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Here, we are somewhere between the end of the Sixities ( 1968 ) and the Seventies. This was the end of the Cal 825 Life, which was used in an awesome Memovox, the Ref E E 861 which becomes the Ref E 8

Let's start from the beginning, and have a look at the first Memovoxes, which were manual winding. A detail makes all the difference, between the very first Memovox, the Ref 3150, and all the other wh

We still have a few weeks to wait before seeing the new Reversos in Geneva. To help us to wait, but laso to measure the popularity of what people use to call an " Iconic " watch, let's post some pictu

From the 25th to the 28th of November, was held in Paris, at the famous auction house Artcurial ( 7, Rond Point des Champs Elysées ) one of the most impressive - if not THE most impressive - exhibitio

My friends, we had an unqiue experience in Paris last night. Vacheron Constantin organized, as in the last 6 or 7 years, a superb dinner. Our Hosts, the VC Team, and specially Yves Di Martino and Alex

Sorry for this evidence, but there are several ways to express Poetry in Time, and undisputably, JLC excels in this Art. From the pocket watches, and their unbelievable " cortège " of complications, t

I posted earlier this year a topic about the Amvox 5, which was one of the 2010 novelties. For those who want to know more about this watch, here is the link: jlc.watchprosite.com What I didn't mentio

Here's a pair of watches I own for several months, now, and that I appreciate a lot, the Benrus Type I and II The Benrus Type I was chosen by the US Navy, just after the TR 900, at the end of the 60ie

From the pocket observation watch, released in the very early XXth Century ( I read somewhere that only 15 pieces were made ... ) : To the Richard Lange, introduced in 2006: There is a watch we didn't

It took me a lot of time to decide what would be MY 6542. First of all, I wanted a 6542 for many years, as I was always seduced by the lack of crownguards, on this reference, which gives a distinctive

Here are some new pictures I took of this great watch, a ... 1964 model ( Calm down, Graham, it is mine and not for sale! ) , which, in my opinion, respects the " 4 S Rule ". I would say: 1/ Sophistic

This watch belongs to the category of the timekeepers with an History. Released in 1945 and produced till 1950, some of the 159 were delivered to the SHOM, which stands for " Service Hydrographique et

Air / Earth / Sea? Both share the sense of Adventure, the celebrity, and ... the lack of crownguards. So, what kind of Rolex fan are you? Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2010

Be warned, my friends, here is an aesthical and visual shock, and a truly pleasant one! I introduced you the Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication at the very beginnning of this year: For those

g Some here wanted to see more pictures of the 8 Days Perpetual skeleton, as to be able to fully appreciate the combination of the ruthenium dial with the white or the colored case. I won't denounce a

The next best thing after the CK 2913, the CK 14 755, which is very similar. My favourite Vintage Omega, but also one of my very favourite Vintage Diving watch, all brands included. The case is one of

Well, I wrote so much about the Polaris, original and Tribute, that the only thing which missed was to do a Test Post. I own my pair of Tributes since November 2008, and I had the occasion to try them

I realized that I can't go away without any of these 2 watches, the Freak , and the Sonata. Last year, I brought them with me, as well as 2 years ago. About the Sonata, it is logical, as it is THE per

Last week, I was offered to make a test on one of my Vintage JLCs. I had a long time thinking about which one I would submit to the test, and finally chose the Master Mariner Deep Sea. The watch was s

Last year at the SIHH, I fell under the charm of a very special series of watches, The Enamel watches, The " Venus " or the White Email Grand Feu MMRs, The Reverso Pavonia Piéce Unique, and the Master