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am Watch Company founded by Aaron Dennison, David Davis and Edward Howard pioneered the manufacturing of interchangeable parts. Set up in America, Massachusetts to be more specific and incorporated in 1851, it produced a broad line of affordable pocket and wrist watches in a large factory located along the banks of the Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts. The city is about 10 miles west of Boston.

After the initial early company ran into financial difficulties and was sold at Sheriff’s auction, Mr. Dennison and Edward Howard, embarked on creating the world’s first enterprise aimed at mass watch production. After a few years of difficulties and setbacks, the best engineers and a skilled labour force were eventually employed, considerably increasing the production of watches at a low cost in the 1860s. The Waltham Company went through several changes throughout the 1800s and with each of these changes came more unique watches, but most of the collectable, antique pocket watches come from before the turn of the century. Railroad watches are particularly appealing to collectors for several reasons, even though the faces are very plain. The quality of Railroad watches was very high, second only to chronometers and the company was also the first to comply with the needs of the railroad industry, but they were quickly followed by all of the other major American watch manufacturers, including Illinois, Elgin and Hamilton. It is these pocket watches, frequently featuring as many as 23 jewels and six adjustable positions instead of five, that are most sought after by collectors. American watch manufacturers were obsessed primarily with uniformity of their movements. The Waltham Watch Company continued to mass produce watches right up until 1957.

Antique pocket watches are not accurate by today’s standards. A good watch, cleaned and adjusted with care, can achieve an accuracy of +/- one minute per 24 hours. Watch cases were made in a variety of metals. You can usually find out what type of metal your case is made out of by looking inside the back cover. Watches would have to keep accurate time to within fractions of a minute per week. They would need to be impervious to temperature swings or the orientation in which they were held. Case parts such as bezels are mostly not available; they must be taken from another watch. Generic parts such as crowns and crystals can usually, but not always, be obtained. Cases are buffed, crystals are polished and bands are cleaned. Mechanical watches utilize energy from a wound spring. They keep time through a regulated release of energy through the wheel train, which is a set of gears, and an escapement.

Here are a few old fashioned watchmaker’s tips to get you going:

Removing Movement from Case - The first thing to do is take the watch, or rather its mechanism or “movement.” out of the case. In the Waltham, the movement is held in the case by two dog screws at the edge of the back plate. Having turned these, the movement can be pushed out from the back of the case. It will be noticed that near to the two o’clock there is a small pin in the edge of the movement, which fits into a hole in the case edge and keeps the movement in position when the dog screws are tightened. Having taken the movement out it will be seen to consist of a frame containing the barrel and train wheels. On the front of it is the dial and on the back, held by the balance ****. This, together with the hairspring, is really the most important part of the watch; the timekeeping depends on it, and it serves the same purpose as the pendulum of the clock. When set vibrating, or revolving backward and forwards under the influence of its hairspring, it will move quite regularly, whether it is turning only a quarter of a turn each way or a turn and a half. As a matter of fact, there is in most watches an extremely small difference between times of the long and short vibrations, but this may be ignored for the present. The consequence of this equality in time of the vibrations of the balance is that, provided the mechanism of the watch is in fair order and capable of keeping the balance vibrating, the watch is sure to keep fairly good time, provided the balance and hairspring are themselves in perfect order. If the balance or spring is faulty, then the best possible mechanism in the rest of the watch will fail to make it go well. The essential points of a good balance are as follows: It must be in perfect poise - that is to say, its rim must have no heavy part, but balanced exactly, so that no matter in what position the watch is held, the balance will act the same. Then it must have fine and smooth pivots, working in well-fitting and smooth jewel holes and the ends of the pivots must rest on smooth end stones. The balance itself must revolve quite freely, not being nipped by the presence of the end stones on the pivots, but having just the least consequence of lift or end shake to ensure absolute freedom. The balance must not touch anything as it revolves or its freedom of motion will be impaired. For instance, the balance cross-arm sometimes touches the outer coils of the hairspring, and in such a case it cannot possibly keep time. The hairspring must be flat and true in its coils, not wobbling as the balance turns; and it must not touch anything. So the first thing to look at, on taking the watch out of its case, is the balance and hairspring. Give it a spin, and see if it revolves truly. Hold the watch up to the light and look at the pivots sideways as the balance revolves. If they are bent, a wobbling will be discernible. Try the end shake with the points of a pair of fine tweezers, lifting the balance rim and letting it fall again to see what lift it has. When doing this do not look at the rim, as that may be bent, and so be deceptive, but watch the roller or the top pivot. Then the exact amount of lift can be seen. If the balance seems true and free, look at its spring carefully. If that is also free, and seems perfect, the balance cock, may be removed, together with the attached balance and spring, and passed as in fair order.



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Father’s, the backbone of our American family. Our father’s represent what our country was previously founded on, its morals, its security, it assurity. Father’s play such an important role in the molding of this nation and the molding of this nation’s families. How can we appropriately express our thankfulness to our father? What would be the best gift to show and express our huge love and gratitude towards him? Many ask themselves these questions, especially during Father’s Day season, when the stores are packed and sale’s are everywhere. When we make that step to purchase him a gift, we cannot act hastily. We have to be wise and patient, in order to find a gift suitable for the king that he is. This rule applies, not just to our fathers, but our father-in-laws, brother’s, granddad’s, uncle’s and friend’s. This is the day that they ’shine’. What better to give him than a fine timepiece, a luxury watch?

What to consider first?

When shopping for a Father’s Day gift, we must first consider him, Dad. Is dad a rough, out-doors type of man? Is he like my day, a fisherman and a hunter? On the other hand, is he an ivy-leagued, executive that enjoys socializing in a local pub? Or maybe he’s a welder or gardener? Who is your father? Who would know him better than you or even MOM? I advise everyone to seek counsel from the father’s significant other, when gift shopping. If you’re buying for your uncle, seek advice from your aunt, if one is present or his girlfriend. Seek assistance, it helps. Mix the advise given to you buy people around him (who won’t spoil the surprise) and add it to your prognosis of who he is and what he like’s and the end result is a great idea for a luxury watch.

Rolex: Class and Style

German in origin, Rolex watches are far above other luxury watches where gift’s are concerned. This brand’s name really speaks for itself in statue and nature. Having been around for over 100 years, Rolex’s forefather’s created a luxury watch brand that has evolved has three watch lines: Oyster Perpetual, Professional and Cellini. Rolex has a wide array of varieties to choose from, including styles and colors. With a Rolex on his arm, he is sure to be the certain of attention in any room. With sparkle, prestige and grace, it is an ambiance of class at its finest. I guarantee that after Father’s day, dad will not be the same.

Get the best pricing

When shopping for a Rolex watch, pricing has to be an important factor. Pricing can be a bit intimidating, but the price is far worth it. Considering Rolex’s heritage, reputation and prestige, pricing is only an issue. To guarantee that pricing does not intimidate your gift giving ventures, make sure that you research pricing thoroughly. Meaning, search around, online and store wise, for the best optimal price that you can find. Many times, you can save a tremendous amount of money going this route. Particularly, online luxury watch dealer does, more often than not, provide the best variety at the best discount prices available. So on this upcoming Father’s Day, make sure a luxury Rolex watch is on your gift giving list or even wish list.



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tches have always been the popular choice of men and women who want a watch that defines their character and status in life. The choice of royalty,statesmen,wealthy business men and filmstars to name just a few is a Rolex watch. Omega has often been the yachtsmans or sailors choice. It is a first rate watch. Breitling rivals the Rolex for military use.

There are many luxury watches such as the Omega, Patek Phillipe, Breitling, Longines, to name a few. They are without exception wonderful watches. However they just lack that Rolex feeling. Something that is hard to describe but is totally present when you wear a Rolex.

Nearly everyone recognises a Rolex for what it is. When they see one on someone’s wrist they mentally note this person as someone who is above the crowd so to speak. A person of strong personality who does not appreciate a gaudy emblem of status. A person of character and good taste.

If they see an Omega,a Breitling or any one of the other very costly watches many people will not recognise it for what it is. It may cost more than a Rolex but it just doesn’t have that same panache. It’s just another watch to them. These are fine watches but are not recognised to the same extent as status symbols.

There are many other makes of luxury watch which can cost more than a Rolex. People who admire fine watches will have their own favorite choice. But they just don,t have that air of personality plus that the Rolex puts forth. An understated emblem of power and wealth for many owners. For others just the best watch available at any price. If I had to choose another great watch I would consider the Omega as another I would be proud and happy to wear.

James Bond wore a Rolex. No diamond studded emblem of his personality for 007. Just a plain elegant Rolex which told everyone that here was a man who knew what he wanted in life and had got it. No need to say more.

Luxury watches have always been a popular accessory for the wealthy or those who want to appear wealthy. Many thousands of cheap fake watches sell every year for this reason. But of what value are they. Do you really believe that owning a cheap fake will make you feel good and improve your lifestyle? I don’t think so.

The best way to save on buying a real Rolex or any other luxury watch such as the Breitling, Omega, Patek Phillipe and so on is to buy a used watch. Used luxury watches can often be found at a fraction of the price of a new watch.



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