Tag Archives: 2000s watch

Seiko Prospex Diver

The “Turtle” Seiko dive watches have a huge reputation. They’re as tough-as, look the part, have a heritage as long and proud as almost any brand and are very wallet friendly. As a collector, I have never been a huge … Continue reading

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Seiko Presage Limited edition

After selling watches for 40 years, I rarely get excited enough about a new style to want one for myself. But it happened this week. When I feasted my eyes on this Seiko Presage, it was love at first sight. … Continue reading

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Rolex Submariner 2011

The Submariner was introduced by Rolex in 1954. Since then, the Rolex designers could be accused of being the laziest designers in the world of watchmaking because the basic style changed little to the present day. Maybe that is one … Continue reading

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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

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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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Sargisons Chronongraphs 2010

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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Swatch Lin Air Chronograph 2005

  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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