Inside Rolex
The very private Swiss watch giant opens the doors of its new Geneva facility. Rolex has always had a Garbo-like sense of privacy. With no… Read More »Inside Rolex
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 from 1961 to 1976
Very fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, steel bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. C. three… Read More »Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 from 1961 to 1976
Longines 13ZN Chronograph History
In autumn the tools for 13½ line chronograph were produced. This movement is to replace the 13.33 which has become too costly, as weel as… Read More »Longines 13ZN Chronograph History
Fitting crystals in Elgin watch cases
In order to replace a glass crystal in an Elgin watch with a genuine Elgin crystal, the jeweler and watchmaker should know the correct procedure… Read More »Fitting crystals in Elgin watch cases
Grande Complication – Beyond All Time
The Grande Complication is, without doubt, a watchmaking sensation. In watchmaking, the name has been used since time immemorial for only the most complex of… Read More »Grande Complication – Beyond All Time
Vintage Calvy Diver Chronograph Watch Valjoux 7732 12 atmospheres
In this article i want to show you Calvy Diver Chronograph watch with rare movement on Valjoux caliber 7732. The watch have 2 registers on… Read More »Vintage Calvy Diver Chronograph Watch Valjoux 7732 12 atmospheres
Bulova A-11 Navigation (Hack) Watch U. S. Army
Type A-11 Hack Navigation Watch, manufactured by the Bulova Watch Company, in accordance with U. S. Army Specification No. 94-27834-B and Amendment No. 1 dated… Read More »Bulova A-11 Navigation (Hack) Watch U. S. Army
Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Thunderbird” 18k Solid Gold Automatic Wristwatch
In this article we present Rolex “Thunderbird” 18k Solid Gold Automatic Wristwatch REF. 1625 from 1960’s. dagger numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, outer half minute divisions… Read More »Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Thunderbird” 18k Solid Gold Automatic Wristwatch
All about military watches
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