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Owner Review: Heuer Autavia 1163 “Siffert”
When you get into vintage Heuer, it’s often the draw of the more flashy “icons” like the Monaco or the Carrera that brings you in. After extensive forum reading you’ll realize that the Heuer Autavia 1163 is actually the most sought-after and precious of the golden age Heuer chronographs. The rarest and most expensive are
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 – The Moon or Palookaville
Fifteen years after Marlon Brandon and ‘On The Waterfront’, there was the Omega Speedmaster Mark 2. This improved 2.0 version of the Speedmaster was to be offered up by Omega for the Moon landing gig in 1969. NASA however, were up against a JFK set clock to complete this task by the end of the
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Owner Review: Rolex 1501 Blue Mosaic/Shantung
An Oyster case in 34mm, waterproof, well built and timeless design, I mean it is a Rolex 1501. A lot of men are concerned about wearing a 34mm watch but to be honest the 34mm Oyster case wears larger, especially with the engine turned bezel which I find also helps make the case look more
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Owner Review: Rolex Submariner 5512
Up for review is my vintage, 1967 Rolex Submariner 5512 with idiosyncratic, so-called “neat” dial. The pleasant name stuck based on the refined typography and high standard of execution, particularly in comparison to the early 5512 matte dial models. As a demanding watch owner, I selected a vintage Submariner primarily for its aesthetics and functionality.
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Owner Review: Omega Constellation Beta 21 Electroquartz
This piece of history, with cutting edge technology (as of 1969), initiated a tremendous revolution in the watch world. The introduction of Quartz movements contributed to the extinction of many watch brands, transforming the horological landscape. Nonetheless, it should be noted that it was an admirable technological leap, that resulted in a wristwatch way more
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Owner Review: Tudor Submariner 79190 – Vintage meets modern
I get it. You’re looking for a vintage dive watch. They’re so hot right now. A transitional matte dial Submariner, that’d be sweet. You’ll probably find yourself looking at 1680s, maybe 16800s. Naturally, they look awesome. Then you look at the price. What if I told you that you could get all of that vintage
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Owner Review: Rolex Explorer 1016 – form follows function
Rolex made the history of tool watches and the Rolex Explorer 1016 created the history of Rolex’s tool watches. Among all the vintage Explorers, reference 1016 is my favorite, especially those from the 70s and 80s. There are rarer and older Explorers, but I have figured out during the years that the 1016 has the
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Owner Review: Rolex GMT Master 16750 Pepsi
The Rolex Pepsi GMT Master 16750 is a great looking watch but in my opinion only on a bracelet. It is both undeniably iconic and a strong contender for a one-watch collection. This particular reference is considered a transitional model and was produced in the eighties. The Rolex 3075 movement is rock solid and even
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Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster CK2915-3
There is little written about the Omega Speedmaster CK2915-3 transitional. Being a transitional pre-moon model, it not noticed by some but revered by true Omega fans. You see, the “-3” meaning it was the 3rd version of the CK2915 & it was released sometime between 1958-1959. After 1959, the CK2998 arrived. According to what’s available
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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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That dial is just fntastic.
Very cool watch. I have always wondered about the bronze models. Is the caseback bronze as well? If so do…