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During the Second World War, scores of watch manufacturers produced watches for the German military. Some were recognizable brands, such as Zenith, Longines, Mimo (Girard-Perregaux), Glycine, and [...]

Vintage watches are great. I have a soft spot for vintage watches. Despite this, they’re not the sort of thing you’d wear on a hike, or in a drizzle. That’s where vintage-style [...]

My affection for Roamer began as a child. I really envied my father’s Roamer SuperSlender quartz dress watch. I managed to get my hands on a Turler-branded Roamer from 1948 when I was [...]

I always enjoy reviewing a nice watch. Big-time brand, microbrand, makes no difference. If it’s a vintage-style diver, it’s even more fun. This time, I’m having a good time reviewing the Selhor [...]

Justifying my approach to collecting watches requires a trip down memory lane and some soul searching. For some years now, I’ve seen a trend for small collections. A three-watch collection, [...]