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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

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.

Organizations

I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials

I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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Steven11/20/0910101010Thanks a lot
Pam11/19/0910101010Fast, nice and clear answer
Rick11/16/0910101010Thanks Melvin for your expertise. And I .....
Maxine11/11/09101010I would have preferred to find out .....
Ken11/04/0910101010Thanks Melvin, that is very good advise .....

Recent Answers from Melvin Mills

2009-11-20 pocket watch:

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

2009-11-15 Elgin Word time:

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

2009-11-15 gold pocket watches:

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

2009-11-11 what does 50m resistant REALLY mean:

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

2009-11-11 what does 50m resistant REALLY mean:

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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