Tag Archives: 50’s watch

Cyma Navy Star c1950

Posted on 04/10/2022 by robswatches

Cyma was founded in 1862 in the town of Tavannes, near Bern, Switzerland. It has always been a luxury brand that produced almost every component in house.  In 1945 they started to produce an amazingly good alarm clock, the R10 … 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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Wyler 1950c

Posted on 07/06/2011 by robswatches

   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 →

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Zelus Chronograpgh 18ct gold 1950c

Posted on 07/06/2011 by robswatches

  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 →

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Hamilton 14ct gold 1950

Posted on 20/04/2011 by robswatches

  This very nice 1950 Hamilton features a 14ct gold case, art deco design with fancy lugs, a sweep second hand (high tech at the time) and is one of very few USA watchmakers that survived into the 1950’s. The … Continue reading →

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Omega Dress Watch 1954

Posted on 08/04/2011 by robswatches

    This is one of the early additions to my collection, when I started seeking classics and buying them rather than accepting trade ins to close a sale and later forming a relationship with a watch that I should … Continue reading →

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