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…
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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…
2 CommentsIf you are interested in antique watches, especially those made of precious metals, such as gold or silver, you need to know how to read…
8 CommentsThe more I learn about antique watches the longer my wish list gets. The latest addition to the list has to be what is known…
2 CommentsI 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…
Leave a CommentIn this post, we take a look at an extremely tempting antique trench watch produced by the ébauche manufacturer, Adolph Schild. It looks in superb…
Leave a CommentA 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 CommentsWhen 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 CommentI am new to the world of antique watches and I am trying to grow my collection and my understanding of the horology world in…
Leave a CommentThis is the first trench watch that I have added to my collection, a Swiss made gentlemen’s silver trench watch. It’s a very presentable timepiece…
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