The latest addition to my collection is this Mappin Campaign trench watch, 1915. The name Mappin comes from Mappin & Webb, the iconic English jeweller.…
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As I have mentioned in many of my previous posts, I enjoy researching antique watches as much as I enjoy wearing them. This particular watch,…
2 CommentsThe long search for the elusive Borgel trench watch is finally over. It has taken two years for a suitable watch to become available at…
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. Most serious…
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…
2 CommentsI am always looking to add to my collection however as time rolls on I find myself becoming fussier with my selections. I am always…
2 CommentsIt has been a while since I have added to my collection. The more I learn about antique watches, the more selective I become when…
Leave a CommentThis antique Limit pocket watch was made by the English pocket watch company Hirst Brothers. They owned the brand name Limit. The movement was made…
4 CommentsI 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…
Leave a CommentI am always looking for something new and different to add to my collection of antique watches. I enjoy researching my antique timepieces as much…
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