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Photo Session: Valjoux 72 and Venus 178 1950s AOPA Navitimers

A Nivada with a Story

After finding this watch from the son of the original owner, I asked him to tell me his Dad’s story. He wrote: Dad was a Marine who fought in the […]

Vintage Profile

Heuer for Abercrombie and Fitch: Seafarer 2444

Throughout the 20th century, and long before Abercrombie and Fitch was a lame mall brand, it was the place for explorers, athletes, hunters, fishermen, etc., to buy gear needed for their adventures. […]

Watch Story

WWII Watch: Gallet Clamshell Multichron 30

In 1936 Gallet purchased the rights to the waterproof wristwatch case produced by Schmitz Frères & Cie. By modifying the case with sealed gasket pushers, Gallet was able to produce […]

Photography

Zenith for Yugoslavian Airforce

Equipped with the Zenith Caliber 143-6 (a pseudonym for the Excelsior Park Caliber JB4), a chocolate dial, simple styling, and military provenance……. this is a cool watch! Produced in small […]

Photography

Speedmaster 145.022-71.

Exceptional patina on this 145.022-71.

Photography

1955 Valjoux 72 AOPA Navitimer “806”

One of the last Valjoux 72 Navitimers produced before the switch to Venus 178 in late 1955, this watch features white hands and an 806 reference stamp.

For Sale: Silvana Chrono

This cool Silvana Chronograph is now available for purchase.

Photography

Gallet Double Button Plain Dial Chronograph

No watch transaction is boring. Some may be routine… but they are all interesting! Recently I located what appeared to be an early Gallet chronograph for sale by a private […]

Photography

Horological Pornography: Excelsior Park JB40-68

Excelsior Park manufactured some really beautiful movements back in the day! The Cotes de Geneve and unique bridge make for a really beautiful movement.

Photography

Rare Nivada Gretchen Aviator Sea Diver

One of the coolest versions of the Aviator Sea Diver – with gray zones and arrow hands.

Photography

Meylan / Otto Maire

Buying vintage watches without first seeing the movement can be exciting when you are right, and disappointing (and expensive) when you are wrong. But it is often necessary to take a leap of faith when buying […]

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