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Classic Swiss

Alpina Heritage Diver & Startimer Pilot Models

Alpina has launched two new heritage models, capturing the looks of the past, but featuring modern technology. Here’s the word from Alpina; Nothing could better describe the Heritage designs by Alpina, the Swiss manufacture founded in 1883 that has built its reputation on creating watches that are water-resistant, shock-resistant, anti-magnetic and rust-proof. It is this pioneering vision put forward some 138 years ago that still … Continue reading Alpina Heritage Diver & Startimer Pilot Models

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Breitling Premier Models Offer Collector Appeal

Here’s one press release we missed earlier in April, but because we love vintage Breitling watches we wanted to post it. The Heritage Collection is arguably a bit niche, in that many modern watch buyers are investors looking to make money on the waiting list game. Others buy Breitling because the Bentley connection, or the aviation style and history. But these are beautiful watches in … Continue reading Breitling Premier Models Offer Collector Appeal

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British Watches

Accurist Retro Racer is a Winner

Ladies n gentlemen, can we have a tip of the hat to Accurist who have launched a pretty decent 1970s chronograph for under £130. In fact we saw one example at £109 on Ideal World today. The Retro Racer has a qaurtz movement, the usual chrono functions and a Milanese mesh bracelet option too. It only has a 50m depth rating so don’t go swimming … Continue reading Accurist Retro Racer is a Winner

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Longines 40s Style Heritage Marine is An Expensive Tribute Band

Longines has launched another retro watch in the shape of the Military Marine Nationale edition. It has a kind of creamy, almost yellowing newspaper, patina built into the dial, plus a distinctive blue trio of hands. Although it is a revival of a 1940s watch built for the French Navy, this modern version is bigger at 38mm case diameter. Hard to sell a 33m watch … Continue reading Longines 40s Style Heritage Marine is An Expensive Tribute Band

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