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More than just an Oyster - 5 Unusual Rolex References

We believe collecting vintage Rolex is exciting. But are puzzle pieces, red bezel details and Submariners with more rocks than Alcatraz the new generation of Rolex collectibles? Who knows. The good...

Are Our Watch Media Habits Affecting New Releases?

Are watch manufacturers adapting to the accelerating news cycle of the modern watch media? We're living in the age of the internet and social media and print issued watch magazines are - if anythin...

Tudor Ranger II - The Oysterquartz Inspiration?

The Tudor Ranger II, not exactly the most coveted watch out there. But I have a fascinating piece of lore that might make you see this design in a very different light. I propose that Tudor's Range...

A Watch Dealers Diary - Goldammer Vintage Watches

Well, that's a story about the numbers behind our passion for vintage watches. What can we learn about our identity, our customers and the world of vintage watches just by looking at the pieces we ...

A Deep Dive into Gerald Genta's Design Legacy

Gerald Genta wasn't just the Royal Oak, or the Omega Constellation C, or his eponymous brand. As LVMH just announced the re-launch of his brand with help of his widow and a large pile of unreleased...

A Matter of Taste - Popularity of Different Materials

You can't argue taste... but interestingly taste is strongly influenced by your cultural upbringing. I wanna make the case that this is also true for case materials. This means that there still can...

A Brief History of Date Windows

Date windows are these little apertures on a watch's dial (mostly) located at 3o'clock. If you ask some watch enthusiasts about the topic you'll get widely varied opinions... Some people find them ...
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