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With most collectible brands crystals are fairly easy to find but there’s always that odd one sitting in a box somewhere that hasn’t had a decent glass on it since the fifties. If you’re a pocket watch collector

On the bench today is a jewellers brand using one of my favourite movements. The A. Shild 340 and this one is a beauty.
It looks like a replacement movement may have been installed some time in the past but it was worth the effort. With the guilloche dial and octagonal case it’s a great example Continue reading →

Here’s one  of the seldom seen tools in the Vintage market place. I’m not sure why but I’ve only seen three sets of these in the last few years. Slotted for the arms a balance complete is put inside while you use a soft leather bow or a soft bristled brush and some rouge to Continue reading →

1951 Gruen Barclay before restoration

1951 Gruen Barclay cal 335 after restoration

Every Gruen collector knows this model and mine arrived in the mail this morning.  Some call it The Spider due to the lug shape but I suspect it’s as much cool factor as anything else. It does have a very distinct look to it Continue reading →

I was browsing YouTube last night after putting my tools away and came across that comment. I know I should stay away from the “Best Replica Watches” video’s but I can’t help it. It’s a guilty pleasure like watching TMZ (I don’t watch) or scratching five seconds longer than you need to. The reasons for Continue reading →