Setting Mechanisms

The Waltham “Crescent Street” Movement: The Model 1870: Key-Set From the Back

By Nathan Moore

In Waltham

Waltham Crescent Street Movement with Back-Set Key Arbor Highlighted When the "Crescent Street" movement first debuted, it included several new features designed to quickly capture the growing railroad market. These features were detailed in advertisements published by Robbins & Appleton, general sales agents for the...

E. Howard

Rice and Gerry’s Patent – The First Stem-Wind Stem-Set Mechanism Used in American Watch Production

By Nathan Moore

Note: This original article has been revised to focus on the implementation of Rice & Gerry's patent in the early "Springfield" movements manufactured by the New York Watch Company following.

Lancaster Watch Co.

The Adams & Perry Lancaster Watch: Perry’s Patented Stem-Wind and Pendant-Set Mechanism

By Nathan Moore

In addition to his elegant watch plate design, Edwin H. Perry received a patent for his stem-winding and setting mechanism on May 30, 1871. This mechanism was implemented when the.