To my longtime friends in the watch hobby, and perhaps to regular readers here as well, the mention of my name may conjure up a number of connotations: patron of
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Brand SGT (Société des Garde-Temps SA) Caliber Number SGT-100, SGT100, SGT 100 E4 Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind Lignes 11.5”’ Overall Diameter 26mm Casing Diameter 25.6mm Height 4.05mm Jewel Count 17
Manufacturer Unitas Caliber Number 6376 Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind Lignes 13”’ Diameter 29mm Height 3.85mm Jewel Count 17 jewels Beat Rate / Frequency 21,600 bph / 3 Hz Lift Angle
Manufacturer ETA Caliber Number 1080 Movement Type Mechanical, manual-wind Lignes 10.5”’ Diameter Overall 23.7mm Casing Diameter 23.3mm Height 4.15mm Jewel Count 17 Beat Rate / Frequency 18,000 bph / 2.5
Breguet needs your love. Despite excellent products, a rich history, significant investment, and financial stability, the company bearing this most illustrious name often ranks among the most anonymous in the
The Air-King is an interesting model within Rolex’s historic portfolio (known as an evergreen if it’s still in production), sometimes dismissed as too entry-level (well, back in the day). The
Manufacturer Zenith Caliber Number 2572 PC, 2572PC Movement Type Automatic, self-winding mechanical Lignes 11.5”’ Diameter 25.6mm Height 5.7mm Jewel Count 17 Beat Rate / Frequency 28,800 bph / 4 Hz
Fears is a British watch brand founded in Bristol in 1846. Although the company went bust in 1976, the brand was resuscitated by a sixth-generation Fear in 2016, making it
Rolex arguably has more iconic models than any major watchmaker, from the Submariner to the Datejust to the Explorer (and many more). Still, the Cosmograph Daytona has become something of
Since its founding, Rolex has been a powerhouse of Swiss watchmaking and the name is synonymous with luxury and success. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf as Wilsdorf and Davis in 1905,
The Rolex Submariner is among the most iconic watches of the brand’s entire portfolio and even the choice of James Bond (in the earlier years, at least), but the GMT-Master
Born in 1953 as a tool watch for mountaineering, the original Explorer (a.k.a Explorer I) is a rugged, time-only piece for just about any occasion. Although relatively unchanged at its
Rolex has never been known as a watchmaker of grand complications. The core of its portfolio consists of purposeful and precise sports watches with a dose of luxury if desired.
This is the story of GaryG's pursuit, and eventual capture, of a classic vintage watch: a Type 20 “big eye” flyback chronograph manufactured by Mathey-Tissot. The post Why I Bought
Brand A. Schild Caliber Number 1595, AS1595, AS 1595 Base Caliber A. Schild 1560 Movement Type Mechanical, manunal-wind Lignes 13”’ Diameter 29mm Overall Diameter 29.4mm Height 4.10mm Jewel Count 17
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