This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
English 18th and 19th century pocket watches can be classified into several basic types, and this short guide aims to guide you through the many types available and the various pitfalls and mistakes to avoid...
FURTHER SMITHS INFORMATION AND SALES A BRIEF GUIDE TO POST WAR SMITHS ENGLISH WATCHES COMPILED IN AN IDLE MOMENT.If you are buying Smiths watches, firstly decide whether you are a collector or dealer/investor,...
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Do your research properly and you could be the proud owner of a beautiful and valuable timepiece. Many people in the trade will look at eBay because they will find some unbeatable great deals. The key word...
Pocket-Watch Size Table Ever wondered how big a size 6 or an 18s is in proper money ?This table can be used to convert a watch size from one system into another.Remember, pocket-watches are measured by the...
The Significance of the Red 12 Many of the fixed lug officers trench watches from the circa WW1 era that we are interested in have the 12 on the dial picked out in red, and sometimes (more rarely) blue. Why is...
What is meant by fixed lug, wire lug, trench, or officers watch?Although wrist watches had been made before the First World War (WW1 - 1914 to 1918) they were mainly worn by ladies: they were not fashionable...
The last quarter of the 19th and the first quarter of the 20th century was a golden age period for keyless wind pocket watches. These watches are wound from the top crown and without the use of a winding key....
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