The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-06-30

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and will have the same consistency
when used on the watch Of Philadel-
phian at midsummer an on the watch
of a pole hunter in the frozen Arctic.
Our niggardly treatment of our watches
is indicated by the fact that it requires
only lilo of drop of this oil to run
the watch, practically without friction,
for an entire year.
AS it is the dirt which we must spe-
cially guard against, the purchaser OF
watch shout make sure, first OF all, that
the case is as alright and dustproof as
possible. AS the open-faced watch is
now almost universally used, and as the
pendant-set feature obviates the neces-
sity of opening the case, there is little
possibility of the entrance of air, dust
or moisture, providing the case is sufti-
GENTLY tigtt-fitting. The objection to
the entrance of air is that it has ten
dency to dry out the oil, which then
ceases to be lubricant, while moisture
will cause rust.
The watch should always be carried,
with the face next to the person, in a
pocket which will not permit its roll
ing and tossing around. Some form OF
guard or chain should be worn as a
precaution against accident. The pocket
should at all times be kept perfectly
clean, and should be used for the watch
alone. Chamois is the best pocket
material, as it is elastic, frictionless and
and a poor conductor of heat, cold or
electricity.
When winding, hold watch steadily
in one hand and wind with the other,
slowly, evenly, and not by jerks. Do
not wind too tight. AS to the best time
to wind, there is much difference OF
opinion among the Theological authori-
ties. A recent discussion of the sub
iect at European theological institute
revealed the weight of opinion against
the prevalent practice of winding the
watch just before going to bed. 1t was
argued that in winding in the morning
the spring would be in better condition
to withstand the jarring to which the
timepiece would be subjected during
the day; while those who advocated
winding at night held that in the morn
ing the handspring would be colder
and more brittle than after the watch
had been carried about on the person
all day. Commenting on this discussion
leading Swiss authority stated that,
given a good watch, it made little or
no difference when it was wound or
whether or not it was wound regularly.
Which the experts differ so widely, the
watch wearer can choose for himself.
There is one point, however, on which
there is no difference of opinion, and
that is the watch should be kept as
much as possible in one position. A
watch carried in the pocket during the
day should always be hung up at night;
otherwise its time-keeping qualities will
be affected. We know that the best
watches will not keep the same time
when the position is constantly changed,
as is proved by observations at various
European observatories where watches
are tested in several positions. Placing
the watch under the pillow is a linger-
ing custom which works mischief to the
timepiece. Suspending it around the
neck by chain, or wearing it as ar
armlet is equally injurious.
II the watch needs regulating and Is
an expensive make it is better to have
competent watch repairer regulate it
I II this be not convenient the watch
wearer can regulate the watch himsel
by observing the following directions
, If it runs fast move the regulator towarc
the letter S; if slow, toward the +. Al
. watches, even OF the same make, are
not affected alike by the regulator, bu
r the following is an approximation; the
5 distance from one mark to the next OF
, the index will alter the time about ont
= minute per day. In the higher grades
having the micrometer regulator, turl
. the screw to the left to make them rui
D slower, and TO the right TO make then
run faster.