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Date Posted:12:44:32 12/26/05 Mon In reply to:
Jake Shaffer
's message, "? Type of Elgin" on 10:36:11 12/26/05 Mon
Here's a little info that might help get you started. First, the "Durabalance" is actually a feature of the watch, and was quite a technical innovation at the time. Most watches use "regulator pins" to help fine tune adjustments to the hairspring (for timing purposes). For a variety of reasons - that I am thoroughly incapable of explaining!- a "freesprung" balance (no pins) is more desirable. The "durabalance" is Elgin's "freesprung" balance design. A good article about it is here - http://elginwatches.org/history/fm.html
If you open the back of the watch and get the number from the movement (not the case), it will be posible to tell you a little more about it. Unfortunately, around this time Elgin had pretty much stopped putting individual serial numbers on watches and went with just the grade number (so exact dating isn't possible), and also began importing movements from abroad and casing them in the US (in which case the watch will have "swiss" or whatever the country of origin is stamped on it). Regardless, whatever's printed on the movement will help further identify it and lead to additional info.
Last, there are plenty of good watchmakers out there who can service your watch. There is good advice for choosing a watchmaker at this link - http://elginwatches.org/help/watch_repair.html The best advice is to make sure to take it to a place that does their work on-site, rather than sending it out to who-knows-where (especially with a family piece like yours). You can also use the referral directory of the American Watchmakers Institute to find a certified watchmaker in your area - www.watch-clock-makers.org
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