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
Category: Tool watch
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
Hermetic wristwatch, 1930.
In my daily search for vintage watches, I came across this very interesting Hermetic wristwatch dating from 1930. At first glance, it looks a little odd because it appears to be missing the crown. However, the crown exists. It is just hidden inside the innovative “hermetic watch case”. This was one of the early attempts…Read more
Longines Surfing wristwatch, 1966
I must be honest; in this post, I am actually writing about a vintage watch I had no intention of buying. It is a Longines Surfing wristwatch, Reference: 7625-1, dating from 1966. I have a great deal of respect for the Longines brand, but I see them as a watchmaker that focuses on elegance rather…Read more
A brief history of the trench watch
Strictly speaking, trench watches have not been considered vintage for decades, they are beyond vintage and very much antique. However, the design of the trench watch and its practical usage throughout the First World War led to a change in how we presented the time. For this reason, we take a brief look into the…Read more
What is a vintage “tool watch”?
If you spend any length of time around vintage watch collectors, you are bound to overhear the term “tool watch”. In this post we explain exactly what is meant by the term “tool watch” and give some examples of each from the vintage watch world. A tool watch is a type of wristwatch designed for…Read more