Friend of the blog; Taro Abarbanel-Uemura, shares with us the story behind his priceless vintage Seiko. The world of vintage watches is a dark and vast place. Countless brands have back archives of models stretching as far as your computer … Continue reading Venerable Vintage: A “Poor Man’s 62MAS” Seiko
A man of the sea and the sky, Vincent showcases his one watch that does it all. Most collectors dream of a one-watch collection, the proverbial holy grail watch that can follow them on all of life’s adventures. We’ve all … Continue reading Curator’s Corner: Vincent Carret, Aviator & Sailor
Leviathans of the deep go head to head. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau This famous quote from Cousteau hits home when discussing dive watches because they … Continue reading The Case for Collecting: Doxa Sub 300T or Oris Aquis Date
The Ideal Vessel To Lead Your Watch Fleet I wanted to mark the milestone that was my 30th birthday with the purchase of a truly exceptional watch. A watch that I could look back on 30 years from now and … Continue reading On The Wrist: The Longines Flagship Heritage
Purple & Gold Never Looked Better. When my Father unclipped the oyster clasp on his two-tone 91′ Rolex Submariner ref. 16613, and proceeded to place it in my hands, signaling that the watch would pass on to its next caretaker, I was beyond ecstatic (a full article on that moment and that watch will come out closer to my 30th Birthday this year, which will also mark the watch’s 30th year). As I was shaking off my sense of disbelief, he walked over to a forgotten drawer in a partners desk in our living room, and fished out another watch … Continue reading Venerable Vintage: A Two-Tone Nautica With Triple Sub-Dial From The 80’s
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Japan’s Answer To The Classic Dress Watch, With An Electric Blue Twist. Have you ever seen something that makes you stop dead in your tracks? That leaves you completely spellbound, awestruck and stupefied? These instances are somewhat of a rarity in our lives, and that is what makes them stand out from the rest of the mundane moments in time that tick away. One of these moments occurred when I stumbled upon the Orient Bambino line of watches whilst browsing the internet last month. In particular, the model pictured above, which is the Generation 2, Version 2 with white dial … Continue reading On The Wrist: The Orient Bambino
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