and<\/em> brand, therefore.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLike the movements produced by the American-watchmaker Waltham, this “Omega” caliber utilized interchangeable parts, and was one of the first Swiss movements produced on a modern production line. This was revolutionary for the company and the Swiss industry, as it not only allowed for mass production of the movement itself, but it also meant wide availability and access to parts, making the repair and servicing of movements feasible on a global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wrapping Things Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pocket watches are really great for what they are, and they’re jam-packed with horological history. For a few hundred Dollars, you can score a pretty sweet Waltham pocket watch. You can hold a piece of watchmaking history in your hands, produced by a company that introduced the world to the American watchmaking system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This led to the creation of one of the most celebrated brands in the world, IWC. It’s also probable that it sparked the flames for Omega’s first mass-produced movement (as well as its name). This is why I think pocket watches should get more love from the watch community as a whole. On the bright-side, however, I think that the lack of interest makes these watches undervalued (in a day and age where wristwatches are getting increasingly expensive).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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