When we look at modern mechanical wristwatches, we can quickly notice that most of them are equipped with a transparent case back. It’s a standard feature regardless of the price range and country of origin. The high-end brands take pride […]
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One of the most asked questions on watch forums is: “what do you guys think about this watch?” Generally, watch geeks have so much fun evaluating watches that it doesn’t even need to be asked. The community will answer it
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People associate France with many things pleasant. The cuisine and the wines for example. Honestly, I do as well. I love a good dry red or rose from Touraine or the banks of the Rhone. The same goes for magret de
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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 post, I’ll focus on 16 types
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In this article of our FAQ series, we want to talk about an issue that crosses the mind of every potential or new vintage watch owner. Are vintage watches waterproof? If you want to use a vintage watch on a
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I’ve seen many people asking, what band would their watch originally been sold on. The truth is: unless you can find the original advertisement or catalog entry for your watch, there’s no real way of knowing. So, can you assume
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