In this antique pocket watch primer, we explore the terminology that is often used in discussions around antique timepieces. In this post, I will introduce…
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This is a beginner’s guide to antique pocket watches. It will cover the basic things you should be looking for when buying your first antique…
4 CommentsGeorge Graham (1673 – 1751) was an English clock and watchmaker, inventor, geophysicist, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He was born the son…
Comments closedThomas Tompion (1639-1713) has long been regarded as the Father of English clockmaking. Tompion’s work includes some of the most historically important clocks and watches…
Comments closedA recurring theme in my blog posts is the “one that got away”. I enjoy researching my watches as much as I do wearing them.…
Leave a CommentThomas Mudge, (born Sept. 1715, Exeter, Devon, Eng. died Nov. 14, 1794, Newington Place, Surrey), is widely considered England’s greatest watchmaker. His most important horological…
Comments closedStrictly speaking, my focus is on collecting English and Swiss made antique watches. Although the founder of Breguet, Abraham Louis Breguet, was born in Switzerland,…
Comments closedOmega is a very well-respected name in horology. They have a long history, stretching back over 170 years at the time of writing. As a…
Leave a CommentThe name “Swiss made” is one of the most iconic and revered brands in the world. Everyone equates the term with high-quality luxury watches. The…
1 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…
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