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Yes, you learn a lot, and sometimes, you see the relation with the modern production. [nt]
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What have been your best vintage watch discoveries?....
I recently have had some bad luck buying vintage watches for myself and have a lot to learn within that sector of the watch market. It hasn't been all bad though for my wife, over the years I have able to acquire some fairly nice "authentic" pieces for he...
Vintage requires studying and to checking carefully
But there are many forgotten gems out there, it just takes times to find them. Those bracelete looks like to be extremely comfortable
Yes I have learned that...........
And yes all three of those bracelets are comfortable according to her. Tony
I am lost as I have many answers to give, but there is one...
Which has a very nice story... This Lecoultre Polaris 1965. After having been burglarized in 2011n a good friend gifted this one to me... Yes, you read well, gifted. Best, nicolas ...
WOW!...........
Both on that watch and your generous friend! The original Polaris is one of the ultimate grails from JLC. That is a beautiful example of one my friend. Tony
Dear Tony
Well, from my side, I was really happy when I had the opportunity to buy an Hamilton "Otis" Reverso from 1938. Sorry for the poor quality of my picture taken some months ago. Best wishes Alkiro ...
not haute horology but my first baby steps into vintage [nt]
A watch at the right time: a monochrome grey dialed watch was what I fancied for some time how can you proove an untouched watch best: the black background behind the logo lovely integral strap design ...
true! also a bit VCish ... a bit :-)
and it has got even links that can be removed conveniently! A watch of such price with such feature is really delightful! ...
... and all the connections, stories behind the movements and manufacturers ...
... that you learn when you educate yourself about vintage pieces is really fun!
Where do I start? . . .
. . . Seiko? . . . ['72 GS 5465-5020] ['69 Seiko 6602-8040] . . . or Omega? ['49 ref 2576 chronometer cal 343] ['60 ref 2943 cal 504] Art ...
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I was startled in a positive way when it comes into my care.... Just look at this It's pretty breathtakingly beautiful Those diamond setting seems like it was designed to mimic a certain flower petals Kinda looks like a blooming flowers that fell and ...