Quaint & Collectible Journal

Vintage Seiko Watches and Perfect Straps
I’ve always found vintage Seiko watches incredibly fun and rewarding to collect. What really excites me is the huge variety of models—they come in all sorts of interesting case shapes...
Vintage Seiko Watches and Perfect Straps
I’ve always found vintage Seiko watches incredibly fun and rewarding to collect. What really excites me is the huge variety of models—they come in all sorts of interesting case shapes...

Seiko Lord Marvel Hi-Beat 36000: Grandfather of...
Introduction: The Legacy of the Lord Marvel 36000 The Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 (ロードマーベル in Japanese) is a landmark in Japanese horology, known not only for its technical innovation but for its...
Seiko Lord Marvel Hi-Beat 36000: Grandfather of...
Introduction: The Legacy of the Lord Marvel 36000 The Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 (ロードマーベル in Japanese) is a landmark in Japanese horology, known not only for its technical innovation but for its...

The Rare Seiko 31-7000: A Vintage Electronic Wa...
Among vintage Seiko collectors, the Seiko 31-7000 stands out as a rare and fascinating timepiece. Unlike most watches of its era, it is neither manual winding, automatic, nor quartz. Instead,...
The Rare Seiko 31-7000: A Vintage Electronic Wa...
Among vintage Seiko collectors, the Seiko 31-7000 stands out as a rare and fascinating timepiece. Unlike most watches of its era, it is neither manual winding, automatic, nor quartz. Instead,...

Patek Philippe 5140 Perpetual Calendar: A Colle...
The Patek Philippe 5140 Perpetual Calendar remains a benchmark in high horology since its 2006 debut. Its 37mm case (available in white, yellow gold, and platinum) houses the ultra-thin Caliber 240 Q movement...
Patek Philippe 5140 Perpetual Calendar: A Colle...
The Patek Philippe 5140 Perpetual Calendar remains a benchmark in high horology since its 2006 debut. Its 37mm case (available in white, yellow gold, and platinum) houses the ultra-thin Caliber 240 Q movement...

Purple Mountain: A Forgotten Corner in Vintage ...
In the quiet corners of horological history, nestled between the rise of Shanghai’s iconic brands and the global dominance of Swiss timepieces, lies the story of Purple Mountain (紫金山) — a...
Purple Mountain: A Forgotten Corner in Vintage ...
In the quiet corners of horological history, nestled between the rise of Shanghai’s iconic brands and the global dominance of Swiss timepieces, lies the story of Purple Mountain (紫金山) — a...

How to Remove a Quick Release Spring Bar
Quick-release spring bars make strap changes effortless—no tools needed! But sometimes, a regular spring bar is the better choice. Here’s why: When Should You Switch to a Regular Spring...
How to Remove a Quick Release Spring Bar
Quick-release spring bars make strap changes effortless—no tools needed! But sometimes, a regular spring bar is the better choice. Here’s why: When Should You Switch to a Regular Spring...