Category: Pieces of Time news & articles

August 26, 2014

Champion boxer relieved to be reunited with prized timepiece

We all know the feeling of frustration when something important to you is mislaid. Half hunter watches and antique wrist watches are just two of the examples of precious timepieces that will have gone missing from someone’s possession and are of great value. But just how many people would expect to relocate their prized movements like the famous boxing champion Manny Pacquiao?

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August 22, 2014

Louvre museum reopens 18th Century art deco galleries with help from antique watch manufacturer

Acting like the wonderful barometers of old to show the warm commitment to promoting European culture and history- it’s the famous Swiss watch manufactureBreguet. The good people at Breguethas made it possible for the most recent display of 18^th-century French decorative arts in theLouvre Museum, Paris to see the light of day, with the reopening 33 dedicated galleries, previously closed for nearly a decade.

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August 19, 2014

For the love of the Chronograph

The steep history of chronograph watch is entwined with the worlds of motor sport and racing in broader terms. A vision that comes to mind is Steve McQueen wearing a TAG Heuer Monaco in the film Le Mans, or perhaps Paul Newman with his Rolex Daytona at the celebrated circuit in Florida.

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August 15, 2014

Watch evolution series

We’ve now come to the third and final edition in our series of the evolution of the watch from the wind up movements to today’s modern devices.

In this episode we will be discussing the beginning of the wrist watch that are so sought after alongside antique pocket watches for sale in antique shops today to the new era of the smart watch.

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August 14, 2014

Watch evolution series

We’re back with part 2 of our series on the evolution of watches series. This instalment will cover the progression dating from the 1500’s and what happened at this point through to the 1700s.

There’s no time like the present so let’s pick up where we left off!

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August 13, 2014

Watch technology series

We’re back with a new 3 part series on the evolution of technology in watches from wind up to today’s smart watch offerings.

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August 6, 2014

It’s cool to own a pocket watch don’t you know?

Thanks greatly to the ‘trendy’ phenomenon of a social genre amongst young adults in the UK known as Hipsters we can lay thanks. We are able to thank them for bringing the UK pocket watch revival.

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August 5, 2014

A brief history of pocket watches and their value

Despite the popularity of the wristwatch superseding the pocket watch post World War II, antique pocket watches for sale are most definitely regarded as highly desirable and collectable in today’s market. The value of any watch is predominantly established by who the maker is, as this gives a strong indication of the quality and complexity of the movement.

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July 31, 2014

Equestrian-themed pocket watch by Longines set for exclusive re-issue

It’s true that when we are looking for antique watches, whether they be antique half hunter watches, vintage wrist watches or a classic desk clock, that the year of production is an important factor. Well one certain timepiece has been deemed worthy of a one-off production once again for the first time in 87 years.

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July 23, 2014

Charity shop receives £2000 Rolex watch donation

The best place to find antique watches for sale is of course through the registered dealers who can give you advice, guidance and more often than not a selection for you to choose from. However, every once in a while a vintage gem can pop up elsewhere and in this case a watch was donated to a charity shop in Edinburgh and is now set to be auctioned to raise funds to help the homeless as it turned out to be a vintage Rolex.

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