Tag Archives: Chronograph

Seiko Automatic Chronogragh 1972

Posted on 23/05/2011 by robswatches

Another great looking Seiko chronograph, one of my favorites in fact, I love the good contrast of the dial and the tachometer ring. This watch was in very poor condition when I got it but apart from an overhaul and … Continue reading →

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Seiko Chronograph “Helmet” 1976

Posted on 18/05/2011 by robswatches

  Even by the standards of the seventies this watch was bulky. Nicknamed “helmet”, I wore one of these for a brief period in the seventies and I did have a couple of adverse comments about it. I clearly remember … Continue reading →

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Seiko Chronograph 1973

Posted on 12/05/2011 by robswatches

Seiko had a really large range of chronographs during the 70’s. This is an example of the depth of the range, not many, if any, marks had a chrono in gold plate.    This 1973 example with the legendary 6139 movement … Continue reading →

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Roamer Stingray Chronograph 1973

Posted on 04/05/2011 by robswatches

     Of all my watches this is the one I have worn the most, for about 6 years constantly.  My father paid about $150 for it in 1972 (must be about $1200 in today’s value) and gave it me … Continue reading →

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Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch” 1984

Posted on 07/04/2011 by robswatches

    The first Speedmaster was released by Omega as a sports timer in 1957 to compliment Omega’s appointment as the official timer for the Olympic Games. Its movement was the 321 which was based on the old Lemania 2310, first introduced in … Continue reading →

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