In the world of watches, a complication is any mechanical function of a timepiece that goes beyond the display of hours, minutes and seconds. A watch indicating only hours, minutes…
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In this antique pocket watch primer, we explore the terminology that is often used in discussions around antique timepieces. In this post, I will introduce some of the terms that…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
In this post, we are going to look at the main factors that indicate a high-quality antique pocket watch. Whether you are looking to start a collection or to evaluate…
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…
To a watchmaker, perhaps the most interesting part of a watch is the movement. However, to the owner, it will most certainly be the dial. The dial gives the watch…
A watch crystal is a clear lens that protects the dial, hands and movement from the elements. A crystal needs to sit high enough above the dial so that the…