Most of us are familiar with the Heuer Monaco, but Seiko also made their own ‘Monaco’ in the early 1970s…
Read MoreTHE OTHER ‘MONACO’ CHRONOGRAPH
in Seiko
THE FIRST WATERPROOF WRIST CHRONOGRAPH?
in Gallet
Gallet is known for their chronographs, creations that the brand has developed since the early 1900s – notably with their MultiChron series from 1914 onwards. However, the Gallet ‘Clamshell’…
Read MoreWHO WAS VICTORIN PIGUET?
in Omega
There are so many important names in watch history, but many are overshadowed by more recent accomplishments. One such man is Victorin Émile Piguet…
Read MoreTHE UNFORTUNATE HISTORY OF THE OMEGA RANCHERO
in Omega
The Omega Ranchero was priced under the regular Omega Seamaster when it was released in the late 1950s, but remains far more obscure…
Read MoreA MOST MEMORABLE HEUER COLLECTION
in Heuer
Heuer is well-known for their chronographs, but in the 1980s, the company came out with a particular series of watches…
Read MoreTHE ENICAR SUPER JET STORY
in Enicar
Enicar is known for its Super Compressors and numerous lines of intriguing tool watches. But many forget that Enicar produced several well-regarded pilot watches…
Read MoreTHE FORGOTTEN STORY OF CZECHOSLOVAK MILITARY WATCHES
in Longines, Other brands
The First Czechoslovak Republic was considered to have a very well-equipped air force given its size, part of the equipment for which was a wristwatch…
Read MoreWHEN ZENITH AND ROLEX MADE A DAYTONA
in Rolex
Rolex’s infamous Daytona, used a Valjoux 72 movement that was modified by the Swiss company when it was released. However, towards the end of the 1980s, Rolex upgraded to a self-winding movement – Zenith’s El Primero.
Read MoreTHE DOLLAR WATCH: THE CHEAPEST WATCH EVER?
in Horology, Other brands
Towards the end of the 19th century, watch companies were experimenting continuously with new timepieces to capture their audiences. One company got it right, Ingersoll with their Yankee or ‘Dollar Watch’…
Read MoreA LOOK AT THE SEIKO 62MAS
in Seiko
A brief look at the legendary Seiko 62MAS…
Read MoreTHE VACHERON CONSTANTIN REFERENCE 4072
Vacheron often flies under the radar with respect to its counterparts, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. But in terms of vintage watches, it created some truly remarkable examples…
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Jack Forster, new WatchBox Global Editorial Director
HODINKEE LOSES EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JACK FORSTER TO WATCHBOX
Jack Forster is joins the online watch retailer WatchBox as Global Editorial Director after being the Editor-in-Chief of Hodinkee.
Read MoreTHE FIRST SEIKO WRISTWATCH?
in Seiko
In the early 20th century, Kintaro Hattori noticed that wristwatches were slowly starting to gain traction but that there were not many manufacturers at the time…In 1913 this lead to the ‘Seiko’ Laurel.
Read MoreAN INTRODUCTION TO THE HEUER PILOT
in Heuer
Heuer’s bond with not only automotive but also aviation sport is undeniable. The company’s history with aviation arguably goes back to the ‘Time of Trip’…
Read MoreICONIC VINTAGE ROLEX ADVERTISEMENTS
in Rolex
A look into Rolex’s vintage watch advertisements, from the Rolex Submariner to the Rolex Explorer…
Read MoreHISTORICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN MONDIA, ZENITH, AND MOVADO
If you, like myself, have seen a ‘Movado with a Zenith movement’ advertised here or there, or perhaps a ‘Movado Zenith’ branded vintage watch, and had a million questions, then you might find some answers in here.
Read MoreTHE JLC DEEP SEA ALARM
While a diving alarm watch may not be much of a marvel today, at the time it was quite the feat.
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