The word jewel conjures up images of elaborate, expensive and exotic gemstones. As a component of a watch movement, the word jewel refers to a…
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This month, I am starting to look for a new antique pocket watch for my collection. Actually, I am always looking for a new watch,…
77 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…
Leave a CommentI am new to the world of antique watches, and I am trying to grow my collection and my understanding of the horology world in…
Leave a CommentI have always owned a ‘nice’ watch, but in the last couple of years, I have been taking a much closer interest in the world…
2 CommentsEven the most accurate mechanical watch gains or loses a few seconds a day. If we look at a modern example, the ETA 2824-2 movement,…
1 CommentCrown wind To wind your antique watch simply turn the crown in a clockwise direction until you feel it cannot turn anymore. Do not try and…
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