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. It is a much-abused word,…
Category: <span>Ébauche movement</span>
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 today, Swiss watches are admired…
The more I learn about antique watches the longer my wish list gets. The latest addition to the list has to be what is known as a Borgel officers watch…
In this post, we take a look at an extremely tempting antique trench watch produced by the ébauche manufacturer, Adolph Schild. It looks in superb condition and has a stunning…
I have failed again in my search for my first antique hunter cased watch. Well, I found another perfect example, but it was too late as someone else had already…
This English lever pocket watch has a key-wind, key-set movement, which is ticking away nicely in front of me as I type. It is an open-faced pocket watch in good…