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Date Posted:05:42:12 01/09/06 Mon In reply to:
Jim Mills
's message, "Re: 1901 Veritas gr 214" on 12:17:55 01/08/06 Sun
You have several options. You can get hands from a "parts watch" on ebay, or replacement hands from one of the watch supply houses such as Frei or LaRose (www.ofrei.com and www.slarose.com). Removing and replacing hands is a bit of an art, however, and you need to be careful not to crack the dial, a jewel or break a pinion when doing so (you also need a special tool to remove the hands). Your other option is to go to a watchmaker that does his work on-premises. He may have some already in stock. Or, if you get some replacement hands, he may be able to put them on for you.
In fact, if you're planning on running it at all, you should probably get it serviced (cleaned and oiled), and new hands can be put on at that time. Older organic-based oils dry out and gum up over time, and you can actually do some damage to the watch if you run it a long time in this condition (think of running your car without oil in it). You can find a local watchmaker who does their work on-site by using the referral directory of the American Watchmakers Institute (www.watch-clock-makers.org). The reason why you will want to use an on-site repairman rather than just any place that advertises watch repair is discussed here - http://elginwatches.org/help/watch_repair.html
