The Seth Thomas Models 6 and 7, marketed by the company as the Eagle, is one my favorite lesser grades because of the engraved eagle on the plates of the first few thousand examples. SN 515501 is the earliest known open-…
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Cripple Creek was the site of Colorado’s last great gold rush, as thousands of tin pans descended on the area in 1890. After everything of value was stripped from the earth it became a ghost town but now serves as a base…
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In 1854 the Warren Manufacturing Co moved from Roxbury to the newly-built factory in Waltham and changed their name to the Boston Watch Co. Up to that point roughly a thousand watches had been produced: the first twenty …
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Introduction:The Nomos Weltzeit hits way above its price point. Yes, it’s an expensive watch but when you look closely, and take the time to contemplate, you’ll see that it’s not out of line! In this review, we delve into the value proposition, and ov…
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Traditions & Transitions: Making Horology MainstreamVisitors to British Columbia, Canada, are said to frequent Gastown, touted as one of Vancouver’s most unique and vibrant neighborhoods, brimming with an eclectic mix of shops, historic architecture, d…
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The Bremont Broadsword Recon.
Continue readingReverence & Hubris
We are living in a very strange world, a world that for some is in crisis, for others, it is a time for opportunity. The world is surviving a pandemic, two and a bit years of fear, hope and charity. For some, it was a time for discovery, to find out mo…
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Store Guidelines for Phase 4
SUMMER HOURS Until further notice, our hours are WEDNESDAY — SATURDAY 11 am to 4 pm At this time, we are continuing to operate with limited summer hours and expect it to continue through July. These hours may change at any time, however, so please sign-up for our newsletter if you haven’t already. Our appointment-only…
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Including Updated Store Policy & Procedures Since May 1st, we have continued to operate behind locked doors with drop-offs and pick-ups, and now with Phase 3 upon us, we are preparing to re-open our doors as we navigate our collective new reality. We will be open starting tomorrow, Saturday May 30th, from 11-4. Read on…
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