A pocket watch that belonged to Mahatma Ghandi has been the centre of attention at the Kamal Watch Company. In an exhibition for the public in the city of Hyderabad in India, the watch is among several priceless objects that are highly valuable and sought after by many historians.
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If you are new to the pocket watch scene but are enthused enough to want to learn more in the regards to the world of antique pocket watches for sale and collecting, we have just the thing for you.
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A sublime Breguet pocket watch, one of the many antique watches from their collection which was formerly owned by Charles-Louis Havas, founder of news wire Agence France-Presse (AFP), will launch Christie’s Rare Watches auction on 16 May 2016 at the Four Season Hotel des Bergues in Geneva.
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In today’s age of digital and smart watches, there is a strong resurgence for he more classic movements that arguably carry a little more style and substance than their modern counterparts, both for men and women.
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Pocket watches and coins recovered from a number of the world’s most tragic shipwrecks recently graced a Dorset sale room to shine once again.
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Whether you are more of a tailored trouser wearer, or you prefer a chino, there’s no getting away from the popularity, and in many cases, comfort, of the denim jeans. It seems that there is an abundance of ‘fake’ pockets to trousers, coats, and shirts these, days.
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Instagram is a wonderful melting pot of all things from food, to art, funny images and sport. But when we discovered all of the fine pocket watches that were being uploaded we felt we had to share them a we were simply too impressed with them not to! 
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A number of watches and jewellery once owned by “The King of Rock and Roll” were placed on sale last week in a multi-platform auction, but ended with mixed results.
This was due to several pieces being sold below their estimated value, and one item didn’t even sell, according to the online listings of the results. Continue reading “Elvis Presley’s auction of jewellery and watches ends with mixed reviews”
Treat yourself at start 2016 to one of our three featured timepieces, whether it be to add to your existing collection, a gift, or for personal use, these movements are a thing of beauty. Read on to find out more:
An Early English pocket watch which has been described as a masterpiece of English watchmaking has sold at auction for £989,000.
The Royal astronomical watch featured a finely engraved portrait of King James I on the case, and was handmade in around 1618 by David Ramsay.
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