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Minerva Pocket Chronograph
This interesting and rare timepiece is a Minerva pocket chronograph from around 1920. I had a lot of trouble identifying it because it’s unsigned anywhere but I’m pretty certain that it is a Minerva 9 or 10. It’s a single … Continue reading
Posted in Chronograph, Minerva, Pocket Watch
Tagged 20's watch, Chronograph, Classic Pocket watch, Minerva
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Seiko Navigator 1972
With great looking designs like this, ultra reliable technology and a reasonable price tag it’s no wonder that Seiko took a strangle hold on the market during the 70’s and 80’s. The Seiko navigator from 1972 featured a 24 hour … Continue reading
Posted in Seiko
Tagged 24 hour, 70's watch, Classic watch, Hack, Navigator, Seiko, Seiko 6117
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A Box of Seiko Chronographs
My collection of Seiko mechanical chronographs. Twelve of them, all restored and working well. Some of the bracelets are non original but all else is authentic. They were produced from 1969 until 1979. Two movement types are represented here; the 3 register, … Continue reading
Posted in Chronograph, Seiko
Tagged 6138, 6139, 70's watch, Automatic wind, Chronograph, Classic watch, Seiko, Seiko 6138, Seiko 6139, self winding
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Longines 1937
This very rare Longines was given to me by my auntie in Italy. It was in very poor condition but the important thing was that it was intact and, to my surprise, the balance staff was not broken. It … Continue reading
Omega 18ct gold 1947
I seem to be drawn more and more to this brand and, when I think of it, founded in 1848, and at the forefront of design and innovation ever since, it’s no wonder. As a watchmaker in the 70’s, many … Continue reading
Posted in 18ct Gold, Omega
Tagged 18ct gold watch, 40's watch, Classic watch, Omega watch
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Cartier Santos
Although Cartier has genuine pedigree, being founded in 1847, the brand has never been technically innovative. Cartier is a high fashion brand whose strength seems to have been in quality and innovative design. For me, never really that exciting. … Continue reading
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Tagged 18ct gold watch, 80's wstch, Cartier, Classic watch, ETA 2671
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Tag Heuer F1 Chronograph
In 1985, turbocharge manufacturer, Techniques d’Avant Garde purchased the Heuer watch company and created TAGHeuer. The Formula 1 was the first watch released, the name derived from the only thing the two brands had in common; an association with motor sport. … Continue reading
Certina Dress 1978c
This is what happened to most Swiss manufacturers in the late seventies. In a last ditched attempt to stave off the Japanese conquest, that was in fact by now unstoppable, they cut corners and ride on their name. Certina, one … Continue reading
Citizen Crystal 7 1967
The Citizen Crystal 7 was a groundbreaker in the mid to late sixties. It looked good, was packed with features and at about A$65 (a little less than a tradesman’s weeky wage), it was very well priced (typical of all … Continue reading
Certina DS 1960
Certina holds a special place in horological history from the early 50s through to the mid 70s. Apart from DS (I will elaborate) there weren’t any standout designs and there were few technological breakthroughs, but the movements were so well … Continue reading
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