1966 King Seiko Chronometer 4420-9990 / Credit: VintageGSKS
King Seiko may have been revived by Seiko recently, but the best King Seikos are the chronometers from the 1960s and 1970s. Four different King Seiko models included chronometers in this period…
Read MoreHeading into the 1950s, Breitling was already famous for its aviation timepieces, but Breitling also has a rich history in the maritime sports and diving sector…
Read More
1925 Patek Philippe ‘Grogan & Co.’ Split-Seconds Chronograph / Credit: Christie’s
Among the many retailers that have worked directly with Patek Philippe over the decades of its existence, Grogan & Co. is among the least well-known, but has produced some of the most renowned timepieces…
Read MoreAnswering common questions about time itself and looking back at some of the most important theorists, from Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking.
Read More
The modern and original Kit-Cat Klock / Credit: Kit-Cat Klock
An American clock design icon, but not exactly a highly sought after vintage wristwatch. The Kit-Cat Klock, that once appeared in Back to the Future, is coming up on its 90th anniversary this year…
Read More
Seiko Astronomical Observatory Chronometer 4520-8020 / Credit: Timegarden
Symbolic of Seiko’s rise in Swiss chronometer competitions and One of the rarest Seikos out there. Only 226 of Seiko Astronomical Observatory Chronometers were made from 1968 to 1970…
Read MoreSo many timepieces are inspired by automobiles, while Cartier is not usually associated with motorsport, there is one timepiece in their collection that is inspired by automobiles…
Read More
A. Lange & Söhne 1815 ref. 206.021 / Credit: Gray and Sons
The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 is one of the brand’s timepieces that is the most minimalistic, most attuned to A. Lange & Söhne’s traditional style, but surprisingly wasn’t really part of the brand's relaunch in 1994.
Read MoreIt may surprise you to learn that the Omega Speedmaster was originally created for motorsports. But when Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the moon’s surface for the first time in 1969…
Read MoreVintage Seiko quartz may not be the most popular among vintage watch collectors, but it does hold a special place in horology history. With modern Grand Seiko on the rise and the incredible variety of Seiko quartz, its bound to grow in popularity…
Read More
Seiko Imperial V.F.A. 4580-7020 / Credit: The Seiko Guy
One of the rarest Seiko known to exist, and it’s not known how many exist, this ‘Imperial’ Seiko V.F.A. 4580-7020 was made especially for Emperor Hirohito to gift to foreign dignitaries.
Read More
A Seiko ‘Golden Tuna’ 7549-7009 from 1978, for sale on Toronto Vintage Watches.
One of the most intriguing models of the Seiko ‘Tuna’ collection, the ‘Golden Tuna’ is know for its 49 mm titanium nitrate case and for being worn by James Bond…
Read More
President Harry S. Truman and the Vulcain Cricket
The Vulcain Cricket is known both as one of the first alarm wristwatches and as the ‘presidential watch’, gifted to American presidents since the mid-20th century…
Read MoreThe intricate patterns that you often see on watch dials are known as guilloché patterns. Seen on watches since the late 18th century.
Read More
Dan Henry 1937 Dress Chronograph / Credit: Dan Henry
Microbrands, in their modern form, are a relatively new phenomenon in the watch world, but what are they all about?
Read MoreStarting in 1998, the Omega 50th, 60th, and 70th anniversary limited editions of the Seamaster are remarkable watches themselves and an excellent homage to the 1948 Omega dress watch.
Read More
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1A ref. 112.021 / Credit: European Watch Company
One of the first four watches originally part of A. Lange & Söhne’s relaunch in 1994, the Lange 1 is one of the brand’s most iconic designs…
Read More
