How does an automatic watch work?
How does an automatic watch work? Mechanical or automatic watches don’t use a battery unlike quartz watches. Mechanical watches need to be manually winded by hand on a daily basis or if self-winding, a rotor weight does the winding while being worn. In short, a mechanical watch is driven by a tightly wound coil that […]
The Cartier Panther
The Cartier Panthers How the famous panther came to be. You don’t have to be an animal lover, or a lover of felines to adore the Cartier panthers whether it is a watch, pendant, ring, bracelet, brooch, cufflinks, handbag, wallet or even a scarf. It was when Jeanne Toussaint first laid eyes on a live […]
Baseball Card Values
The hobby of collecting Baseball cards has turned into a valued commodity. Young baseball card collectors have grown up to realize their treasured items have become part of a community that has influenced baseball card collecting to this day. Baseball cards were first sold in the 1880s. They were packaged in cigarettes as part of […]
Musical instruments for sale and auction
Musical Instrument Collections Often we are approached by an estate or individual that has a collection of musical instruments they would like to sell. It can be a large collection that was curated over 20-30 years or a lifetime, instruments handed down in an inheritance, or just a piece of two with significance. Either way, […]
How to spot a counterfeit Chanel bag.
Some basic tips in spotting counterfeit Chanel bags. Serial Numbers Chanel started using serial numbers in their bags in the 1980’s. The numbers represent the year of manufacturing and bag style. The serial number should match the number on the Chanel authenticity card. If it doesn’t, it’s a red flag. If you are not buying […]
Tips For Downsizing Seniors Who Want To Remain Independent
Downsizing Tips For Seniors Downsizing can be a major life change for seniors who want to remain independent, except in the best possible way. Moving into a smaller home brings many benefits, including having less to take care of, less to pay for, and fewer chances of accidents or injury, especially if your new home […]