Have you ever opened up an antique pocket watch and spotted tiny inscriptions inside the case? If so, you might be wondering if they have…
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I need to be honest at the start. I don’t own a minute repeater watch and most probably never will. The antique watches that I…
1 CommentDuring 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…
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…
1 CommentIn this Time Worn Watches post, we are going to look at 5 good reasons to wear an antique watch. With the advances of modern…
1 CommentIn today’s watch world, building a collection has become one of the biggest trends in the market, with more and more collectors turning to the…
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