I recently came across this gentleman’s antique silver Zenith trench watch from Favre Leuba, dating from 1916. The Favre Leuba name was not one I…
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The trench watch or “wristlet” was a type of watch that evolved on the battlefields of World War I. Pocket watches, which were worn by…
4 CommentsThis is a black dialled Tavannes trench watch from 1914. It took me several days to complete my research and I had been looking to…
2 CommentsA service is needed to clean and re-lubricate the movement. This will ensure the timekeeping is within normal tolerances and prevent the oils from drying,…
2 CommentsWhen starting an antique collection, it can be easy to get carried away, buying the first item that you see. However, if you do not…
2 CommentsThere are numerous sources that an antique watch collector can use to purchase the next addition to their collection. Options range from live auctions to…
1 CommentIn this Time Worn Watches post, we are going to look at 5 good reasons to wear an antique watch. With the advances of modern…
1 CommentIn today’s watch world, building a collection has become one of the biggest trends in the market, with more and more collectors turning to the…
1 CommentOne of the watches high on my wish list is the Land & Water trench watch, made by Zenith and retailed by Birch & Gaydon.…
1 CommentNot everybody wears a watch these days, and many of those who do, wear smartwatches. The reality is, they aren’t really needed anymore, after all,…
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