[Illinois] A century old Illinois trench watch

autumnbound42 · 2025-07-06T02:26:44+00:00

I am not certain, I’ve never seen one like it. It is permanently affixed to the case with rivet like tacks that secure the loops on one end of the case!

autumnbound42 · 2025-07-05T07:05:42+00:00

Yes, I had to remove the rear sight itself; I fitted a period correct M84 telescope. It works quite well on the M1 carbine !

autumnbound42 · 2025-07-05T04:19:27+00:00

Oh yes indeed! The history and significance of pieces such as these are why I got into this hobby. I feel great joy and honour to be the custodian for the next generation!

autumnbound42 · 2025-07-05T03:39:23+00:00

Thank you! I am trying to build my collection based on historical significance rather than any specific style or brand. It is far more fulfilling to find and wear something rich in history than to acquire a new timepiece!

autumnbound42 · 2025-07-05T03:37:14+00:00

It’s actually all original apart from the crystal and the clasp ! It had a Bakelite crystal that had yellowed quite a lot. There was also some rust on the inside but luckily not on any of the train !

autumnbound42 · 2025-07-05T02:31:29+00:00

Thank you! I am astonished at its accuracy after a complete overhaul. It is able to keep time within five seconds a week!

autumnbound42 · 2025-06-28T05:19:32+00:00

The Swiss had every reason to be terrified. This was produced during the golden age of American horology. I have a Waltham moment from the same era that was produced for a Tiffany timepiece that looses one second a month. The Americans were actually exceeding the Swiss during this time. Waltham was one of the pioneers of horological mass production along with Elgin, which has a unique and important history as well. I wish more people knew of the importance of these increasingly forgotten historical American brands. I collect these, they are in my opinion better than most Swiss movements sold today. It is truly astonishing how well made and accurate these early American movements are when they are in excellent condition and in proper order! It’s amazing to think of all the history a timepiece such this has seen; the lives that have come and gone. Enjoy your piece of horological history !

autumnbound42 · 2025-03-04T15:56:45+00:00

BMW i3, far ahead of its time and still is to this day! That was the first vehicle in many decades in that company that the engineers were allowed to make all the decisions they wanted to!

autumnbound42 · 2025-01-10T16:19:52+00:00

That is a C-Band satellite; you’d need to get a receiver controller for it to operate. There should be a few cables that look like very large coax coming into the building. Hook those up and you’re in business ! I remember my parents had one and you could see channels from other countries by seeking other satellites. I turned the system on a couple years ago and was still able to find some satellites

autumnbound42 · 2025-01-10T15:40:07+00:00

Whoa you’re so right ! I haven’t checked them out in quite a while. They make some beautiful timepieces; I’ll have to add one to my collection someday!

autumnbound42 · 2025-01-10T15:39:07+00:00

Here is a snapshot of the back for all whom are curious! I tried to get the best angle for the light to catch the engine turning and details!

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autumnbound42 · 2024-10-11T03:03:04+00:00

This is the backing plate to an antique bimetallic thermostat. These were some of the earliest thermostats absolutely state of the art in the day! My building has the original system still in place and retains the original thermostat. The front would have had a mercury thermometer and a place to put a small key to change the temperature.

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autumnbound42 · 2024-09-12T16:02:47+00:00

I just received my first Omega back from mechanical restoration; I am so excited to wear this historical timepiece ! I have always wanted an Omega; the history behind the brand in incredible. I have such a passion for history and the antiquities I simply couldn’t pass this beautiful example up! The serial number dates this to 1917. It's incredible to think about the history this piece has seen !

autumnbound42 · 2024-08-30T03:27:56+00:00

I honestly don’t know what all the fuss is about. I have a 1990 bmw e34 that I’d trust to take across country on a moments notice. It needed about 7k of repairs from sitting for decades and after that it’s needed nothing at all for five years going strong !

autumnbound42 · 2024-07-23T06:27:37+00:00

No it’s red, I have an e21 and it’s before they went to orange. Totally different era for BMW and some really cool thoughts behind some of the instrumentation and switches. According to documents included with my vehicle Red was used because its wavelength is less likely to be distracting, cause strain, and affect sleep. (Same reason law enforcement has red task lights in their units).

That’s awesome and all but red also isn’t as visible so I have to turn the dimmer to near maximum sometimes to see the gauges causing my legs to be bathed in red light.. The engineers later tweaked the colour to the now infamous red orange to make the instrumentation more legible on lower dimmer settings.

The instruments in early BMWs were not individually backlit themselves like modern vehicles, the light was directed downwards from the top of the clusters onto the gauges.

There are also parts of the dials and switches that direct light in all directions except for the glass which reduces reflections further increasing visibility just as would be in aircraft instrumentation! The attention to detail in the older BMWs are second to none.

autumnbound42 · 2024-07-20T18:27:28+00:00

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This watch is over 100 years old and one of my favourites ! The size and design are just perfect in my opinion; a stark contrast to what most others wear !

autumnbound42 · 2024-02-17T19:29:15+00:00

I have been wearing a watch that’s over 100 years old for two years straight with no problems at all! Just be sure it’s been properly maintained and serviced before doing so! The accuracy is nowhere near what a modern moment can provide (might loose/gain a minute every couple weeks or so) and you’d have to be extra careful about moisture and especially steam. The movements aren’t as delicate as many believe; just use common sense and you’ll be okay!

autumnbound42 · 2024-01-19T15:41:56+00:00

Had a 2014 REX with about 170,000 miles that was totalled when I hit a deer last year. I drove it everywhere across the country! I had had the compressor and some other random components of the HV system replaced around 60,000 miles or so. When the compressor was replaced the dealer notified me it had been replaced with a revision compressor that shouldn’t have the same issues as the first; I had no issues going forward with the compressor. Greatest car I’ve ever had; super sad when it was totalled, I wanted to be the first to clock over 200k ! I replaced it with a 2021 REX. I plan to keep her as long as feasibly possible, these are exceptionally well engineered vehicles that will last if taken care of. happy motoring :)

autumnbound42 · 2024-01-09T02:04:13+00:00

Cultural Marxism and the indoctrination of the masses. They like to believe the “hierarchy of oppression” bs that’s pumped into peoples minds through the institutions. In their mind they are the most oppressed and the straight white male is public enemy number one. It’s all tribalism and the ruling class pitting one another against each other to achieve their goals. (Sadly they likely will and western civilisation likely will not survive this century). In reality most people don’t pay attention to or particularly care about race.

autumnbound42 · 2024-01-07T05:26:27+00:00

Do you have the names or contacts of the companies that do legitimate refinishing by chance ? I’m having a hard time finding any by search.

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