Balance complete Holders
Published January 14, 2011 | 
Balance complete Holders before restoration
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 polish the rim and screws. Of course they would be
The Gruen Barclay
Published November 23, 2010 | 
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 and it’s easy to see why it’s collectible. The calibre 335-21 was the first
It’s not a fake Rolex, it’s a replica.
Published November 15, 2010 | 
La Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
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 buying these obvious and horrible looking fakes is always
Frankenwatch #2
Published November 4, 2010 | 
Franken Watch #2 limited edition
I noticed I had three AS 1187 movements last night in various sates of repair so with nothing to do I decided to make them into one working watch. I grabbed a case and dial from the last parts lot and changed the balance and train bridge. With a quick clean and oil it stared running. In true frankenwatch tradition I decided on the most
1945 Pierce
Published November 2, 2010 | 
1945 Pierce 103 cal
I received this watch in a lot for repair along with a nice Medana and a Gruen this week and learned something new. Pierce made a lot of their own movements. Not that I’m a purist in the “in house” sense like some. I’d rather have a tried and
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