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Universal Geneve (And Patek’s First Trip To The US)

Universal Geneve was a great brand, and its vintage pieces are still coveted by collectors. It also shares an interesting, intertwined history with Pa...

Universal Geneve (And Patek’s First Trip To The US)

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Some Observations (After A Decade Of Watch Collecting)

Now that I’m about a decade into my watch collecting journey, I figured I’d share some of the observations I’ve picked up along the way. These are som...

Some Observations (After A Decade Of Watch Collecting)

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Review Of The Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph

I’m still in love with the Capeland Chronograph after almost a decade of ownership, despite recently gravitating towards smaller, thinner watches as I...

Review Of The Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph

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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. Many prestigious brands, such as the...

Most Luxury Watchmakers Are Really Old, But Who Owns The Oldest Watch Brand?

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State Of The Collection Heading Into 2022

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...

State Of The Collection Heading Into 2022

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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 combin...
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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 Aaro...
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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 th...
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