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I can recommend Elgin Clock Repair in South Elgin IL  (847/695-1758) for
chronometer repair.  They are nationally known and teach the skills. 
They are mid-age so will be around, and have high expertise in
Hamiltions and Elgins.  And you will learn a great deal of the history
of clock/chronometer development.
-- Bob Peterson


Geoffrey Kolbe wrote:

> That is where you will run into your major problem in keeping
>your "beautiful mechanical device
>in good running condition" - finding someone who can clean and service it.
>It must be understood that a chronometer is not a "clock". Ordinary clock
>repairers are not qualified to work on chronometers, which require very
>special knowledge to keep them working reliably. In the United Kingdom, the
>number of people to whom I would entrust my chronometer could probably be
>counted on the fingers of one hand, and there would still be some fingers
>left over! They are all old men now, and I do not look forward with any
>confidence that any of them will still be active the next time my
>chronometer needs a clean.
>
> 
>
--
Robert S. Peterson
Great Lakes Compass
31 N Alfred, Elgin IL  60123  USA
847/697-6491
Compass Adjusting & Repair for Lake Michigan Navigators Since 1985
e-mail: rspeterson(at)wowway(dot)com


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