RomanDial is a family business based in Buckingamshire cultivating the art of early XIX century English watchmakers. We are a regstered member of National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors: www.nawcc.org. Our aim is to offer various types of pocket watches, which we service and restore to its original form and glory. We offer attentive customer support as we recognise the need for providing a knowledge base for both first time buyers as well as discerning collectors.
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Regulating
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Old mechanical watches are susceptible to environmental changes and positioning. From time to time adjustment may be necessary. The Images below show 3 variations of the Bosley type regulator which are common in watches after 1820's and a Thompion type regulator seen on earlier movements. To adjust the Bosley type regulator, use the tip of your finger to move the regulator left or right.
Case Types
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The open face pocket watch has is the most common type found: the above example dating from the late 19th century. The bezel is opened by sliding your thumb nail in the gap at approximately one o'clock, there is usually a lip to aid opening. They can be quite stiff to open (I have broken many nails), so sometimes a knife placed in the slot and twisted slightly is a good method (of course being careful not to damage the case).
Setting Hands
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After opening the glass / bezel you will see that the center of the hands / arbour has a square end, insert your winding key here and turn the hands clockwise. With top wind pin set watches there is no need to open the bezel. Just press the pin situated to the side of the winding crown with your finger nail and at the same time turn the crown clockwise to set the hands.
Care And Maintenance
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