Interesting reads
As renowned vintage watch fanatics,
we regularly come across interesting stories
that we would like to share with you.
About era 1932 – 1936
The 30s were strange times. Sports and the Olympics were things that gave a whole country some joy. By AWCo on 9
About era 1960 – 1969
The Sixties and the space age. Successfully performing manned space missions were the biggest challenge imaginable. By AWCo on 8 July 2019
A clockwork running on air
‘Atmos, the most iconic clockwork, running on air’. A clock which could run indefinitely without winding the movement, read the whole story.
About era 1970 and up
Last man on the moon and quartz. The seventies meant ‘make love, not war’, the last man on the moon, the quartz
About 1955
The formal dress code meant tailored suits, shoes such as oxfords or loafers and an outfit finished with a stylish dress watch.
About the 50s
1950 The beginning of… The aftermath of World War II and the world getting back on its feet. By AWCo on 21
About era ‘1920 – 1931’
The roaring twenties, a time of change and development. By AWCo on 21 June 2019 After the Great War, the world started
About era ‘1914 – 1918’
1914-1918 The wristwatch. Did you know that the first version of a wristwatch started with a ladies version? By AWCo on 21
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