A 1975 Girard-Perregaux ‘Casquette’ ad
Not long-ago, Girard-Perregaux re-introduced a special timepiece that was somewhat forgotten in their history. This new timepiece is a homage to an LED, quartz Girard-Perregaux that dates back to the mid-1970s…
Read MoreCODE41 is a young Swiss brand whose origins date back to 2016. They are disrupting the flow of traditional watchmaking and innovating the luxury watch market, and here’s how…
Read MoreThe German town of Glashütte, in Saxony, is a small town of only 7,000 people that, much like comparable Swiss municipalities, boasts 11 watch companies.
Read MoreThese three watches are not only great beaters, but themselves come with an awesome history dating back decades…
Read MoreWe’ve talked Russian watches before, but this is the first time we mention any Ukrainian watch brand. And that’s for one simple reason, there aren't many, in fact there’s only one…
Read MoreUkiyo-e dials were made in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The designs were based on art from the Edo period. The Edo period, also known as the Tokugawa period, was from (1603-1867)…
Read MoreWhile you may know Vietnam from its flirtations with communism in the latter half of the 20th century, until 1945, Vietnam was ruled by an emperor from the Nguyen dynasty…Emperor Bao Dai.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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