Frankenstein’s Seiko (one of many)
So called “Frankenwatches” (see previous) are all over the place and tend to fall into several categories, depending on the base watch and the value associated with it: Out and…
7th International Pogue Day – 16th November 2023
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Skylab 4 launch which saw not one but two automatic chronographs make it into space. One was carried by Col William Pogue, his…
How to remove deep scratches from acrylic watch crystals
Watch “glasses” or “crystals” tend to be either made of glass (mineral glass or sapphire) or acrylic/plastic. There are various reasons why a particular brand might choose one or the…
The longest watch name in the world?
Watch manufacturers seemed to like putting lots of stuff on the dial of their watches; maybe the busier it looked, the more intrinsic value it was supposed to have. See…
Bruce and the bracelet
As an antidote to the previous post, here’s the story of a watch very much not acquired for its bracelet, however one that worked out pretty well. A friend once…
“Bought for the Bracelet”- part I
One of the behaviours that my watch friends tease me about sometimes, is that I have often bought a used vintage watch not because I wanted it particularly, but because…
Rolex DateJust 1603
I have no real interest in Rolexes, at least I haven’t been caught by them yet. Maybe it’s down to the huge prices some command, especially when compared to otherwise…
Back in the hunt
It’s been a while since I’ve written on here – as with a lot of such interests, my watch obsession has ebbed and flowed a bit over the last year…
6th International Pogue Day–16 November 2022
Today is the 49th anniversary of the launch of Skylab 4, the mission that carried Col Bill Pogue into space with what has been recognized as the first automatic chronograph…
Video: Looking at Lemanias
Another fairly well received video review looks at different watches from different makers, many of whom use a version of the Lemania 873 chronograph movement. Omega Speedmaster 145.012-68, 145.022-71 and…