I recently received an email from a visitor to Time Worn Watches, with questions about a pocket watch that had been passed down through the…
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During some recent research on a particular Tavannes trench watch, I came across a reference to the US patent “U.S. PAT 24 May 1904”. This…
Leave a CommentThe trench watch or “wristlet” was a type of watch that evolved on the battlefields of World War I. Pocket watches, which were worn by…
1 CommentThis is a black dialled Tavannes trench watch from 1914. It took me several days to complete my research and I had been looking to…
2 CommentsThis post was inspired by the recent news that one of Winston Churchill’s prized timepieces will be available for sale by Dawsons Auctioneers on the…
1 CommentIf you were to start collecting Swiss made pocket watches from the early 20th century inevitably, you will come across the name George Stockwell. His…
4 CommentsHave you recently acquired an antique watch? Perhaps you have recently inherited a family heirloom? Or maybe you have started a small collection of antique…
2 CommentsA 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 CommentsThere are numerous sources that an antique watch collector can use to purchase the next addition to their collection. Options range from live auctions to…
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