Gold watch with tourbillon, by Fordsmand
Gold watch with tourbillon, by Fordsmand; London, England, c. 1900; dia. 2” (5.08 cm.). A watch tends to change its rate if its position is… Read More »Gold watch with tourbillon, by Fordsmand
Education
Discover a world of horological knowledge through BUZZUFY’s educational resources. From watch essentials to intricate tool usage and parts insights.
Silver watch marked Copenhagen, by Jules Jurgensen
Silver watch marked Copenhagen, by Jules Jurgensen; Denmark, c. 1860; dia. 2” (5.08 cm.). Urban Jurgensen (1776–1830) was the most famous of the watchmaking family.… Read More »Silver watch marked Copenhagen, by Jules Jurgensen
Watch movement by Larpent and Jurgensen
Watch movement by Larpent and Jurgensen; early 19th century; dia. 1½” (3.81 cm.). This example is more typical of French or Swiss work. A fusee… Read More »Watch movement by Larpent and Jurgensen
Watch movement by Larpent and Jurgensen
Watch movement by Larpent and Jurgensen; Copenhagen, Denmark, early 19th century; dia. 1½” (3.81 cm.). The firm was founded in Roskilde in 1780, continuing into… Read More »Watch movement by Larpent and Jurgensen
Carriage watch in brass
Carriage watch in brass; German, c. 1700; dia. 3” (7.62 cm.). This example is decorated with repousse (i.e. a design beaten out from the back… Read More »Carriage watch in brass
Watch movement of iron with gilt metal case
Watch movement of iron with gilt metal case; Germany, c. 1550; dia. 2” (5.08 cm.). The earliest watch movements were iron and somewhat roughly finished;… Read More »Watch movement of iron with gilt metal case
Marine chronometer, with brass and mahogany case, by Jas McCabe
Marine chronometer, with brass and mahogany case, by Jas McCabe; London, England, mid-19th century; dia. 4” (10.7 cm.). This typical marine chronometer is mounted in… Read More »Marine chronometer, with brass and mahogany case, by Jas McCabe
Pocket chronometer movement, silver case, hall-marked 1825, by Earnshaw
Pocket chronometer movement, silver case, hall-marked 1825, by Earnshaw; London, England, 1825; dia. 2” (5.08cm.). This is another example by Earnshaw, made near the end… Read More »Pocket chronometer movement, silver case, hall-marked 1825, by Earnshaw
What is a “Fusee”?
Early clocks were powered by heavy weights attached to long chains. Every day the weight was returned to the top of the clock, and throughout… Read More »What is a “Fusee”?
Student watchmaker – The lathe and its use part 1
The lathe and its use – part 1 It is now time to give attention to turning in the lathe and lathe work generally, but… Read More »Student watchmaker – The lathe and its use part 1
Student watchmaker – The mainspring
From what does a watch get its power? From the mainspring. Like any other power-producing mechanism, the mainspring and the barrel in which it is… Read More »Student watchmaker – The mainspring
Student watchmaker – Disassembling a watch
1. How is a watch movement removed from the case? To remove the watch movement from the case of a pocket watch lift the frame… Read More »Student watchmaker – Disassembling a watch