Fascinating video on the history and present day Chinese watches.
Continue readingWould you like Orient to do a dive watch without a date window?
Would you like Orient to do a dive watch without a date window?
I would like to see one.
Continue readingDo you prefer bracelets or straps – or both?
I prefer straps. They add character to a watch.
Continue readingSan Martin sub and Rolex sub fit and finish comparison video
San Martin sub and Rolex sub fit and finish comparison video.
Continue readingWatches that need to be homaged thread
Here are three I’d like to see homages of.
Montre Tissot Visodate. Ref. PR 516 (early 1970s) 👇
Timex Sports Marlin. Ref. 27671 (mid-1970s) 👇
Elgin Dive Watch. Ref. 4156 (mid-1960s) 👇
Eterna KonTiki. Ref. 130 FTP (early…
1970s watch magazine ads and home catalog listings
I remember seeing these ads as a kid and was always impressed by their “sophistication”.
You simply don’t get these type of informative and characterful ads anymore.
Vintage 1970s watches for men, women & kids in up-to-the minute styles – Click Americana
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What’s the toughest automatic watch out there?
Photos of Omega Seamaster models from 1957 – 2022
Photos of Omega Seamaster models from 1957 – 2022
There may be ones I have left out, if so please include them in your replies.
1957 Seamaster (Ref CK2913)
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Continue readingList of AliExpress watch brands in order of “quality”.
Needless to say, this list is not definitive. I offer it only for discussion.
Feel free to suggest ones I’ve left out.
San Martin – Arguably…
Will a time come when you stop adding to your collection?
For me, I will stop when I find my “holy grail” watch.
I don’t know what that watch is, but I will know when I see it.