Need help with pocket watches and flashlights

[Brian.Evans]

I have two questions, so rather than start two threads, I'll post both here.

1. I finally narrowed down what type of light I want to carry of duty. I'd like a tail mounted, forward clicky that takes aa and is 14500 capable. Two or more modes is great. I have found the Fenix E11. What else is there?

2. I recently was able to pick up an Elgin 571 for less than $100. It seems to keep time and run decently. I'd like to have it serviced/cleaned/oiled/adjusted/checked over. Any suggestions for who to do it? Also, of a place to get a period correct watch chain. How did gentlemen wear their watches in the 50s?

Thanks all. I know you'll be as helpful ad you always are.

 

[Lt.Col.Vortex]

I can only speak form experience, so I suggest using MiniMag lights. You cannot break these tings. The only weak link is the batteries, after several hours or throwing the light in the air and letting is fall back to the ground the batteries will get crushed and eventually leak and corrode your light. But this is a weak link in every light. I recommend the 2AA MiniMag with the Niteize LED upgrade. It is a single bulb LED that offers adjustable beam but it only puts out 30 lumens with a 25 hour continuous run time. This doesn't seem like a lot, it works great for everything I've ever needed it for, and I've been suing MiniMags for 8 years now and my dad has been suing them for more than 20 years.

Here is my mag and how I carry it. I cant remember where I got the case so I cant tell you what it is exactly but I can tell you it works great for a Leatherman and MiniMag carry combo. And on a side note, I sanded the body of my light smooth, they do not come like that.

 

[gadgetgeek]

Medic, I have the E21 which is the 2AA cheap light from fenix, and I really like it. I'm sure the E11 is just as good. Single AA isn't terribly common on the market at the moment, being stuck between tiny AAA and brighter CR123s.
For the watch, I'd talk to a couple of high end jeweler/watch places and see if they have an in-house guy. (I'm sure most send stuff out) I'm sure if you look you'll find a local guy who can take care of it, which would be better than sending it to a service.