Rolex's women's offerings were once much more than just the Lady-Datejust, the Pearlmaster, and the like. Just what did those vintage ladies' Rolexes look like?
Read MoreA LOOK BACK AT ROLEX LADIES’ WATCHES
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THE STRASBOURG ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK
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Sometimes claimed to be the oldest clock in the world, the astronomical clock in the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg has quite the history - including a Hollywood movie.
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Casio GG-9 from the 1986 Casio catalogue
A CASIO GOLF WATCH? THE GG-9 STORY
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People often think of Rolex or similar brands when they think golf and watches. However, Casio has had a relationship with golf for a number of decades now…
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Amelia Earhart / Credit: The New York Times
AMELIA EARHART, PILOT…COLLECTOR?
Like most aviators Amelia Earhart wore a couple special timepieces, let’s explore…
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London pride showcased in front of Big Ben / Credit: Marketa Marecek
A BRIEF HISTORY OF BIG BEN
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Big Ben, just a clock tower or more?
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Antoni Norbert Patek and Jean Adrien Philippe / Credit: Gioielleria Bonnano
A LOOK AT PATEK IN THE 19TH CENTURY
From its products and clients to its operators, Patek Philippe was a very different beast in the 19th century.
Read MoreBERN'S CLOCK TOWER...ZYTGLOGGE?
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We’ve talked about a few clock towers but this one is truly special…it’s been operating since 1530!
Read MoreTHE LAST EMPEROR: THE SEIKO ELNIX STORY
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Dive into a most peculiar series of electronic Seikos produced for a short time-span in the 1970s.
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The Canadian Horological Institute at Church and Wellesley in Downtown Toronto / Credit: WURM Hastings
A LOOK AT WATCHMAKING SCHOOLS IN CANADA
Watchmaking schools have long been central to the watch industry, what about some of the schools in Canada?
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Screenshot from the 1964 Seiko catalogue
SEIKO AND THE 1964 TOKYO OLYMPICS
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The Olympics are often very impactful for any city or nation-state that gets the honour of hosting them. We took a quick look at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and how they impacted Seiko.
Read MoreIN MEMORY OF BASELWORLD
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As we’re sure many of you are aware, Baselworld has been struggling as of late…
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