The balance wheel is the timekeeping component of a watch movement. Balance wheels in antique watches are either plain or compensated. A plain balance wheel…
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Keyless watches are a relatively recent invention. The earliest watches were wound and set by using a key. Typically, the case back would be opened…
3 CommentsIn the world of watches, a complication is any mechanical function of a timepiece that goes beyond the display of hours, minutes and seconds. A…
Leave a CommentIn this antique pocket watch primer, we explore the terminology that is often used in discussions around antique timepieces. In this post, I will introduce…
2 CommentsThere was a variety of materials used to manufacture antique watch cases. The most common was probably a silver alloy. Certainly, most of the cases…
2 CommentsWhen 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…
3 CommentsIn this guide, we will take a look at 6 ways you can cause serious damage to an antique watch. If you can avoid these…
2 CommentsWhat is an ébauche? An ébauche is an unfinished movement and is sold as such. In Switzerland, before 1850, an ébauche consisted of only the…
Leave a CommentIn 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…
2 CommentsIf you are new to antique watch collecting, you may not know what types of watches to look for and which would be best to…
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