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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.

IWC Automatic 1972

Posted on 08/08/2011 by robswatches

Ever since I became seriously interested in watches, finding a good example of an IWC was a mission. Finally, here it is, not a good example but a perfect example! This 1972 stainless steel model; with a monocoque case and the … Continue reading →

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EDOX 1970c

Posted on 20/07/2011 by robswatches

The term “New old stock” is used quite loosely in the classic watch market. This rare find is as close as I have come to a watch that is faithful to the term. I brought it in Germany and it … Continue reading →

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Certina Chronograph 2008

Posted on 19/07/2011 by robswatches

I’m a sucker for chronographs as I am for Certinas and here I have both. Certina will never again reach the heights that they achieved in the 60s but, just like all Swiss big names that went out the back … Continue reading →

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Baume et Mercier Chronograph 1955c

Posted on 18/07/2011 by robswatches

Baume et Mercier is one of the most exclusive names in watches today so much so that there are only 220 retailers worldwide that sell the product. The brand was established in 1830 but apart from longevity in existence the … Continue reading →

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Seiko Chronogrpah 1974

Posted on 12/07/2011 by robswatches

This very nice Seiko chronograph is from 1974. It has the very sophisticated 6138 movement featuring a three register chronograph and differs from most Swiss chronographs in that it doesn’t have a dedicated second hand. But then most Swiss chronos where … Continue reading →

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Sargisons Chronongraphs 2010

Posted on 09/07/2011 by robswatches

This brand was sourced and named by a friend and colleague of mine and his efforts and advice inspired me to develop my own brand, the Bertoz watch.  Both of these watches are modern in style, large and bulky. The … Continue reading →

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Seiko Chronograph “Pepsi” 1973

Posted on 06/07/2011 by robswatches

Without doubt, the most popular of the Seiko chronographs and therefore the most popular of all chronographs. Nice bright yellow dial with equally bright red and blue bezel featuring a tachymeter scale and a rotating inner divers scale bezel. The … Continue reading →

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Bulova 1947

Posted on 06/07/2011 by robswatches

  I’m a little confused about Bulova’as “ethnicity”, sometimes it claims to be from the USA and other times Swiss. Then, in 2010, Bulova, now owned by Citizen, put out a limited edition reproduction of the Accutron and it’s made … Continue reading →

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Swatch Lin Air Chronograph 2005

Posted on 06/07/2011 by robswatches

  After its phenomenal success in the 80s the Swatch watch looked to diversify a little. We saw the square swatch, the Aqua Scuba and this, the chronograph. This model from 2005 is also different in that it is constructed … Continue reading →

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Seiko Chronograph 1973

Posted on 06/07/2011 by robswatches

This is as basic as the Seiko chronos got. The movements did not vary at all, the 6139A was superseded by the 6139B sometime in the early 70s with some minor technical changes under the dial but the only difference … Continue reading →

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