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Omega Constellation 1966
The Constellation has been the flagship of the Omega brand since its introduction in 1952. It was a robust, water resistant, chronometer that was, through its various style changes, always very stylish and it outsold its main rival, the Rolex … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's watch, Chronometer, Classic watch, Constelation, Omega watch
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Certina DS2 1970
If there was a tougher watch produced in the late 50’s through to the late 70’s then I don’t know about it. The company that produced Certina came into existence 1888. The first Certina branded watch was marketed in 1939. … Continue reading
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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Omega Constelation 1963
It is so hard to find an Omega Constelation from the early 60’s in good condition especially with a good original dial. It seems that I am with the majority in seeing these, nicknamed “pie pan” models, as the … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's watch, Chronometer, Classic watch, Constelation, Omega watch
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Citizen Crystal 7 1967
The Citizen Crystal 7 was a groundbreaker in the mid to late sixties. It looked good, was packed with features and at about A$65 (a little less than a tradesman’s weeky wage), it was very well priced (typical of all … Continue reading
Certina DS 1960
Certina holds a special place in horological history from the early 50s through to the mid 70s. Apart from DS (I will elaborate) there weren’t any standout designs and there were few technological breakthroughs, but the movements were so well … Continue reading
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
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
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
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Tagged 60's watch, Braille, Classic watch, Cortebert
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Certina Dress 1965c
The is one of my best ever finds, I bought this for peanuts as a wreck suitable for parts only. It did look rather sad when I first saw it but all it really needed was the case and … Continue reading
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