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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 […]

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Speedmaster 145.022-71.

Exceptional patina on this 145.022-71.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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Rare Nivada Gretchen Aviator Sea Diver

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

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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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Photo: Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69 Gradient Dial

One of the most beautiful Brown Speedmasters I have ever seen, due to the deep gradient dial and faded bezel combination

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Mechanical Art

One of my favorite photos of all time. The Valjoux 222 flyback caliber of a French Air Force Issued Dodane Type 21, with the sunset reflecting off its various components. Serving […]

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Amazing 1959 AOPA Navitimer 806

One of the prettiest Navitimers I have ever seen.

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

Zenith for Yugoslavian Airforce

Speedmaster 145.022-71.

1955 Valjoux 72 AOPA Navitimer “806”

Gallet Double Button Plain Dial Chronograph

Horological Pornography: Excelsior Park JB40-68

Rare Nivada Gretchen Aviator Sea Diver

Meylan / Otto Maire

Photo: Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69 Gradient Dial

Mechanical Art

Amazing 1959 AOPA Navitimer 806