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<p>[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 670268, member: 6444"]<a href="https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/7054821" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/7054821" rel="nofollow">https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/7054821</a></p><p><br /></p><p>If it was running before it is probably still running. Hands don’t look broken, just need to be put back. Only part needed (assuming it IS running) is the crystal, which is the most commonly replaced part. It’s a standard size and tons of Waltham pocket watches so should be easy for the watchmaker to get the part.</p><p><br /></p><p>Finding a watchmaker is the hard part, I’m afraid I can’t help with that, but you may be lucky in your local area; an older watchmaker away from the big city because rents are much more affordable.</p><p><br /></p><p>As to whether worth repairing, maybe not, since the case is nicer than the watch (see link above, 7 jewel watch). But if it is running and just needs a crystal, then shouldn’t cost too much to get a nice old authentic antique pocket watch.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 670268, member: 6444"][URL]https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/7054821[/URL] If it was running before it is probably still running. Hands don’t look broken, just need to be put back. Only part needed (assuming it IS running) is the crystal, which is the most commonly replaced part. It’s a standard size and tons of Waltham pocket watches so should be easy for the watchmaker to get the part. Finding a watchmaker is the hard part, I’m afraid I can’t help with that, but you may be lucky in your local area; an older watchmaker away from the big city because rents are much more affordable. As to whether worth repairing, maybe not, since the case is nicer than the watch (see link above, 7 jewel watch). But if it is running and just needs a crystal, then shouldn’t cost too much to get a nice old authentic antique pocket watch.[/QUOTE]
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