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Omega Speedmaster “Reduced” Automatic, 1989

Posted on 28/12/2023 by robswatches

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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Talking Watches on the ABC

Posted on 16/02/2023 by robswatches

The endless joy of a self-winding watch On February 15th 2023 I was invited to talk about self winding watches on the ABC. The title they gave the segment was “The endless joy of a self-winding watch” Have a listen.

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Eterna-Matic 1969

Posted on 12/02/2023 by robswatches

Although not as well known as known as the heavyweights like Omega or Rolex, Eterna is among the very important contributors to the evolution of horology and its legacy is very evident to this day. Founded in 1856 in Grenchen, … Continue reading →

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Girard Perregaux Mid 40s

Posted on 21/02/2022 by robswatches

A Watch With a Secret? This is a mid 1940s example of one of the big names in Swiss watchmaking; Girard Perregaux. A very pleasant simple style, 37mm in diameter case, a nice size when the fashion was smaller (presumably … Continue reading →

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The “Arnie”, It’s Back!

Posted on 03/09/2019 by robswatches

In 1982. Seiko released the divers’ version into the cutting edge, “Duo” range. The Duo combined analogue style and practicality with the multi functionality of digital technology. This divers’, rated to 150meters was the first to feature chronograph and alarm. … Continue reading →

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TIME, SPACE and WATCHES

Posted on 16/07/2019 by robswatches

Four Important Watches in Space History On the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century, the Apollo 11 moon landing, I present four watches (part of my collection) that played an important part in history. … Continue reading →

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Waltham Traveler 1918

Posted on 04/03/2019 by robswatches

Closing an Era For the best part of a century the USA dominated world watchmaking and the most dominant USA manufacturer was Waltham. It seems the Americans mastered mass production and during a period when watchmaking in the rest of … Continue reading →

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Robswatches at the Museum

Posted on 06/03/2016 by robswatches

My entire watch collection (almost) is on display at the Channel Heritage Centre, Margate, for the month of March. The exhibit consists of over 200 items including 180 watches ranging in age from 1750c to 2010. On display is some … Continue reading →

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