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Classic Swiss

Alpina Startimer Heritage, Bumper Auto Editions

Alpina has released two editions of a retro 1960s style bumper automatic. The bumper rotor was an early incarnation of the automatic watch, made famous by Bolton based watchmaker John Harwood in the late 1920s. After Harwood went bankrupt in the Great Depression in the 1930s, Swiss watch brands began to use the bumper automatic principle in their watches. It was eventually superceded by the … Continue reading Alpina Startimer Heritage, Bumper Auto Editions

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Best Swiss watches

Bling! Limited Edition Hamilton Ventura in 14K Gold

The Hamilton Ventura is one of those unique designs which stands out, although for us, it isn’t a practical watch. Case width is generally too small. Not surprising, as it is from an era when gents watches were about 33mm across – even if you were Elvis. If you are reasonably well off you can now buy a 14K case version of the Ventura, which … Continue reading Bling! Limited Edition Hamilton Ventura in 14K Gold

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Japanese Watches

Fun, Retro and Affordable: Seiko Ultraseven Ltd Edition

Some watches are destined to be collectors items and the Seiko 5 Limited Edition Ultraseven is one of them. It celebrates an old school Japanese TV show, bit like Space 1999 or UFO from Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s stable of children’s shows in the 60s and 70s. The Ultra seven were basically a force defending earth from alien attacks, robots, assorted dinosaur type monsters etc.  … Continue reading Fun, Retro and Affordable: Seiko Ultraseven Ltd Edition

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Micro Brands

Baltic Micro-Rotor MR-01 is Back on Pre-Order This Month

The micro-rotor is a clever way of powering an automatic watch and keeping the movement nice and slim too. That means you can produce a thin case dress watch. Indie brand Baltic first launched the MR-01 last year but now a new batch are being produced and available for pre-order on the Baltic website. There are three dial colours for this old school watch; salmon, … Continue reading Baltic Micro-Rotor MR-01 is Back on Pre-Order This Month

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Watch market news

How To Start Building an Interesting Watch Collection

Some people love Casio watches, others favour vintage Omega Seamasters, others like to collect pocket watches made from Chester hallmarked silver. There’s no right or wrong way to collect watches, but if you are starting to build a collection that’s interesting, says something about the history of timekeeping and is a joy to look at, then NWC mag has some suggestions. One more thing, we … Continue reading How To Start Building an Interesting Watch Collection

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Japanese Watches

The G-Shock HUF is a Scalper’s Delight

Casio has released its latest Collab project watch, dubbed the HUF. Not The Hoff, the HUF. So what’s the story behind it? Here’s the word; The GA-2100HUF-5A commemorates the 20th anniversary of the HUF brand. This collaboration takes the popular octagonal GA-2100 in a new direction with inspiration from sneaker culture. Built with an eclectic combination of materials – from resin and metal components, to … Continue reading The G-Shock HUF is a Scalper’s Delight

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Vintage Watch Tips

July 4th Special: The Greatest Watches Born In The USA

It’s Independence Day and everyone can admire the cause of freedom, representation and a government accountable to the people at the point of a gun. After some help from the French, the US colonials defeated the English and became a free nation. Rejecting constitutional monarchy, they formed a unique system of federal administration agreed by member States, who could make their own local laws too. … Continue reading July 4th Special: The Greatest Watches Born In The USA

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Best Swiss watches

TAG Monaco Gulf X Has That Historic Element

The TAG Monaco remains an enduring watch design for collectors, especially the Gulf colours editions. Ithas that classic 60s motorsport vibe, the Steve McQueen connection still addds a touch of cool, and its square case means it stands out in an ocean of round case Swiss watches. There is a special version from TAG to celebrate the historic GP event in Monaco, where the classic … Continue reading TAG Monaco Gulf X Has That Historic Element

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