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Are prices on Swiss watches going up or down

With US collectors having to pay a 39% tariff on Swiss watches be them new or SH and irrespective of Country sourced what will happen to prices. 39% on a PP or Rolex is a lot of money.
Could it be that for us non US residents there will be some bargai…

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Unknown Pocket Watch maker

Hi everyone just joined the forum. I have this elegant old pocket watch I bought and it took quite a while to get it fully functional. Left it all original accept for a few of the hands and the main spring. I was fascinated by all the complications it …

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Co-op retirement gift c. 1897

I recently won this absolute turnip at auction for around £60, the case is 935 silver but has the lion passant (which is an unusual grade of silver in my experience) i believe it to be 18s because it's slightly larger and way thicker then my other…

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Accutron 219 Railroad Watch

I recently got a good deal on this 1976 Bulova Accutron Railroad watch with the uncommon single-coil 219 movement that was used in…

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Chronograph for identification

Hello.
Please help me identify the movement remains.
40mm.
Maybe it's Minerva, but which one exactly?

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Repeter dial orientation

Dear all.
Happy to post again.
I have this repeater watch, working, striking, all good. There is one doubt, at least for me. The dial is not original, but good enough. To make easier for me, how to determinate orientation of a dial, 12 o'clock, to…

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Pile of vintage (60s) watches from the attic. Anything good? Opinions welcome please

Going through my girlfriend's grandmother's estate. I came across the old box filled with old watches.
While there are about six that are recent junk and going in the scrap pile, but there were also some interesting pieces in the lot.
Wonde…

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Vintage Alternatives to a 70s Rolex Datejust

I've been really lusting after a Rolex Datejust 1601 from the 1970s, one with a more jangly jubilee bracelet. But can't quite justify paying between $4,000-5,000. I was wondering if anyone has recommendation of vintage watches from similar ti…

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Try a different repair shop or go to same guy?

1960s Bulova Ambassador serviced and repaired for a broken date gear. Back from shop and watch stops before I put it on the next day, between 5-7. Should I take this back to the same watch shop to see what they can do, try a different watchmaker or jus…

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A Closer Look at My 1940s IWC Calibre 89

I wanted to share a piece that’s been giving me a lot of joy lately — my late‑1940s IWC Cal. 89 in an 18k yellow gold case.

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