Mechanical Appreciation
Had quartz watches not come about, people wouldn't have appreciated mechanical watchmaking.
An interview with Michael Tay, the driving force behind The Persistence of Memory, a superb, online exhibition of artisanal watchmakers that was recently launched by the The Hour Glass.

Inside Egypt's Century-old Watchmaker
"Time seems to have stood still at Papazian's"
This poor 3135 has certainly seen better days. Several incorrect screws & the wrong ratchet wheel. Based on other wear marks, I'd hazard a number of pivots are worn, the axle for the oscillating weight is shot, & it's no longer holding power very well.
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