{"title":"Latest","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"universal-geneve","title":"Universal Geneve","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis simple, small mid-1970s Universal Genève dress watch is a masterclass in the \"less is more\" philosophy that defined the brand’s elegant output during a turbulent era for Swiss watchmaking. At 31mm, the round stainless steel case is a refined, vintage vibe that looks really sophisticated on the wrist, making it an ideal choice for a formal dress watch or to someone who just wants vintage minimalism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch features a crisp silvered dial with high-contrast applied baton hour markers. The inclusion of an outer minute track provides a touch of technical precision to an otherwise purely aesthetic face. Stripped of a seconds hand and date window, the \"hour and minute only\" layout emphasises the symmetry of this lovely watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Universal Geneve, 1-566\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. 2-42 Manual wind.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel with screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (case diameter), 38mm lug-to-lug, 6mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed Universal Geneve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003eNearly new black leather strap\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis watch is in fantastic condition and will suit a smaller wrist or someone who is tired of a large watch and likes a more petite look. The watch is very light and extremely thin - you hardly know its on the wrist. There are applied baton hour markers and an outer minute track, which is very subtle. There is a tiny bit of dial debris, though you really have to look for it, including very small degradation of the dial logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eI don't know the service history, but it is keeping great time and the movement is in excellent cosmetic condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53729452917073,"sku":"0044","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/0044UGhero.jpg?v=1778320322"},{"product_id":"longines-ultra-chron","title":"Longines, Ultra-chron","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1967 to celebrate Longines' centenary, the Ultra-Chron represented a pinnacle of the \"high-beat wars.\" Its primary milestone was the introduction of the in-house Caliber 431, which oscillated at 36,000 vibrations per hour (vph). This frequency allowed Longines to guarantee accuracy within one minute per month—a bold claim designed to outshine the burgeoning electronic tuning-fork watches of the era.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1968, the line achieved another first with the Ultra-Chron Diver (Ref. 7970), the world's first high-frequency diving watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, the Ultra-Chron is a \"hidden gem\" offering high-horology engineering at an accessible price point. As for its technical Ingenuity, features like molybdenum disulfide dry lubrication were pioneered to prevent oil from \"flinging\" off the fast-moving escapement.\u2028 The \"Jumbo\" cases and faceted lugs also offer a sharp, architectural 1960s silhouette.\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10-beats-per-second movement creates a signature, ultra-smooth seconds hand glide that modern 4Hz watches cannot replicate - it really is very smooth. Recent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.longines.com\/en-gb\/p\/watch-ultra-chron-l2-537-4-72-2\" title=\"Longines re-editions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLongines re-editions\u003c\/a\u003e in 2022 and 2025 have significantly boosted interest in this groundbreaking watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Longines 7951-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e  c.1968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:    Automatic, Calibre 431 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Serviced 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial: \u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel with screw-in caseback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:  38mm (case diameter), 42mm lug-to-lug, 10mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e:  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown: \u003c\/strong\u003e signed Longines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e:  no-brand used green leather, Longines buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 Months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe UltraChron is one of Longines' classic vintage watches and this example is in great cosmetic condition. The dial is gorgeous and gets plenty of comments when I've worn it, for two main reasons: one its outstanding dial and two, its quite big for a vintage 1960s watch - coming in at a rather modern 38mm case diameter. The lume is still present on the hands and the crosshairs on the dial are also in great unfaded condition. The date in its trapezoidal date window also turns properly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe watch does not come with box and papers. The watch is keeping good time and keeping in vintage watch timing parameters (not more than +\/- 30s\/day).  There are a few scratches and small dents on the case back and case commensurate with a watch this age.  I've kept it on the used green leather strap that I got it with and which sets the watch off nicely: please be aware of that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53745740480849,"sku":"0007","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/0007LonginesUltrachron2.jpg?v=1778501771"},{"product_id":"iwc","title":"IWC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eFounded in 1868 by the marvellously named American, Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC uniquely blended U.S. production methods with Swiss craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eNo-one knows why Jones headed to the Swiss town of Schaffhausen but he started a house that initially produced low cost pocket watches for the American market. The company didn't stay in his hands very long as it was sold to a private family business for most of the 20th century and then to the luxury conglomerate Richemont in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir history is fabulous with such luminous models as the \u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eMark XI\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; Mark X Pilot’s Watches\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e, the \u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003ePortuguese (Ref. 325\/5441)\u003c\/span\u003e, the early \u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eIngenieur (Ref. 666\/866)\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eAquatimer (Ref. 812)\u003c\/span\u003e, and the \u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eYacht Club\u003c\/span\u003e. Their movements are robust and beautifully made. The famous Calibre 85 then calibre 89 and the one that powers this lovely watch: Calibre 8541 (a movement launched by IWC in 1963).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: R810A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Automatic, IWC Cal. 8541\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  dark grey...moving into a slight brown colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:  34mm (case diameter), 43mm lug-to-lug, 10.7mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  IWC signed (fish emblem)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e  good condition brown leather strap with modern IWC pin buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis is in a lovely vintage state. It's service history is unknown but it has had a new crystal at some stage. The movement is working really well and keeping great time for a 60 year old timepiece. There are some scratches on the glass and on the case back. The dial appears to have a few very light scratches.\u2028 The elegant pencil hands also show marks and tarnishing with discolouration to the luminous paint. The date turns properly and is so eye-catching in its contrasting white against back. The 'semi-quickset' date can be changed by moving the hour back to about 10pm and then moving past 12. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe case work on this watch is outstanding and c\u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eases from this era for the R810A and similar, such as the 14K Gold \u0026amp; Steel models, are typically stamped with the \"Probus Scafusia\" mark, indicating IWC's proprietary quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\"Probus Scafusia\" is a Latin phrase that translates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"LC2dxf_m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\"good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen\" !  It is the official motto of IWC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53745846845777,"sku":"0015","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/iwc-18.jpg?v=1778503617"},{"product_id":"zenith","title":"Zenith","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zenith 28800 Automatic, powered by Calibre 2562PC, represents a pivotal era in horology: the \"High-Beat\" revolution of the late 1960s and early 1970s. During a period when standard movements vibrated at 18,000 or 21,600 beats per hour (vph), Zenith pushed it all the way to 28,800 vph. This increased frequency was supposed to offer superior rate stability and greater resistance to shocks, marking a significant leap in mechanical precision. You can see high beats in most high end watches today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenith's Calibre 2562PC was a real technical marvel, featuring 23 jewels and a ball-bearing rotor that epitomised the manufacture's engineering prowess. While attention often shifts toward the legendary El Primero, the 2562PC was the reliable, high-frequency workhorse that solidified Zenith's reputation for accuracy in a daily beater (or rather high-beater!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zenith 28,800 Automatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Calibre 2562PC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Silver \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:  34mm (case diameter), 40mm lug-to-lug, 11.5mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed Zenith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Black strap, signed Zenith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  17.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Box only (see image)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis lovely example has a 1972 hallmarked 9ct gold case back and is in great cosmetic (the case and dial are in wonderful shape) and working condition. It’s service history is unknown, but it is keeping good time and within vintage watch parameters. It has what might be its original strap (a little frayed near the lugs) which is staying with this watch and a Zenith buckle. It also comes with possibly its original box, which unfortunately shows signs of mould and foxing.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThere are a few small scratches on the case back and case commensurate with a watch this age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe case is also of interest as it is stamped DS\u0026amp;S on the inside case back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDavid Shackman \u0026amp; Sons (DS\u0026amp;S) were a renowned London-based manufacturing jeweller and case maker (approx. 1960–1974) known for producing high-quality gold watch cases and bracelets for luxury Swiss brands—including Rolex, Tudor, Longines, and Omega—to avoid high UK import duties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53753145360721,"sku":"0039","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/0039_Zenith_Automatic-1.jpg?v=1778575003"},{"product_id":"bucherer","title":"Bucherer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eBucherer - Background. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1888 by Carl Friedrich Bucherer in Lucerne, Bucherer occupied a unique dual position in the Swiss watch industry as both a prestigious retailer\/jeweller and a sophisticated manufacturer.\u003c!----\u003e This hybrid identity allowed the family-owned firm to influence Swiss horology from two fronts:\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a retailer, Bucherer’s most defining moment came in 1924, when Ernst Bucherer entered a partnership with Hans Wilsdorf of Rolex.\u003c!----\u003e At the time, Rolex was a fledgling brand; Bucherer’s early endorsement was instrumental in establishing Rolex as a global powerhouse, while simultaneously cementing Bucherer’s status as the ultimate destination for luxury timepieces.  These two companies have real history and cemented their future when Rolex bought out Bucherer in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e As a manufacturer, the company was equally forward-thinking.\u003c!----\u003e In 1919, they were among the first to pivot from pocket watches to decorative ladies' wristwatches.\u003c!----\u003e By the 1960s, Bucherer had become one of the top three Swiss producers of certified chronometers, emphasizing technical precision.\u003c!----\u003e They also played a vital role in the \"Quartz Revolution,\" joining the Swiss consortium that developed the Beta 21 movement in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e  ETA 2390.                                                                                 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase material:\u2028 \u003c\/strong\u003eChrome-plated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  cream white with patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:  33.5mm (case diameter), 38mm lug-to-lug, 8mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unsigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e  new brown suede\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1 month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis is a lovely, uncomplicated time-only vintage watch from the great Swiss jeweller and watchmaker, Bucherer. Its powered by an ETA 2390 (launched in 1955) which is running really well and keeping good time. The case is chrome-plated so has that worn look that stainless steel wouldn't give you; please see the images for the obvious wear on the case plating. The dial is the standout on this watch with its aged patina and lovely uniform lume still present on hands and dial pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53753354322257,"sku":"0021","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/zenithauto-77Bucherer1.jpg?v=1778578367"},{"product_id":"breitling","title":"Breitling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eBreitling- Background. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a0437533a301af25-24\"\u003eBreitling are mostly known for their trailbrazing history in the art of the chronograph. Founded by Léon Breitling in 1884, this Swiss powerhouse has really helped shape the watch industry to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a0437533a301af25-25\"\u003eIn 1915, they launched the very first independent chronograph pusher at 2 o'clock.\u003c!----\u003e Then, in 1934, Willy Breitling added a second pusher at 4 o'clock to handle the reset function, thus inventing the modern layout used by almost every watchmaker since.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eBy the 1950s, Breitling cemented its \"aviation partner\" status with the Navitimer, featuring a built-in slide rule for pilots.\u003c!----\u003e Today, that pioneering spirit lives on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_42f2bc8e8d5b4b9f-20\"\u003eTake the Breitling Reference 1191 chronograph originating in the 1950s.\u003c!----\u003e It beautifully encapsulates the brand's golden era. It's got a tool-watch utility with dressy elegance; this 36mm beauty features a clean twin-register dial layout and a manual-wound Venus 188 calibre movement.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Breitling 1191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e .  Cal. Venus 188, manual winding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ease material:\u2028 \u003c\/strong\u003eChrome-plated case, steel case back\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   silver \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e:  36mm (case diameter), 45mm lug-to-lug, 12mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e  new brown leather\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely classic Breitling chronograph with a great 36mm case size. The Reference 1191 was often manufactured in chromium plate to keep production costs down yet maintain the classy, bright, shiny look of a Breitling, the case back however is stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows some wear to the lugs and the case sides (please see images) but doesn't detract from the beauty of the watch. Its powered by the manual wind Venus 188, \u003c!--qkimaf khngye_k\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb khngye_k\/HugV6--\u003ea vintage, 17-jewel chronograph movement produced in Switzerland between 1948 and 1966\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is in great condition as are all the applied index markers and the chrono function is fully working; t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 227, 223);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ehe watch is keeping good time and keeping in vintage watch timing parameters (not more than +\/- 30s\/day).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53783288021329,"sku":"0008","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/008_Breitling_chrono_hero.jpg?v=1779283930"},{"product_id":"longines-flagship","title":"Longines Flagship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e, Longines is known for its elegant designs and horological milestones like the Charles Lindberg Hour Angle watch, the Conquest line or the wonderful diver's watch, now known as the Legend Diver. They have had a number of firsts, too: the first chronograph pocket watch, the first wristwatch indicating a second timezone, and the first serially produced chronograph with a flyback function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand also holds the oldest registered, unchanged trademark in watchmaking and revolutionised aviation and sports timekeeping. They also have an astonishing archive and until quite recently you could apply for a free extract from the archive certificate (now chargeable) which would \u003cspan\u003econfirm the production date, model reference, and the date your watch was invoiced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference: \u003c\/strong\u003eLongines Flagship, 4016.1\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c. 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e .   Cal. 428, manual winding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ease material:\u2028 \u003c\/strong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e:  36mm (case diameter), 32mm lug-to-lug, 8mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  20mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1 month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is quite an unusual looker. You won’t find many of these at your vintage watch meet-ups. First launched in 1957, the Flagship line serves as a foundational pillar of Longines' identity and is still being produced under the Longines Heritage line. This Flagship model is Reference 4016-1 and is a mid-1970s dress watch, with a manual wind Calibre 428 and minimalist, brushed silver dial with baton markers and pencil hands; no seconds hand on this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a scratch in the middle of the crystal and a tiny crack to the bottom right corner crystal and some marks to the case in the same area. Apart from that the case has a few marks commensurate with the age of the watch. There is also a slight blemish on the dial between indexes 5 and 6. At some stage, perhaps while servicing, the caseback was covered but you can still see the word 'Longines' printed on the back and the outline of the case back number. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s very slim at 7.7mm in thickness and hugs the wrist  - in fact as so light and unassuming you forget its there, until you look at that lovely dial. The watch has no service history, but is keeping good time and within vintage watch timing parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53935548924241,"sku":"0052","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Longines_Flagship_1.jpg?v=1780395263"},{"product_id":"longines-conquest","title":"Longines Conquest","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongines Conquest Ref. 1503-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLaunched in 1954, the Conquest was Longines' flagship sports and precision line, embodying the brand's dominance in chronometry during the mid-twentieth century. At a time when Longines held more timing patents and observatory records than virtually any rival, the Conquest represented their ambition to produce watches that were both technically excellent and elegantly styled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe reference 1503 is a clean, classically proportioned example of the line, typically housed in stainless steel with a refined dial. The automatic calibre 6651 is well regarded — a robust, accurately running movement with solid finishing and good longevity when properly serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Longines 1503-1\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1974\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Longines Automatic, Calibre 6651\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase material:\u2028 \u003c\/strong\u003estainless steel\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Serviced 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  cream white with vertical graining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Approx. 35mm (case diameter), 40mm lug-to-lug, 12mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e  new brown suede with Longines signed buckle.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is Longines over-delivering again with an excellent automatic movement and what I think is a beautiful and legible creamy dial with its subtle vertical grained lines. The watch starts up at the slightest touch and just shows how good Longines were in producing these high beat movements. The date also snaps over at midnight. There are the usual scratches to the case on a watch from the mid-1970s, and there is a scratch in the crystal at 6. The lugs and case is also unpolished and nicely angled and sharp. The tritium lume on the baton hands and the index pots also match nicely and still brightly. Just a lovely classic vintage watch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53936656351569,"sku":"0005","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/0005LonginesConquest-5.jpg?v=1780396282"},{"product_id":"minerva","title":"Minerva","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eFounded in 1858 in Villeret, Switzerland Minerva has long been a cornerstone of Swiss horology, celebrated for its hand-crafted, high-precision movements. While most famous for chronographs, the brand’s dress watches also defines its vintage appeal for today's collector. The brand first started using its name on the dial in 1923 and the production of wristwatches started about the same time. It's undergone a number of owners in its time and most recently was bought out by Montblanc which uses Minerva's chronograph movements in its own output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003eAt the heart of this legacy sits the legendary Calibre 48. Introduced in the 1940s, this in-house, hand-wound movement became the gold standard for mid-century dress pieces. Renowned for its distinct bridge layout and robust reliability, the layout of the bridges in straight lines was supposed to  mimic Pythagoras's golden ratio of beautiful symmetry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference: \u003c\/strong\u003eunknown\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:   c. 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably Cal. 48, manual winding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ease material:\u2028 \u003c\/strong\u003eGold plated stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   cream white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e:  38mm (case diameter), 45mm lug-to-lug, 10mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e: unsigned\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e new tan leather strap by Watch Gecko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1 month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is a lovely vintage Minerva dress watch in stunning condition, its as though it has sat in a drawer for decades protected from the rigours of daily life. The dial is in excellent condition and despite some wear on the lugs the gold-plated\u003c\/span\u003e case \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eis also in fine condition.It's also big for its time at a 'jumbo' 38mm in case diameter so it has real presence on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe movement is signed Minerva, even though there is no sign of a 'Cal 48' printed on the baseplate, the layout however matches the correct calibre. The case back is also signed Minerva. There are no serial number lookups for Minerva so dating this watch is difficult; it is probably from the 1950s. I've matched the watch with a brand new 'Watch Gecko' tan leather strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53937116741969,"sku":"0028","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/0028Minerva-4.jpg?v=1780396657"},{"product_id":"zenith-defy","title":"Zenith Defy","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLaunched in 1969, the Zenith Defy earned the nickname \u003ci\u003e\"il cassaforte del tempo\"\u003c\/i\u003e (the time safe or vault), establishing a kind of benchmark for robust sports watches before the luxury steel era took off. It was meant to be an especially robust watch hence the name, Defy. Its chunky 37mm octagonal stainless steel case and unique 14-sided bezel is recognisable across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere were numerous variations on the Defy model - there still are. The reference 1808-68 must have been fairly avant-garde for it’s time; the 37mm octagonal stainless steel case paired with a distinctive 14-sided bezel bypassed traditional design rules. Rather than relying solely on thickness for durability, Zenith suspended the movement inside a shock-absorbing rubber ring, guaranteeing impressive water and shock resistance and even gave it a hefty screw-down crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhile early iterations carried the automatic 21,600 vph calibre 2552PC, this reference evolved to utilise the high beat calibre 2562PC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompleting this striking tool watch is the iconic Gay Frères \"ladder\" bracelet. Characterized by its open, skeletonized links, it dramatically reduced weight while adding ventilation. the folding clasp is signed Zenith on the outside with the GF logo stamped on the inside. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zenith 1808-68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1971\/1972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. 2562 PC, automatic wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel with screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm (case diameter), 44mm lug-to-lug, 13mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed Zenith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal Gay Frères bracelet signed Zenith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI have a special affinity for Zenith. I find virtually all their diverse output elegant, innovative, robust and in many cases fascinating and occasionally, beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe case and bezel are in excellent condition with sharp edges as you would want. The dial is no longer a polished silver but has signs of patina and spotting clearly visible in the images - I think it gives the watch even more charm. The applied indexes are in great shape and the lume has mellowed over the decades to a kind of mild custard colour. And under ultraviolet they all show a uniform colour glow which is what you want to see.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe funky second hand still retains some of the original orange. The crown is screw down but please don’t test its waterproofness as vintage watches are never meant to go anywhere near water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe hardened mineral crystal may have been replaced in the past and has a few scratches, natch. There are a few abrasions and marks on the case and on the caseback, but it is after all a near 60 year old watch. The standout bracelet is in great condition and fits my 19cm wrist perfectly - unfortunately there are no spare links or any kinds of paperwork or box.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor such a chunky watch it is surprisingly light helped by the wonderful ladder bracelet made by the famous Gay Frères factory. The stamp on the clasp, 1 71, implies the bracelet was made in the first quarter of 1971 which would tally with the corresponding date of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe instantaneous date change on the original launch models in the early 1970s has slowed somewhat to a stately changeover between 10pm and 2am. Please note that while time keeping is great on this watch there is no service history. If purchased you may want to consider getting it serviced in the future to ensure it runs strongly for many more years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54250350608721,"sku":"0068","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Zenith_Defy_Hero-2.jpg?v=1783511293"},{"product_id":"marvin","title":"Marvin","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s not much in the archives about Marvin other than it was a Swiss company that made good quality watches. Apparently when the founders were looking for a name to call their watches they chose the surname of a particularly good American customer. Their art deco watches from the 1930s and later chronographs are really lovely and quite collectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Marvin pocket watch, serial no. 823664 is a fine example of\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eArt Deco style design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nickelled calibre 871 movement is jewelled to the centre with 16 jewels and adjusted in 4 positions, using a straight-line double-roller lever escapement with steel club-tooth escape wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts standout feature is the revolving seconds indication — a grained, grey-steel disc with a white arrow pointer in place of a fixed subsidiary dial. The case typically pairs stepped, geometric Art Deco lines with a clean dial featuring Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, reflecting the era's streamlined aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMarvin are still making watches and they have a rather nice website with current models and a brief historical overview: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marvinwatches.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.marvinwatches.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marvin pocket watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. 871, manual wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e cream \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel with snap-on caseback \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 46mm (case diameter), 8mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  not signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e  no fob chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh: -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a lovely pocket watch and one that keeps great time. There's no fob with it, but these are not difficult to source. The standout feature is the rotating second subdial which is fantastic and quite a technical achievement. The slightly worn blued hands are also lovely as is the two-toned dial and the artistic chapter ring just outside the 12,3 and 9 hour markers. There are marks to the dial which can be clearly seen in the images, but the rest of the watch is in great condition and ticking nicely.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54263041261905,"sku":"0077","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/marvinhero.jpg?v=1783513558"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vintagechronicle.co.uk\/collections\/latest.oembed","provider":"Vintage Chronicle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}