We’ve recently reviewed the history of what is probably the most emblematic collection from IWC, the Portugieser. A range that has been around since the 1930s, it somehow encapsulates everything
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Manufacturer PUW (Pforzheimer Uhren-Rohwerke GmbH) Caliber Number 461 Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 26mm Height 3.7mm Jewel Count 17 / 21 jewels Beat Rate / Frequency 18,000 bph
Last year marked the 85th anniversary of one of IWC Schaffhausen‘s most important collections, the Portugieser. Originally created in the late 1930s, the story of this wristwatch series begins with
Traska Freediver V7 The Traksa Freediver V7 is, you guessed it, the 7th versi... Read the full article...
In watchmaking, few complications command such reverence as the perpetual calendar, and few brands have woven it into their identity as thoroughly as Audemars Piguet. While the brand’s mastery of
Traditional dive watches have never waned in popularity, despite modern diving computers and even smart watches pushing them into technical obsolescence. The dawn of early divers in the 1950s is
Looking back at the history of watchmaking, there are some inevitable names to be mentioned: Abraham-Louis Breguet, John Harrison, Thomas Mudge, John Arnold, Antide Janvier, Jean-Marc Vacheron and Christiaan Huygens,
Is there anything new to say about the origins of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak? As the watch marked its 50th Anniversary in 2022, countless stories, insights, and personal accounts
Rolex is no stranger to niche models, specifically ones that specialise in less-than-mainstream purposes. The Milgauss, for example, was designed for scientists at CERN in the 1950s to withstand magnetic
Watch collector Quentin R. Bufogle was determined to add a piece to his collection harking back to those dust-strewn days of early Las Vegas, a time when the occasional tumbleweed
Girard-Perregaux has a rich history and has produced quite a few exceptional timepieces over time. The 1969 Deep Diver Ref. 9108 may not be as complex and elaborate or iconic
The Ship of Theseus paradox involves the legendary vessel that Theseus––a Greek mythological hero who rescued the children of Athens and slayed the Minotaur of Crete––traveled on. To honor his
The post Was the 1920s the Most Influential Decade in Wristwatch History? appeared first on Revolution Watch. Read the full article...
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how rich the heritage of the watch world is. Even after a career of over two decades in the industry, handling
Manufacturer Hamilton Caliber Number 757 Base Caliber Hamilton 750 Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind Lignes 5.75”’ x 7.25”’ Diameter 13mm x 16.5mm Height 3.55mm Jewel Count 22 jewels Beat Rate /
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