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Get the magnification going and see it is not falling into the last level.
Might be misalignment, Might be too big to fall-in? Certainly thickness is not the issue?
Some prejudiced technique...

The truth! Still, will shine it up a bit and wear it on some occasions. Old things which still work are cool.
Yes, like straight razors! :D

Got a picture?

After 30 hours or so, mine pootered-out. Seems that is normal and winding should be done daily.
I have learned some have an up-down winding indicator (rare) which tells you when...

Right on the money so far!


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Yes! A lever set it is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHR7BHc02MY

So I set it and will see how it does......

Well....It sez "Elgin RR'! I guess I am half-blind.

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So an Elgin case with at least a Hamilton dial. I can unscrew the bezel and there is a little lever you can pull out. did not mess...

Oh.....Lancaster PA. Well. I will get a looksee tonight at what it says. I am blind as a bat!

I will get my loupe and dork visor out. I figured Elgin, NY was a watch-making center.
Let me see. New glasses arriving any day now.....

Don't know it they run or not. I always thought it best to take them to an expert to make certain all is well?
The top one was my Dad's High school graduation gift.

The Hamilton is really hefty....

Here are the old watches I mentioned. Pretty cool..

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Great thread!
I have 4 old ones...I shall post them up soon to see what is thought.

Afraid to wind them! :eek: