South bend watch production by grade compiled by ernie loga updated 2009. Feb 11, 2011 south bend pocket watch with box, grade 429. He was the first person hanged in the colony of new south wales. Before the arrival of europeans, death sentences were carried out in australia under aboriginal. This book will help us locate south bend parts, which we accumulated over the years buying out old materials houses. Nice vintage 1929 south bend 429 19j pocket watch movement for repair parts. South bend lathe works publication reprints how to run. Also, anyone that has a south bend pocket watch in their collection, please. The models numerically known as the 407, the 411 415, 419, 429, and the model 431.
This item has been tested and verified by an independent gia graduate gemologist. The assets of the bankrupt columbus watch company of columbus, ohio, were purchased by two brothers from south bend, indiana, in 1903. South bends first 16size 34 plate railroad grade model 1 movements were the 19jewels no. I used a middle plate between the sb1435 and a 5c collet chuck. Opened in 1959 with considerable fanfare, the south bend motor lodge grew from 72 to 111 guest rooms before its 1994 hojos demise. South bend movements were identified as model 1, 2, or 3, with grades numbering 100 to 431. The company produced watches in the style of the columbus watch company. Antique south bend 329 the studebaker 21j open face 18s rr pocket watch. Antique south bend pocket watch grade 429, size 12, 19j, white gold fill case. I want to set up my 9 inch south bend lathe with a collet chuck. South bend shop methods for electrical service stations.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Over the next twentyfive years or so of its existence, the firm produced nearly 900 thousand watches, about 80,000 of which met railroad time service. Sold antique south bend 19j open face panama 12s pocket watch. Vintage south bend 16s ls 21 jewel 227 railroad pocket. Includes digital 429 19 1912 1929 93350 431 21 1910 1920 3010 dir 21 1924 1924 100 stu 21 1924 1929 60000 total south bend production 852750 total 12s. It allowed me to use a 5c chuck on my d16 spindle as opposed to buying a 5c chuck with a d16 spindle mount. Yo rob, below is a picture of my bison 5c collet chuck mounted on my sb 9 inch cabinet lathe. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. List of people legally executed in australia wikipedia. As may be seen, although the styling has been largely squared off, the tailstock and top slide were still definitively, and charmingly, south bend in appearance. On the rods marked e or heh the midtip ferrule is a 1064 on the rods marked for a d the midtip ferrule is a 1164. The south bend method for reboring and regrinding cylinders in a lathe. Personal notes were given by the studebaker brothers for the acquisition.
The south bend watch company, a manufacturing company of pocket watches, was based in south bend, indiana. Even though i have a complete set of 3c collets, i wanted to be able to use 5cs as well for the increased size and different shapes that 3cs lack. The middle plate has the four holes drilled and tapped 90 degrees apart to allow it to be trued into the sb1435 plate. A vintage south bend pocket watch with a beautiful engraved verso and an ornate fob. Antique south bend pocket watch repair, mechanical south.
Studebaker subsequent to their purchase of the columbus watch company. The passion which the obrien brothers had when they founded south bend lathes has now returned. Antique south bend pocket watch grade 429, size 12, 19j, white. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. The business was moved to south bend, and the name american national watch company was first proposed but logically the name south bend watch company was finally chosen. Stu 21 1924 1929 60000 total south bend production 852750 total 12s 240460. The south bend method for refacing valves in the lathe. Includes digital 429 19 1912 1929 93350 431 21 1910 1920 3010. The serial number is 685081 for the movement and 8209085 on the case, 15 jewels.
I have read around a bit, but am not sure what the pros and cons are of different types. Great running pocket watch, crack in crystal but otherwise good condition. Our unmatched expertise in technology, web design, brand development and creative execution with soulful ideas to drive your goals beyond expectations. Includes digital 429 19 1912 1929 93350 431 21 1910 1920 3010 dir 21 1924 1924 100 stu 21 1924 1929 60000 total south bend production 852750 total 12s 240460. South bend sporting goods 1910 techny road northbrook, il 60062. Antique south bend 19 j open face panama 12s 1914 pocket watch 429 running see video. Studebaker stationary head south bend gold foil stamp. If you do not already have it, you can download it for free from adobe. South bend pocket watches page 2 collectible pocket.
Otto frei, watch parts since 1930 customers entrance 126 2nd st. View 7 photos for 19255 arthur st, south bend, in 46637 a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,332 sq. Opened in 1959 with considerable fanfare, the south bend motor lodge grew from 72 to 111 guest rooms before its 1994 hojos. I want to be able to put 34 bar stock through the bore of my lathes spindle, so drawbar types are not suitable.
As seen in the video this pocket watch is running well but it does have a crack in the crystal. Once again pennsylvania guardsmen constituted a trained cadre. Nice antique circa 1917 south bend model 429 mechanical pocket watch with the silver tone case, the watch is in good working condition with minor wear to the case, the glass is in good condition and the watch measures. Our purpose is to provide information about vintage machinery that is generally difficult to locate. South bend antique pocket watches with 19 jewels for sale ebay. The nell 1937 model south bend 9inch south bend, in 46637 a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,332 sq. South bend open face pocket watch with a 429 19 jewell nickel mechanical movement. James wilson 31 may 1917 hanged at long bay gaol for the murder of. A closeup of a south bend 16 size 17 jewel 223 the studebaker pocket watch movement. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches south.
The south bend in 15 jewel, the numerically known grade 100, grade 110, grade 210, grade 150, thank you for viewing this page focused on informing you a bit more on your south bend pocket watch. South bend watch parts recently discovered book from 1928 in a cabinet used by my grandfather, otto frei. Hercus is an australian built version of the south bend 9 inch workshop lathe. South bend had more than 1 taper in their 8 12 3xx series. The brothers were sons of studebaker brothers manufacturing company cofounder. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. An antique south bend pocket watch with mother of pearl dial. New listing south bend 16s 15 jewel pocket watch, illinois 10 year case, runs. Whether you need a blank or semifi nished back plate, you can depend on the quality and. A closeup of a south bend 16 size 7 jewel 261 pocket watch movement. Private police obeyed their employers and did not hesitate to bend or break the. A little bit of turning action on a 1917ish south bend lathe i recently acquired.
In addition riker cited a french observer at a south. South bend g26t the rarest south bend lathe of all series 20 toolroom the 10inch lathe was the first model marketed by the obrian twins of south bend, indiana, and introduced during in 1906. Complete with original gold fill 20 years panama south bend case. Although reprints are availible i thought some might enjoy scans of an original complete hand written notes, vintage paper color and a nice collection of greasy fingerprints. Antique south bend pocket watch repair, mechanical south bend. View 12 photos for 19357 brick rd, south bend, in 46637 a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,516 sq.
A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. All south bend back plates are made of fi negrain cast iron. Sold antique south bend 19j open face panama 12s pocket. Whether you need a blank or semifi nished back plate, you can depend on the quality and precision youve come to expect from south bend. Suitable collet chuck for a 9 inch south bend lathe the. This gold plate timepiece is marked south bend watch company ind. It is in a local machine shop that i deal with for work. South bend pocket watch, pocketwatches, pocketwatch.
This piece has been inspected by a professional jeweler. South bend sb1435814 d16 thick back plate power lathe. South bend 19 j open face grade 429 pocket watch running. This watch is currently work unless noted in the title, it may need service, cleaning, adjusting to be used on a daily basis. Elite timepieces south bend pocket watch serial numbers. Higginbothams obituary, aug 27 1915 south bend invoice, 1916 south bend watch puzzle picture, south bend watches studebaker railway watch insurance cert. Its not always this noisy but i had the gears engaged for the power feedotherwise it would be fairly quiet. Practical machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly and discuss common challenges with your peers. A closeup of a south bend 16 size 21 jewel 229 the studebaker pocket watch movement. Lester, i think the number you posted is a serial number, not a model. South bend lathe works publication reprints how to run a. The new firm was organized june 1902 and a site chosen on the 24 th of that month.
Backgeared and screwcutting it was offered as a lineshaft drive machine like this one shown below, and also as a footpowered lathe with different. The south bend watch company was formed by three brothers, george, clement and john m. South bend s first 16size 34 plate railroad grade model 1 movements were the 19jewels no. Publication reprints to view and print publication reprints, you will need the latest version of the adobe acrobat reader installed on your computer. South bend antique pocket watches 19101919 year of.
South bend pocket watch serial numbers and production dates. A closeup of a south bend 16 size 15 jewel 280 pocket watch movement. Get the best deals on south bend antique pocket watches. The classic machine shop course from south bend lathe. Get the best deal for south bend pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Antique south bend 16s ls 21j jewel grade 227 railroad pocket watch very nice condition and works perfectly.
Find great deals on ebay for south bend 9 inch lathe and south bend 9 inch lathe parts. The thing has been sitting in the corner for easily 10 or more years. Nov 20, 2012 a little bit of turning action on a 1917 ish south bend lathe i recently acquired. South bend pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches.
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