When I first started collecting antique watches, I thought I understood what the term watchmaker referred to, but nothing could be further from the truth.…
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Anyone with a keen interest in antique watches will know that when it comes to horology, the Swiss are synonymous with high-end top-quality timepieces. Even…
1 CommentIn this post, we will discuss how to care for and maintain your antique watch. Mechanical watches, especially antique watches, are susceptible to interference from…
2 CommentsIf you are collecting Swiss antique watches with cases made of precious metals, such as gold or silver, you need to know how to read…
3 CommentsI have a passion for collecting antique watches, they are practical, stylish and have historical charm. They have a tactile quality and a patina that…
4 CommentsA luminous dial on a trench watch was a necessity for life in the trenches. Just because it was dark, didn’t mean the war came…
2 CommentsIf you are interested in antique watches, especially those made of precious metals, such as gold or silver, you need to know how to read…
15 CommentsI received my first watch, a Timex hand-wound analogue, at the age of eight. I remember that I had to prove that I could tell…
Leave a CommentA watch crystal is a clear lens that protects the dial, hands and movement from the elements. A crystal needs to sit high enough above…
4 CommentsWhen you begin collecting antique watches you will start prying open the case backs and examining the movement inside. Initially, it is quite bewildering as…
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