These watches were never available in regular Soviet stores — they were strictly issued to Air Force pilots. Inside is a rare Poljo…
Continue readingMost impressive repair I have ever seen
Just saw this chronograph pocket watch from the local marketplace. The inside of this watch is pretty impressive, all the levers / arms / spring were hand made, except those wheels are original. The time and effort to make them / adjust them will be a …
Continue readingInteresting Sanitas movement with concave middle finger ID help
I could only find somehow similar Titus, but it is not the same as Sanitas above.
Continue readingMy Slava “Electric” (Caliber 114CHN): The ultimate holy grail staying in my collection forever!
There are watches you buy just to fill a box or out of temporary curiosity, and then there are ultra-rare artifacts that instantly …
Continue readingFrom my collection: The legendary Slava Transistor
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a piece from my personal collection — the ultra-rare Slava Transistor.
This is a true piece of horological history: the first Soviet tuning-fork watch. It is in fully working condition, and you can still hear that ico…
Mystery 1958 Seiko Marvel 14021: Did a 19-Jewel SD (Special Dial) ever actually exist?
Hi everyone,
A well-known respected dealer is selling a 1958 Seiko Marvel 14021. It features a 14k gold-filled case with a gorgeous black houndstooth/textured dial and solid gold applied indices.
The issue, for me, is the text. The dial clearly has &…
Continue readingHelp identify the history of two unusual Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (MW7705)
Hello everyone,
I hope some of the experienced vintage Blancpain collectors here can help me.
I own two Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watches that appear to be completely identical.
The only visible difference is the case serial numbers:
206486
206509
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Continue readingCourvoisier & Frères back winder pocket watch
Hi,
This is one of my back winder pocket watches. Can someone please throw some light ob this brand & the approx age of manufacture?
I guess its from the late 1800s. Still works perfectly. I've heard that Courvoisier & Frères were one of t…
Great great grandfather’s watch
Hello pocket watch guys. I've not ventured into this area of the forum before but my uncle asked me to see what I could find out about his great grandfather's pocket watch
It looks to be an Elgin in good shape but maybe not in the original …
Continue readingBucherer Diver Valjoux 23 Chronograph
Hello people,
I recently acquired a very interesting and, in my opinion, extremely beautiful vintage chronograph that I wanted to share with the community.
This is not a sales post — I’m posting purely for education, research, and discussion with fel…
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