A 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,…
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In this Time Worn Watches post, I am going to take a look at two terms that occasionally come up in the world of antique…
2 CommentsThe Roskopf or pin-pallet escapements are extremely simple watch movements. The movement design is named after its developer, the German-Swiss watchmaker Georg Friedrich Roskopf, and…
3 CommentsThese are the primary watch movement components found in most antique pocket watches, although the visual layout may change between models. In this post, we…
5 CommentsWhat is an ébauche? An ébauche is an unfinished movement and is sold as such. In Switzerland, before 1850, an ébauche consisted of only the…
Leave a CommentIf your antique pocket watch suddenly stops working, it is generally an indication that it is due for a service or repair. Servicing, if done…
2 CommentsI have a passion for antique watches, they are practical, stylish and have historical charm. My collection consists of antique Swiss and English pocket watches…
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