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Seiko 5 1980
In 1970 Seiko produced watches like this; dressy, good looking, practical, brimming with features and affordable. This is the Seiko 5 from 1980 and a variation is still in production today. Comparing this to a similar priced Swiss watch, these … Continue reading
Longines Grand Prize Automatic 1967
The Longines Grand Prize automatic from 1967, stainless steel, conservative style with very plain dial features one of the most unique designs in automatic movements with a huge gear, the diameter of the movement, driving the winding mechanism. It … Continue reading
Hamilton 14ct gold 1950
This very nice 1950 Hamilton features a 14ct gold case, art deco design with fancy lugs, a sweep second hand (high tech at the time) and is one of very few USA watchmakers that survived into the 1950’s. The … Continue reading
Posted in 14ct Gold, Hamilton
Tagged 14ct gold watch, 50's watch, Classic watch, Hamilton, Hamilton 748
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Elgin Dress Watch 1927
In 1927 wrist watches where just eclipsing pocket watches and small rectangular watches was the rage. Problem was that most manufacturers had not long developed round movements. So fitting a round movement into a rectangular case was a problem. This was … Continue reading
Rolex Datejust Chronometer 1985
The Rolex Datejust from 1985 is a classic Rolex. Oyster case with screw down crown, fluted 18ct gold bezel and magnifying date bubble are hallmarks of this great brand. Like most watchmakers, I wasn’t a great Rolex fan. In … Continue reading
Posted in Chronometer, Rolex
Tagged 80's wstch, Chronometer, Classic watch, Rolex, Rolex 3035
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Swatch “Yuri” 1992
Today (April 12, 2011) is the 50th anniversary of the first space flight by Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space. In 1992 Swatch released this watch, designed by Italian comic artist Igor Tuveri to commemorate the 30th anniversary (although it was released … Continue reading
Rado Quartz 1978c
Rado make some beautiful watches; this is not one of them. This watch is about 35 years old but doesn’t have a scratch on it thanks to the tungsten carbide case and sapphire crystal but that doesn’t … Continue reading
Omega Pocket Watch 1948
100 years ago a watch was what we call today a pocket watch. By the mid twenties the wristwatch became dominant and the pocket watch was relegated to workmen who couldn’t wear a fragile wristwatch (it wasn’t until the … Continue reading
Posted in Omega, Pocket Watch
Tagged 40's watch, Classic Pocket watch, Classic watch, Omega 38.5, Omega watch
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Shanghai 1970c
Before the fall of the bamboo curtain, China made their own watches and clocks. I can remember the alarm clocks. Where I worked in 1970 they sold them for $1.95 and they would arrive in store with spare mainsprings, … Continue reading
Waltham 9ct Gold Pocket 1903
Waltham is the T model Ford of watches; They are very common. That’s because there were millions sold. And that’s because they were not only technically brilliant in their time but beautiful as well. This example in 9ct gold with delightfully … Continue reading
Posted in 9ct Gold, Pocket Watch, Waltham
Tagged 1900's watch, 9ct Gold Watch, Classic Pocket watch, Waltham watch
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