A brief introduction: Besides value, asking how old is my watch is certainly the most frequent question on any watch forum. If you intend to stay longer in the hobby, to better understand the importance of your watch, – besides the usual set of skills – it takes perseverance; because each time you feel confident, small uncertain facts […]
A word from the curator
April 21, 2016
I remember that, at the age of 10 or so, I did my first steps into the watch world, while I was spinning one of my late great grandfather’s pocket watches by it’s chain, over my wrist and playing around with it like a Yoyo… until it hit the ground. Intrigued by the sound of “something […]
The curious case of King Karl’s Jubilee Coin Pocket Watch
April 15, 2016
…or what happens when you put together a rare coin and a pocket watch ? Not long ago, an intriguing pocket watch bearing a large gold coin has been sold through the Catawiki online auction house. The lot was sold early this year (Feb. 2016), so this article may seem late. Well, maybe it is, […]