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…
Category: <span>Movement</span>
This watch is made by the English pocket watch company Hirst Brothers. They owned the brand name Limit. The movement was made in Switzerland and sent to England where it…
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…
If you are new to antique watch collecting, you may not know what types of watches to look for and which would be best to avoid. In this post, we…
Switzerland is widely considered to be the centre of the horological universe. Certainly today, it is the source of the vast majority of luxury wristwatches. However, this certainly wasn’t always…
A pocket watch was made to be worn or carried in the pocket and are usually secured by a chain. Pocket watches date back to the 16th century when they…
Anyone who has read some of my previous posts will know that a Borgel trench watch is high of my wish list. I like to turnover my collection, buying a…
I am always looking for something new and different to add to my collection of antique watches. I enjoy researching my antique timepieces as much as wearing them. The watches…
I have a passion for antique watches, they are practical, stylish and have historical charm. My collection consists of antique Swiss and English pocket watches and trench watches. All of…