tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post4335165174988546806..comments2024-03-26T20:09:41.996-07:00Comments on Vintage Hamilton Watch Restoration: 1938 DodsonHandyDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-21824251270826991222024-03-21T17:52:05.684-07:002024-03-21T17:52:05.684-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-78385783786481026382023-12-15T04:19:05.883-08:002023-12-15T04:19:05.883-08:00You can contact me via Etsy (hamiltonchronicles.et...You can contact me via Etsy (hamiltonchronicles.etsy.com), Instagram, or using the "contact me" link above my photo in the desktop version of this siteHandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-38975440305131875702023-12-13T17:51:09.020-08:002023-12-13T17:51:09.020-08:00Oh, wow! I saw this site was all about restoration...Oh, wow! I saw this site was all about restoration and whatnot, didn't realize you accepted requests! I'm curious if you could give me a rough estimate, starting at "full servicing" and should additional repair fees be necessary, we can discuss later. Also curious where you are located? My preference for location was simply if I could hand-deliver and retrieve, my faith in shipping especially this time of year is not terribly strong. ypsiscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924577674707526070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-91509655210544325222023-12-13T17:24:39.654-08:002023-12-13T17:24:39.654-08:00Any competent watchmaker would be able to service ...Any competent watchmaker would be able to service the watch for you. If you'd like to send it to me, I'd be happy to do it. Otherwise you'll have to look in your area.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-42545525826621568322023-12-13T17:14:41.210-08:002023-12-13T17:14:41.210-08:00Hoping someone still looks at this site once in a ...Hoping someone still looks at this site once in a while... I've come upon a Dodson, applied gold numeral. Considering it was in a bag with a bunch of inexpensive "for repairs," it is in impressive condition.<br /><br />I've been able to get it ticking, but not with any consistency. Simply, the stem is slipping all over. Most of the time, it connects enough to set the hands, but it's a crap shoot on winding it. Sometimes it winds, others the stem just spins. When it does wind, it keeps chugging along, which is obviously thrilling. <br /><br />I'm looking for someone, preferably in the Midwest, preferably in Michigan, who I could trust to give it a proper servicing. I really think the 987A is in full functioning condition, if only someone got in there to tighten things down, as it were. I can say without a doubt, it is far beyond my abilities, and I'd rather not have a learning session on this piece.<br /><br />Any recommendations would be most appreciated. ypsiscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924577674707526070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-86206556234206064092021-09-03T19:21:24.494-07:002021-09-03T19:21:24.494-07:00Hello, I have what I believe is a Hamilton Dodson....Hello, I have what I believe is a Hamilton Dodson. It uses the 987A and has a Pend'/Pat'd 5-3-27 like all the others I've seen, except that's it, there is no Design Patented date of 9-18-38. It has only the first date. The case # is H238412. There is also a jewelers mark showing 1936...? Thoughts? MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516407952948927931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-60203226249468988692020-02-17T10:09:05.501-08:002020-02-17T10:09:05.501-08:00Nope. That would definitely we a custom redial.Nope. That would definitely we a custom redial.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-16396474418801745582020-02-17T10:07:23.620-08:002020-02-17T10:07:23.620-08:00Were there any made with a red/burgundy dial? Were there any made with a red/burgundy dial? Packaging101https://www.blogger.com/profile/12838660614537474222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-41916441617624572452019-02-27T18:51:39.747-08:002019-02-27T18:51:39.747-08:00Any of the ebay sellers would be happy to help you...Any of the ebay sellers would be happy to help you.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-2423320733363140432019-02-26T19:47:53.009-08:002019-02-26T19:47:53.009-08:00Where is a good place for quality parts like the c...Where is a good place for quality parts like the crystal? Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467052479085803610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-67763013600628113292016-01-06T06:29:15.701-08:002016-01-06T06:29:15.701-08:00Thanks,That helped a great deal.Thanks,That helped a great deal.Tim Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560372964672506353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-64510260888690008472016-01-04T11:38:27.073-08:002016-01-04T11:38:27.073-08:00Hey Tim, Check out this blog post... http://www.h...Hey Tim, Check out this blog post... http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2012/07/how-to-install-watch-crystal.htmlHandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-91298994667037810672016-01-04T08:11:30.595-08:002016-01-04T08:11:30.595-08:00I have a Hamilton "Dodson" 987A men'...I have a Hamilton "Dodson" 987A men's wristwatch like the one you show. I bought a new crystal. I am a novice watch repairer. I have redone three watches so far but far from being a pro. Is there anything you can tell me about replacing the crystal that I need to know? I have done a few but not this type. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Tim FitzTim Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560372964672506353noreply@blogger.com