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Then and Now: Type A-11 Field Watch
Not long ago, I wrote an article discussing the significance of the A-11 field watch in the realm of World War II watches. The A-11 was unique in the way it looked and the stringent government-imposed criteria it had to meet....
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When Rolex Truly Became Independent
Perhaps the reason why we talk about Rolex so much is because of how unusual a brand it is. Rolex often makes the news for both good and bad reasons. The Crown made the headlines most recently because of its acquisition...
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World War II Rolex Watches
Here we are again talking about World War II watches. This time, we’re taking a look at what Rolex contributed to horology during that time period. Few articles have been written on this subject; the best sources of information are these...
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Then and Now: The Ollech & Wajs C-1000
There are a few highly specialized brands that have always kept a low profile. Instead of embarking on the dangerous path of expensive marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsement deals, they spend all of their capital developing great timepieces. These brands are,...
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One Rolex Watch Collection
Watch enthusiasts love the hypothetical idea of owning just one watch. There are plenty of terms surrounding this notion: the “one watch collection”,  the “exit watch”, or as The Time Teller calls it, the “one watch watch collection watch”. It’s...
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Seiko History: Daini vs. Suwa Factories
Seiko is known for many things: $100 vintage Seiko 5’s with tractor-like movements, the 62MAS diver, the iconic SKX (which I wished I had bought while they were still in production), the modern SPB line, etc. Seiko is also known...
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