Tag Archives: Classic watch

Camy Sputnik 1960

Posted on 01/05/2011 by robswatches

     I know little about the Camy brand but I fell in love with this beautiful watch at first sight. In 1960, with a name like Sputnick, avant-garde design, solid, simple and practical it was aimed squarely at the … Continue reading →

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Seiko Sports 1973

Posted on 30/04/2011 by robswatches

     Watches got a little radical in the early seventies, and with its orange coloured dial, here is an example. As a 1973 sports watch it was bulky and rugged with the crown tucked away for protection.  Features include water … Continue reading →

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Seiko 5 1980

Posted on 30/04/2011 by robswatches

  In 1970 Seiko produced watches like this;  dressy, good looking, practical, brimming with features and affordable. This is the Seiko 5 from 1980 and a variation is still in production today. Comparing this to a similar priced Swiss watch, these … Continue reading →

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Longines Grand Prize Automatic 1967

Posted on 30/04/2011 by robswatches

  The Longines Grand Prize automatic from 1967, stainless steel, conservative style with very plain dial features one of the most unique designs in automatic movements with a huge gear, the diameter of the movement, driving the winding mechanism. It … 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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Elgin Dress Watch 1927

Posted on 20/04/2011 by robswatches

  In 1927 wrist watches where just eclipsing pocket watches and small rectangular watches was the rage.  Problem was that most manufacturers had not long developed round movements.  So fitting a round movement into a rectangular case was a problem. This was … Continue reading →

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Rolex Datejust Chronometer 1985

Posted on 17/04/2011 by robswatches

  The Rolex Datejust from 1985 is a classic Rolex.  Oyster case with screw down crown, fluted 18ct gold bezel and magnifying date bubble are hallmarks of this great brand. Like most watchmakers, I wasn’t a great Rolex fan. In … Continue reading →

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Swatch “Yuri” 1992

Posted on 11/04/2011 by robswatches

    Today (April 12, 2011) is the 50th anniversary of the first space flight by Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space. In 1992 Swatch released this watch, designed by Italian comic artist Igor Tuveri  to commemorate the 30th anniversary (although it was released … Continue reading →

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Rado Quartz 1978c

Posted on 10/04/2011 by robswatches

      Rado make some beautiful watches; this is not one of them.  This watch is about 35 years old but doesn’t have a scratch on it thanks to the tungsten carbide case and sapphire crystal but that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Omega Pocket Watch 1948

Posted on 10/04/2011 by robswatches

      100 years ago a watch was what we call today a pocket watch. By the mid twenties the wristwatch became dominant and the pocket watch was relegated to workmen who couldn’t wear a fragile wristwatch (it wasn’t until the … Continue reading →

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