The 13ZN, whose production started in 1936 (81 years ago!) can be safely considered as one of the best chronograph movements ever produced. Developed during… Read More »Longines chronograph with legendary movement 13ZN
Military wristwatches are believed to have received their name from a German military request for a soldier in a watch house, otherwise known as a… Read More »All about military watches
Auricoste is a specialist in naval clocks, stopwatches, and wristwatches. Auricoste was founded in 1854 by Emile Thomas, a clockmaker, who developed marine chronometers. In… Read More »Auricoste Type 20 vintage chronograph men’s watch
1940 Rolex introduces a new Oyster chronograph in stainless steel, steel/gold and 18 ct gold with ref. 3525, called by collectors “BARILETTO” or “MONOBLOCCO” From… Read More »Yearly 1940’s – Vintage Rolex Oyster Chronograph 3525
Seikosha military clocks and watches Aircraft Clocks These clocks were manufactured by Seikosha and feature a pre-1940 brass case and hinges. Note the post-1940 patent… Read More »Seikosha military clocks and watches
Short history of Seiko K. Hattori As with most present-day watch producers, watch manufacturer Seiko, did not see a decline after the end of WWII… Read More »Short history of Seiko K. Hattori – Military watches
Rolex Numbers – Identification of the year of manufacture from 1925 to 1987 In this article, We will introduce the serial numbers and approximate year… Read More »Rolex Numbers – Identification of the year of manufacture
To the World War II vet this may be a Hamilton, to the Vietnam vet it’s a plastic Benrus, and to the soldiers in the… Read More »A History of USA Military Wristwatches WW2
This 15 jewel British Army issue General Service Timepiece, circa 1939, has survived in pristine condition, with the white enamel dial retaining all its original… Read More »Vintage Military Models – Omega Pocket Watch
This Cortebert “Extra” pocket watch, designated as a General Service Timepiece, is housed in a soft alloy screw-back case; this example is marked on the… Read More »Vintage Military Models – Cortebert “Extra” Pocket Watch
Military Rolex pocket watches were available, circa 1939, in two styles, with either a black luminous or a white non-luminous dial. The black dial pocket… Read More »Vintage Military Models – Rolex Pocket Watches
The new Longines Heritage Military COSD is the reissue of the original model and expands the rich military wing of Longines’ Heritage collection. The… Read More »The new Longines Heritage Military COSD Automatic