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I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.
I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 4 years.
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.
| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Steven | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot |
| Pam | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Fast, nice and clear answer |
| Rick | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Melvin for your expertise. And I ..... |
| Maxine | 11/11/09 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 | I would have preferred to find out ..... |
| Ken | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Melvin, that is very good advise ..... |
Steven, Here is what I can tell you for sure. The watch is a private label watch. That means that they had a manufacturer make the watch but put the Thos J Thomas watch co. name on it. The watch
Alonso, Here is a pdf that will give the instructions. If this is not for your model, please look at the movement and tell me everything written on it. Kind regards, Melvin http://citizenwatch
Robert, This is a confusing subject for many. Here are the rules. Anytime you see a number of years (guaranteed 25 years), it is gold filled. "Guaranteed" also is an indication of gold filled
Rick, Prepare to be amazed. Since there is no hospital in Woodstock, you might work at Kingston or Benedictine Hospital. You like to hike. You have probably taken the famliy up overlook mountain
Rick, In which Woodstock do you live? It is up to you. The official designation states that 50m is suitable for swimming. I would say that you are PROBABLY ok with that. I always like to error
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