Searching for info on Silver Pocket watch

[S6PNJ]

I have just been passed my late grandfathers pocket watch, which has no intrinsic value other than it was my grandfathers so has a family connection. I've done a bit of Googling the hallmarks etc but was wondering if anyone had any more info on the manufacturer or could shed any other details.

I believe the case was manufactured by Robert John Pike, Coventry and I'm assuming the watch movement was made by Robert Waddington (his nextdoor neighbour), dated 1909.

It needs repairing so would Vaiomatic be the best for this or anyone else to recommend?

[S6PNJ]

A cheeky bump to see if anyone has any info.....

[mikeveal]

What needs repairing? Movement or case? If just the case, try Eddie Cain ecain63.

Movement looks basic, but I'm hesitating because there are a lot of adjuster weights on the balance. Try posting on the vintage forum at watchuseek.

[Frank Smith]

Try contacting the Coventry Watch Museum, they have info on all Coventry Watch manufacturers, so should be able to identify the watch for you. Email them on [e-mail]
They may be able to advise on having it repaired.

[mistergrumpy]

It looks a low to middle range movement with the single plate that you see, although it does have jewels so there's an element of longevity in the deign and the balance wheel isn't like the ones in dollar watches. I looks like it's probably a generic movement dropped into a generic case. You may find a makers mark on the movement side under the dial that could help.

[S6PNJ]

mikeveal said:

What needs repairing? Movement or case? If just the case, try Eddie Cain ecain63.

Movement looks basic, but I'm hesitating because there are a lot of adjuster weights on the balance. Try posting on the vintage forum at watchuseek.

Both watch and case need repairing. I know of Eddie (from the bespoke jewelery thread) so I'll drop him a line. Thanks for the link to watchuseek.

Frank Smith said:

Try contacting the Coventry Watch Museum, they have info on all Coventry Watch manufacturers, so should be able to identify the watch for you. Email them on [e-mail]
They may be able to advise on having it repaired.

Many thanks for this, much appreciated.

mistergrumpy said:

It looks a low to middle range movement with the single plate that you see, although it does have jewels so there's an element of longevity in the deign and the balance wheel isn't like the ones in dollar watches. I looks like it's probably a generic movement dropped into a generic case. You may find a makers mark on the movement side under the dial that could help.

Yup, I'm fairly sure (and content) that is is not a vastly expensive watch! It has emotional value, not financial. Is it a simple job to drop the movement out of the case? How would I go about doing this?

[mikeveal]

mistergrumpy said:

It looks a low to middle range movement with the single plate that you see, although it does have jewels so there's an element of longevity in the deign and the balance wheel isn't like the ones in dollar watches.

Agree. I wonder if the balance wheel was replaced in a repair with something from a better watch. It looks out of place in there.

mistergrumpy said:

It looks like it's probably a generic movement dropped into a generic case.

Agree.

[mistergrumpy]

If you wish to remove the movement, it looks like the crystal and bezel are missing so it's a matter of pulling the winding stem out (it won't come free of the case) and then looking at the movement from its back, there are two screws that overlap the case edge if you can see? Undo these and the movement should literally fall out of the front of the case. Just manoeuvre it free of the stem and push pin.
If you wanted to remove the dial you'd have to very carefully pry the hands off (cover them with a piece of plastic whilst you do it and they won't fly away) and then there should be 3 very small screws located around the movement edge. Unscrew these a little and the dial will lift free. Watch out for dropping the dial washer underneath.
YouTube offers quite a few good guides.