Antique Pocket Watches – Frequently Asked Questions

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We do not sell, research, nor offer appraisals or values for used, vintage, or antique watches.
The information provided is for reference only.

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A special note about antique and vintage pocket watch collecting.

Q: How old is my pocket watch?

Q: How do I open a pocket watch case?

Q: How much is my pocket watch worth?

Q: How can I tell what size a pocket watch is?

Q: How do I set the time on my pocket watch?

Q: How often should I wind my pocket watch?

Q: Can my antique pocket watch be “over wound”?

Q: My pocket watch needs to be serviced. Who can fix it?

Q: I am not comfortable sending my watch through the mail. What should I do?

Q: How should I package my watch for transit?

Q: How often should an antique pocket watch be serviced?

Q: What is the difference between a $40 cleaning job, and a more expensive cleaning job?

Q: What kind of time keeping can be expected with an antique pocket watch?

Q: What is a Railroad Watch?

Q: Where can I get more information?