I got a random bit on eBay for £10 which comes with a NewYork Standard chronograph pocket watch, it’s quite complete other than missing balancer. It’s possible to buy another non-chrono movement with a running balancer, but it’ll be more challenging to…
Continue readingBumper movement clicking sound
Is a clicking sound common on bumper movements? It only occurs on one half of the swing.
When the crown is in the winding position, if I press the crown in a little more and hold it, there's no clicking sound.
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It's a LeCoultre Po…
Vintage Watches in August 2026, WRUW?
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Continue readingA Hamilton 990 that I have
Here's a couple of photos of a very nice Hamilton 990 with an interesting ad from back in the day. Also with a case that's still in good condition.
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Continue readingIWC Platin Pocketwatch cal 95
Hi everyone!
I would like some information about a 1928 IWC pocket watch (Caliber 95) with a platinum case. How rare is the platinum-cased version?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Vintage Watches in July 2026, WRUW?
Thought I'd kick off this month's thread with this little beauty, that's difficult to photograph and show off the faceted crystal in all it's glory:
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Continue readingHelp Identifying Details on 1940s/1950s Swiss Watch
Mystery LED Watch – Brand, Value, & Is it Worth Restoring?
I need help with identifying my grate grandfather’s watch
I have this watch and know nothing about it. It was my grate grandfathers watch. ( ignore the rust)
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Continue readingMy collection of WW2 British military wrist-stopwatches
I think these are some of the most interesting military watches. Usually they’re pretty cheap from eBay, somewhere around $200-500, most of them (1/5 T.P.) can be converted back to chronograph in a reasonable cost, except the Lemania 1/10 T.P., which h…
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