What’s the difference between an antique and a vintage watch? The UK Trading Standards has no clear definition of what constitutes an antique. However, from…
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What 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 CommentsWhen I first started collecting antique watches, I thought I understood what the term watchmaker referred to, but nothing could be further from the truth.…
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