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Omega Speedmaster “Reduced” Automatic, 1989
The Omega Speedmaster is one the most iconic names in watches having started life in 1957 as a manual wind, three register chronograph. The movement used was the Ω321 which was based on the Lemania 3210 which was initially released … Continue reading
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Tagged 80's wstch, Automatic wind, Chronograph, Classic watch, ETA 2890-2, Moonwatch, Omega 1140, Omega watch, Speedmaster
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Omega Speedmaster
First Watch on the Moon 49 years ago today, Apollo 11 was whizzing through space and, in three days time, the landing module, Eagle, touched down on the Sea of Tranquility. As Neil Armstrong took the small step for a … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's watch, 80's wstch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Moonwatch, Omega watch, Speedmaster
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Breitling Top Time 1966
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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Tagged 60's watch, Breitling, Chronograph, Classic watch, Top Time, Valjoux 7730
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Restoration Seiko Chronograph Part 2
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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Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Restoration, Seiko, Seiko 6139, Watch Restoration, Watchmaking
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Tissot Chronograph 1969
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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Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Lemania 873, PR516, Tissot
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Restoration Project – Seiko Chronograph
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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Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Restoration, Seiko, Seiko 6139, Watch Restoration, Watchmaking
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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
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Tagged 20's watch, Chronograph, Classic Pocket watch, Minerva
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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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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 Chronograph 2008
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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