Author: Chow

Owner Review: ZRC Grand Fonds Type III

For a very long time, little was known about French watches like the ZRC Grand Fonds as most collectors were after the Swiss and American pieces. However, as the web crept into the scene in the mid 90s, watches like the ZRC, Lip, LeJour, Yema, and others became more common knowledge as people started to…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Mitchell Skin Diver – A short history

Most of you probably might not have heard of the Mitchell Skin Diver. If you are wondering if this watch has any associations with the fishing reel company, Mitchell Garcia, you are absolutely correct. Early advertisements have indicated that this elusive watch was first launched in the early 1960s. Just a few models were featured…
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15/06/2020
Owner Review: Enicar Sherpa OPS Super Compressor

As unique as it may be, the Enicar Sherpa OPS Super Compressor was probably missed by the collectors of the past, often overshadowed by its bigger friends of Submariner, Seamaster and the like. Usually unnoticed in watch fairs, it certainly lacked the attention that it should have drawn. With the huge variety in diving watches,…
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11/06/2020
Owner Review: Movado Tank – Wearable Art

The focus of collecting watches for me has never been about how expensive a watch is, but rather about its design, distinctive features, details, history and overall look and feel. This early Movado Tank seems to fit these traits adequately. Having collected art deco watches for some time, this piece caught my eye the moment…
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06/06/2020