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About robswatches

I’m a horoligical “petrol head”! I love classical mechanical watches, not because they tell me the time, I can get the time from cheap quartz watches, my computer, phone, microwave or just about anywhere. I’m interested in the movements of watches, the aesthetics of case design and their construction, the history and the simple thrill of watching tiny, beautifully finished wheels, pinions and other parts turning and oscillating and marvelling at the craftsmanship that created it.

TAG Heuer Professional 1992

Posted on 10/06/2014 by robswatches

My 100th Post! This is my 100th post! and, even though I have watches that I think are much finer than this one, it is fitting that I should review a beauty that is, by all accounts, a favorite with Barak Obama.  … Continue reading →

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Omega Constellation 1970

Posted on 08/06/2014 by robswatches

By 1970 the mighty Constellations had a pedigree that went back to 1952. Omega was one of the most desirable brands in watches, more so than the likes of Rolex or Longines . And of the Omegas, the Constellation was … Continue reading →

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Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000

Posted on 05/06/2014 by robswatches

In 1972 Omega introduced the Seamaster Cosmic 2000. It was different, in design, in the construction of the case and a totally new movement. When watchmakers first laid their eyes on this (at least all the ones I know) threw … Continue reading →

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Tissot T.12 1970

Posted on 03/06/2014 by robswatches

In 1970 Tissot was a very strong brand in the watch marketplace, popular with the quality conscious buyer who could not justify, or afford, the price of the likes of Omega or Rolex. Tissot was actually part of the Omega … Continue reading →

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Certina DS2 1970

Posted on 20/11/2013 by robswatches

If there was a tougher watch produced in the late 50’s through to the late 70’s then I don’t know about it. The company that produced Certina came into existence 1888. The first Certina branded watch was marketed in 1939. … Continue reading →

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Breitling Top Time 1966

Posted on 13/11/2013 by robswatches

Today Breitlings are a rather upmarket offering, popular with pilots and those who aspire to the glamour of flying.  This is no accident. Breitling have targeted that market for at least the last 75 years.  In recent years they sponsor … Continue reading →

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Restoration Seiko Chronograph Part 2

Posted on 10/11/2013 by robswatches

I managed to get all the parts I needed to complete the restoration. So, firstly, I disassembled the case. Then the movement was disassembled. There are some components that are left assembled, the balance assembly, the mainspring is left in … Continue reading →

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Tissot Chronograph 1969

Posted on 03/10/2013 by robswatches

From one of the greatest of mainstream watchmakers comes this beautiful chronograph. Nowadays a chronograph is no big deal, they can be very cheap and are popular even in fashion brands with all sorts of bling. But before the electronic … Continue reading →

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Restoration Project – Seiko Chronograph

Posted on 23/09/2013 by robswatches

 A watch with a lot of character! But apart from a lot of scratches, it’s not too bad. It’s a 1971 vintage Seiko chronograph with a 6139B movement. I’ve always liked the Seiko chronos, I have twelve of them in my … Continue reading →

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Omega Constelation 1963

Posted on 01/09/2013 by robswatches

    It is so hard to find an Omega Constelation from the early 60’s in good condition especially with a good original dial. It seems that I am with the majority in seeing these, nicknamed “pie pan” models, as the … Continue reading →

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