I’m looking into upgrading my tweezer set that was manufactured in sunny, exotic Pakistan. I know names like Horotec, Bergeon, Boley and Dumont immediately pop into folks’ minds. What’s your take on manufacturers like Idea-tec, TOWAT, Vetus or some other brand that doesn’t get talked about much but still performs admirably? I don’t think I’ll find myself earning a living on this hobby but I’d sure like to lose fewer screws (and on a budget that won’t get me the hairy eyeball from the missus).
Continue readingTo Replace or Not to Replace
Generally speaking, is it better to replace the rusted hands of a vintage pocket watch or keep them because they’re original? Does that also apply to the dial? I picked up an Elgin 345 Grade 3 and it looks like the old acrylic crystal is the culprit. I’m pretty new to pocket watches and I don’t want to mistakenly destroy some wildly collectable watch, but if this will only fetch $90 in mint condition I probably don’t want to spend the money anyway.
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