In this article, we will cover the top ten 16-Size American pocket watches that increased the most in value last year, according to the value guide on the Pocket Watch Database. Because wider fluctuations are expected for watches that do not sell as often, we will only be evaluating the year-over-year change for watches that have 250+ recorded sales and have value estimates above $150. This filtering process inherently results in watches that were produced in greater quantities and are more likely to be in modern collections. As a result, uncommon grades and low-production manufacturers are not represented in the list below... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 6 days ago

In this article, we will cover the top ten 18-Size American pocket watches that increased the most in value last year, according to the value guide on the Pocket Watch Database. Because wider fluctuations are expected for watches that do not sell as often, we will only be evaluating the year-over-year change for watches that have 250+ recorded sales and have value estimates above $150. This filtering process inherently results in watches that were produced in greater quantities and are more likely to be in modern collections. As a result, uncommon grades and low-production manufacturers are not represented in the list below... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 1 week ago

c.1885 Aurora Watch Company Trade Card, Engraving of the Aurora Factory The Aurora Watch Company was organized in 1883. Despite ambitious plans, the company was never able to find the momentum required to fully compete with larger watch factories like Waltham and Elgin. As a result, the company failed within a decade. This rare trade card represents the Aurora Watch Company's efforts to promote its watches on the market... Continue Reading

by Nathan Moore, 2 weeks ago