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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
IWC Automatic 1972
Ever since I became seriously interested in watches, finding a good example of an IWC was a mission. Finally, here it is, not a good example but a perfect example! This 1972 stainless steel model; with a monocoque case and the … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's watch, Classic watch, International Watch Company, IWC, IWC 8541
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EDOX 1970c
The term “New old stock” is used quite loosely in the classic watch market. This rare find is as close as I have come to a watch that is faithful to the term. I brought it in Germany and it … Continue reading
Baume et Mercier Chronograph 1955c
Baume et Mercier is one of the most exclusive names in watches today so much so that there are only 220 retailers worldwide that sell the product. The brand was established in 1830 but apart from longevity in existence the … Continue reading
Posted in Baume & Mercier, Chronograph
Tagged 50's watch, Baume & Mercier, Chronograph, Classic watch, Landeron 48
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Seiko Chronogrpah 1974
This very nice Seiko chronograph is from 1974. It has the very sophisticated 6138 movement featuring a three register chronograph and differs from most Swiss chronographs in that it doesn’t have a dedicated second hand. But then most Swiss chronos where … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Seiko, Seiko 6138
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Seiko Chronograph “Pepsi” 1973
Without doubt, the most popular of the Seiko chronographs and therefore the most popular of all chronographs. Nice bright yellow dial with equally bright red and blue bezel featuring a tachymeter scale and a rotating inner divers scale bezel. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Seiko, Seiko 6139
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Bulova 1947
I’m a little confused about Bulova’as “ethnicity”, sometimes it claims to be from the USA and other times Swiss. Then, in 2010, Bulova, now owned by Citizen, put out a limited edition reproduction of the Accutron and it’s made … Continue reading
Seiko Chronograph 1973
This is as basic as the Seiko chronos got. The movements did not vary at all, the 6139A was superseded by the 6139B sometime in the early 70s with some minor technical changes under the dial but the only difference … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's watch, Chronograph, Classic watch, Seiko, Seiko 6139
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Roamer Searock 1972c Restoration
Here’s a restoration that I did recently. I regret that I started work on the case before I started documenting progress with photographs so I have no pictures of the original condition, believe me, it was bad. I Start with … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's watch, Classic watch, MST 471, Roamer
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Seiko Automatic 1975
This is a beautiful example of an all original Seiko automatic from 1975. Not a good contrast between hands and dial (the only criticism I can come up with). The dial colour is beautifully subtle metallic gray with typically … Continue reading
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