I received my first watch, a Timex hand-wound analogue, at the age of eight. I remember that I had to prove that I could tell…
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I am still looking for that elusive antique hunter pocket watch. Today’s post is about a very near miss, an antique pocket watch that meets…
2 CommentsI have failed again in my search for my first antique hunter cased watch. Well, I found another perfect example, a Minerva silver hunter pocket…
2 CommentsA watch crystal is a clear lens that protects the dial, hands and movement from the elements. A crystal needs to sit high enough above…
4 CommentsIn my current search for an antique hunter cased pocket watch, I stumbled across what I would consider being the Holy Grail, this Rolex pocket…
Leave a CommentWhen you begin collecting antique watches you will start prying open the case backs and examining the movement inside. Initially, it is quite bewildering as…
Leave a CommentThe word jewel conjures up images of elaborate, expensive and exotic gemstones. As a component of a watch movement, the word jewel refers to a…
2 CommentsThis is an interesting timepiece I uncovered on my search for my first hunter cased pocket watch. It’s a silver hunter chronograph with a centre…
1 CommentAs I have mentioned in a couple of recent posts, I am looking for a hunter-cased pocket watch to add to my collection. My preference…
2 CommentsThis month I am starting to look for a new antique pocket watch for my collection. Actually, I am always looking for a new watch,…
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