The features of Art Deco design have recently caught our eyes, and we are keen to add a watch to our collection that captures the charm of the period. In this instance, during our initial research, we came across this Art Deco J.W. Benson wristwatch dating from 1947. It is in an Art Deco style…Read more
Category: Vintage watch
How to wind a vintage watch
A vintage mechanical watch is powered by the mainspring and will only run if the mainspring is wound to some degree. The mainspring is wound either by hand or by a self-winding mechanism, i.e. an automatic movement. Normally, a mechanical watch has a 40 to 48-hour power reserve after a full wind. This means to…Read more
Oris Super wrist watch, 1960s.
Oris has long been a favourite Swiss brand of mine. I own a modern Oris 65 Divers watch with a bronze bezel and leather strap. It looks amazing, keeps great time and flies under the radar, only a watch aficionado would appreciate it for the respected Swiss made brand that it is. The bronze and…Read more
Eterna KonTiki 10, c1968
The Kontiki models of the 1950s and 60s are arguably some of Eterna’s most iconic models. Solidly constructed, inside and out in every respect, they were favoured by Divers and Military personnel at the time. This particular vintage watch is an Eterna KonTiki 10 dating from 1958. It is in stunning condition for its age….Read more
The peculiar history of MuDu watches
MuDu watches are a vintage watch brand that comes up online occasionally, and the brand has a peculiar history. According to Mikrolisk, the “Bible” for horological trade marks, Brevinex SA/Kurt Dubach of Geneva, Switzerland, registered the MuDu brand in 1957. There is a separate, undated trademark list on Mikrolisk for MuDu. In this instance, Adolf…Read more
Vintage watch crystals explained
Made of acrylic, glass or synthetic Sapphire, the crystal is a transparent cover or lens that protects the vintage watch dial and reduces glare. As well as allowing you to read the time on your vintage watch, the crystal also protects the delicate inner components of your timepiece from damage. It is one of the…Read more
Longines wrist watch, tropical dial
This vintage Longines watch has a good quality 17-jewel calibre 6952 hand-winding movement, which is keeping time well. The movement is fully signed, and it has the Longines serial number, which dates it back to 1977. We were drawn to this Longines because of the tropical dial, not that the pattern necessarily appealed, just that…Read more
Should I have my vintage watch serviced?
A vintage watch is more than just a tool to tell the time. It is an extension of your personality and style. That said, it is of utmost importance to ensure that your vintage watch is accurate, otherwise, it is just a piece of jewellery on your wrist. Regular maintenance and servicing can help prevent…Read more
What are tropical dial watches?
A tropical dial watch is a vintage watch that has undergone a colour change on its dial. Exposure to sunlight, humidity, and other environmental factors typically causes this colour change. These conditions occur frequently in the tropics, hence the name. Today, some vintage watch collectors highly value tropical dial watches. To be honest, we are…Read more
Longines Flagship wrist watch, 1962
This impressive Longines Flagship vintage watch has a 17-jewel calibre 340 automatic movement, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed, and it has the Longines serial number 11,998,523, which dates it back to 1962. In the not-too-distant past, I was sporting a modern Longines Flagship Heritage automatic on my wrist. I wanted to…Read more