This page is for lesser-known watchmakers of antique timepieces where there isn’t enough information to justify a complete page. Some of the information here has…
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When I first started collecting antique watches, I thought I understood what the term watchmaker referred to, but nothing could be further from the truth.…
4 CommentsIf you were to start collecting Swiss made pocket watches from the early 20th century inevitably, you will come across the name George Stockwell. His…
Leave a CommentHave you recently acquired an antique watch? Perhaps you have recently inherited a family heirloom? Or maybe you have started a small collection of antique…
Leave a CommentIn 1769, King George III commissioned the observatory in Kew, Richmond, Surrey, primarily for conducting astronomical observations. In particular, it was used to observe the…
Comments closedA service is needed to clean and re-lubricate the movement. This will ensure the timekeeping is within normal tolerances and prevent the oils from drying,…
2 CommentsWhen starting an antique collection, it can be easy to get carried away, buying the first item that you see. However, if you do not…
2 CommentsIn today’s watch world, building a collection has become one of the biggest trends in the market, with more and more collectors turning to the…
Leave a CommentOne of the watches high on my wish list is the Land & Water trench watch, made by Zenith and retailed by Birch & Gaydon.…
1 CommentNot everybody wears a watch these days, and many of those who do, wear smartwatches. The reality is, they aren’t really needed anymore, after all,…
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