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Under the bonnet of Patek Philippe Ref 3919 Calatrava
Patek Philippe Ref 3919 Calatrava, 18K gold on a leather strap.
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Don Draper-worthy: 1959 Patek Philippe [Mad Men]
1959. Patek Philippe, fresh form the work bench. While I was doing the overhaul, Tanya had fun with watercolours. Ref 2515 is a very typical example of a mid to late 1950s Patek watches. It is fitted...
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Niello pocket watches: the 3 buying tips
*** Your daily dose of horology: Niello At their peak production (early 1900s) pocket watches were available in all imaginable styles and decorations, with all sorts of complications. The price range...
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Betty and Don Draper form Mad Men, Patek Philippe
The best of 1966. The Mad Men are back! And who would think that so many of us would watch a plotless American TV show with such passion! Like it or not, there is something nostalgic about the...
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If it was good for Aleksey Arkhipovich Leonev, it's good for you too.
*** 1970s Flightmaster: looking for a really god one? If it was good for Aleksey Arkhipovich Leonev, it's good for you too!Russian cosmonaut Aleksey Arkhipovich Leonov, Soviet Air Force Major General...
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1957 Omega Constellation: the pie-pan dial "restoration"
If there is one single watch component that determines the value of a vintage piece then it has to be the dial. Watches with original and unaltered dials are worth significantly more than those with...
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Are you just a dreamer or a rough (but flawless) diamond with an impeccable...
*** Do you have what it takes? You've been a smart kid and you've studied hard. Your law (or medical) degree is testimony to your commitment to science and humanity and the long client list is...
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Dent No. 1508 Marine Chronometer: 172 years young - and it is still keeping a...
Dent No. 1508 Ships Chronometer, signed "Dent, 82 strand LONDON". Purchased by Admiralty in March 1841. Used as navigation instrument on HMS 'Virago' - 1847, HMS 'Plover' - 1869, HMS ' Sattelite' -...
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The Cartier Lady
Yes, some things will never change: she still wears her Cartier! TanyaH
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Breitling Naivtimer Mecanique in 18K yellow gold. Ref 11022.1
Today, we got a very unique watch - and before you get excited about its stunning look, let’s just pause for a moment and turn our attention to its mechanism: the famous Lemania Cal. 1873. Of course,...
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What are the case dimensions of a Rolex Submariner 116610LN ?
*** How large is the "new" Submariner? This is one of the most commonly asked questions (along with: would it fit my wrist nicely?) Answer: this depends on what and where you measure.To avoid any...
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President's Watches: Fundraiser at Government House, Sydney May 16.
Yesterday, an email invitation was received from the good Rotarians. On May 16, Sydney Rotary club is organizing a Gala Reception and Fundraiser at Government House, Sydney. The aim is to raise funds...
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Your daily dose of horology: What is guilloche?
Guilloché (or Guilloche) is a decorative engraving technique in which a very precise intricate repetitive pattern or design is mechanically engraved into an underlying material with fine detail. The...
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1967. Rolex GMT Master Ref 1675 : yet another water damaged watch :-(
Arrived at our workshop at 4pm today, still full of water. Last serviced in 1998. Obviously with no time to spare, all other jobs were pushed aside. Once the movement was out of the case, the full...
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Where is the Davosa Panamericana?
We are sending our Davosa Panamericana on an Australian Tour. And here is the exciting bit – we want you to be a part of its journey. A brand new watch, never worn, checked for timekeeping and adjusted...
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Davosa in Gilgandra
May 14, 2913 Davosa Panaustraliana: on the road with Hon. Anthony Roberts MP ! "Gilgandra in Central NSW was the starting point for the Coo-ee March, where 26 men set out on foot on 10 October 1915...
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The most travelled watch in the world
One watch. Four rules. 340 coutries. Human exploration and curiosity knows no limits. We've conquered almost every corner of the planet, been to the moon, and sent our tools and toys to Mars and way...
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BANDA VINTAGE JACKET
Barbie doll There is nothing that will make you look more stylish and give you a confidence boost like a nice pair of shoes. What you have on your feet can make or break any look. A leather watch strap...
View ArticleThe Great Luhrmann
While I am not a big movie goer, I could not resist watching Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby. The movie critics - especially the NY bunch- were a bit unkind to Luhrmann's latest movie accusing him of...
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The moment of truth: some things cannot be faked
Enclosing this image here is our way of saying "Thank you" to fellow watchmakers who are also our trustworthy newsletter subscribers. While most of your (and our) customers don't really care much about...
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