Tomorrow is the 1st September and most people will begin to count down to Christmas (that will be 114 days exactly!). Christmas present searching begins, as people aim to find the perfect presents for their loved ones. It is well known that the majority of men can be notoriously difficult to buy Christmas presents for.
Two young entrepreneurial watchmakers from America have founded a new watch company in a need to celebrate antique watches. The company specialise in innovative watch making that combines 3D printing technologies and the craft of traditional watch manufacturing. Their mission is “preserving a piece of American manufacturing in history” by creating bespoke watches that reflect antique classics. They wanted to return to a time when watches weren’t just a smart, modern-looking fashion accessory but an heirloom that was passed from generation to generation, a reminder of the past before us. But can newly manufactured watches, that have the appearance of the classics, really hold the same symbolism that antique watches have?
The summer months are a great time of year for celebrations, with warmer weather, brighter skies and a heightened overall sense of happiness. The most popular event of the summer of course, is weddings, and attending wedding means buying gifts so we’re here with a great idea for your next wedding gift!
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry has recently reported a slip in sales on new exports in the watch market. However, while the new watch market suffers a slip, the market for antique watches is enjoying even more popularity than usual.
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Antique pocket watchesin the form of fob watches provide a great deal of nostalgia for many people. In the past it was common place to see nurses wearing this style of watch while they were working, but now for many people, they have become a collector’s item.
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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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As pocket watch and other antique movement dealers, we know that these pieces are precious and valuable. We deal in these timepieces on a daily basis, but there are plenty of people who cannot comprehend who or why antique watches can demand the price tags that come with them.
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We have been looking recently at lots of different aspects that relate not just to UK antique pocket watches, but watches, clocks, and other movements in general that we use to tell time in some way or another. This got us to thinking about the songs that have been made over the years that have a connection to time, or timepieces themselves.
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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You might be looking at your watches wondering just how long it’ll be until spring time will be upon us. Well there are two official beginnings for spring; the astronomical and meteorological. As we are in the market of dealing with antiquewristwatches and vintagepocket watches, we will be looking into the former, and leaving the latter to the Met Office!
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