Budget Watch Collecting

100px|frameless|centerBudget Watch Collecting This book is a resource for collecting vintage watches on a budget. There are plenty of resources for collecting expensive watches--There are some brands with more articles on them than watches produced. On the other hand, information on everyday middle-class watches can be hard to find. This book will (eventually) cover most aspects of collecting inexpensive vintage (mostly mechanical) watches, as well as inexpensive methods to get them running again. Like any Wiki, you can edit and contribute, click here for details. yes Identification Timex Date Codes Timex Model Names Times MovementsUnknown Swiss Made Identifying Movements Bulova Date CodesSeiko Serial Numbers Types of Movements yes Brand History Waltham Old American BrandsHistorical Prices Russian Watches yes Repair, Restoration & Maintenance Learning to Fix Watches Plastic Crystal Polishing Plastic Crystal Replacement Removing The MovementRemoving Hands Removing The Dial Service a Timex Movement Quick LubeReluming Hands Regulating Watch Battery Interchange Tool List yes Buying & Selling Buying on eBay Selecting a WatchSelling a Watch Online yes Horological Theory How a Watch Works JewelsShock Protection Automatic Winding yes Other Fake Seikos Watch Photography More Resources Jeweled movement clean and lube - Similar content needs to be written for this book, but in the meantime this is an excellent resource. Seiko service data - Includes oil charts for many Seiko models. DIY Dial printing Waltham serial number lookup Elgin serial number lookup Movement Database - Mostly jeweled mechanical Seiko Movement Table Collecting B 50%