Most Popular Watch Complications
Date Display Probably the simplest complication, yet also the most useful, the date display is exactly what it sounds like – it tells you the… Read More »Most Popular Watch Complications
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Tudor: The “Other” Rolex Brand
Many collectors are unfamiliar with or know little about the up and coming Tudor brand. The name “Tudor” was first registered in Geneva by Isaac… Read More »Tudor: The “Other” Rolex Brand
Compensating bi-metallic balance, screw balance
The need for precise watches used for the navigation at sea was a driving force to improve the construction of the balance wheel. Already in… Read More »Compensating bi-metallic balance, screw balance
Kriegsmarine service wristwatches distributed under the names “KM Vogele” and “KM Speck”
Matt silver dials with black hour numbers along with outer minute scale, off set sunk seconds dials at the 6-O’clock position, both dials marked with… Read More »Kriegsmarine service wristwatches distributed under the names “KM Vogele” and “KM Speck”
Omega Chronostop Calibre 865
This hand-wound calibre, fitted with a stop and zero action mechanism, called the Chronostop, is the basis of a new collection of models intended specially… Read More »Omega Chronostop Calibre 865
Omega Genève Dynamic Watches – Reference numbers by years
In this article I will describe the reference numbers of Omega Genève Dynamic watches by years of production. Omega Genève Dynamic Mens International Collection… Read More »Omega Genève Dynamic Watches – Reference numbers by years
Five Underrated Vintage Chronograph Calibres
Can you think of a single brand that doesn’t offer a chronograph in their current line-up? The chronograph is still perceived today as one of… Read More »Five Underrated Vintage Chronograph Calibres
The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
When he visited the World’s Fair in Philadelphia in 1876, Swiss watchmaker Jacques David was alarmed by the rapid growth of American industry. His letter… Read More »The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
Moon Phase Watch Complication
How many moons… What is there left to say about the moon that hasn’t already been said a hundred times, or a thousand, since the… Read More »Moon Phase Watch Complication
History of Cartier: Jeweler of Kings and King of Jewelers
In 1847, Louis-François Cartier took over the helm of his master, Adolphe Picard’s, Paris workshop at 29 Rue Montorgueil, and the jewelry house of Cartier… Read More »History of Cartier: Jeweler of Kings and King of Jewelers
Carl F. Bucherer: Master of the Peripheral
Bucherer, the famous Lucerne watchmaker and jeweller, celebrates 130 years of history by bringing a new dimension to its watch brand Carl F. Bucherer, which… Read More »Carl F. Bucherer: Master of the Peripheral
The Rolex GMT Master Short Info
The Rolex GMT Master has the normal second, minute and hour hands and the date, and in addition a revolving bezel, calibrated into 24 hours… Read More »The Rolex GMT Master Short Info