Quaint & Collectible Journal
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...
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...