Let’s Go Racing The connection between Tissot and the world of car racing traces its origins to a poignant moment in 1958 when the Swiss driver, Harry Zweifel, forged a meaningful bond with the renowned watchmaker. This pivotal episode unfolded when Zweifel, expressing his deep affinity for Tissot, sent the
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Caravelle Devil Diver Why play around with an expensive watch this summer? In a previous article, I highlighted the value for money that Caravelle watches offered. I also noted the increase in demand for certain design styles such as the Sea Hunter and World Timer. These watches graced the stores
Movements and Reissues Parking Meter Bulova is part of the Citizen brand and recently we have seen more movements being used in new Citizen watches that then trickle down into Bulova reissues. Most recently the use of the Miyota OS21 turned on its side to suit the 98b390 Parking Meter.
Calibre 520⚙️ 15 jewel ⚙️ 18,800 A/h ⚙️ 1941 The Calibre 520 was the first movement produced by Eterna for men’s wristwatches. It beats at 18,000 BPH and had a power reserve of 42 hours. This service watch is still beating accurately even through all its time out in the
Louis Erard was born in 1893 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, a city in the Swiss Jura region that is known for its watchmaking heritage. He began his career in the watch industry as an apprentice at a young age and eventually went on to start his own watchmaking school and casing company in 1929.
Bulova produced two variations of the 10BA both modified from an ETA 900. There was a center second version from an ETA 926 which was renamed in 1952 to the more suitable reference 10BAC. In most (but not all) Bulova movement references a C denotes a center second – such
This 1944 Bulova watch is a true testament to the brand’s durability and craftsmanship. It features a rolled rose gold case that has aged beautifully with a tarnished patina, paired with a 17-jewel manual wind movement. The movement is stamped with a circle, which was the date stamp for Bulova
Watch Homage – Bulova, Breitling and Genta Gerald Genta – Design Deity There’s no doubt that sometimes a single person can have a monumental impact in their field. It’s almost like they have been embedded with some ability to see and do what others cannot. Giorgetto Giugiaro being named car
Bulova SkyStar World Timer from 1969 “The Bulova SkyStar knows what time it is no matter where you aren’t” Bulova produced the SkyStar for just 1 year in 1969 – making it quite a rare piece. There were three variants; orange dial, black dial and white dial – all featuring
11BKACB ⚙️ 17 jewel ⚙️ 21,600 A/h ⚙️ 1968 This is inside a super clean Bulova Sky Star from 1969. The movement is a peach. Like it? Only used in the Bulova SkyStar for one year in 1969.