There's a lot to like about this one, imho:
the pie-pan dial, the dauphine hands, the steel furniture w/onyx inserts, the all-steel case w/angled lugs, hexagonal case-back with medallion . . . and it even has the original mineral-glass crystal! I…
The Comprehensive Singer Dial thread
I've developed an interest in Singer, the famed dial designer and manufacturer responsible for the Paul Newman Daytona (https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/resources/singer-dial-manufactuer-paul-newman.html). Singer, in case you're unfami…
Continue readingShow me your Dugenas!
Dugena is a maker that has come up on my radar only recently. They were a top-end German brand, originally sold under the name Alpina (f. 1917). They did a marvellous Autavia clone, the "Siffert," which I am eagerly keeping an eye out for: …
Continue readingBWC Diving Chronograph, late-60s/early-70s, val. 7733, near-NOS
On offer is from my personal connection is a BWC (Buttes Watch Company) diving chronograph in near-NOS condition. This all steel, all original piece has great wrist presence and the dial has a really lovely color scheme. Lots of little details that e…
Continue readingZodiac 75 movement, great wheel, part 200/1
what it says on the tin!
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