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Early Glashütte see where German Ingenuity Meets Sixties Flair

here Size 36mm Movement GUB Cal. 74x automatic Condition Excellent! Lug Width 18mm Owned Yes If you close your eyes and picture a classic 1960s cocktail party, the soundtrack is probably cool jazz, the furniture Danish teak, and the wrist-candy a slim, gold-toned dress watch with a cheeky flourish of mid-century typography on the dial. Open them again and you’ll […]

Rare bird – Rado Captain Cook from the 1960s

Size 35.5mm Movement Schild 1701 Condition Well worn! Very well worn! Lug Width 18mm Owned Yes By the early‑1960s the dive‑watch craze was in full swing. Rado, better known for sleek dress pieces, decided to chart its own course and—in 1962—launched the Captain Cook, a compact tool‑watch named after the legendary British explorer. Only about 8,000 examples were produced before the […]

A Closer Look at the Omega CK 2384-8 (circa 1944) – Manual Wind 30T2

The Omega CK 2384-8 is a captivating piece from the mid-20th century that encapsulates the engineering prowess of Omega’s watchmaking. This model, produced in 1944, is hard to find with a dial in good condition, the enamel had issues right out of the factory so this example’s condition is particularly rare. Let’s explore what makes this vintage Omega a great addition to any WWII collection.