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Author: Nathan Moore

Nathan Moore is a historian of American horology, avid watch collector, and the creator of the Pocket Watch Database. He enjoys researching the stories behind the watches manufactured by the American watch factories and the people that built the industry.

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5 Ways to Quickly Identify a Quality Pocket Watch

By Nathan Moore

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Many times, new watch collectors are unsure how to identify a quality pocket watch. With all the grades, models, sizes, and manufacturers, how can you determine if you are looking at a high-end watch? Here are 5 characteristics that can quickly distinguish a quality pocket...

Famous Watches , History

The Ticking Sound of Abraham Lincoln’s Pocket Watch

By Nathan Moore

Anyone that has seen a movie created by Steven Spielberg can attest to the attention to detail.

Announcements , Database , Pocket Watches , Seth Thomas , Uncategorized

Reconstructing the Seth Thomas Serial Number Database

By Nathan Moore

The already well-established Seth Thomas Clock Company manufactured pocket watches from 1884 to 1915. The movements varied in quality, from low-end 7-Jewel watches to the prestigious 25-Jewel Maiden Lane. Existing.

The Quest for Elgin Watch Parts

By Nathan Moore

In Announcements , Database , Elgin , Pocket Watches , Repair

As my interest in pocket watches increased, so did my curiosity to discover how they work - what really makes them tick. I began disassembling a few of the cheaper watches from my collection that no longer worked, in hopes that I could perhaps make...

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