This is a post about an antique pocket watch that recently passed through my hands. I was asked to recommend a watch as a Christmas gift for a family member…
Time Worn Watches Posts
I am always looking to add to my collection however as time rolls on I find myself becoming fussier with my selections. I am always looking to buy an antique…
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…
It has been a while since I have added to my collection. The more I learn about antique watches, the more selective 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 an antique watch, accuracy is a very important factor. The watch might be extremely rare or beautiful, but if it doesn’t keep accurate time, it is…
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.…