Pocket watch case repair suggestion
Hi guys. Does the community have any recommendations for pocket watch case repair? I have a 110-year old (approx.) Omega pocket watch that I really just have for display. I have had the movement serviced and it runs great. My problem is the outer case back hinges is busted and my watchmaker was not willing to work on it because the case is actually made of silver.
I know I could just google it (and I have) but I was wondering if anyone had first hand experience.
Sorry, it is not a great picture. I had to crop it out of a collection picture. Normally it hangs in a glass display case.
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Terry Steiner
Watch and whiskey nerd from Fargo. Proud father of two and owner of either too many or not enough watches, depending on the day.
Fargo, ND
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Last active: 2 weeks ago
7.90” / 20.07 cm
Try any real jeweler, that makes or at least repairs jewelry. They are used to shaping metal and playing with tiny clasps and the like. A hinge is not rocket science. All it needs to work is intact barrels and a center hinge (which is likely just a piece of wire that needs to be straight).