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Angry ‘hodlers’
Yesterday's comment on bitcoin struck a nerve with two 'financial advisers'. Both made a strong demand that I 'stick with watches, or else', with one specifically requesting that I disclose my own...
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"I absolutely love getting your emails about watchmaking, I am truly impressed by your skill, confidence and experience, keep them coming in. However, your knowledge of Bitcoin is hilariously non...
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They just can't keep up with demand
Only a few manufacturers can lay claim to the ‘best in their field’ title, commonly reserved for the finest, most precise and widely respected brands; two of the most famous examples being Rolls...
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Widelux: A Space Odyssey
The 60’s was the golden age of space.As man crept closer to venturing out into the unknown, people began to contemplate our place among the stars and what the future of space travel would look like; it...
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CELEBRATING - we are now an OFFICIAL Astron dealer!
The first three ASTRON GPS Solar watches have just arrived from Seiko Japan! One blue, stainless steel, one dark grey/black also stainless, and the third is the white dial titanium. All three 42.5mm...
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A super rare lens just sold at auction for $340,000
https://www.leitz-auction.com/auction/de/onlinekatalog When you think iconic and famous camera lenses ones that might come to mind would be the Nikon 50mm f1.4 or the Leica 35mm f2 Summicron - each...
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The big deal
Señor Arturo has been supplying spare parts to the watch industry for too many years to count. As with every other dealer, his stock of genuine parts is now dilapidated. To keep his customers in...
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Panorama shots with a 1970s Widelux
I am not a photographer. Not even a hobbyist. The last time I played with film was forty years ago. My gear consisted of one Zenith TTL camera, a bunch of plastic containers, some chemicals, and a...
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NH3 project update
The main 'body' of the watch has been assembled last Friday. The components you see on the photo have been manufactured entirely in our workshop - all except the ruby jewels. The 3/4 bridge has been...
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The most anticipated SEIKO of 2021
It's here!The most complex mechanical Seiko has finally arrived. The Presage 'Sharp Edge', Japanese designed, manufactured and assembled. What a watch! The 6R movement features GMT function, power...
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Why has this ‘Girls camera’ from the 90’s come back into trend?
During the 80’s and 90’s, the camera market was flooded with cheap, plastic compact cameras. While these compact cameras proved to be extremely convenient, they were never treated as serious cameras;...
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TikTok or tick tock?
Watchmaking is a unique trade. There are two fundamental pre-requirements which would ultimately make the difference between an average watchmaker and a master: attention to detail, and willingness to...
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"One step ahead of the rest"
Kintarō Hattori was one of the first and most important Japanese watchmakers in history.In 1881 at the age of 21, Hattori established his first business 'K. Hattori & Co.', opening his own...
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BREAKING NEWS: To the skies and beyond!
Following the team’s successful orbital launch demonstration in January, “Tubular Bells: Part One” marks the next big step in Virgin Orbit’s commercial service. For this mission to space, LauncherOne...
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Cosmic Girl and Launcher One have made it!
I watched the live video streaming until around 1am, to the point when ground station lost the signal; literally seconds from the satellites being dropped off into orbit. What a drama! At the end, it...
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Zenith Chronometer Telemeter Quad Tachymeter
What mouthful of horology!To understand this very special Zenith El Primero, one has to travel back to the 1940s. To a time when mechanical chronographs were rare, expensive and built for a specific...
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"So why does my NH Rebelde look like a Panerai?"
A couple of days ago, Hodinkee published an article on Panerai manual wind watches featuring California dials.The post created a fair bit of interest amongst Rebelde owners, with some asking 'is my...
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NEW: Just released Seiko Captain Willard SPB237J
Just announced - and just released in Australia !The new texture dial Captain Willard is a serious watch. And by serious, I mean scary.Forget about the luxury, horological art, collectability - the...
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Just one click away
They say you should not mix business with pleasure, but this is precisely what our plan is all about. Recently we fell in love with the magical world of mechanical cameras, the small spark of passion...
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An Annual General Meeting - all welcome
We owe you. It has been 13 months since the last project update - and you, our loyal supporters, have the right to know what is going on with our 'Manufactured in Australia' project. The past year was...
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