Quarter Past Vintage

05/13/2018

I thought I'd be doing the whole world a disservice by not reposting this amazing ring-watch that came up in my feed. Crucifixion triptych in gold and enamel, c.1585, Germany. Indianapolis Museum of Art. Photo credit: Genevra Kornbluth.

05/03/2018

This solid gold Longines pocketwatch-to-wristwatch conversion needs a-fixin', but sure is pretty.

This is a really elegant ladies wristwatch conversion from an antique Longines pocket watch. The case is 14k gold and the grosgrain ribbon band has a clasp that appears to be gold filled. The back is inscribed PM (an evening watch??) and it is currently NOT working. (We repair

11/24/2016

On a scale from Simple to Swaggy, we've got "new" handmade watch chains with a mix of antique and modern elements. What do you think?

11/18/2016

Can't wait until The GBVS vintage event tomorrow. I hope some of you will come see us! https://www.facebook.com/events/198166410622932/

11/09/2016

This guilloche ladies watch is in perfect condition, with its enamel and pearls totally intact... In love with its prettiness!

11/07/2016

We'll be at Greater Boston Vintage Society's vintage market on Nov. 19 in Somerville, MA. Don't miss the chance to do your Christmas shopping!

04/11/2016

Had a great time at Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, yesterday, where one of the staff showed the boys how Waltham Watch Co. Engraved their case backs, two dozen at a time. The kids were the only people (thus far) who've been allowed to actually USE the pantograph. It was excellent!

07/05/2015

A terrific new slide chain in our etsy shop today.

06/30/2015

Wow, just look at Salvador Dali's Eye of Time brooch (1949). The lid opens to reveal a mesmerizing blue enamel watch.

06/01/2015

This watch key (currently in our etsy shop) looks like a tiny scepter... https://www.etsy.com/listing/234278134/antique-watch-key-winder-with-ruby?ref=shop_home_active_6