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Three Unusual Vintage Doxa Watches Beyond the SUB 300 Dive Watches

Three Unusual Vintage Doxa Watches Beyond the S...

A different Doxa than most collectors know Today, Doxa is synonymous with the famous orange dial SUB 300T and the rise of purpose built dive watches in the late 1960s....

Three Unusual Vintage Doxa Watches Beyond the S...

A different Doxa than most collectors know Today, Doxa is synonymous with the famous orange dial SUB 300T and the rise of purpose built dive watches in the late 1960s....

The Curious Case of Universal Genève, UWECO, and Berthoud Genève

The Curious Case of Universal Genève, UWECO, an...

UWECO is a historical trade name that comes directly out of Universal Genève’s own corporate evolution, and a 1940s UWECO Genève bi‑compax chronograph with Cal. 385 is essentially a Universal...

The Curious Case of Universal Genève, UWECO, an...

UWECO is a historical trade name that comes directly out of Universal Genève’s own corporate evolution, and a 1940s UWECO Genève bi‑compax chronograph with Cal. 385 is essentially a Universal...

Imperial Lord Marvel 5720-9990 | Quirks and Features

Imperial Lord Marvel 5720-9990 | Quirks and Fea...

The story of Seiko’s Imperial VFA is one that most Seiko enthusiasts, or even general vintage watch lovers, have probably heard before. It’s about a collector’s pursuit of one of...

Imperial Lord Marvel 5720-9990 | Quirks and Fea...

The story of Seiko’s Imperial VFA is one that most Seiko enthusiasts, or even general vintage watch lovers, have probably heard before. It’s about a collector’s pursuit of one of...

Rethinking Straps for Precious Metal Watches

Rethinking Straps for Precious Metal Watches

It’s a common assumption among watch collectors and enthusiasts that a precious metal watch—be it platinum, white gold, or even yellow gold—demands an equally rare, luxurious strap. Often, people fall...

Rethinking Straps for Precious Metal Watches

It’s a common assumption among watch collectors and enthusiasts that a precious metal watch—be it platinum, white gold, or even yellow gold—demands an equally rare, luxurious strap. Often, people fall...

Best Leather Straps for Gold Watches: Why Alran, Togo, and Epsom Shine

Best Leather Straps for Gold Watches: Why Alran...

Choosing the perfect leather strap for a gold watch is about balancing luxury, durability, and style. Among numerous leather options, Alran, Togo, and Epsom leathers consistently stand out as the...

Best Leather Straps for Gold Watches: Why Alran...

Choosing the perfect leather strap for a gold watch is about balancing luxury, durability, and style. Among numerous leather options, Alran, Togo, and Epsom leathers consistently stand out as the...

Introduction to Shanghai 1524 and the SS1K High-Beat Movement

Introduction to Shanghai 1524 and the SS1K High...

Introduction to the Shanghai 1524 and Its SS1K High-Beat Movement In the early 1970s, as the global watch industry was evolving with high-beat movements for increased precision, China's Shanghai Watch...

Introduction to Shanghai 1524 and the SS1K High...

Introduction to the Shanghai 1524 and Its SS1K High-Beat Movement In the early 1970s, as the global watch industry was evolving with high-beat movements for increased precision, China's Shanghai Watch...