Closeup of the natural Rubies used in this watch

At 4x, or almost 80 times magnification. One can see both round and rectangular rubies being used in this watch

Internal workings at approx. 50 times magnification

Close-up of a few of the 17 natural Rubies in this watch. This was a higher end of the market watch, unfortunately, not running any more.

Back of the CINY timepiece (2 covers to assist in moisture resistance)

CINY, an early 1930's timepiece

An early 1930's timepiece from CINY of Switzerland. This calibre hosted one of the first versions of Incabloc, a shock absorption system for time pieces.

Clematis seeding

Fall sees the lilly white Toki Clematis blooms give way to feathery seeds which inturn, with winds assistance, propagate the garden

Back of an early Wittnauer watch, (battery operated)

Close-up of Colombia coffee bean

Audio tube