Tissot is a much under-estimated brand, which is a shame considering it has successfully bridged the gap between luxury and affordability in the Swiss watch industry. At Set Back in Time we have a lot of respect for the brand, and we have owned a few Tissot watches over the years. They have served us well….Read more
Category: Brands
A gateway to watchmaking history. Explore vintage timepieces organised by the brands that helped shape the industry. Each name reflects a distinct legacy of craftsmanship, technical achievement and enduring design.
The Omega Ranchero
In my never-ending online search for vintage watches, I stumbled across this Omega Seamaster 2990 (Ranchero). The Ranchero was not a model I was familiar with, so it caught my attention. The watch in question was originally an Omega Ranchero with a replacement dial and hands from a Seamaster. The watch in question had been…Read more
The history of the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
The Omega Speedmaster, commonly known as the Moonwatch, has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the early days of space exploration. It is one of the most legendary and collectable watches in the world of horology. The Speedmaster was not originally designed for space exploration. Introduced in 1957 as part of a…Read more
The Omega Marine: the first true dive watch
I must admit, I have never seen an Omega Marine watch in person. They are not on my immediate list for collection, because I am not a massive fan of dive watches, although the Rolex no-date Submariner is an exception. However, I am a big fan of Omega in general, particularly the Seamaster and Speedmaster…Read more
9ct gold Omega wristwatch, 30T2 calibre, 1944
The Omega 30T2 is one of the brand’s most respected movements. A vintage watch with this calibre has been on my wish list for a while. During my search for a suitable candidate, I came across this particular example at The Vintage Wrist Watch Company. It’s a 9ct gold Omega wristwatch, dating from 1944. Sadly,…Read more
How to spot a fake vintage Omega
I have written a lot about Omega over the past year. It has probably become my favourite vintage brand. It’s not quite up there with Rolex or the Holy Trinity of Horology, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Vacheron & Constantin. However, Omega introduced the world to the Speedmaster, the Seamaster and the Constellation, which isn’t…Read more
Tissot, vintage models
Tissot watches often receive less praise than they deserve in the vintage watch world. It saddens us to see a brand receive so little recognition when it has successfully bridged the gap between luxury and affordability in the Swiss watch industry. Tissot has a long record of quality watchmaking that includes elegant dress watches and…Read more
Tissot Visodate Camping wristwatch, 1957
We have said this before, we are fans of the Tissot brand. What Tissot has done well over the last 170 years is bridge the gap between luxury and affordability in the Swiss watch industry. This is what we like about the Tissot brand. They produce honest, good-quality watches at an affordable price. They appeal…Read more
Tissot PR 516 wristwatch, 1972
I must admit that I am a big fan of the Tissot brand. My first “real” (not quartz) Swiss watch was a Tissot Visodate, which I purchased new in 2018. For this reason, I have always been interested in any Tissot that crosses my path, and this vintage Tissot PR 516 wristwatch caught my attention….Read more
Omega Seamaster automatic, 1958
Since its introduction in 1948, the Omega Seamaster line has become a classic timepiece of Swiss watchmaking. In the modern world, the Seamaster is known for its rugged professional dive watches. However, Seamasters from the 1950s and 60s often displayed refined looks. They featured classic round cases and clean dials. Stainless steel was popular, and…Read more