Rolex Regulating Systems – Micro-Stella
Rolex Regulating Systems Micro-Stella This system is used in all 12½” Rolex chronometers of 18,000 and 19,000 beat. The balance wheel is fitted with 18… Read More »Rolex Regulating Systems – Micro-Stella
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Vintage Rolex Submariner 5508 different variations
Rolex Submariner Model 5508 In 1958 the 6536/1 model was renumbered 5508. The watch was powered by the 1530 movement. Period: Late 1950s Movement: 1530… Read More »Vintage Rolex Submariner 5508 different variations
Vintage Rolex Watches come in many different variations – GMT, Cosmograph, Explorer
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Model 6242 The 6240 mode was launched in 1965. This watch introduced screw-down waterproof pushers, and carried the word Oyster on the… Read More »Vintage Rolex Watches come in many different variations – GMT, Cosmograph, Explorer
How to polish stainless steel bracelet on the watch
In this post we want to show how you can polish stainless steel bracelet with simichrome paste. By this method, you can polish and case… Read More »How to polish stainless steel bracelet on the watch
Bidirectional bezel system – Rolex
Bidirectional bezel system – Rolex A system patented by Rolex to allow a fluid and reliable rotation of the bezel in both directions. Used on… Read More »Bidirectional bezel system – Rolex
Ring Command bezel – Rolex
Ring Command bezel – Rolex A revolutionary rotatable bezel that interacts with the watch movement. Designed and patented by Rolex to allow ultimate ease in… Read More »Ring Command bezel – Rolex
On a visit to Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s famous Reverso watches have been made in a wide variety of movements and cases. For those readers who are not familiar with this design,… Read More »On a visit to Jaeger-LeCoultre
Elgin A-8, A-11, A-13 and AN-5740 Navigation Watches
Elgin A-8, A-11, A-13 and AN-5740 Navigation Watches Navigation Watches, Types A-8, A-11, A-13, and AN-5740 are manufactured by Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin, Illinois, and… Read More »Elgin A-8, A-11, A-13 and AN-5740 Navigation Watches
Masonic timepieces – Swiss Triangle
The Swiss also manufactured other styles of Masonic watches. Late in the 1800’s they manufactured three different triangle watches. They were gold in the shape… Read More »Masonic timepieces – Swiss Triangle
What is a “bumper” movement?
A “bumper” is an early automatic movement. Unlike a modern automatic, where the rotor spins a full 360 degrees, the rotor of a bumper moves… Read More »What is a “bumper” movement?
What is the Balance of a Watch?
The balance is a bar, balanced by two weights, or a circular ring, with a rim concentric to an axle carrying two pivots, upon which… Read More »What is the Balance of a Watch?
Longines Ultra-Chron demagnetization
The Longines “Ultra-Chron” is a non-magnetic watch, i.e. protected from the influence of ordinary magnetic fields. If it has been accidentally exposed to an intense… Read More »Longines Ultra-Chron demagnetization