Vintage Watches

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

WATCH REVIEW

Hands-On Review: Oris Diver Sixty-Five

We present here the Oris Diver Sixty-Five, a great example of a watch company making a heritage piece the right way, reviewed by Jason Pitsch of ProfessionalWatches.com.

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Jul 31, 2017 by Jason Pitsch

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Rolex Air-King

Keeping with the aviation theme from last week’s article on the Stowa Flieger Klassik 40, we come to this week’s featured timepiece: the Rolex Air-King, one of the longest-running models within Rolex’s modern lineup,

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Jul 30, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FROM WATCHTIME INDIA

Collector Profile: Roni Madhvani, the Watch Hunter of Africa

Roni Madhvani, a Kampala-based businessman, has acquired one of the most revered collections of vintage Patek Philippe watches in the world. In this profile from the landmark fifth anniversary issue of our sister magazine WatchTime India, editor Neha S. Bajpai brings you a rare peek into this enviable collection of timepieces.

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Jul 26, 2017 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Stowa Flieger Klassik 40 Baumuster B

The Stowa Flieger Klassik 40 Baumuster B is a limited-edition anniversary model named for the Baumuster B design of the B-Uhr watches, known for their complex dials with a smaller inner ring denoting the hour from 1 o’clock to 12 o'clock and a larger outer ring displaying minutes from 5 to 55. Here we compare this modern homage watch with its 1940s inspiration.

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Jul 23, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

THE WATCH SCENE

Windy City Watch Fest: WatchTime and The RealReal Host Collectors’ Event in Chicago

Chicago's Gold Coast played host to a lively gathering of watch aficionados last night as WatchTime once again joined with online luxury consignment house The RealReal to host an “Evening of Experts” collectors’ event at Drumbar, a popular rooftop cocktail lounge with a spectacular city skyline view, in the Windy City's Raffaello Hotel.

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Jul 19, 2017 by WatchTime

NEWS

IWC Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI” Resurrects an Iconic Pilot Watch Design

The IWC Mark 11 is probably the most quintessential pilot's watch there is, produced by IWC from 1948 until the early 1980s. Now IWC has unveiled a special edition of its modern descendant, the Mark XVIII, which will incorporate design elements from the historic model: the Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII Edition "Tribute to Mark XI."

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Jul 15, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

Patek Philippe U.S. President Larry Pettinelli on The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York

“I think it’s the largest collection ever shown outside of the museum in Geneva.” WatchTime had a chance to talk with Larry Pettinelli, President of Patek Philippe U.S. before the opening of “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York” (click here for more information about the exhibition) showcasing important timepieces from the Patek Philippe...

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Jul 12, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Tissot Heritage 1948 Chronograph

Tissot has been a relatively minor player in the growing market of vintage-inspired watches, but the brand worked to change that with the release of the Heritage 1948 Chronograph, an automatic watch inspired by models produced in and around that namesake year.

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Jul 9, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FROM WATCHTIME MIDDLE EAST:

Montblanc 1858 Small Seconds: Reviewing the 1930s-Inspired Aviation Watch

The Montblanc 1858 Small Seconds is a charming, hand-wound timepiece that’s inspired by a vintage classic, the Minerva Pythagore Caliber 48. Here's a hands-on review of the watch, courtesy of our colleague Nitin Nair at WatchTime Middle East.

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Jun 27, 2017 by WatchTime

1960s FLASHBACK:

5 Watch Brands We’ve Seen on “Mad Men”

AMC's hit period drama series "Mad Men" wrapped up its award-winning run in 2015, but some people are still discovering the show and the array of vintage timepieces that its characters were wearing across the show's seven seasons. Here are five iconic watch brands that we've identified on the wrists of the show's characters.

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Jun 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Bulgari Bulgari Solotempo

Of all the classic watches designed by Gérald Genta, the Bulgari Bulgari is, to me, the most interesting, with its minimalist Bauhaus look and engraved outer bezel. Here we compare the original Bulgari Bulgari, and its predecessor, the digital Bulgari Roma, to the modern day watch with a mechanical Solotempo movement.

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Jun 25, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FATHER'S DAY COUNTDOWN

7 Vintage-Inspired and Retro-Look Watches from Baselworld 2017

This week, just in time for last-minute Father's Day gift ideas, we showcase notable watches in five categories that debuted at Baselworld 2017. Today, we look at seven new watches whose designs are inspired by historical and vintage models.

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Jun 12, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Panerai Mare Nostrum

Panerai has built its modern collections almost entirely on the narrative of its 20th-century history. Hence the countless variations on the Radiomir and Luminor models, the use of vintage designs and faux-patina coloration, and the arrival of the watch we’ll be covering today: the Panerai Mare Nostrum. How does it compare to the 1943 Italian Navy prototype that inspired it?

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Jun 11, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FROM WATCHTIME MIDDLE EAST:

The Legend of the Rolex GMT-Master, the Ultimate Two-Timer

In this feature courtesy of our friends at WatchTime Middle East, Dubai-based Christie's watch specialist Remi Guillemin traces the evolution of the Rolex GMT-Master —the iconic Rolex dual-time watch and among the most collectible models to date — through five important references.

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Jun 10, 2017 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Bulova Moon Watch

One of the more interesting historically inspired watches of the past few years has been the Bulova Moon Watch — a vintage re-creation of a 1971 Bulova prototype worn by astronaut Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 space mission. We compare and contrast the vintage piece and the modern one.

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May 28, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

WatchTime and The RealReal Host “Night of Experts” in Washington, DC

Political discourse took a back seat to talk of fine watches and rare whiskies in our nation's capital last night as WatchTime joined the online luxury consignment house The RealReal in hosting its "Night of Experts" collectors' event in Washington, D.C.

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May 25, 2017 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar

Few brands can so consistently and eloquently execute a timeless watch design quite like Jaeger-LeCoultre. And a piece that has recently put this expertise on full display is the brand's Master Calendar series, originally released in 2014. Here we compare the modern JLC Master Calendar watches to their historical predecessors.

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May 21, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Mime With Time: Charlie Chaplin and the Evolution of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox

In this feature, courtesy of our friends at WatchTime India, we take you through the evolution of the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox, along with offering an exclusive peek into the estate-turned-museum of one of the watch's famous fans, legendary silent-film star Charlie Chaplin.

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May 17, 2017 by Gurvisha Ahuja

FROM WATCHTIME INDIA

Phillips Auction Sets New Record: Rolex Bao Dai Ref. 6062 is Now Most Expensive Rolex Ever Sold

Phillips Auction House in association with Bacs & Russo, sets the world record for the highest price achieved for a Rolex wristwatch, with the sale of the legendary Rolex Bao Dai, Reference 6062.

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May 15, 2017 by WatchTime

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