Posts Tagged ‘Chronograph’
Vacheron Constantin 47101 Les Historiques Chronograph
Vacheron Constantin, in my estimation, is the most underrated of the big three. In constant manufacture since 1755, the brand has the kind of history Rolex would kill for. Moreover, they use that history well . . .like, really well. The Les Historiques range was introduced in the early 1990s to pay homage to their…
Read MoreBreitling 765 ‘Raquel Welch’ Co-Pilot
If you happen upon any chronograph with a fifteen minute subdial, chances are it was made for aviation. The quarter-hour interval is a frequently used period for both pre-flight checks and warm-up procedures. What I’m saying is fifteen minute subdial equals aviation tool watch. Here it’s so prominent Breitling even lumed it with five-spoked tritium…
Read MorePre-Daytona Rolex 6238
Rolex AD hype appears to be all the community is capable of discussing right now. Yes, they’re a luxury marque. The antidote? Open yourself to the beautiful world of vintage ownership. Although it’s a perilous and much, much more fraught endeavor, vintage offers so much value even despite its recent rise. If you’re going vintage,…
Read MoreHeuer Carrera 2448S Second Execution
Valjoux 72s don’t seem to come in anything unattractive, do they? The Heuer Carrera is a piece which needs nothing more said about it. It is simple, elegant, lovely. The legacy of Jack Heuer’s leadership and F1 affiliations speak for themselves. The unfussy design and accurate Valjoux made a perfect pairing for a golden era…
Read MoreLip Genève ‘Paul Newman’ 830 Chronograph
Lip seems to be incapable of offering a vintage watch I don’t find hugely appealing. Maybe I’m vulnerable to the French disposition. This seems unlikely, however, as I’ve never bicycled while holding a baguette. More likely, I am attracted to the quirky nuance of their period designs, lack of pretentious BS, and approachable price points.…
Read MoreA Well-Preserved Gallet Multichron 30M
This is not just an extrememly handsome chronograph, though it certainly meets that standard. The 30M Multichron is reportedly the world’s first example of a water resistant case construction, accomplished through a screw-down case back. The construction was patented by Gallet in 1937 and solidified the brand’s name going into the second World War, where…
Read MoreSeiko 5719-8980 ‘Olympic’ Monopusher
Increasingly, modern Seiko enthusiasts are pushing deep into the brand’s back catalogue and creating excellent scholarship. That creates intrigue, collectors, and value. Remember Bonhams’ controversial Seiko-Only auction last year? That was the hallmark of a market entering the public consciousness. One of the darlings from Seiko’s deep history, for both its innovation and historic significance…
Read MoreOmega Seamaster 321 105.005
I recall very clearly being a young horological padawan, learning of the historic contributions the 321 calibre has made to humanity. I also distinctly remember, three years later, learning that there was a Seamaster running the very same venerable movement. Many, many queries ensued. How was this possible? Shouldn’t this be a DeVille? It’s only…
Read MoreOmega Seamaster 145.008 Chronostop Regatta
Overlooked Omega is not only an alliteration, it is a strikingly diverse and intriguing landscape. I am guilty of not yet having a deep knowledge of Omega’s observatory chronometers, the Ploprof story, or just where Armstrong’s 321 rests. Despite these sins, I am still a massive fanboy for all things vintage Omega. One of the…
Read More6239 Rolex Cosmograph-Only Dial
Inverse panda, pump pusher, steel bezel, single-line Cosmograph text: these are things dreams are made of. I admit to being a fan of this reference to an almost child-like extent. I’ll try to rein that in as I feature this example. You will be familiar with the Circuit de la Sarthe of the US, Daytona,…
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