At Pieces of Time we are looking to constantly add new and interesting pieces to our catalogue of vintage movements, and we can announce that we have some exciting new timepieces to tell you about!
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For those of you who love to visit the various antiques shows, you will be pleased to be informed that the Chester Antiques Show is set for a return this coming October, it has been announced.
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Welcome back, if you’ve been keeping up with our series on why we love Patek Philippe watches! So far we’ve touched on the class of owning a Patek Philippe due to its lack of abundance, as well as discussing why purchasing a Patek Philippe movement is an investment of significant value for their owners.
Now we’ve landed on the third episode and this time we’re talking about the design of the magnificent creations that are Patek Philippe watches.
We are back for part two in our series dedicated to why we love Patek Philippe watches.
In the first episode we covered ‘The class in lack of abundance’, which you can find by clicking the link here. Moving on from the first episode we will be discussing the value of investment once you’re the proud owner of a Patek Philippe watch, whether that be one or more of the vintage wrist watches, or antique pocket watches.
Did you know the 9th April (today) is the day marked out for all antique enthusiasts as Cherish an Antique Day? This day is relatively self-explanatory, but just to clarify, it’s dedicated to appreciating objects of a unique nature, which were created at a time when craftsmanship and quality were the order of business…..
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Highly established antique wristwatch and pocket watch dealer Pieces of Time is delighted to announce the release of its 100th catalogue, featuring an exceptional collection of extremely high quality collectible watches, which the business has become renowned for throughout its decades in the antiques trade.
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Pocket watches are often given as a gift to mark a special occasion and a gold pocket watch belonging to Leicester City FC’s longest-serving club secretary is one which stands out for many, but now it is going to be available for one lucky bidder as it goes up for auction.
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A charity shop in Ireland was the recent recipient of some very unusual items; one of which turned out to be an antique pocket watch.
Some of the other items have included a fake hair piece, and a pair of shoes which contained a hidden secret, in the form of two potatoes!
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Making sure your valuables are insured is essential to any watch lover, from those who enjoy a classic wrist watch to half hunter watches too. Your everyday items, such as lesser valuable watches will probably be covered by standard homeowner’s insurance, assuming you carry such insurance. However, if you have valuable or very sentimental pieces, the coverage may be lacking.
So how can you tell whether your coverage is adequate? Take a look at the following steps which can help you reach the soundest decision.
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An antique watch was used by British police as the country’s very first speed trap.
With its traditional and ornate styling the incredible chronograph pictured may look like it belongs on a gentleman’s suit, but it was actually used to catch drivers who were driving too fast in the 1930s and 1940s.
That’s right – believe it or not it’s one of the earliest examples of something many people hate: a speed trap.
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