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The Baume & Mercier Capeland chronograph is perhaps my most sentimental watch in my collection. As I explained in my SOTC post, it wasn’t technically my first “good watch”, but it was the...
Most Luxury Watchmakers Are Really Old, But Who Owns The Oldest Watch Brand?
Part of the prestige of many brands, whether we realize it or not, is usually tied to the age of the watchmaker. I use the word "part of" intentionally, as newer brands (like FP Journe for example)...
Seeing as it's the last day of 2021, I thought I'd post the state of the collection heading into 2022. This is my personal collection after roughly a decade, and I've had a lot of fun along the way....
Before TAG: A History of Heuer-Leonidas And Its Focus On Chronographs
Before TAG Heuer, there was Heuer-Leonidas. The history of Heuer is heavily influenced by the chronograph. After Heuer and Leonidas merged, the combined company was actually the largest manufacturer...
A Very American Story (History Of The Waltham Watch Company)
The history of the Waltham Watch Company isn't as well known as it should be. It invented the American Watchmaking System, which was pioneered by Aaron Dennison. He's the American behind the system...
Five Interesting Vintage Watch Ads (From Brands I Know Nothing About)
In my quest to acquire vintage watch ads, I often get a much-welcomed surprise. Or more of an added bonus if you will. If I'm lucky, I'll flip over the vintage watch ad that I recently purchased, and...