Most have standard threaded backs easily removed.
But this Elgin Swissonic model is different and I’d rather not make a mess of it trying to access the battery.
Any thoughts on removing the battery cover / case back?
Another interesting piece in the collect – one of only a few clocks I have.
Keeps good time and doesn’t take up a lot of room 😀
No hint at all that it ever said Rolex on the dial.
One of the only watches I have that doesn’t seem to run but I’m sure a good cleaning/lubrication would take care of that. The time can be adjusted but its very hard to wind and I expect needs a good amount of winding to start it up. I don’t want to force anything.
At the very bottom edge of the dial it…
I have a few old Seiko's including 3 Pogues. One of them works, one of the dials is shot (ring around the hands) but in general lots to salvage.
Included is a helmet that was originally black faced but a looong time ago I picked up what is proba…
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