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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I recently purchased a vintage Fero Feldmann Ladies Snake Bangle Watch as a gift for my wife. It is a decorative timepiece with a good quality 15 jewel Swiss lever…
Recently I managed to stumble across an online copy of the book, Knowledge for war, every officer’s handbook for the front, by Captain B. C. Lake. It contains a significant…
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…
This is a beginner’s guide to antique pocket watches. It will cover the basic things you should be looking for when buying your first antique pocket watch. A brief history…
An antique pocket watch is the perfect men’s accessory to add an element of class and sophistication to an outfit. Typically, a pocket watch would be worn with a three-piece…
The name “Swiss made” is one of the most iconic and revered brands in the world. Everyone equates the term with high-quality luxury watches. The Swiss have jealously protected this…
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…
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,…