Rolex: King Of The Sky
While the Air-King refers to the historical links between Rolex and aviation, this new model makes a modern statement with a 40-mm case, boldly styled… Read More »Rolex: King Of The Sky
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Vacheron Constantin History: Pioneers of Precision
Even in the traditional Swiss watchmaking industry, it’s something truly special when, like Vacheron Constantin, a manufacture can look back on more than a quarter… Read More »Vacheron Constantin History: Pioneers of Precision
Inside Rolex
The very private Swiss watch giant opens the doors of its new Geneva facility. Rolex has always had a Garbo-like sense of privacy. With no… Read More »Inside Rolex
Most Popular Watch Complications
Date Display Probably the simplest complication, yet also the most useful, the date display is exactly what it sounds like – it tells you the… Read More »Most Popular Watch Complications
Tudor: The “Other” Rolex Brand
Many collectors are unfamiliar with or know little about the up and coming Tudor brand. The name “Tudor” was first registered in Geneva by Isaac… Read More »Tudor: The “Other” Rolex Brand
Compensating bi-metallic balance, screw balance
The need for precise watches used for the navigation at sea was a driving force to improve the construction of the balance wheel. Already in… Read More »Compensating bi-metallic balance, screw balance
Kriegsmarine service wristwatches distributed under the names “KM Vogele” and “KM Speck”
Matt silver dials with black hour numbers along with outer minute scale, off set sunk seconds dials at the 6-O’clock position, both dials marked with… Read More »Kriegsmarine service wristwatches distributed under the names “KM Vogele” and “KM Speck”
Omega Chronostop Calibre 865
This hand-wound calibre, fitted with a stop and zero action mechanism, called the Chronostop, is the basis of a new collection of models intended specially… Read More »Omega Chronostop Calibre 865
Omega Genève Dynamic Watches – Reference numbers by years
In this article I will describe the reference numbers of Omega Genève Dynamic watches by years of production. Omega Genève Dynamic Mens International Collection… Read More »Omega Genève Dynamic Watches – Reference numbers by years
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
The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
When he visited the World’s Fair in Philadelphia in 1876, Swiss watchmaker Jacques David was alarmed by the rapid growth of American industry. His letter… Read More »The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
Moon Phase Watch Complication
How many moons… What is there left to say about the moon that hasn’t already been said a hundred times, or a thousand, since the… Read More »Moon Phase Watch Complication