In the world of watches there is no provenance stronger or more desirable than that of Henry Graves Jr. , arguably the most important and… Read More »The Henry Graves Jr.Patek Philippe Minute Repeating Wristwatch No. 97’589
Reference 3974 – The two complications in which Patek Philippe excels – the perpetual calendar and the minute repeater – come together for the first… Read More »Patek Philippe caliber R 27 Q
Single button chronograph wristwatch manufactured by the Societe Hanhart of Schwenningen-am-Nackar. Dial marked with the “Hanhart” logo along with the “KM” logo (Kriegsmarine contract abbreviation).… Read More »Kriegsmarine chronograph marine wristwatch by “Hanhart” 1940s
A tourbillon is an exceptionally complicated and expensive category of timekeeping movement that only the most skilled watch companies are able to manufacture. Specifically, a… Read More »LIP “Tourbillon” movement wristwatch – 1930
Rolex caliber 1130 is Swiss movement. Sweep second, date indication, shock proof. Automatic movement with 26 jewels. F = 19800 A/h Power reserve: N/A Diameter:… Read More »Rolex caliber 1130 movement – specifications and photo
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
In this article we present Audemars Piguet Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch REF. 26170ST. Cal. 3126/3840 automatic movement, 59 jewels, black textured dial, applied orange Arabic numerals, orange… Read More »Audemars Piguet Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch REF. 26170ST
Rolex – The perpetual rotor The perpetual rotor is an innovation in wristwatch technology which was patened by Rolex in 1931. Continuous refinements over the… Read More »Rolex – The perpetual rotor
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
Landeron 48 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 »Landeron 48 Movement specifications and photo
The balance wheel must be poised after it has been trued. In closely rated position watches, such as railroad grade, poising of the balance is… Read More »Watch Repair – Poising Balance
Hello, in this article I want to show you the most common problems with crowns of watches and their removal. CROWN UNSCREWS. If the crown… Read More »Causes and repair – crown on the watches