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  1. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    Did your watch shop contact idenfify the precise Record Watch Co. movement which is housed in your watch?
  2. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    I don't think there's any question that your Hampden New Railway 23-jewel qualified as an American grade railroad watch. It would also likely have been so accepted in Canada by the CPR time inspectors on an ad hoc basis. Enjoy your fantastic find. If you are aware of any provenance, please do...
  3. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    I forgot that I have a "Combined List of Railroad Grade Watches". It does include the Hampden New Railway in its 23, 21 & 17 jewel versions for American railroad purposes. I also checked the Canadian Pacific Railway known schedules of approved watches. Hampdens aren't listed but nevertheless...
  4. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    Good grief, what a horological gem! It's inconceivable to me that your watch wouldn't have been accepted for use on the American railways as the movement seems to meet all of the criteria. Ditto for the dial with its large black Arabic hours markers & big dark hands that even the most...
  5. viclip

    Pocketwatches

    A stunning timepiece! Not being able to make out the serial number on the movement, I was unable to research its particulars. It must have at least 19 jewels judging from the setting at the barrel arbor ~ is that a motor barrel or a jewelled traditional barrel? It must be 18- or 16-size, I'm...
  7. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    Does your logo look like the one for the Record Watch Co. as per the below link? http://www.mikrolisk.de/show.php?site=280&suchwort=rwt&searchMode=exact&searchWhere=trademark#sucheMarker
  8. viclip

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    The inside of the back cover may contain information respecting the watch's manufacturer. Ditto for the movement itself, which could have the watch manufacturer's name on it. Also, if the movement maker can be identified that could be of assistance in dating the watch & perhaps nailing down...
  9. viclip

    Show us your TIES

    Thanks Michael for the follow-up. It's good to hear that the watch functions so well, I hope that you decide to locate the requisite "fourth wheel" & matching seconds hand to bring your grandfather's watch back to original condition. My favorite starting point for researching the movement of a...
  10. viclip

    The wrist watch.

    There's nothing more satisfying than locating the original box & papers for a vintage or antique watch, good show man! I can't make out the wording contained in the "Directions" sheet but I'm somewhat surprised that the instructions seem so lengthy.
  11. viclip

    Show us your TIES

    You're very fortunate to have your grandfather's pocket watch, I have nothing but some memories of my maternal one (passed away when I was 12) & only a couple photos of my paternal grandfather (died before I was even born). South Bend pocket watches are a bit out of the ordinary, most folks...
  13. viclip

    Show us your TIES

    Very nice ensemble as per usual. I wear vests primarily so that I can hang pocket watches from them. Speaking whereof, is that what I think it is on the end of that fancy chain? Can we see it?
  14. viclip

    The wrist watch.

    I don't mind paying to service my mechanical watches any more than I mind paying for maintaining my mechanical cars. I enjoy & appreciate these machines & take pride of ownership in them. It's not my place to lecture anyone respecting my preference for owning & using mechanical esp. vintage...
  15. viclip

    The wrist watch.

    Looks to be in good condition, very nice. Is the watch running? Seeing Mickey chasing himself in the small seconds bit is hilarious!
  16. viclip

    The wrist watch.

    Is it for sale or just on display?
  17. viclip

    Anyone else into fountain pens?

    So, now we know how to mix up our own solution of dark green ink :cool:
  19. viclip

    Anyone else into fountain pens?

    This is commonly seen in ink samples which are applied to blotting or similarly absorbent paper. The components of the dye will form a different colored ring as they come out of solution. Indeed inks are often mixed to obtain some color or other (provided that they are compatible i.e. don't...
  20. viclip

    Anyone else into fountain pens?

    For anyone interested in a cartridge/converter version of the Parker 51, they actually produced such a model between 1958 & 1960. These can still be found, although I understand that they may be difficult to locate because that filling system proved hugely unpopular back in the day so...
  21. viclip

    Anyone else into fountain pens?

    Vintage Parker 51's in the aerometric version are readily available for those desirous of using them. They came in a variety of colours & are quite collectible. Remarkably the bladders or "sacs" in these old 51's often remain elastic & usuable however it's a simple matter for a pen restorer to...
  22. viclip

    Anyone else into fountain pens?

    That also would've made a nice high school pen
  23. viclip

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Nothing surprising about a railroad standard Waltham of grade "Vanguard" keeping excellent time! Those 23 jewel 18s Model 1892 pocket watches were & continue to be world-class timekeepers. It looks like the watch has diamond balance staff cap jewels. I'll bet that your great-grandfather &...

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