Seiko-Cal 400 “Weekdater”
Seiko-Cal 400 “Weekdater” Gentleman’s automatic wristwatch, circa 1963, the first Seiko wristwatch with day of the week and date, in a gilded three part case… Read More »Seiko-Cal 400 “Weekdater”
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Durowe-INT-Cal 7526-1 “Lip”
Durowe-INT-Cal 7526-1 “Lip” Gentleman’s automatic wristwatch by the Swiss subsidiary ebauche maker LIP, circa 1973, with Duromat Caliber. Separate horizontal hour and minute calibrations with… Read More »Durowe-INT-Cal 7526-1 “Lip”
Junghans-Cal 625
Junghans-Cal 625 Gentleman’s automatic wristwatch, circa 1971, in gilded case with stainless steel screwed back. Rotor with heavy metal ring winding in one direction via… Read More »Junghans-Cal 625
Seiko-Cal 290 “Gyro-Marvel”
Seiko-Cal 290 “Gyro-Marvel” Seiko’s first own gentleman’s automatic wristwatch, circa 1959, in stainless steel with snap-on back. Ball-bearing mounted rotor with heavy metal ring winding… Read More »Seiko-Cal 290 “Gyro-Marvel”
Junghans Cal 651
Junghans Cal 651 Gentleman’s automatic wristwatch, circa 1964 with a Swiss ETA ebauche (Cal 2451), in a gilded case with stainless steel snap on back.… Read More »Junghans Cal 651
Orbis Mundi limited edition tourbillon amadeo 18K rose gold gents aiom505 2012
Orbis Mundi limited edition tourbillon amadeo 18K rose gold gents aiom505 2012 Hours, minutes, seconds on tourbillon, second time zone (hours & minutes), city indicator,… Read More »Orbis Mundi limited edition tourbillon amadeo 18K rose gold gents aiom505 2012
Patek Philippe Geneve Watch Ref. 5960 Calendar Chronograph
Patek Philippe Geneve Watch Ref. 5960 Calendar Chronograph Mechanical self-winding movement. Caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H. Annual Calendar Chronograph. Chronograph with 60-minute and 12-hour… Read More »Patek Philippe Geneve Watch Ref. 5960 Calendar Chronograph
Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case
Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case (prob. French made), movement by East; London, England, c. 1640; dia. 1⅝” (4.13 cm.). Although early, this… Read More »Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case
Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case
Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case, by Edward East (c. 1610-1693); London, England, c. 1635; lgth. 1¾” (4.45 cm.). East was the most celebrated… Read More »Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case
Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases
Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases Indication with the number of days since the last new moon. In the synodical month, one lunation, the time interval… Read More »Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases
The “Jubilee” bracelet on Rolex
The “Jubilee” bracelet on Rolex The traditional Rolex clasp, as illustrated, allows adjustment of the bracelet to fit your wrist. This is accomplished by using… Read More »The “Jubilee” bracelet on Rolex
Thick watch, called ‘oignon’ (onion)
Thick watch, called ‘oignon’ (onion), with silver gilt rim; by De Lisle; Paris, France, late 17th century; dia. 2¼” (5.72 cm.). This is a late… Read More »Thick watch, called ‘oignon’ (onion)