My Grandpa supposedly carried this watch with him on the USS Little during WW2 in the pacific theater.
I just finished the full restoration and it’s running great @ +6 seconds a day. So happy to be able to pass this down the family line in good workin…
MARKING TIME: US Import Codes of 1936
The mention of "US import codes" surely brings to mind the 3-letter inscriptions found on balance bridges (cocks) of vintage wrist and pocket watches for most vintag…
Continue readingthe first acquisition of the year 2025 , the Zodiac Olympos SST from the 70’s
Good Evening
Photos from my last vintage watch acquisition the very rare 1971 Zodiac Olympos SST in new old stock condition with a box from the same year.
Have a nice day
Best regards and stay safe
Georges
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Continue readingEarly New Haven jumbo pocket watch any info?
Hello, recently aquired this big old back wind, back set dollar watch, and havent been able to find any similar examples or informa…
Continue readingNever too many watches
Just asked my wife’s approval for a display cabinet a month ago. She thought it was big enough.
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Continue readingAntique shock protection?
Looks like some early shock protection on the balance? Was surprised to see it on this type of movement…
Continue readingOmega pocketwatch – original?
Dear watch-friends,
I can buy this Omega pocketwatch. The seller says it’s from (round and about 1952).
It has number 161 in it, and ref-number 1161-4.
Case-size is about 49mm.
what do you think?
no pictures of the inside (yet).
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Continue readingCame across this Citizen watch, is it legit?
The seven symbol is strange, never seen that on a Citizen watch before. Also the serial number is crooked on the backplate.
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Continue readingBid on a watch. First time in 3 years or so
Bulova Right Angle, but not listed as such. Just happen to notice it with 27 minutes left and $26.00.
Little wear, so so dial and not running. Esnipe bid of $62.00
Sold for $144
Fav model I've never owned, but not that one at that price
Continue reading1st Post detailing 1st Mechanical Watch Purchase, and looking for advice
Hi Everyone,
Just joined the forum, and looking for a little advice.
Until recently I owned two modern independent Quartz watches, and have always wanted a mechanical one. Looking at a wide range of modern to vintage to antique, I never pulled the tr…
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