How to Date a Watch in 16 Steps
One of the most common questions that vintage watch collectors ask is: when was my watch made? Sometimes this question can be answered immediately and sometimes it takes a bit more work. In this [...]
FAQ: Are Vintage Watches Waterproof?
In this article of our FAQ series, we want to talk about an issue that crosses the mind of pretty much every potential or new vintage watch owner. Are vintage watches waterproof? If you want to [...]
FAQ: Which Omega Speedmaster is the Real Moonwatch?
It’s a common question. Many believe, that it was the 145.022, powered by the cal. 861. As a result, they refer to the cal. 861 and cal. 1861 Speedmasters as Moonwatches. Technically, the 145.022 [...]
Period Correct Watch Bands – 1940s & 1950s
I have seen many people asking, what band would their watch originally have been sold on. The truth is: unless you can find the original advertisement or catalog entry for your watch, there’s no [...]
FAQ: Which Omega Speedmaster is the Best?
In this new series, we take on various watch-related questions, which have been googled by a large number of people. Regardless of whether the question is good, ordinary, or just plain silly, [...]