There was a variety of materials used to manufacture antique watch cases. The most common was probably a silver alloy. Certainly, most of the cases in my collection are made…
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It has been a while since I have added to my collection. The more I learn about antique watches, the more particular I become when searching for timepieces to buy.…
I am always looking to add a new antique watch to my collection. To begin with, it was easy to find a new timepiece, but over time as I learned…
When it comes to antique watches, timekeeping is a very important factor. The watch might be extremely rare or beautiful, but if it doesn’t keep accurate time, it is basically…
What’s the difference between an antique and a vintage watch? The UK Trading Standards has no clear definition of what constitutes an antique. However, from the perspective of this website,…
In this guide, we will take a look at 6 ways you can cause serious damage to an antique watch. If you can avoid these scenarios, you can preserve your…
As a gift, for most people, antique pocket watches make for a sentimental offering rather than an actual instrument for timekeeping. It is an ideal gift for a significant life…
What is an ébauche? An ébauche is an unfinished movement and sold as such. In Switzerland, before 1850, an ébauche consisted of only the plate, bridges, fusee and the barrel.…
Cyma and Tavannes have long been on my wish-list as manufacturers I wanted to add to my collection. As much as I enjoy collecting and wearing my antique watches, I…
In this post we are going to look the main factors that indicate a high quality antique pocket watch. Whether you are looking to start a collection or to evaluate…