The first Seikomatic Seiko was released in 1960, the same year as the first Grand Seiko. From the beginning...
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ROLEX MILGAUSS HISTORY
in Rolex
An overlooked feature in today’s wristwatches, anti-magnetism solved a serious problem when it was commercialized in the mid-20th century…
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Enicar Ultrasonic wristwatch circa 1960s / Credit: 1stDibs
WHAT WAS THE ENICAR 'ULTRASONIC'?
in Enicar
If you like Enicar, then you’ve probably already noticed that many different models of Enicar, Sherpas and what have you, all have ‘Ultrasonic’ written on the dial. Why is that?
Read MoreTHE CURIOUS STORY OF THE FORTIS FLIPPER
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Fortis was very early to the plastic watch arena that Swatch eventually dominated. Before quartz, in 1967, Fortis launched the ‘Flipper’…
Read MoreTHE SIXTIES IN JAPAN
in Seiko
Alarm wristwatches were always marketed to business people and the like, in particular as an innovative way to keep track of your appointments…
Read MoreTHE OMEGA SEAMASTER STORY
in Omega
While the Omega Seamaster, may be known for replacing the Rolex Submariner as James Bond’s go-to watch, it has had quite a riveting history...
Read MorePATEK IN THE ROARIN’ TWENTIES
The decade after WWI was unique in history, a breeding ground for innovation and new trends that have remained even 100 years later…
Read MoreA CENTURY OF WATCH MEDIA
Watch media, like social media in general, might seem like it’s only been around since the early 2000s, but the truth is magazines like Europa Star have existed for almost a century.
Read MoreBREGUET ON THE WORLD STAGE
In the late 18th century, as Breguet's work became more popular in the French court, he started to extend his reputation, and his business, to farther and farther away…
Read MoreWHO IS THE GREATEST WATCH RETAILER?
It is rare to find a business run by generations of the same family. And yet, the watch industry is still widely recognized as a family business…
Read MoreTHE REAL CAPTAIN COOK
in Rado
The Rado Captain Cook stood out for many reasons at the time when it was released, and was recognized as fairly innovative for the time.
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon / Credit: aBlogToWatch
THE VACHERON CONSTANTIN OVERSEAS VERSUS THE ROYAL OAK AND THE NAUTILUS
The increase in tool watch popularity after the World Wars led to a surge in the demand for a new category in the 1970s, luxury sports watches…
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Bell & Ross BR03-92 MA-1 / Credit: Chronopassion
THE STORY OF BELL & ROSS
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Not many ‘new’ brands get the attention Bell & Ross does, and for good reason…
Read MoreWHO REALLY MADE THE FIRST STOPWATCH?
People these days are very fond of the saying, “history is written by the winners,” especially when viewed through a postmodernist lens. The story of the stopwatch…
Read MoreTHE HISTORY OF DISNEY WATCHES
Mickey Mouse is probably the most recognizable cartoon character in the world, and Mickey Mouse watches share a similar story and even impact, having existed for almost an equal amount of time as the late 1920s character…
Read MoreWHO IS ALAN BANBERY?
The stories of the unsung heroes who have brought us the timepieces we admire today are an integral part of Montres Publiques. One such employee is Alan Banbery...
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Citizen Auto Dater / Credit: AnalogShift
THE ORIGINS OF CITIZEN WATCH CO.
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While we’ve talked a lot about Seiko, Citizen is arguably just as innovative and perhaps popular as Seiko today.
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