I love S/C stuff (my dad's entire family is S/C). Unfortunately, finding genuine S/C antiques is very difficult. And they usually cost a fortune.
They're not that difficult to fix. Post some photos and I might be able to help. That's assuming that you have everything that's required to...
*coffin-lid creaks open* Somebody call me?
Masking tape is mostly just paper and glue. I'd suggest hot water (applied with a damp cloth, for example) to soften the paper, which could then...
Well! It took exactly 20 days, but my watch is finished! I got a text-message yesterday from my friend that he'd finished cleaning, lubricating...
"Fossick" - to hunt, seek, or prospect for, in hopes of finding something.
Oh I see! Thanks! :)
Picked this up in the country while out fossicking for antiques. I don't recognise the hallmarks at all. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
It's a case for a set of very rarely-seen trinoculars! For people with three eyes! ...or, it could be for a flask and drinking-vessels.
I guess, but I like the more "modern" 12 o'clock orientation, so finding a good-quality antique watch in this configuration is a dream for me :P I...
A good watchmaker will insist on tearing that thing to pieces, cleaning it thoroughly, oiling it, regulating it, and then restoring it (including...
My watch has arrived on my friend's workbench, and he just finished tearing it apart! He sent me this photograph of all the pieces ready to go in...
Never owned a half-hunter watch. Don't think I would ever use one. My watch is packed and ready to go. I've posted it to my watchmaker, and if...
Very cute. You could easily fill the reservoir with kerosene, or with just regular lamp-oil. You adjust the wick by hand and then light it with a...
You won't find him online. He's closed his website, and his shop. The only reason I get to send my stuff to him is because I've been going to him...
I can't wait to send the watch to my friend. He's a semi-retired master watchmaker. He closed his shop last year, but he still works from home...
I'm aware of that, but like I said - it's hardly ever seen. That's why I bought this one. I've always wanted an antique one in this configuration.
Hunter case watches get their name from the fact that they were originally designed for people who were engaging in outdoor activities...like...
This is the normal configuration of an antique hunter watch... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ...and here’s mine. See the difference? Find me another one...
99 percent of hunter case watches have the crown at the 3 o’clock position. This one has the crown at the 12 o’clock position. I’ve hardly ever...
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