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Tissot Chronograph 1969
From one of the greatest of mainstream watchmakers comes this beautiful chronograph. Nowadays a chronograph is no big deal, they can be very cheap and are popular even in fashion brands with all sorts of bling. But before the electronic … Continue reading
Posted in Chronograph, Tissot
Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Lemania 873, PR516, Tissot
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Restoration Project – Seiko Chronograph
A watch with a lot of character! But apart from a lot of scratches, it’s not too bad. It’s a 1971 vintage Seiko chronograph with a 6139B movement. I’ve always liked the Seiko chronos, I have twelve of them in my … Continue reading
Posted in Chronograph, Restoration Project, Seiko
Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Restoration, Seiko, Seiko 6139, Watch Restoration, Watchmaking
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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
Posted in Chronometer, Omega
Tagged 60's watch, Chronometer, Classic watch, Constelation, Omega watch
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Seiko Navigator 1972
With great looking designs like this, ultra reliable technology and a reasonable price tag it’s no wonder that Seiko took a strangle hold on the market during the 70’s and 80’s. The Seiko navigator from 1972 featured a 24 hour … Continue reading
Posted in Seiko
Tagged 24 hour, 70's watch, Classic watch, Hack, Navigator, Seiko, Seiko 6117
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A Box of Seiko Chronographs
My collection of Seiko mechanical chronographs. Twelve of them, all restored and working well. Some of the bracelets are non original but all else is authentic. They were produced from 1969 until 1979. Two movement types are represented here; the 3 register, … Continue reading
Posted in Chronograph, Seiko
Tagged 6138, 6139, 70's watch, Automatic wind, Chronograph, Classic watch, Seiko, Seiko 6138, Seiko 6139, self winding
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Longines 1937
This very rare Longines was given to me by my auntie in Italy. It was in very poor condition but the important thing was that it was intact and, to my surprise, the balance staff was not broken. It … Continue reading
Omega 18ct gold 1947
I seem to be drawn more and more to this brand and, when I think of it, founded in 1848, and at the forefront of design and innovation ever since, it’s no wonder. As a watchmaker in the 70’s, many … Continue reading
Posted in 18ct Gold, Omega
Tagged 18ct gold watch, 40's watch, Classic watch, Omega watch
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Cartier Santos
Although Cartier has genuine pedigree, being founded in 1847, the brand has never been technically innovative. Cartier is a high fashion brand whose strength seems to have been in quality and innovative design. For me, never really that exciting. … Continue reading
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Tagged 18ct gold watch, 80's wstch, Cartier, Classic watch, ETA 2671
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Certina Dress 1978c
This is what happened to most Swiss manufacturers in the late seventies. In a last ditched attempt to stave off the Japanese conquest, that was in fact by now unstoppable, they cut corners and ride on their name. Certina, one … Continue reading
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
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