If you are collecting Swiss antique watches with cases made of precious metals, such as gold or silver, you need to know how to read…
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I 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…
Leave a CommentThe word jewel conjures up images of elaborate, expensive and exotic gemstones. As a component of a watch movement, the word jewel refers to a…
2 CommentsThis month I am starting to look for a new antique pocket watch for my collection. Actually, I am always looking for a new watch,…
74 CommentsI am on the lookout for my next purchase and I’m hoping to find a good antique hunter pocket watch. I have been looking for…
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