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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..
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The History of Seiko Watches - A Selection Of Iconic Japanese Timepieces
There have been some vintage seiko watches over the years, do you know the history behind the iconic brand? Read on to find out...
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What Is Water Resistance - Is My Watch Waterproof?
What is watch water resistance? What does water resistant mean? Read our team’s tips on water resistant watches and keeping them that way.
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Luxury Watch Insurance - Everything You Need To Know
Geckota meets a leading specialist watch insurance broker for insider tips on how to insure your watch collection. Read more...
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What is a Tourbillon Watch? – The History of the Tourbillon
Affordable tourbillon watches have never been more accessible. But what is a tourbillon movement and why should you add a tourbillon watch to your watch collection?