Cleaning and Oiling a Swiss Watch Movement
The majority of modern watches in water-resistant cases will only require the movement’s parts to be degreased. This means washing off the old oil so… Read More »Cleaning and Oiling a Swiss Watch Movement
Vintage Watches
Kriegsmarine chronograph marine wristwatch by “Hanhart” 1940s
Single button chronograph wristwatch manufactured by the Societe Hanhart of Schwenningen-am-Nackar. Dial marked with the “Hanhart” logo along with the “KM” logo (Kriegsmarine contract abbreviation).… Read More »Kriegsmarine chronograph marine wristwatch by “Hanhart” 1940s
Five Underrated Vintage Chronograph Calibres
Can you think of a single brand that doesn’t offer a chronograph in their current line-up? The chronograph is still perceived today as one of… Read More »Five Underrated Vintage Chronograph Calibres
History of Cartier: Jeweler of Kings and King of Jewelers
In 1847, Louis-François Cartier took over the helm of his master, Adolphe Picard’s, Paris workshop at 29 Rue Montorgueil, and the jewelry house of Cartier… Read More »History of Cartier: Jeweler of Kings and King of Jewelers
The Rolex GMT Master Short Info
The Rolex GMT Master has the normal second, minute and hour hands and the date, and in addition a revolving bezel, calibrated into 24 hours… Read More »The Rolex GMT Master Short Info
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 from 1961 to 1976
Very fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, steel bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. C. three… Read More »Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 from 1961 to 1976
Longines History: Elegance, Tradition and Performance
Based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832, Longines’s watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. With many years of experience as… Read More »Longines History: Elegance, Tradition and Performance
Seiko Quartz Watch Digital Type Technical Guide 1980
Seiko Digital Quartz Watch is a highly reliable, all-solid-state liquid crystal display watch. Seiko’s most advanced technology in high-precision technology and electronics has been incorporated… Read More »Seiko Quartz Watch Digital Type Technical Guide 1980
The History of Tudor
“For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than… Read More »The History of Tudor
Breguet: History Makers
Breguet, an extraordinary 241-year watchmaking heritage, from 1775 to 2016. The founder Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) was born in Neuchatel Switzerland and set the standard by… Read More »Breguet: History Makers
Seiko TV Watch – Seiko TR02-01 from 1982
Seiko TR02-01 (1982, Japan). 1.2” b&w LCD. Here’s the very first real, honest-to-goodness wrist TV! Consisting of three units-the wrist display, the pocket receiver, and… Read More »Seiko TV Watch – Seiko TR02-01 from 1982
Aircraft Clocks
In today’s world, watches are often used as a fashion statement or piece of jewelry, although they find their origins in being tools. Just as… Read More »Aircraft Clocks