The vintage vibe rolls on with this 1940's Felca Steelmaster for Throwback Thursday. I have a lot of admiration for the Schluep family who began their foray into watches as Felco Ltd. in the Swiss town of Grenchen in 1919 and still survives as a 4th generation family managed business to this day. I find it extraordinary how despite the added expense they often used casebacks marked with the model name (as depicted). From Felco to Felca to modern day Titoni I've assembled a small representative sample of eras, trademarks and models. It is perhaps one of the least known 100+ year old Swiss watch businesses still in existence, particularly in the U.S. where distribution was never firmly established. With model names including Airmaster, Swing Star, Cosmo King, Space Star, Race King and Seascoper this company is evocative of adventure. For more info:
https://www.watchcrunch.com/FlatteryCamp/posts/felco-felca-titoni-a-long-winded-collector-s-story-34343
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Jack McClary
I prefer in person gatherings over social media dialog and have a soft spot for vintage watches.
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7.25” / 18.42 cm
Love getting these glimpses of your museum like collection and learning about the history Jack👌💯
Love getting these glimpses of your museum like collection and learning about the history Jack👌💯
Thank you T. Not a high end collection by any means but it's been fun putting it together.
Quite the stunner, Jack. Thank you for the history too. It's always appreciated. 😃
What a gem Jack! And I think it looks fantastic on the bund strap 🔥
Quite the stunner, Jack. Thank you for the history too. It's always appreciated. 😃
Thank you too. It was good to hear your physical went well.👍
Really great and articulate post 🫡
Thank you too. It was good to hear your physical went well.👍
Thank you
Very cool
Fire!
Cool history tidbit. Thanks for sharing.
#titoni