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Thank you for the correction Spendur.

I've decided not to ruin the fine case with daily wear and tear, and got me a beaten size 16 case for lever set movements. It is ugly but that is okay for...

He specializes in old vintage watches. He showed me an interesting 2974 movement (a WWII Navy variant of 992B with 17 jewels and Hack system) and was delighted to work on mine. Wish me luck! ;)

Yes, I knew I would have to have them serviced. I am taking them to a watchmaker in Boston, Angelo Barone. He seems to have quite good references.

PS: Love that ticking. :D

Got my neat 992! One has to admire the craftsmanship of our ancestors, it is an amazing little machine. It is not as accurate as I was hoping for (about 1.5s too fast every hour), but I will either...

.. and they sign checks with fountain pens, too. ;)

I did a bit of research on the topic and finally understand what an Enlivar spring is. :) I've also found out that the serial number of my watch...

I bought the 992 for slightly over $200 from a collector who also services pocket watches. He says he prefers the feeling of 992 over 992B (the 992B having some "optimizations" that made them easier...

Thank you for the tips, gents!

I blame you guys. I've just ordered a Hamilton 992 from 1933... :gaah:

I have a good reason to reward myself so I did it. :D

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