Lunchtime Lecture - Sandwich Dials, Their Origin & History
A Sandwich what!? You read correctly- the sandwich dials were introduced during the 1930s and presented themselves as some of the most intricate, most special features of visual depth one...
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Fresh Wind from Rolex - The Curious Case of the Rolex Zephyr
During the 1950s the Rolex Zephyr was advertised as the "world's handsomest and most waterproof watch". And while modern Rolex appears like same same every time there's a "new" release...
Golden Age of the Chronograph
Reference Guide to Patek Philippe Chronographs (1936-71)
Patek Philippe is no stranger to the chronograph complication but rather focused on modulating, refining, designing, and finishing some of the most exquisite chronograph watches of the last Century. Of...
The Mystery Chronographs Part II - LeCoultre, Jaeger & Universal Geneve
Jaeger-LeCoultre - the watchmaker's watchmakers signature - graces the dial of a chronograph ebauche, what an accolade! That's what makes these pieces for me so exciting. And as Universal Geneve...
Unveiling Mechanical Excellence - The History of the Hinged Case-Back
Watches aren't only accurate tools but beautiful accessories that should celebrate their complexity. But this complexity is mostly hidden behind the case-back. Reflecting bridges and surfaces have fascinated humans ever...
Valjoux-nited States of LeCoultre: The Mystery & History of the LeCoultre Chronograph - Part I
LeCoultre U.S. chronographs are cool, simple as that. But we simply don't know enough about them to truly appreciate their style, desirability and rarity. We can't even make out reference...
All You Need To Know About Early Vacheron Constantin Chronographs (1916-70) - An Introduction
When we think of classic vintage chronograph powerhouses Vacheron Constantin might not the first to come to mind... However, VC executed some of the most breathtaking and finest chronograph designs...
Experimental Rolex Chronographs - The 1937 "Non-Oyster" Reference Guide
I love auction catalogues because you can find pieces that surprise you, that you haven't seen before or that are completely flying under the radar. One lot in the upcoming Phillips...
Omega Chronostop Reference Guide - The Monopusher Chronograph
One of the funkiest Omega creations of the space age definitely must have been the Chronostop... Certain vintage timepieces stick out of the pack and draw your immediate attention. Sometimes these pieces...
A Beginner's Guide to the early Rolex Daytona (1963-88)
We all know the Daytona... But let's talk experimentation! Rolex's goal throughout the 1960s and 70s was not to conceive a legend but to purely survive and establish itself within...
A Beginner's Guide to the Rolex Pre-Daytona (1950-69)
We're in this twilight period of Rolex's history. The Pre-Daytona era. It's the time when classic Postwar ideas and designs are put to rest to make place for a new...
A Beginner's Guide to Vintage Rolex Chronographs (1935-52)
Vintage Rolex is so different from the big machinery we see today. During the 1930s to the 1950s in particular Rolex created wonderful chronograph pieces with an ooze of old-world...
When Did Watches Start to Get So Big?
Tell me you like smaller watches without telling me you like smaller watches: "I'm into vintage". The indirect conclusion here is that modern watches are way bigger then for example Mid-Century pieces....
Revival of the Dress Chronograph
The chronograph... the complication dreams are made of and is every so often in the focus of attention when it comes to earth-shattering auction results. Over 92% of chronograph pieces...
Breitling Premier - The Elegant Original
The Breitling Premier started it off in 1943. In the 1940s as well as in the 2020s this collection is the embodiment of dress casual. Classy pieces that show that...
Breitling Navitimer - The Figure Head
Breitling is, regardless of all other milestones, deeply rooted in aviation. With the SuperOcean Breitling conquered the Sea, the TopTime conquered the Land, but it’s the Air that defined this...
Breitling TopTime - The Watch For The Young Generation
Imagine it’s 1964. You’re young and wild and free. What would you like to wear as a watch? Breitling got your boomer-self covered with their perfectly marketed TopTime collection. The key...
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