Collector’s Corner

A Brief History of Pocket Watches

Pocket Watch History covers the early watches, the move to North America, sizes, and the main American makers.

How to Start a North American Pocket Watch Collection

How to Start a Collection covers sizes, jewel counts, cases, where to buy, and what to avoid.

What a free watch evaluation report should include before you sell.

How to ship a pocket watch safely for service across Canada.

Hamilton 992 and 992B: why collectors still chase these railroad watches.

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