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Cazalea initiates a fascinating discussion on 'unmentionable' or obscure watch brands, challenging the community to identify lesser-known names. This thread delves into the rich history of watchmaking beyond mainstream brands, unearthing hidden gems and forgotten manufacturers.
...had some interesting divers during that 60s time period in which we saw the rise of so many classics from other brands such as Longines, JLC, etc. The Felca model I have seen and liked is a compressor cased "Seascoper" I think (I may have the model name wrong). I just saw a cool Nivada diver the other day. Not sure of the model name, but it was an honest, handsome example of a '60s dive watch. Cheers, Daos
And thanks for stopping by! Good to hear you are still "watching" Mike
...but I try to check in regularly. This is my "HoMe" on the interwebs! Saw some of our friends in person last weekend and was wishing you were there too. Cheers, Daos
Candino, Lotus, Jaguar and Calypso watch brands are populist brands in the Festina Group from the days when car logos were out licenced. Their more famous brand stablemates seen at Baselworld are Leroy and Perrelet. Regards MTF
Dorn...something. ;) Best, Nicolas
Yet another brilliant subject, Mike. I own two Tradition watches. They were made for and sold by Sears (as were another obscure brand, Baylor). They are of quite decent quality, with Schild movements. The diver (of which Art might have a picture) is very nicely made; the other, a dress watch, is less so but has such a fascinating screw-down back that I picked it up for a few bucks just to see how it worked. It works by placing the back in position, then screwing in a peripheral ring. Result: the
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