1951 Gruen Submarine
Published May 27, 2011 | 
1951 Gruen Submarine before Restoration
Not in the greatest of shape and not running for more than two seconds before stopping.
1951 Gruen Submarine before Restoration
Both crystal and case
Watch-Craft Tri-Duty Staking Set
Published May 11, 2011 | 
The Marshall Tri-Duty Staking Set
I’ve never done so much research on a watchmaking tool only to have pure luck step in at the last moment. I originally thought of a dual purpose staking and jewelling set but after receiving good advice on the
My first Vintage watch
Published April 15, 2011 | 
Vintage Terrene
The Site is one year old today and I couldn’t be happier with the hits and the amount of time people spend here. The best thing about running this site is I have to keep finding new watches to purchase and repair so I can provide content. I can
Jagot 6 jewel with Cylinder Escapement
Published April 2, 2011 | 
Jagot 6 Jewel cylinder escapement
Here’s a recent purchase that turned out to be a surprise. I was expecting to find the ubiquitous Shild 341 or FHF variation inside. What I found when I opened the tri-fold case was a movement I’ve never seen before. It’s a cylinder movement
1920′s Erno
Published March 23, 2011 | 
Vintage Erno Watch
This is probably the oddest watch Ive bought over the last few years. When I opened the package and saw it I took a quick glance at the movement and threw it straight into the projects drawer. First of all it’s huge to the point of looking like a novelty watch at 48mm x 26mm. Second, it’s made entirely of brass instead of the traditional brass case
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