The Boreal Arrow website is exclusively dedicated to vintage and collectable compasses and pocket watches.
I became interested in compasses since I was five. Later I became interested in mechanical watches. Using a compass helps you find your way in Space and a watch helps you locate yourself in Time.
Time and Space are two elements that we are trying to master since the beginning of humanity.
I also found that a compass has a link with time. When old enough, it is very interesting to investigate its history.
A mechanical watch has also a link to Space. Watches made in Switzerland, England, Germany or America are all different and present different design challenges.
All featured items are from my personal collection. I think that any collection needs not to be stagnant. It needs to be constantly changing over time.
I tried to be as precise as possible in the description of each featured item. In order to help you make your choice, clear pictures were taken of each item. You'll be able to assess its condition by simply looking at the pictures.
All featured pocket watches are of fine quality. Presently, you will find only watches from 1800s and 1900s, with simple functions, but I'm thinking to include rare watches dating from 1600s and 1700s as well and those with complicated movements and special functions like striking the hours and repeaters.
Happy tour ...