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Pocket Watch Case Repair

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Posted 27 June 2009 - 09:53 AM

Hello i have a gold plate full hunter pocket watch case that has the case on the back has dropped off.can anybody tell me if this is repairable,my local watchmaker has gone.

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Posted 28 June 2009 - 01:52 PM

It probably IS repairable. How is the caseback affixed to the rest of the case? If it's snap-on it's just a question of applying an equal and sufficient level of pressure to get the case to click back together. If it's a hinged case, it'll probably need the services of a professional.
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