Too much Corona is a bad thing. I wish I could say it was corona beer that did it, but it was boredom from corona virus. I just bought a vintage watch Sicura and if it is more or less complete, I will try and restore it. Does anyone here restore watches?

You might take a look over here, these guys know a lot link here
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Link- the clock oil thread

Good luck to you
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David Truong can probably help, or point you in the right direction. Send him an email with pics of the watch.

The Watchuseek forum is a great source of information. They have a vintage section and a watch making section. You have to join to ask questions however if anyone there knows they will answer your question.

https://forums.watchuseek.com/forum.php

I was hoping to perhaps find some links to a real antique. A Waltham American 17 jewel pocket watch that belonged to my great grandfather and was made between 1890 and 1892.

According to the serial lookup on the web it's a transition model of 1883 with 17 jewels. Note the original 1883 was a 15 jewel movement and the 1890-1892 block shows "mixed" for the movement. So in S&W talk what I have is a model 1883 First Change. Based on appearance the case is either solid gold or a very thick plating because there is only gold showing in the back.

What I need is a new mainspring (a guess) and a good clean and lube. It used to run if you wound it and then rocked in gently for about 15 minutes to get the movement going. Unfortunately I got impatient with the rocking by going too fast and it's now stuck.