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 Doxa. The German military specification All standard-issue watches had the same core features. […]
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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, a five-watch collection. Melvin and I have argued about collecting more
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Like all technical features of watches, the choice of case material has changed over time. Some materials that were once popular have become uncommon. Some have gained popularity over time. And some were and are popular. In this article, I’ll
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Omega is a great brand. Both the new and the vintage models are fantastic. However, if you buy a new one from an AD or boutique, the risk of buying a lemon is very low. You can buy one with
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You see an interesting vintage Omega watch. Perhaps on eBay or another auction site or even at a yard sale. It looks great. The price is right. But how do you know it’s genuine and not some knockoff? There’s a
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We watch geeks don’t have it easy. It’s hard work to keep a collection interesting. The best way to keep your collection fresh and exciting is to experiment with watch straps. Don’t be afraid to add a bit of color.
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