My first Pocket Watch

It has been a long time Details by Heiko hereadmiring and finally.......

Fantastic Andrew :o)

this is a beautiful addition to your collection, difficult to find and full of charm.

Starting at the top, eh?

Great one to add.

Nelson

Congratulations, Andrew!
... but you should think about investing in another bracelet ;-)
Best,
-Christian

... btw. I´m not much into pocket watches, but this one suits my taste ...
Congrats again.
Best,
-christian

Hey Andrew, congratulations!
Is it the one from the shop in Hammerstrasse?
That disappeared last week. ;-)

Congrats Andrew on that rare find.

The best storage woulds be this :-)

Regards

Heiko

Congratulations, Andrew! What a perfect "first."

Indeed Heiko that Fish crown on the watch does make me wish to test it out in water.

Yes Tilo. I looked at it on my way home a few times over the last months....so needed to do something about it.

Fantastic pickup Andrew, and as Nelson says "starting from the top"....

Now, know that Heiko knows a thing or two about vintage watches and has the ability to service his own pieces - so as for that great "Water Shot", the advise for you is simple..." Don't try this at home" even if your watch has a fish crown :-)

Don't try this at home" even if your watch has a fish crown :-)

Well Mark, for a curious guy like me, is it a must try :-)

But before I tried it, I have checked some physical basics:

• The condition of the seals.

• It must be possible to loosen the case back !

(To be sure that incoming water can be get out as fast as possible)

• Preventing pressure difference, due to identical temperature for watch and water.

When these basics are ok, the rest risk ist very low.

So, I am waiting for Andrews under water photos :-)

Regards

Heiko

I don't have an underwater camera ;-)