Antique Pocket Watch
Clocks & Watches — June 8, 2010 at 12:00 pmThe antique pocket watch we know today was developed during the 16th century. They were the most popular type of watch that got used until World War I when wrist watches replaced these. The development of the mainspring in1500 led to the invention of the first watches. In effect miniaturized portable clocks, they were usually worn around the neck on a chain or cord, or from a belt, rather than being carried...
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Antique Pocket Watch
The antique pocket watch we know today was developed during the 16th century. They were the most popular type of watch that got used until World War I when wrist watches replaced these. The development of the mainspring in1500 led to the invention of the first watches. In effect miniaturized portable...
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DIALS
A chapter ring
B subsidiary dial
C calendar aperture
D applied corner spandrels
E winding holes
F hour hand
G minute hand
H dial arch
I engraved boss
J “matted” center
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Antique Pocket Watch
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Antique Clock Face
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