I have a couple of trench watches in my collection. I am interested in these because they fall into the antique watch category and because they represent the birth of…
Author: <span>Jason</span>
The current high prices for precious metals is primarily down to investors seeking safe havens due to concerns about the economic outlook in the midst of the global Coronavirus pandemic.…
If your antique pocket watch suddenly stops working, it is generally an indication that it is due a service or repair. Servicing, if done regularly, will keep your antique watch…
In this post I am taking a look at the things I try to avoid when adding to my collection. Ultimately, you should purchase the antique watch that appeals to…
This watch is made by the English pocket watch company Hirst Brothers. They owned the brand name Limit. The movement was made in Switzerland and sent to England where it…
Antique watches are becoming more and more popular with collectors worldwide. In earlier days, it was often considered desirable for antique watches to be restored and polished to look “like…
I don’t mean any disrespect, but Zenith as a modern watch manufacturer has never had any real appeal for me. I know the El Primero chronograph is considered a modern…
Unfortunately, it is inevitable that most enamel antique pocket watch dials will develop hairline cracks over time. Initially, these may be barely visible. However, these cracks expose a slightly rougher…
I am constantly browsing and looking for antique watches to add to my collection. One of the terms I had seen frequently on my searches was that of “marriage watch”.…
If you are new to antique watch collecting, you may not know what types of watches to look for and which would be best to avoid. In this post, we…