Rolex Caliber 1030 – Rotor Unit Repairs
This caliber has not been made for several years and was replaced by calibre 1530-1575. There are however substantial numbers of movements of this type… Read More »Rolex Caliber 1030 – Rotor Unit Repairs
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This caliber has not been made for several years and was replaced by calibre 1530-1575. There are however substantial numbers of movements of this type… Read More »Rolex Caliber 1030 – Rotor Unit Repairs
Rolex caliber 1030 is Swiss movement from 1950’s. Functions: the movement have two options – with date and without date indication Automatic movement with 25 jewels f… Read More »Rolex caliber 1030 movement – specifications and photo
Universal Geneve caliber 381 is Swiss movement from 1950’s. Functions: 2 register on the dial – 60 seconds, 30 or 45 minutes, sub second, pillar wheel. Manual-winding movement. f = 18000… Read More »Universal Geneve caliber 381 movement – specifications and photo
Universal Geneve caliber 285 is Swiss movement from 1940’s. Functions: 2 register on the dial – 60 seconds, 30 or 45 minutes, sub second, pillar wheel. Manual-winding movement with 17 jewels… Read More »Universal Geneve caliber 285 movement – specifications and photo
In this article I want to present antique pocket watch from Pierre Duhamel from 17th century – Paris, France. This watch has no balance spring,… Read More »Antique Pocket watch from Pierre Duhamel from 17th century
Landeron caliber 248 is Swiss movement from 1960’s. Functions: 2 register on the dial – 60 seconds, 30 or 45 minutes, sub second. Manual-winding movement with 17 jewels f = 18000… Read More »Landeron caliber 248 movement – specifications and photo
Valjoux caliber 7734 is Swiss movement from 1960’s. Functions: 2 registers on the dial – 60 seconds, 30 or 45 minutes, sub second, date indication Manual-winding movement with 17 jewels… Read More »Valjoux 7734 movement – specifications and photo
The model of a watch is the overall design of the watch’s movement. In general, the model defines the size and shape of the plates… Read More »What’s the Difference Between Grade and Model on Watches ?
Universal Geneve caliber 332 is Swiss mechanical manual-winding movement from 1940’s to 1950’s. Functions: Sweep seconds F = 18000 A/h Power reserve: 46 hours Mechanical manual-winding movement with 17… Read More »Universal Geneve caliber 332 movement – specifications and photo
Hunter Case [also known as “hunting case”] – A “hunter case” watch is simply a watch with a front cover. A watch without a front… Read More »Hunter Case (Hunting Case) on Pocket Watches
Demi-Hunter Case [also known as a “half-hunter” case] – This is a hunter case that has a circular window cut out of the front cover,… Read More »Demi-Hunter (Half Hunter) Case on Pocket Watches
Although silver isn’t nearly as valuable as gold, it’s still nice to know if your watch is in a silver case or just a silver-colored… Read More »“Real” Silver vs. Fake