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Vintage Watches: A 1979 Rolex Sea-Dweller 'Great White,' A 1960s Heuer Carrera 'Early First Execution,' And A 1940s Breitling Premier Chronograph
All of the greatest vintage watches the internet has to offer.
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Zenith's 1969 column-wheel automatic chronograph caliber at 36,000 vph, saved from quartz-era destruction by Charles Vermot in 1975 and supplied to the Rolex Daytona ref. 16520 (1988-2000).
Chronograph dial with high-contrast sub-counters. Vintage Daytona, Speedmaster CK 2998, Heuer Carrera; modern 116500LN, Tudor Chrono.
Chronograph scale converting flash-to-sound time into distance. WWI artillery-spotting origin; vintage Longines / Lemania / Heuer.
Chronograph scale reading heart rate in BPM after counting 15 or 30 pulse beats. The 1920s-60s doctor\'s watch standard.
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All of the greatest vintage watches the internet has to offer.
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A watch for going Mach 2 with your hair on fire (but make it stealthy).
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We put an old-school watch in a cutting-edge jet – find out how this mechanical pilot's watch holds up in the cockpit.
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The next generation of the Spitfire brings ample style, personality, and charm to IWC's pilot offering.
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The less you do, the more you do.
A cult classic from the '90s is back in black(er).
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With a new GMT thrown in for good measure.
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A detailed look at the extremely rare examples of Longines’ early waterproof chronographs with mushroom-shaped push-pieces.
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The new Blancpain Air Command rides the waves of its predecessor but somehow lacks the finesse of the black dial model. Limited to 500 pieces, the 2019 model is mostly sold out if not completely sold out in stores. The new model benefits from it being a lighter and stronger material - titanium, and for those who prefer a subtler look, has a mostly matte finished case. In and of itself, the watch design is nicely executed and has a great movement behind it. And for those who prefer a blue dial over a black dial, a contemporary look over a homage, the new blue dial variant might be a better choice. But for those who prefer a more historically reminiscent timepiece, the 2019 homage would still be the leader of the pack.
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Anyone know a good loan shark?
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It was the 1970s and the emergence of sports watches is nigh. In anticipation of this trend, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious watch manufacturers, Vacheron Constantin, launched the Reference 222 in honour of its 222nd anniversary. The Reference 222 featured the aesthetic and technical attributes of sports watches and guaranteed 120 m of water resistance.Read More
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Blancpain updates the 2019 Air Command with few upgrades that makes it nearly perfect sports watch.
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One thing's for sure, it's the most fun.
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The Swiss-German watchmaker partners with California-Based Collective Horology
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Here, John tells us about a watch he encountered for the first time while sitting on the jury of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve, and while it didn't take home an award, it was the one piece that really stuck with him.
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Classics are classics for a reason.
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This reporter, for one, welcomes our new Code 11.59 overlords.
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India Whiskey Charlie ready at runway 21!
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Just because it can fly, doesn't mean it has to.
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A familiar partnership gets a new look for a big anniversary.
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IWC Schaffhausen has launched three new chronographs in its Pilot’s Watches collection. The new ceramic models are collaborative timepieces that the brand created in the context of its military programme with squadrons of the U.S. Navy.
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Hatchi matchi, now in rose gold.
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A Defy that will blow your mind.
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A '60s-inspired chrono with a mechanical movement to boot.
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A manually wound throwback some 90 years in the making.
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What metal would you pick for a 140th anniversary?
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A last minute chance to give the gift of time to your Valentine.
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