Tag Archives: Classic watch

Omega Seamaster 1968

Posted on 08/07/2015 by robswatches

The Seamaster was the most popular series in the Omega range during the eminent years of watchmaking. Here I have an excellent example of an ordinary looking but nonetheless beautiful Seamaster from 1968. The flagship of the Omega range was … Continue reading →

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Omega Constellation 1966

Posted on 17/09/2014 by robswatches

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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Rolex Submariner 2011

Posted on 13/09/2014 by robswatches

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 Professional 1992

Posted on 10/06/2014 by robswatches

My 100th Post! This is my 100th post! and, even though I have watches that I think are much finer than this one, it is fitting that I should review a beauty that is, by all accounts, a favorite with Barak Obama.  … Continue reading →

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Omega Constellation 1970

Posted on 08/06/2014 by robswatches

By 1970 the mighty Constellations had a pedigree that went back to 1952. Omega was one of the most desirable brands in watches, more so than the likes of Rolex or Longines . And of the Omegas, the Constellation was … Continue reading →

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Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000

Posted on 05/06/2014 by robswatches

In 1972 Omega introduced the Seamaster Cosmic 2000. It was different, in design, in the construction of the case and a totally new movement. When watchmakers first laid their eyes on this (at least all the ones I know) threw … Continue reading →

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Tissot T.12 1970

Posted on 03/06/2014 by robswatches

In 1970 Tissot was a very strong brand in the watch marketplace, popular with the quality conscious buyer who could not justify, or afford, the price of the likes of Omega or Rolex. Tissot was actually part of the Omega … Continue reading →

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Certina DS2 1970

Posted on 20/11/2013 by robswatches

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 →

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Breitling Top Time 1966

Posted on 13/11/2013 by robswatches

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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Restoration Seiko Chronograph Part 2

Posted on 10/11/2013 by robswatches

I managed to get all the parts I needed to complete the restoration. So, firstly, I disassembled the case. Then the movement was disassembled. There are some components that are left assembled, the balance assembly, the mainspring is left in … Continue reading →

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