Many times you will find watches being described as "overwound". But what does that really mean? Well, what it has become to mean that the watch is wound up all the way, but will not run. Technically, you...
I purchased one of these watches several months ago. For one the case is NOT SOLID STAINLESS STEEL. The cases are brass with a very cheaply done chrome plating job reflective of the current economic state of...
If you have an antique pocket watch you wish to sell and you want the best price for it here's a few tips and you do not need to be an expert. First thing buyer need to know is 'Does it work' If it has a...
Sometimes when we get watches sent to us for repair, we naturally assume that the owner knows how to set the time on their watch. This is not the case, as many times someone inherits a fine railroad grade...
I purchased one of these watches several months ago. For one the case is NOT SOLID STAINLESS STEEL. The cases are brass with a very cheaply done chrome plating job reflective of the current economic state of...
The following is some what dated, but most of which still holds true today. It not only holds true for Hamilton pocket watches, but for nearly all of the antique American pocket watches. In the day this...
OK...You have just found a pocket watch. It may have belonged to a family member, or you may have developed and interest in watches. Now you want to see just what is inside of your watch. One word of...
American Waltham Production Dates by Serial Number American Watch Company American Waltham Watch Company Waltham Watch Company The serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement (i.e....
Hamilton Production Dates by Serial Number Hamilton Watch Co, Lancaster, PA The serial number being referred to is the serial number on the movement (i.e. "guts") of the watch. Note: These are approximate...
Where in the world did the phrase, "I over wound my watch" come from anyway? Do you think you can actually over wind your watch? Did someone tell you that you over wound your watch?These are all good questions...