LeCoultre Memovox 1955 – Elegance
LeCoultre Memovox, this model was made between 1953-1964 using the Calibre 814 movement. This particular one without any text on the inner dial was only made in 1955 to my knowledge.
JLC LeCoultre PowerMatic 1960s – Class
Lovely creme dial and heat treated blue second hand, this one uses the old school bumper movement from the 1960’s which has a unique feel when worn, if you’ve never worn a bumper movement I highly encourage you to try one.
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Dress Watch 1956 – Understated
This example of a 1950’s Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Dress Watch is housed in a stunning 9K solid gold case with a nice crosshair sub-seconds dial. The patina on the dial is gorgeous and it’s super thin!
The Iconic LeCoultre Futurematic from 1951!
A devilishly handsome dress watch from LeCoultre this Futurematic is capped in warm 10k yellow gold. This particular one is part of the very first run of 1000 that were made in total in 1951, making it quite collectable.
Elgin Pocket Watches – over 100 years of history
Who doesn’t love practicing watch making on a Pocket Watch? Everything is super sized and it makes it so much easier! Here are a few pieces I picked up second hand to work on and learn. Elgin Model 5, Grade 73 7 Jewel. A big 18 Size tank from 1891 Elgin Model 5, Grade 546 15 Jewel. 10 size pocket […]
Raketa Copernicus Gray Dial – USSR Space Program
The world of horology is vast and diverse, with each watch telling a unique story. Among the myriad of timepieces available, this Raketa Copernicus Gray Dial USSR 35mm with a 2609.НП manual wind movement stands for its distinctive design and the condition of the dial for it’s ago (1980s).
GUB Glashütte Spezimatic 1960s with applied indices
The Spezimatic was introduced by VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB), a company that played a pivotal role in the revival of East German watchmaking post-World War II. This particular dial was only made for a very short period with solid gold applied indices.
Basic Inner Workings of a Mechanical Watch
Mechanical watches are intricate timepieces, marvels of craftsmanship and precision engineering. Unlike their digital or quartz counterparts, mechanical watches operate through a complex system of tiny gears and springs, all working in harmony. There is just something about them that grabs me and captivates me. 1. The Power Source: The Mainspring At the heart of every mechanical watch is the […]