Jun 4, 2009 · In seeking information about a watch, it is the serial number on the movement (the "works") that is important. Information about Illinois watches may be found, using the …

Oct 6, 2011 · Thus it is through the movement that a watch's identification can be made. WARNING: If your watch case doesn't open with normal amounts of effort, don't force it! Post …

Jul 28, 2024 · American Pocket Watches General information on Collecting, Identifying and care. Watch Company Articles and Curated Indexes

Apr 25, 2009 · Pocket Watch Jewels The jewelling of movements is one of the aspects of watches that is least understood by novices. Simply put, the jewels are mostly low-friction bearing …

Jun 10, 2009 · The watch case is a separate part of the pocket watch. Until the mid-1920s, it was mostly sold separately, selected by the consumer at the time of purchase of the movement.

Feb 19, 2023 · I'm a complete newbie in pocket watches but I am looking to buy my first one and I need your help in picking one. I did not manage to find useful information on what pocket …

Apr 29, 2009 · Ball: A Thumbnail DescriptionWebb C. Ball had been involved in the American watch business by the beginning of the last quarter of the nineteenth century, but it …

Apr 3, 2024 · I will start with a cheap China pocket watch from Amazon to disassemble & reassemble a few times to get my feet wet and hone my hand-eye coordination but after that, I …

Jan 10, 2022 · I am desperately trying to learn how to work on and perfect antique pocket watch cases most of which are non-precious metal. The thing I do not understand is how you fit a …

Apr 22, 2009 · Watch dials were made in an infinite variety of styles, designs and materials. The article below tries to explain the terms and describe the dials to which they apply.