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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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.…
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…
I have a couple of trench watches in my collection. I am interested in these because they fall into the antique watch category and because they represent the birth of…
The current high prices for precious metals is primarily down to investors seeking safe havens due to concerns about the economic outlook in the midst of the global Coronavirus pandemic.…
If your antique pocket watch suddenly stops working, it is generally an indication that it is due a service or repair. Servicing, if done regularly, will keep your antique watch…