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Posted in clock hacks Tagged pocket watch, pocketwatch, regulation, watch Post navigation Stick around for the video after the jump, which also includes an in-depth look at a 1904 Elgin watch, its regulator and other key components. It takes a day or two to observe whether the watch now keeps accurate time. Results aren’t immediately discernible, either. To slow her watch down a tad, needed to turn a very tiny set screw about a quarter of a turn counterclockwise, slowing down the period: an adjustment that requires a fine jewelers screwdriver, a delicate touch, and a lot of patience. Though she doesn’t dive into a full teardown, there’s plenty of identification and explanation of parts along the way. After addressing the advantages and disadvantages between stem, lever, and key set watches, cracks open her 1928 Illinois to reveal the internals and to demonstrate how to adjust the regulator. Whether you own a pocket watch, want to own one, or just plain think they’re cool, video on setting and regulating pocket watches provides a comprehensive overview on these beautiful works of mechanical art.