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"Heure Universelle" an essential complication of the watch world that is revered by many collectors. Using the translation from French, we arrive “World Time” in English. The endeavor began when th...
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Rolex 6238 ”Pre-Daytona” The Precedent
Precedent, the one that came before. The chronograph that came prior, in the sense of general functionality, mechanical approach and aesthetic . The reason for this legendary name came as such; as ...
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POW: a Survivor from the Second World War
Can you imagine putting a part of history on your wrist? One of the most fascinating and interesting stories regarding Rolex models is one of that the 3525. This is the tale of reference that repre...
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Patek Philippe Ref. 2597 ‘Travel Time’ Calatrava
"Developed just after the initial Worldtimers by Louis Cottier, the ref. 2597 is a damn cool ‘Travel Time’ from 1956, the very start of the jet age. The reference can be thought of as a 570 Calatrava with a little je ne sais quoi complication reminding you to go out and explore the world."
Rolex ref. 3525 "Monoblocco" chrono
"If you love your Daytona, you should know its grandfather. This is the ref. 3525, not the first Rolex chronograph, but likely the first Oyster-cased Rolex chronograph. It goes by ‘Monoblocco’, ‘Barilotto’, and ‘Prisoner of War’ all as nicknames"
Rolex Ref. 6605 Serpico Y laino
The Italian Influence
