Tag: vintage

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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02/01/2021
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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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 Racing

Those familiar with Speedmaster history would agree that the “moon watch” is almost more famous than the mission itself; to watch geeks anyway. But, the Speedmaster is more than a one-trick pony. Sporting a cushion case, chequered minute tracks and a multitude of colours, this 1970s Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 Racing retains the speedy layout,…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Milgauss 1019

Out of all the watches in my collection, it’s this simple Rolex Milgauss 1019 that seems to set off a sparkle in collectors eyes the most. Whether it’s by virtue of rarity, or by it’s simple, rugged but elegant aesthetic, it seems to capture the attention of enthusiasts like few other pieces. So what is…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Tiffany & Co Day-Date

Everybody who knows me knows that I love day dates. I love them so much that I wrote another article on how they were the genesis for my journey into watchmaking. Have a look here if you dare question my love for this iconic watch. I haven’t changed my mind about them. I still think…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Explorer 1016

The Rolex Explorer 1016 is one of the most iconic watches from the brand, and a classic from their lineup. From the early 34mm models of the fifties to the larger modern ones, the essential aesthetics and functions have remained essentially identical: 369 black dial, Mercedes hand. The watch in my possession is a ref.…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Zenith Daytona 16520

Anyone who is ‘into watches’ knows the Daytona, it’s perhaps the eponymous chronograph of the modern day. Rugged, distinctive and now sadly nearly impossible to get hold of in its current guise without felating an authorized dealer with unpleasant regularity, paying an enormous premium on the secondary market or being a professional sportsman. My proclivity…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Vintage Tudor Ranger 7996

Despite being an ETA-based, Rolex parts bin special, I absolutely adore vintage Tudors watches. From a business perspective, I can’t exactly argue with Tudor for their steps to separate themselves from their bigger and more famous brother Rolex. However, I feel that most of their newer offerings sometimes lack the warmth and charm of their…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller

I’ve always been a Sea-Dweller fan. My first Rolex Sea-Dweller was the 16600, and the major draw to me was the fact that it did not have a date magnifier (aka cyclops), and the fact that at 40mm, it is very similar to the Rolex Submariner, but a little thicker. The Rolex Double Red Sea…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster Mark 4.5

There I was 3 years ago, happy with my Moonwatch but really wanting another Speedmaster. Preferably something a bit more vintage and if at all possible without the hefty price tag that usually goes along with that. Know the feeling? Then, If beefy 70s tonneau cases don’t scare you, the Omega Speedmaster Mark 4.5 reference…
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02/01/2021