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Relide 1965c
This watch was made sometime in the mid sixties and until I aquired it, had never been opened. I doubt if it’s even been worn! Only the dial is signed but this watch is worthy of a place in … Continue reading
Bulova Accutron 1971
In 1971, the Bulova accutron was 11 years old. Any early thoughts that it was nothing than a gimmick had long been dismissed.. It had nowhere near replaced the mechanical, Bulova themselves had a complete range of mechanicals that they marketed alongside the accutron and, in … Continue reading
Boctock 1975c
This is the only Russian watch in my collection, a divers from sometime in the 70s. I know very little about Russian watches except that all of those that I have come accross are nowhere near even average grade Swiss: … Continue reading
Benrus 1960c
This rather boring looking Benrus from around 1960 is typical of a mid range watch of the period: there was little around as far as adventurous designs go. People were buying watches on their technical advancement. In the 50s, … Continue reading
Rado Purple Gazelle 1970c
Rado have gone through a couple of image makeovers since it first produced watches in 1957. The company actually started in 1916 and produced watch movements initially but since 1957 (as far as I know) all movements have Ebauche, … Continue reading
Tissot Alpine Rock 1985c
Innovation With Style In 1985, Tissot released this beauty; the Alpine RockWatch. It uses a single piece of granite as the case and dial. The back is screwed to the granite case and has lugs attached to accommodate the strap. … Continue reading
Posted in Tissot
Tagged 80's wstch, Classic watch, ETA 976, Granite, Rock watch, Tissot
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Tag Heuer Auto Chrono 1995c
This is a beautiful watch, a three-register chronograph (seconds, minutes and hours) with date, classic Tag Heuer styling, typically sporting with a distinctive dial and hands colour. I’ve had this watch for about a year and it gets a … Continue reading
Posted in Chronograph, Tag Heuer
Tagged 90's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Tag Heuer
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Wyler 1950c
This Wyler from about 1950 was very advanced for the time. I don’t think I have another watch from this era that is water-resistant and shock protected and, surprisingly, this mid size watch is still quite dressy. The fashion … Continue reading
Zelus Chronograpgh 18ct gold 1950c
The Zelus is an obscure brand that I was unable to find any information on. I’m guessing that the brand is probably Italian with a Swiss movement. This is an 18ct gold three register chronograph with no dedicated second hand. … Continue reading
Posted in 18ct Gold, Chronograph, Zelus
Tagged 18ct gold watch, 50's watch, Chronograph, Zelus
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Cortebert Braille 1968c
Here I have a less glamorous specialty timepiece; a braille watch. The braille watch is unique in that the wearer tells the time by feeling the position of the hands. This means that the hands must be very sturdy … Continue reading
Posted in Braille Watch, Cortebert
Tagged 60's watch, Braille, Classic watch, Cortebert
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