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Buying Your First Vintage Seiko Chronograph
Buying vintage Seiko chronographs can be a delight or a potential minefield. Read our guidance on buying your first Seiko vintage chronograph.
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The Heuer Skipper Watch & Great Regatta Timing Alternatives
Discover more about the iconic Heuer Skipper, the yacht at the heart of its story and a multitude of Heuer Skipper regatta timer alternatives...
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Odd Sized Lug Widths For A Watch Strap
In this article we explore odd lug width sizes and options for replacement straps or bracelets when you want a change from your watch brand’s standard 19 mm or 21 mm strap…
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Diving Books About Commercial and Military Diving
Take a deep breath and plunge into the world of commercial and military divers. Enjoy our guide to some of the most gripping dive books ever...
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The Avro Vulcan Bomber and Me
My fascination with this delta-winged Cold War jet began as a toddler around Cuban Missile Crisis time. Read on for my Vulcan bomber story and introduction...
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50 Years Of Modern Classic Cars Through The Car Brochures That Helped Sell Them…
Take a 50-year drive down automotive memory lane with some modern classics, the brochures that helped sell them and some iconic watches.
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James Bond in Switzerland
From Piz Gloria in OHMSS to James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 and the Furka Pass. Check out our guide to Bond in Switzerland...
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Steve McQueen & Le Mans; The Man & Le Mans
Want to know more about Steve McQueen & Le Mans? From the Porsche 917, to the Le Mans race and the now-iconic Heuer Monaco chronograph – Read more here…
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Taking A Look At The Famous Dirty Dozen Watches
The Dirty Dozen of ‘W.W.W.’ military watches. Hear our take on the irresistibly collectible Dirty Dozen Watches. From Grana to Record, read more here…
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The Most Popular Watch Movements In Detail
Discover some of the best-known affordable watch movement types. Here are some of the best movements from the best watch mechanism brands. Read more…
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Watch Books – Must Have Books for Watch Lovers & Enthusiasts
You want to read more about watches and the watch industry. Here’s a beginner’s guide to must have watch books for watch lovers and enthusiasts. Read more…
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The Unique Visual Design of Baselworld 2019
While most were focusing on the latest watches of the show, Michael and I diverted our attention to the communication of brands' design language through other media..