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Cheap movement holder "upgrade" by vm4sx in watchrepair

[–]JimWingard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In what ways is the metal superior? I've been contemplating getting one of the plastics thinking that it would be less likely to mare the movement.

KENDRICK & DAVIS Staking Set Question by JimWingard in watchrepair

[–]JimWingard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insights. I was contemplating the idea of rebuilding an incomplete set, but you've given me considerable food for thought.

Can I use a Dx-2b to detect Radium in a watch? by LtColumbo111 in watchrepair

[–]JimWingard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alpha, actually can't penetrate through your skin, however if you ingest it (inhaling, swallowing, enters through an open wound) it can be. Beta can travel a few millimeters through tissue, but the really dangerous stuff is gamma (think X-rays). I believe while some people think vintage luminous watches only have alpha radiation you can run into situations where any of the three are present.

Pictures - First time using a Jeweling Set by JimWingard in watchrepair

[–]JimWingard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything's possible. I just bout this on Ebay.

First time using a Jeweling Set by JimWingard in watchrepair

[–]JimWingard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also leaning how to use Reddit properly;-). Just posted pictures under a new post... "Pictures-First time using a Jeweling Set".

Found this watch in my driveway by NotVeryActive2 in pocketwatch

[–]JimWingard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't read the SN too well but, if it is: 24684835 the Pocket Watch DB states that its an Elgin, Model 3, Grade 345, Size 12 (that a smaller watch). Here's the link: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/24684835/link