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…
Category: <span>Key wind, key set</span>
I enjoy my antique watches. I love the feel, the sound, the craftsmanship and the century or more of character. However, I also enjoy researching the history of the watchmaker,…
Storage Mechanical watches, especially antique watches are susceptible to interference from several environmental factors. Humidity, dust, electromagnetism, light and temperature variations can all cause damage to the movement and dial.…
I am always looking to add a new antique watch to my collection. Typically, I am on the lookout for something specific on my wish list. At the moment, at…
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…
Crown wind To wind your antique watch simply turn the crown in a clockwise direction until you feel it cannot turn any more. Do not try and force it past this…
Here is an interesting pocket watch I was considering purchasing before my attention was diverted by the J W Benson silver fusee pocket watch, 1883. The watch is believed to…
This antique fusee pocket watch from J W Benson is very impressive, it presents well, with little sign of damage and maintains good time. It is a key wind, key…