Hey Guys, Bill here. I have just about got my reapir area set up and will be attempting to work on my first pocket watch. It is an Illinois that has a bad cracked face and some internal problems too. My question is, if I replace the face with one that has no name how does this affect the valve of the watch.
I do not have the watch in front of me right now so I can not give you any other details. Illinois is on the movement and I believe also the case. I don't believe the watch is anything special, just trying to find out how much difference a plain face would make. It is 17 jewels.