The long search for the elusive Borgel trench watch is finally over. It has taken two years for a suitable watch to become available at…
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In this Time Worn Watches post, we take a look at a very interesting antique trench watch dating from 1918. The watch is a genuine…
Leave a CommentIn this antique pocket watch primer, we explore the terminology that is often used in discussions around antique timepieces. In this post, I will introduce…
2 CommentsA recurring theme in my blog posts is the “one that got away”. I enjoy researching my watches as much as I do wearing them.…
Leave a CommentOmega is a very well-respected name in horology. They have a long history, stretching back over 170 years at the time of writing. As a…
Leave a CommentI am always looking for something different to add to my antique watch collection. Usually, I look for 15-jewel movements from noted manufacturers. In this…
4 CommentsThis is a post about an antique pocket watch that recently passed through my hands. I was asked to recommend a watch as a Christmas…
2 CommentsI am always looking to allow another watch to pass through my collection. However, as time rolls on, I find myself becoming fussier with my…
4 CommentsA variety of materials were used to manufacture antique watch cases. The most common was probably a silver alloy. Certainly, most of the cases in…
2 CommentsIt has been a while since I added to my collection. The more I learn about antique watches, the more selective I become when searching…
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