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FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: RGM 151-COE “Corps of Engineers”

RGM makes some very interesting watches in the U.S.A. — two of which have a clear historical connection to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pocketwatches from the World War I era: the 801-COE and 151-COE “Corps of Engineers,” the latter of which will be this article’s focus.

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Aug 6, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

From Fratello Watches

Expert Advice: 5 Tips for Buying Vintage Watches

Whether you’re buying out of sentimentality or simply for investment purposes, education is the most important factor when it comes to buying, or collecting, vintage timepieces, says Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer.

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Jun 29, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Oris Big Crown 1917

We take a look at the new Oris Big Crown 1917 and compare it to its vintage predecessor — a pocketwatch-converted wristwatch for pilots made 100 years ago and only recently discovered in the Oris watch archives.

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May 7, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Presidents' Day Special

First Watch: U.S. Presidents and Their Timepieces

WatchTime shares, in this feature on U.S. presidents and their watches, what brands graced the wrists and waistcoasts of our chief executives, such as JFK's Omega Ultra Thin and Bill Clinton's Cartier Ballon Bleu.

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Feb 20, 2017 by Norma Buchanan

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931

Since we discussed TAG Heuer's vintage tribute piece to the original Monaco last week, I thought it would be fitting to revisit another series that includes a direct historical homage piece. This week, it’s the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 (Ref. 2788570), released a few years ago to an almost overwhelmingly positive reception.

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Feb 5, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Cartier Tortue

The Cartier Tortue watch, designed personally by Louis Cartier, was characterized by its tortoise-inspired shape, which stood in stark contrast to the predominantly round watches of the time. We compare modern and vintage examples of this iconic Cartier watch.

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Jun 12, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special

There are some watches available today that are so distinctive in appearance, it is somewhat hard to believe that they played such a critical role in the development of all pilot watches as a category, and thus an important role in the broader world of horology. The modern Zenith Pilot watch, with its historical heritage,...

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May 8, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Longines Heritage Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch

Of all the brands we have taken a look at through our “Vintage Eye,” there have been very few with complete collections, let alone entire series, dedicated to reviving the historical watches of the brands’ pasts. Of course, there is the Tudor Heritage Collection and the various homage pieces within the IWC Pilot’s Watch Collection,...

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Apr 10, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Preview: 3 Antique Watches from “Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking” Museum Exhibit

Beginning September 19, 2015, the Legion of Honor at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will host “Breguet: Art and Innovation in Watchmaking,” an exhibit comprising the largest collection of antique Breguet timepieces ever shown in the Americas. Here’s a look at three of the historic pieces that will be on display.

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Sep 16, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

RGM Watches: Roland G. Murphy’s American Way

We spoke with Roland G. Murphy, founder of RGM Watch Company, and took an in-depth look at his highly respected portfolio of RGM watches, including RGM's Pennsylvania Tourbillon watch and RGM's Pennsylvania Series 801 watch.

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Apr 20, 2015 by Joe Thompson

Horology Comes to Steeltown: Kobold’s Spirit of America

The Kobold Watch Company recently moved from Pittsburgh to Pennsylvania’s Amish country. In this article from our archives, we tell the story behind Kobold’s U.S.-made Spirit of America watch, and how the brand ended up in the Steel City in the first place.

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Apr 20, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Two Vintage Breguet Pocketwatches Added to the Brand’s Collection of Historic Timepieces

Montres Breguet added to its private collection of historically significant watches, when brand president and CEO Marc A. Hayek acquired two important lots at a Christie’s Geneva auction last year: the Breguet no. 4039, a half-quarter repeating watch with an off-centered hour dial and date indication, and the extremely rare Breguet Tourbillon no. 1176.

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Jan 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Philippe Cousteau’s Rolex Sea-Dweller Sells for $183,750 at Antiquorum Auction

Antiquorum’s fall auction in New York generated an impressive $3,679,437 in sales. The top lots included a Patek Philippe minute repeater, two Patek ref. 5004s, and Philippe Cousteau’s Rolex “double-red” Sea-Dweller, ref. 1665. Let’s take a look at the top 10 sellers.

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Oct 10, 2014 by WatchTime

Promotion: TUDOR Heritage Ranger

Imbued with the pioneering spirit of the far North and epic tales of sled dogs braving solitary frozen lands, and infused with the exploits of unsung adventurers daily defying their hostile environment to explore new frontiers, the TUDOR Heritage Ranger brings the conquests of the last century into the present. A concentrate of heroic deeds,...

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Jul 1, 2014 by Advertising Department

Promotion: TUDOR Heritage Black Bay

An open book on decades of deep-water adventures, steeped in the mysterious aura of a hidden bay that gradually reveals its secrets to those who venture there, the TUDOR Heritage Black Bay is a long-lost treasure, returning to the light of day. First presented in 2012 in an appealing version with warm colors, it was...

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Jun 12, 2014 by Advertising Department

Fratello Friday: Which Watch Brands Are Likely to Increase in Value? (Part 2)

In case you missed part one of this article, please click here. The basic question is: “What brands offer watches that tend to increase in value over time?” As I wrote last time, there are two answers here, a short version and a long version. The short answer is simple: Rolex and Patek Philippe. The...

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May 23, 2014 by Robert-Jan Broer

SIHH Day Four: Vacheron Constantin and Ralph Lauren

Geneva’s luxurious SIHH watch fair rolls on. Here’s a taste of the new releases from two more of the exhibiting brands. Vacheron Constantin raised lots of eyebrows this year with its bold and unexpected (at least by those of us in the watch press) decision to focus its 2013 SIHH novelties entirely on ladies. That’s...

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Jan 24, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2013, Day One: First Look at Novelties from Cartier and IWC

The 2013 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) — the luxury watch world’s winter festival of new timepieces from more than a dozen top brands — kicks off today, and WatchTime is here to get up close and personal with the slew of new watches, many of which won’t even find their way to...

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Jan 21, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Records Fall at Antiquorum and Christie’s Watch Auctions in Geneva

In early November, the watchmaking city of Geneva hosted two auctions of fine timepieces, held one day apart — one by Antiquorum and the other by Christie’s — each of which achieved new records for watches at auction. Antiquorum boasted the highest price ever paid for a Rolex sports watch and a Patek Philippe sold...

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Nov 14, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Stephen Forsey to be Keynote Speaker at AWCI 2012

Fans of both classical and modern horology, take note: the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) will be hosting its 2012 Convention and Educational Symposium on August 1st – 5th at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center in Colorado, and this year’s headliners represent two generations of high watchmaking. Stephen Forsey, co-founder with Robert Greubel of the...

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Jul 11, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

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