturday, January 25, from 1:00 p.m.-7:00p.m., in the North Pavilion. According to Drew Lawsky, show director for JA Precision Pliers Place New York, "This is a brand new exciting series. Theses Items, Bend or Form Wire . \ I -~ sions are timely and provide a fresh point of view on sell A full line of preci ing in our current retail environment. This solid seminar sion pliers that are each series is presented at JA New York by Jewelers of America. designed for special applica ' . / Retailers who attend our educational seminars will receive tions such as wire bending many new ideas on how to bolster sales." and forming, reaching into Readers interested in the latest information on tight spaces, and installing exhibits, seminars and events at the JA New York split rings is available from - . . "" Winter Show 2003, can visit the show website: Xuron Corporation of Saco, http://www.ja-newyork.com or by calling (800) 650-1591. Maine. · ~ ~ 0
48 Horological Times • December 2002 2002 Horological Times Technical Index Volume 26, Year 2002
HOW TO READ THE INDEX: The first number refers to the issue and the second number indicates the page. For example, the entry 3-28 refers to a subject which can be found in the March (3) issue on page 28.
A Repair, by Mick Watters 9-24 English fusee 9-10 Theory of Horology, contributing floating balance 3-20 Accutron 5-38 authors: Charles-Andre hand nuts 3-6 Accutron meter, 700 1-41 Reymondin, George Monnier, Hermie correction system 7-14 All in Good Time, Reflections of a Didier Jeanneret, Umberto Hermie ship strike movement 2-16 Watchmaker, by George Daniels, Pelaratti 8-22 Herschede hall 8-4 book review 1-44 Timepieces: Masterpieces of lantern 12-32 American watch industry history 1-16, Chronometry, by David Lidenvay 30-hour wall 7-36 2-14, 3-18,4-18, 5-16, 6-14,7-12, Christianson 10-18 lubricant 9-6 8-8, 9-14, 10-14, 11-8, Watch Crown Manual, Everything movement dating 12-16 American Watch Tool Company 5-10 You Need to Know About Fitting organ 5-18 annealing 5-22, 6-6, Watch Crowns, by Henry B. Fried pendulum wobble 1-32 arbor 2-44 Regina hall 12-31 drilling 11-34 Wheel and Pinion Cutting in repair, 400-day 2-36, 3-40 straightening 5-6 Horology, by J. Malcolm Wild skeleton 6-1 0 autobeat mechanisms 11-28 5-13 Waterbury Company, history 11-12 avigation 3-37 Breitling Chrono Avenger M1 4-26 wheels, replacing 2-6 AWl bushing procedures 6-32 wooden bell striking 5-18 2002 Fellow Award 10-30 wooden movement, Eli Terry 6-4 Affiliate Chapter Meeting 10-32 coil damage, preventing 4-33 Annual Meetings 10-37 c complicated watch 10-4 coupling power 7-28 cannon pinion, removal 2-32 crystals, round mineral glass 4-32 case closer 4-33 cuckoo clock, world's largest 4-8 cell, marking 11-30 B cutting tools 8-6 chime correction 7-14 cylinder escapement watches 11-4 balance staffs, Hampden 9-32 chronograph mechanism, Valjoux 24 battery, marking 11-30 10-22 bearing care 6 chronometer escapement repair 1-28 D Bergeon hand remover 6-26 click rivets 7-6 Bingham, B.D. 9-4 clock detent filing 1-30 Book Review autobeat mechanisms 11-28 dial, paper, installing 10-44 All in Good Time, Reflections of a automatic chime correction 7-14 dial, removal 6-23 Watchmaker, by George Daniels, bushing 6-32 dial washer 5-35 1-44 contrate wheel 9-10 diamond files 7-32 Mechanical and Quartz Watch cuckoo repair 9-26 digital photography, used in dial (paper) 10-44 watchmaking 12-12
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Elgin winding indicator mechanism lantern clock 12-32 Regina hall clock 12-31 2-22, 3-28 lathe regulator whipspring, making 12-12 Elgin timer 5-28, 7-20, 8-32 bearing care 10-6 repivoting 1-38 assembly 9-16 cutting tools 8-6 tools required 3-24 disassembly 8-32 gravers, sharpening 8-6 Riefler Astronomical Regulator 7-48 end shake, avoiding problems 3-35 motors 9-6 roller jewel, replacement 7-34 English fusee 9-10 motors, belts, and pulleys 11-6 Russell, Thomas, watchmaker 4-4 escape wheel, installing 4-6 mounting 11-6 Eternal Tools 7-32 steady rest 7-2, 9-28 watchmaker's used in clockmaking s 10-6 F Schatz & Sohn 1-4 Seiko S-860 Multi-Tester 1-12 LePine calibre 11-11 files, diamond 7-32 Seiko Thermic 2-20 Lidenvay 30-hour wall clock 7-36 Finnish School of Watch Making and sideshake, avoiding problems 3-35 lubricant, clock 9-6 Micro Mechanics 11-38 skeleton clock 6-10 floating balance 3-20 Speake-Marin, Peter, first watch 3-8 adjustments 4-12 M split seconds timer 5-32 cleaning, lubrication & adjustment staking wheels 4-6 3-22 mainsprings 5-6 steady rest 7-29, 9-28 inspection 3-21 Mechanical and Quartz Watch Repair, stop watch mechanism 6-22 by Mick Watters, book review 9-24 parts 6-26 milling machine 5-10 Switzerland field trip 8-28 G movement dating, clock 12-16 museum, Timexpo 8-10 gaskets 12-25 T gear, calculating 1-26, 2-26 gear cutters 2- 6 0 testing equipment 1-12 graver, sharpening 8-6 Theory of Horology, contributing grinding 7-31 oiling, Valjoux 24 timer 11-20 authors: Charles-Andre Reymondin, Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee George Monnier, Didier Jeanneret, 10-10 Umberto Pelaratti, book review 8-22 H organ clock 5-18 Tiffany movement 7-26 Timepieces: Masterpieces of Chronom Hamilton winding indicator mechanism etry, by David Christianson, book 4-20 p review 10-18 Hampden Watch Company 9-32 Tim expo Museum 8-10 hand nuts, knurled 3-6 patents timer hands, removing 7-22 horological 2-10 Elgin 5-28,7-20, 9-16 Hermle correction system 7-14 searching 3-14 split seconds 5-32 Herschede hall 8-4 pendulum stop watch 5-26 Hettisch, Hugo , invented floating length, measurement 5-20 Valjoux 24 5-29 balance 3-20 wobble 1-32 adjusting 12-26 Hermle Ship Strike Movement photography, digital 12-12 Waltham chronograph 5-30 Horological Society of New York 10-54 pivot, annealing 6-6 tools, cutting 8-6 How to Make Money Repairing Watches pivot, heat treatment 6-6 6-16 Planetary System 2-24 power consumption chart 1-19 u K Unisonic tuning fork watch 8-26 Q keys, making 11-30 quartz, power consumption 1-18 v Valjoux 24 timer 5-29, 10-22 adjusting 12-26 oiling 11-20 reassembly 11-20 50 Horological Times • December 2002 w
Waltham Seiko Thermic 2-20 replacement 2-6 chronograph 5-30 Speake-Marin, Peter 3-8 staking 4-6 differential planetary system 1-22 Tiffany movement 8-26 Wheel and Pinion Cutting in Horology, jeweled barrel 3-34 timing mechanism 6-22 by J. Malcolm Wild, book review winding indicator mechanism 1-22 Unisonic tuning fork 8-26 5-13 watch Valjoux 24 timer 12-26 winding indicator mechanism 2-22 Bingham 9-4 reassembly & oiling ll-20 wire wrapping alternatives 1-28 Breitling Chrono Avenger M1 4-26 Waltham differential planetary wooden movement, Eli Terry 6-4 calculating gears 1-26 system 1-22 cleaning 6-30 water-resistancy ratings 8-18 complicated 10-4 watch barrel, closing with arbor press cylinder escapement 11-4 1-36 diamond cases 5-34 Watch Crown Manual, Everything You Ducommun and Matile 8-4 Need to Know About Fitting Watch Elgin Winding Indicator Mechanism Crowns, by Henry B. Fried, book 2-22, 3-28, review 2-44 Hamilton, winding indicator Waterbury Clock Company, history mechanism 4-20 11-12, 12-18 LePine calibre 11-11 Westminster Chime Correction 5-40 minute repeater/lunar 12-4 wheel oil 6-30 contract, making 9-10
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Brochure? 1-800-262-4284 or new Hermie, Urgos, and Kieninger at 60% OFF [email protected] our regular wholesale prices. Call Butterworth 1-800-258-5418. STUCK FOR A MOVEMENT? or a watch part? Call Don Kraker's Watch Move MORGAN PIVOT POLISHER ments. (559) 229-8423 or write 4325 No. 5th USA MADE St.. Fresno, CA 93726. Visit Web or call for info (262) 539-4000 www.CiockBug.com [email protected] NOW AVAILABLE Discontinued SEIKO & LASSALE Bands, Cases, Dials, Straps & Case Parts This is an inventory of complete salesmen's samples. We have over 15,000 cases/bands BUSINESS FOR SALE in stock for immediate delivery. Crystals, di maxell AI als hands and crowns are available. Renew Batteries that old SEIKO or LASSALE customer's watch for a fraction of the cost of normal parts pur WHOLESALE WATCH REPAIR SHOP located THOSE WHO PUT THEIR NAME ON THE OUTSIDE chase. We have many parts that the major in Pensacola, FL. 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Complete package: land, building, inventory, Tel : 905-890-3618 • Fax : 905-507-6896 repair tools and 2000 Ford Van- $275,000. CAL Toll : 1-800-381-3077 • Fax : 1-888-890-8878 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] SANFORD, "The Clock Doc" (915) 692-5605, e Website: www.simrencanada.com www.candowatches.com mail: [email protected] December 2002 Horological Times 53 HELP WANTED WANTED TO BUY ACCUMLATIONS WANTED!! Buying Watchmakers' Stock of Old Watches, Cases, Movements, Watch Material, all types of LVMH wristwatches from common brands to all the famous makers. WATCH & JEWELRY Serious buyer. Serious offers. Become a part of the prestigious LVMH family of Don Meyer 1-800-833-3159 12900 Preston Rd. #325 watches and jewelry in Springfield, NJ. Experience Dallas, TX 75230 working with the craftsmanship and specialty E-mail: [email protected] engineering of luxury brands such as TAG Heuer WANTED: Qriginal bracelet for approx. 1969/70 Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Christian Dior (Moon Watch) (612) 333-3665 Zenith Chaumet ATTENTION RETIRED WATCHMAKERS Call us before you sell your parts, tools, and Actively seeking experienced WATCHMAKERS. watches. We have helped over 125 watch Ideal candidates must have five years of repair makers in the last three years to dispose of experience with quartz, mechanical and chronograph their accumulations. When you're re.ally ready to sell, we're ready to buy! Phone (727) movements. 327-3306. Ask for Jeff or Nancy. E-mail: [email protected] We offer a pleasant working atmosphere, excellent benefits including 401 k, and competitive BUYING OLD ROLEX WATCHES salary plus incentives. Explorer, Submariner, Sea-Dweller, GMT, Milgauss, Bubbleback, Cosmograph, Chrono LVMH Watch & Jewelry graph, Speed King, Oyster, any partial watches, Human Resources Department movements, dials, crowns, signs, clocks, anything Rolex. 960 South Springfield Avenue Call Don Meyer 1-800-833-3159 Springfield, NJ 07081 Fax: 973-467-5730 WATCH MATERIAL [email protected] DISTRIBUTORS Please call us if you are interested in selling your business. WATCH REPAIRER All replies confidential. Family-owned jewelry store seeks full-time Experienced Watchmaker Needed Contact Pat Cassedy watch and clock repairer with a minimum 2 Salary up to $100,000 +Benefits years bench experience required. Duties in Cas-Ker Co. (513) 674-7700 clude: clean, adjust and repair all makes of Phone 248-723-5550 watches and clocks. Restore antique watch Fax 248-723-5401 and clock parts. Will train on jewelry if neces Contact: Mr. Efim Khankin sary. Cover letter, resume & references to T.L. 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Reply tools, equipment, repair material and support Complete watches, dials, to Box SW122002, c/o Horological Times, 701 for the technical aspects of running a movements, case springs for sale. Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030. business. You will provide the initiative, the creativity and the enterprise. Small initial investment is required. Many locations available G F Specialties WATCHMAKER throughout the U.S. including Chicagoland, 1-800-351-6926 European experience, skilled in high quality Illinois; Milwaukee, WI; Florida; and New watches and clocks, seeks position or partner Jersey. If interested, please e-mail to P.O. Box 170216 ship in the Chicago area. (773) 283-6690 [email protected] or fax information, Milwaukee, WI 53217 [email protected] Attention: L. Elliott to (419) 241-4594. 54 Horological Times • December 2002 BUYING WATCHMAKER ESTATES, TOOLS, MATERIAL, MOVEMENTS, POCKET WATCH COLLECTIONS, in Midwest and Western USA. WE BUY ENTIRE Larry, [email protected], (970) 263-8807, WATCH COLLECTIONS Box 84, Whitewater, CO 81527. If'S TIME Call Toll Free TO SELL CALL ME When you are ready to sell your movements, 1-800-426-2344 re A WATCH cases, dials, parts, or complete watches. Prompt, fair settlement. Will travel or pay ship 203-366-2500 TOP PRICE.S PAID ! ping. Mike Bailey, P.O. Box 1118, Elgin, IL ROLEX • PATEK PHruPPE 60121 or (847) 741-1289. SPECIALTY METALS V.ACHERO & CONSTANT! . REFINING AUDEMARS PIGUEJ BREJTLING • CARTIER WANTED: Paying high prices for chronograph COMPANY, INC. & OTHERS and high grade watches, movements, dials, 1915 Black Rock Turnpike Whf'n you're read 10 ell cases, & parts. Dean Samelle, 25 W. Beverley Fairfield, CT 06430 Call Toll Free St., Staunton, VA 24401, phone & fax (540) 885-6064. Members: 1-800-842-8625 Ron Fried, A/w.lys prompt pjjymr:m! President Better Business Bureau "/look forward to Jewelers Board ofT rade We pay 97% of marketfor karat gold scrap (any giving you honest and 207 Consecutive Ads amount)! Also, buy filings, gold fill, sweeps, reliable service." silver, platinum! Immediate 24-hour payment return mail! Ship insured/registered mail to: AMERICAN METALS COMPANY, 253 King St., Dept. HT, Charleston, SC 29401 . Estab lished 1960. Phone (803) 722-2073. ANYTHING ILLINOIS Want to buy Illinois wristwatches, dials, move ments and cases (complete or parts) in any condition. Please call 800-421-1968, x5520, Fax 949-725-9787 or mail to Fred Friedberg, c/ o TAMS, P.O. Box 2068, Tustin, CA 92681- 2068 or e-mail at [email protected]. HAS YOUR ADDRESS, CLOCK MOVEMENTS AREA CODE, PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL WANTED ADDRESS CHANGED? The AWl-ELM Charitable Trust is seeking donations of the following clock movements for use in AWl clock education progams: Please notify AWl immediately if your address, area code, phone number, fax or e-mail address has been American Count Wheel changed. This will help us serve you in an efficient Mantel Clock Movements manner and keep you informed of the latest happen ings at AWl. Ansonia Ingraham Waterbury Sessions Be the first to know about upcoming Bench Courses, New Haven Seth Thomas Continuing Education Courses, motions up for a vote by the AWl Board of Directors, Board voting results, Gilbert and much more. Donations to the AWl-ELM Trust are tax deductible. Please send donations to: Please send your address, phone, fax, and e-mail in AWl-ELM Charitable Trust formation to Sharon McManus, Membership Coordi 701 Enterprise Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 nator, at [email protected] or call toll free 1-866- For more information call1-866-367-2924, ext. 310 367-2924 ext. 302 December 2002 • Horological Times 55 Advertisers' Index IBorel & Co., Jules ...... 5 Gaber & Company ...... 7 Primrose Supplies, Inc ...... 37 (816) 421-6110 (412) 322-8499 (801) 485-3908 Butterworth Clocks, Inc ...... 39 GRS Tools ...... 21 Samson Technology Corporation ...... 23 (800) 258-5418 (800) 835-3519 (954) 916-9322 Cas-Ker Co ...... inside back cover International Watch Collectors Society ...... 11 Smith Supply House ...... 35 (513) 674-7700 (516) 374-5060 (213) 622-1687 Chronos/WCR ...... 43 S. LaRose, Inc ...... 25 Twin City Supply ...... 45 (303) 296-1600 (336) 621-1936 (952) 545-2725 Clocks ...... 47 Livesay's, Inc ...... 41 Vibrograf U.S.A. Corp ...... 17 011 01 31 228 6638 (813) 229-2715 (516) 437-8700 Esslinger & Co ...... inside front cover Maxell Corp ...... back cover Witschi Electronics USA Ltd ...... 13 (651) 452-7180 (201) 794-5900 (800) 882-7977 Ferrell & Company ...... 29 McCaw Co., William S...... 3 Zantech ...... 31 (213) 627-6031 (419) 243-3720 (800) 441-7569 Frei & Borel ...... 23 Newall Mfg ...... 19 (51 0) 832-0355 (800) 621-6296 AWl Employee Directory James E. Lubic, CMW Nancy L. Wellmann Laurie Penman Executive Director Education Coordinator Clock Instructor Education & Technical Director 1-866-367-2924 ext. 303 1-866-367-2924 ext. 318 1-866-367-2924 ext. 310 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sharon McManus Steve Jones Lucy Fuleki Membership Coordinator Audiovisual Manager Assistant Executive Director 1-866-367-2924 ext. 302 1-866-367-2924 ext. 308 1-866-367-2924 ext. 304 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mary Huff Thomas J. 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