My First Camillus 72! But... Hmmmm... Darn!

VESPASIAN said:
That is what is called a staking set and is a must have tool for watchmakers as is a very small lathe. Vintage watchmaking tools are usually very finely made, high quality and command good money today. Having and using such tools is a great pleasure for me. Of course, using tools to make other tools is a lot of fun too.

If you are interested in learning about watchmaking check out some of the watchmaking forums on the internet. Just like Bladeforums, there are very experienced and educated folks who participate and help others. These are incredible sources of information that not so very long ago, weren't available at all - back when we had to go to the library hoping they had the materials we needed. We live in truly incredible times with massive amounts of information available to us right at our fingertips.

If you get a set of watchmakers screwdrivers, a fine set of watchmakers tweezers, an eye loupe and an old cheap but ticking pocket watch, you can start experimenting by taking it apart and putting it back together again - This is the way to start.

Early chronograph pocket watch that has been restored with all steel parts and screwheads refinished.

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Thanks for the kind words, have fun,

Cheers, Ed
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Thanks very much, Ed!!!

That watch is magnificent. I have done as you suggested and have found it to be quite fun and interesting. It is amazing the amount of information out there on the subject. Youtube videos for hours!! My girlfriends father in high school was a master, but I had not the mind at the time. :(
 
Great job restoring that old fella! I do that for my amigos from time to time after they inherit a knife from their fathers and grandfathers. Some of the time the knives are a little pitted here and there, the blades are stained, and the bolsters banged up. If it came from Dad or Grandpa, I do as little as I can to get the knife in good operating order and sharp as the history of the knife is the most important thing. But sometimes they are kind of chewed up like your knife was when you started.

Looking at your pics, I was thinking to myself "I would just start over on that thing". I hate the texture and appearance a wire wheel leaves on knife blades. I was surprised and happy to see you brought that old knife back to glory with some good time and attention. Who wouldn't be happy to have that in their pocket?

Again, really nice job.

Robert
 
I'll see if I can do that. Does anyone know if Camillus 72's were made in stainless?
 
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