If you are new to antique watch collecting, you may not know what types of watches to look for and which would be best to avoid. In this post, we…
Category: <span>Trench watch</span>
Anyone who has read some of my previous posts will know that a Borgel trench watch is high of my wish list. I like to turnover my collection, buying a…
To a watchmaker, perhaps the most interesting part of a watch is the movement. However, to the owner, it will most certainly be the dial. The dial gives the watch…
I have a requirement in my collection for my watches to be presentable and reliable. The watches that pass through my collection are bought on the condition that they are…
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…
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.…
If you are collecting Swiss antique watches with cases made of precious metals, such as gold or silver, you need to know how to read Swiss hallmarks. At first, it…
I have a passion for collecting antique watches, they are practical, stylish and have historical charm. They have a tactile quality and a patina that comes from years of use.…
A luminous dial on a trench watch was a necessity for life in the trenches. Just because it was dark, didn’t mean the war came to a halt. Knowing the…
If you are interested in antique watches, especially those made of precious metals, such as gold or silver, you need to know how to read British hallmarks. At first, it…