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Classic Swiss

Yema Just Built a Modern Classic, a Field of Dreams

I mean just look at the movement, beautifully presented via the see-thru caseback on the new Urban Field model. Yes, it’s a bought in Sellita SW210 series movement, but the Yema decoration really adds a classic touch; blue screw heads and Yema script on the bridgework, plus a smattering of synthetic rubies. Hypnotic to look at and a perfect contrast to the functional crosshair style … Continue reading Yema Just Built a Modern Classic, a Field of Dreams

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Classic Swiss

Hamilton Khaki Converter Gets Chrono Features Too

The latest variation on the Hamilton Khaki Aviation is the Converter Chronograph, a blue dial slide rule bezel watch, which makes a budget alternative to the Breitling Navitimer. Your scales are set on the bezel and the inner chapter ring too, so rotating the bezel lets you calculate speed over a given distance, or pounds of fuel being burned by the minute, assuming your biplane … Continue reading Hamilton Khaki Converter Gets Chrono Features Too

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Best Swiss watches

And It’s Goodbye From Them…Milgauss & Cellini Dropped

The latest updated Rolex website shows a couple of longstanding models that are missing, presumed dead from the stock list. Say goodbye to the Milgauss and Cellini models, which are no great loss to the market in our humble opinion. The Cellini watches were a dress watch from the 1960s, taking inspiration from an Italian goldsmith. Originally a range of gold – often presentation style … Continue reading And It’s Goodbye From Them…Milgauss & Cellini Dropped

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Best Swiss watches

JLC Just Launched a Mad Money Pre-Owned Section

Jaeger LeCoultre has joined the pre-owned party, by launching its own Collectibles series of watches, sold via their website. Refurbished and restored to concours classic car standard these are vintage watches with that factory fresh feel. Beautiful to look at, hand crafted too. For now there are just 12 pieces on sale and we love the Master Mariner from the late 60s, but at 24,000 … Continue reading JLC Just Launched a Mad Money Pre-Owned Section

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Watch market news

Footballers Are Magnets For Watch Thieves, Here’s Why

The recent burglary of Raheem Sterling’s house, where a reported jewellery and watches haul worth 300K retail was pinched highlights how footballers are an easy target for watch thieves in the UK. Sterling was playing in the World Cup and his family were reportedly at home when the raid took place, with thieves using weapons to intimidate his partner and children – reports the Mirror … Continue reading Footballers Are Magnets For Watch Thieves, Here’s Why

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British Watches, Uncategorized

Is It Worth Repairing an Old Timex Watch? Yes, You Can Do It

Can you take a typical eBay watch selling at £10 as a `runs then stops’ project and get it going? Sometimes you can. Let’s delve into the world of budget watch repair. WHAT YOU NEED Unlike real watchmaking, where you need a fully equipped £3000 workshop, with mini lathe, polishing machine, proper workbench, Swiss tools, wide range of spares, crystals, stems, crowns, hands plus an … Continue reading Is It Worth Repairing an Old Timex Watch? Yes, You Can Do It

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Japanese Watches

Yeah, That Seiko Rowing Blazers Collab is Going Well

It’s only been a few days since the special Rowing Blazers fashion collab Seiko 5 watches came out, but two are sold out already. Just the green and orange dials left if you fancy one and the retail is £550. OK, that is expensive for a modern Seiko 5 which can be found starting at about £220 online. So what gives with Rowing Blazers? Obvs … Continue reading Yeah, That Seiko Rowing Blazers Collab is Going Well

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Pocket Watches

Hamilton Go Back To Their Railroad Roots

The pocket watch remains a staple accessory on those rare days where a man wears a suit. It adds a finishing touch and Hamilton haven’t forgotten their railway watch roots, as they launch this 50mm wide pocket watch. Got the old school big numerals, sub dial and it’s a top winder of course like all the best railroad watches of the 1890s-1910s. It will be … Continue reading Hamilton Go Back To Their Railroad Roots

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