Michał Kolwas

A watch enthusiast from Poland. His favorite brands are Omega, Eterna, and Tissot. He loves sailing and drinking good whisky. Not at the same time.

Tissot Antimagnetique: An Affordable Piece of Horological History

Collecting Watches / 10 Comments / By Michał Kolwas

Last updated June 17, 2018. Magnetic fields are an issue known all too well to watch aficionados. They make quartz movements go haywire. They cause the hairspring of a mechanical movement to stick to itself, causing the watch to run …

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How to Spot a Redial Like a Pro

Collecting Watches, Must Read, Tutorials / 4 Comments / By Michał Kolwas

When you’re browsing auction sites, looking to buy a vintage watch, it’s only logical that you’ll be drawn to the pieces that look as if they’ve rolled out of the factory only yesterday. In some cases, these might be specimens, …

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