New from UK watch brand Duckworth Prestex is the Bolton range of watches. These really channel the spirit of John Harwood, who was famously from Bolton and invented the modern day automatic watch – yep, not a Swiss invention as commonly believed. But I digress. My fave model from the retro inspired Bolton range is this handy 39mm chronograph. Clear dial design, nice old school … Continue reading Duckworth Prestex Chrono Is Old School Cool
I’ve been messing with pocket watches for about 6 years now and managed to fix a few. Some defeat me and there’s a simple reason; old age. The watch that is, not me. You see pocket watches built back in the 1880-1920 period are genuine antiques and frankly, many of them were not built to last over a century. Owners skimp on servicing, the cases … Continue reading Workshop: Basic Care Of Pocket Watches
Is it worth servicing older watches made by the lesser known Swiss brands? That is a question that every jeweller, watch trader and antique dealer should ask themselves, because generally the answer is a firm No. Given that a decent watchmaker will charge about £150 as a minimum for a stripdown of a mechanical movement, plus cleaning, oiling and re-assembly then you’re looking at spending … Continue reading Basic Clean Up on a Regency Vintage Swiss Watch
