How Do I Start an Elgin Train Watch?

Lever Set Watch

• 1

  Hold the watch gently, but firmly, in your hand with your thumb next to the 9, the index finger near the 1 and the middle finger by the 4.

• 2

  Turn the watch frame (the bezel) gently in a counterclockwise motion to lift the bezel off the watch.

• 3

  Gently set aside the bezel. Look for a little lever on the side of the watch, typically between the 1 and the 4.

• 4

  Pull the lever out about 1/2 inch.

• 5

  Turn the small knob (the crown) on the top of the watch until the correct time is reached.

• 6

  Push the lever back in to the side of the watch. Gently place the bezel back on the face watch.

• 7

  Turn the bezel in a clockwise motion until it is hooked back onto the front of the watch.

Winding Key

• 8

  Insert the winding key into the hole on the center of the back of the watch (the case back) if the watch requires a key. Do not force the key, as this may damage both the watch and the key.

• 9

  Turn the key until the correct time has been reached on the watch face.

• 10

  Place the key in the hole on the bottom right-hand side of the case back. Turn until you feel resistance. The watch is now wound.