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…
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The 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…
Leave a CommentThese 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 sold as such. In Switzerland, before 1850, an ébauche consisted of only the plate,…
Leave a CommentIf your antique pocket watch suddenly stops working, it is generally an indication that it is due a service or repair. Servicing, if done regularly,…
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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