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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Rolex Submariner – The Dial Variations
In this article we want to show you a chart that can be used to determine the various dial versions: Mark I Meters First Red… Read More »Rolex Submariner – The Dial Variations
Pilot’s watches of the 1930s
These watches were first used unmarked by the Luftwaffe 1934, Natalis, Mimo, Breitling Chronograph, Titus, Zenith, Omega, Helvetia. Manyother manufacturers, such as Longines, Roamer, Lanco… Read More »Pilot’s watches of the 1930s
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
Venus 175 movement – specifications and photo
Venus 175 is Swiss movement from 1960’s. There are two options with 30 and 45 minutes indication on the chronograph. 2 registers on the dial… Read More »Venus 175 movement – specifications and photo
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
Short history of Seiko K. Hattori – Military 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
The Practical Lubrication of Clocks and Watches
The Practical Lubrication of Clocks and Watches British Horological Institute READ IN .PDF FORMAT
Magnetism – what is it?
Magnetism – what is it? Magnetism is an ever-constant and insidious enemy to horologists. The means by which a watch may be magnetized are so… Read More »Magnetism – what is it?
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
Top Flight Vintage Aviator Watches – WW2
Today aviation is a high-tech affair. Modern pilots use all manner of digital gadgets to assist them during take-off, navigation, and finally to touch down… Read More »Top Flight Vintage Aviator Watches – WW2
A History of USA Military Wristwatches WW2
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