On the bench, a nice Titus watch with a stainless steel case. This would be called a boys watch nowadays with a diameter of 30 mm without the (original signed) crown. For some reason, this Swiss brand is one of the most redialed brands out there. So, watch out if you’re looking for one on eBay, …
Service: Titus Dress Watch with Felsa 465 Movement Read More »
Spending a lot of time in the forums, I see a lot of people ask the question “what model is it?” in reference to their watch. Reactions to the answer “it doesn’t have one” tend to vary. Some ask “what does it mean?” to which there is but one answer: it means just that. It doesn’t …
Why You Shouldn’t Care About Labelling Your Watch Read More »
Buren is (still) one of those underrated brands. Buren was a respectable Swiss brand that used in-house movements. They were 1 of the manufacturers of the “Dirty Dozen“. They invented the micro-rotor. But somehow, the watches don’t receive much appreciation. Perhaps that will change in the future when people start looking for interesting brands to …
Service: Buren Grand Prix with Buren 1420 Movement Read More »
I came across this cheap watch at a collector’s fair. It’s an unbranded Flieger-style watch. Though it’s clearly not Haute Horlogerie, I liked the design and the appearance. The watch was obviously mechanical because I heard the keyless works rattle turning the crown anti-clockwise. It didn’t run though and after a quick inspection, I saw that …
