Quaint & Collectible Journal
A Concise Guide to the Valjoux 72C and Vintage ...
The Valjoux 72C - produced from 1938 to 1974, this manual-wind chronograph was a marvel of engineering, combining Chronograph with a triple calendar (day, date, month)—all in a wristwatch-sized package. One of the...
A Concise Guide to the Valjoux 72C and Vintage ...
The Valjoux 72C - produced from 1938 to 1974, this manual-wind chronograph was a marvel of engineering, combining Chronograph with a triple calendar (day, date, month)—all in a wristwatch-sized package. One of the...
Gallet Commander: A Vintage Chronograph Unlike ...
The Fateful Yahoo Auction Discovery It all began with a poorly lit listing on Yahoo Auctions Japan. The photos were fuzzy, the description vague—just "Vintage Chronograph, Excelsior Park movement." But...
Gallet Commander: A Vintage Chronograph Unlike ...
The Fateful Yahoo Auction Discovery It all began with a poorly lit listing on Yahoo Auctions Japan. The photos were fuzzy, the description vague—just "Vintage Chronograph, Excelsior Park movement." But...
The Minister’s Watch: Chasing Zhou Enlai’s Lege...
I first read about this watch early in my research into Chinese vintage timepieces. Nearly every article on vintage Shanghai watches mentions this model— Shanghai A623 was most famously worn by...
The Minister’s Watch: Chasing Zhou Enlai’s Lege...
I first read about this watch early in my research into Chinese vintage timepieces. Nearly every article on vintage Shanghai watches mentions this model— Shanghai A623 was most famously worn by...
Orient Grand Prix: The Japanese Calatrava and I...
It all started when I was doom-scrolling on Instagram and stumbled upon a Calatrava-style, time-only gold dress watch. The watch had all the features I adore: a clean dial, baton...
Orient Grand Prix: The Japanese Calatrava and I...
It all started when I was doom-scrolling on Instagram and stumbled upon a Calatrava-style, time-only gold dress watch. The watch had all the features I adore: a clean dial, baton...
The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Watch Strap Combi...
💡 Tap here to discover our newest strap lookbook Why Your Vintage Watch Strap Choice Matters Whether you're pairing a strap with a Rolex Datejust or a vintage Cartier Tank,...
The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Watch Strap Combi...
💡 Tap here to discover our newest strap lookbook Why Your Vintage Watch Strap Choice Matters Whether you're pairing a strap with a Rolex Datejust or a vintage Cartier Tank,...
Understanding Watch Lug Width: A Complete Guide
When it comes to personalising your timepiece with a new watch strap, one crucial measurement can make or break your purchase: the lug width. Whether you're a seasoned collector or...
Understanding Watch Lug Width: A Complete Guide
When it comes to personalising your timepiece with a new watch strap, one crucial measurement can make or break your purchase: the lug width. Whether you're a seasoned collector or...