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
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Omega 332 (bumper) movement – specifications and photo
Omega caliber 332 is Swiss automatic movement from 1940’s to 1950’s Automatic movement with 17 jewels f = 19800 A/h Power reserve: 42 hours Diameter: 30.1 mm Other links: Omega… Read More »Omega 332 (bumper) movement – specifications and photo
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 854/1 movement – specifications and photo
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 854/1 is Swiss manual-winding movement. Functions: front: hour, minute, small seconds; back: second time zone, hour, minute, 24-hour indicator. Materials available: 18-carat pink gold, stainless… Read More »Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 854/1 movement – specifications and photo
Yearly 1940’s – Vintage Rolex Oyster Chronograph 3525
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
The Anti-Shock mechanism on the watches
Anti-shock assemblies are used to protect the upper and lower balance pivots from damage due to external impact on the watch. In some movements, shock… Read More »The Anti-Shock mechanism on the watches
Seikosha military clocks and watches
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
Longines caliber 13.34 movement – specifications and photo
Longines 13.34 is Swiss manual-winding movement from 1910’s to 1930’s. Sub-dial for the seconds Ligne: 13 Manual-winding movement with 15 or 18 jewels f = 18000 A/h Diameter: 28.8 mm… Read More »Longines caliber 13.34 movement – specifications and photo
Omega 752 movement – specifications and photo
Omega 752 is Swiss automatic movement from 1960’s to 1970’s. Quickset date Automatic movement with 24 jewels f = 19800 A/h Power reserve: 50 hours Diameter: 27.9 mm… Read More »Omega 752 movement – specifications and photo
The adjustment to temperature
The adjustment to temperature In order to attain a practical system for the temperature adjustment, the general practice has been to solder together brass and… Read More »The adjustment to temperature
Wheel Work – Terminology
Wheel Work – Terminology Wheel work is the basis for the construction of all instruments for the registering of time.Even the clepsydra, one of the… Read More »Wheel Work – Terminology
Omega 37.6L.15P movement – specifications and photo
Omega caliber 37.6L.15P is Swiss movement from 1920’s to 1940’s. Sub-dial indication for the seconds Manual-winding movement with 15 jewels f = 18000 A/h Power… Read More »Omega 37.6L.15P movement – specifications and photo
Venus caliber 188 movement – specifications and photo
Venus 188 is Swiss movement from 1940’s to 1960’s. There are two options with 30 and 45 minutes indication on the chronograph. 2 registers on… Read More »Venus caliber 188 movement – specifications and photo