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.…
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In this post we are going to look 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…
In this post I am taking a look at the things I try to avoid when adding to my collection. Ultimately, you should purchase the antique watch that appeals to…
Antique watches are becoming more and more popular with collectors worldwide. In earlier days, it was often considered desirable for antique watches to be restored and polished to look “like…
I don’t mean any disrespect, but Zenith as a modern watch manufacturer has never had any real appeal for me. I know the El Primero chronograph is considered a modern…
Unfortunately, it is inevitable that most enamel antique pocket watch dials will develop hairline cracks over time. Initially, these may be barely visible. However, these cracks expose a slightly rougher…
I am constantly browsing and looking for antique watches to add to my collection. One of the terms I had seen frequently on my searches was that of “marriage watch”.…