{"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 good 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":875.0,"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":1450.0,"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":"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":495.0,"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":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/marvinhero.jpg?v=1783513558"},{"product_id":"favre-leuba-harpoon","title":"Favre Leuba, Harpoon","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFavre-Leuba is one of Switzerland's oldest watchmaking houses, founded in 1737 by Abraham Favre in Le Locle, later joined by the Leuba family name in the 1880s. Through the 19th and 20th centuries, the marque built a reputation for robust, purpose-built tool watches, pioneering instruments for divers, mountaineers, and adventurers, including early depth-rated and altimeter models. Some of the diving watches, like the 'Deep Blue', go for a lot of money at the moment. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Harpoon was launched in 1966. As the brand's fourth pillar alongside Chief, Sea Sky, and Deep Raider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis beauty, the Harpoon, produced through the 1960s, exemplified this practical spirit as a handsome dress-sports piece. This example, ref. 59712, pairs a 35mm stainless steel and gold-plated case with a black dial featuring horizontal baton quarter-markers, gilt hands, and a date aperture for easy legibility. The watch dial is in stunning condition and the watch is powered by Favre-Leuba's in-house automatic calibre 1152 and finished with a signed crown.  Here's a link to the modern incarnation of the model (yes, Favre-Leuba is still going strong).  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.favreleuba.com\/harpoon-revival-00-20401-115-06-101\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.favreleuba.com\/harpoon-revival-00-20401-115-06-101\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: FL 59712\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c. late 1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal 1152.  Automatic wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Serviced 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel\/gold plate with screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (case diameter), 41mm 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 Favre-Leuba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e  new black leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFavre-Leuba is not a popular marque - but it should be. The movements are excellent and the designs bold and legible and it has a real presence in Swiss horological history. The    movement is a Favre-Leuba cal. 1152; a 21 jewel, automatic movement with a beat rate of 21,600 bph and a date function with a limited quickset...the dial is stunning with nary a mark on it and the contrast against the gold plated case is exceptional. There are of course marks on the case and a little wear to the edges (please see images) and quite a few scratches to the caseback, but It's also just been serviced so is running beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323653476689,"sku":"0046","price":775.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/FL_HERO.jpg?v=1784124964"},{"product_id":"chopard-luc","title":"Chopard, LUC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" 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);'\u003eThe vintage mid-1970s Chopard L.U.C (Louis-Ulysse Chopard) watches powered by the Calibre 90 are just lovely\u003c\/span\u003e, ultra-thin dress watches. The Calibre 90 is a highly regarded, 30-jewel automatic movement featuring an elegant micro-rotor. This one has just been serviced and is working beautifully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0aeeca18ae220444-21\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003eFounded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the Swiss luxury brand was acquired by Germany’s Scheufele family in 1963, merging fine jewelry with precision horology.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0aeeca18ae220444-22\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eDuring the 1970s, Chopard famously utilized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"44\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eCalibre 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e,  which is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003einnovative calibre— originally built on a high-grade Buren base—allowing Chopard to design ultra-thin, elegant dress watches, demonstrating their early commitment to high-end, micro-rotor engineering before the launch of their modern L.U.C line.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\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: Chopard LUC 1022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. 90, automatic wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  18ct gold with screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (case diameter), 38mm lug-to-lug, 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:  signed LUC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003eblack leather with LUC pin buckle (not gold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chopard watch\/jewellery box (fair condition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 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 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a lovely, incredibly slim and elegant gold dress watch that exudes Swiss horological class. It's just time only - no seconds hand on this. There are a few marks on the dial with one blemish at the '10' index; there are a few scratches on the case and caseback, but nothing serious.  The long lugs are a perfect foil for the pencil thin hands and slivers of hour markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe calibre 90 was a preview for the groundbreaking Chopard 1-96 series of movements that came out of the 1990s so the new owner is getting some excellent calibre pedigree with this watch. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54327107027281,"sku":"0034","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/ChopardLUCHero.jpg?v=1784139073"},{"product_id":"heuer-pasadena","title":"Heuer Pasadena","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ce29b531b088770-23\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003eIntroduced in 1979, the Heuer Pasadena (Ref. 750.501) is one of Heuer’s late mechanical heavyweights.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003eLaunched during the height of the Quartz Crisis, it displays a rugged, tactical aesthetic inspired by sports car dashboard instruments.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eIt was a pivotal transition point for Heuer, moving away from their expensive Calibre 12 automatic movements to the highly efficient, robust Valjoux 7750. This established the iconic 12-6-9 layout that remains a chronograph industry standard.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ce29b531b088770-24\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eThe configuration is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eaccurate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e for the later production runs of this model (roughly 1981–1983). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eWhile early PVD (black coating) variants sometimes featured a signed shield, Heuer frequently used crisp, unsigned crowns on their stainless steel and late-run \"No Name\" Pasadenas, like this example.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eHeuer omitted the name to streamline and declutter the dial.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eDuring this financially turbulent era, Heuer routinely sourced standard, unbranded\/unsigned Valjoux 7750 ebauches straight from the factory to save on production costs, hence the unnamed movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heuer, Pasadena Ref 750.501 - Version 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1982\/3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. Valjoux 7750, automatic chronograph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel with screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 41mm (case diameter), 45mm lug-to-lug, 14mm 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:  unsigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003enew leather grey strap and stainless steel buckle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  20mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis is a lovely example of Heuer's early 1980s chronographs. The dial which is perhaps more dark grey gunmetal than black after nearly four decades is in great condition and all chronograph features function perfectly. The watch was serviced recently (with new mainspring and gasket) and is running strongly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIt's been paired with a new 'caviar' coloured leather strap which I think really goes well with the watch. The indented subdials were an evolution on this model and look great and really catch the light. The deep rehaut on the tachymeter scale is still extremely clear and the faded but consistent lume on hands and indexes is nice and creamy as is the lovely faded red\/orange seconds hand.   It's \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea watch that has been used and its scratches and tiny dints show a well-lived live since the 1980s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54347205804369,"sku":"0059","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Heuer-2.jpg?v=1784295649"},{"product_id":"zenith-1","title":"Zenith","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis gorgeous Zenith from around 1954 (when you cross-reference the movement serial number) has a standout dial with high contrast, gilt dauphine hands and matching gilt hour indices. It's not a pilot watch and it doesn't have a reference number, but it's one of Zenith's outstanding models with no model indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat it does have apart from that dial and the lovely waffled style outer ring around the indexes to give the watch some subtle contrast, is a fantastic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePrior to the automatic rotor movement it was an English watchmaker called John Harwood who invented the bumper movement in 1923. It was a kind of pendulum style see-saw hammer action that turned the mainspring without manual winding. Omega, various other manufacturers and Zenith followed suit and producer their own versions until it fizzled out and evolved into the rotor. It's a delicate mechanism and needs  servicing by a first rate watchmaker to get the most out of it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis watch is powered by the Zenith Automatic Calibre 133.8 which was launched in 1951 and which replaced the first version: calibre 133, which had debuted in 1948. Rather than the now-standard 360° rotor, it winds via an oscillating weight that travels a 180° arc, arrested by buffer springs that bounce it back — you can feel the \"bump\" when you move the watch in your hand. Love it !\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. 133.8, automatic wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Chrome with stainless steel screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (case diameter), 42mm lug-to-lug, 11mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acrylic, new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed Zenith, correct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003enew yellow leather \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 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\"\u003eThis beauty has just come back from the watchmaker with a new crystal and mainspring and is in superb running condition. It's been matched with a yellow leather strap to work with the black dial and gilt hands. The case is extremely elegant and the edges are all unpolished and sharp. It seems that the case at one time was plated with rhodium to protect and enhance the original chrome - so a previous owner thought enough about it to do that and invest in its future! This is just a classic vintage watch that should run for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54349170508113,"sku":"0041","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Zenith_auto_Hero.jpg?v=1784300920"},{"product_id":"record-de-luxe","title":"Record, de luxe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Record Watch Co. S.A. was based in Tramelan, in the Swiss Jura region, with roots around 1903. In 1916 it merged with several firms as Record Dreadnought Watch Co. S.A., reverting to the original name in 1949; in 1960 a Record pocket watch (calibre 435B) became the first Swiss watch widely accepted on US railroads, and in 1961 Longines bought a majority interest and some watches were subsequently signed Longines-Record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord produced some lovely triple calendar watches and the incredible 'Datofix', a full calendar, moonphase and chronograph. I'm very much on the lookout for one of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord was also one of the twelve watch producers known by collectors as the \"Dirty Dozen\"  that supplied field watches to the British MoD in WWII, which is a fair marker of the company's standing. The brand faded during the 1970s quartz upheaval.\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: Record de luxe \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1950s\/early 60s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. 667 manual wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver with Roman numeral indices \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Plaque G 20. RC (gold plated) case with stainless steel snap-on caseback    \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm (case diameter), 32mm lug-to-lug, 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:  signed Record\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003enew leather \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\u003e\"De Luxe\" was Record's dressier designation. It's a Roman-numeral dial with small-seconds subdial at six o'clock: the classic mid-century Swiss dress format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"20 microns\" mark refers to the thickness of the electroplated gold layer, and it's a meaningful quality signal: 5 or 10 microns was the norm on cheaper watches, so 20 (usually stamped \u003cem\u003ePlaqué Or G20\u003c\/em\u003e or similar inside or on the back) indicates a better-grade case that wears for decades before rubbing through on the lug edges and bezel high points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calibre 676 is a manual-wind jewelled movement from Record's own 6xx family, the firm made its own calibres rather than buying in ébauches (usually an unfinished movement sold by a movement factory to an outside watch brand for finishing and assembly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord never published a register, so it won't date the watch precisely, though the styling points to roughly the late 1950s–1960s. All in all a classy, elegant and simple Swiss watch from the distant past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54392222384465,"sku":"0085","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Recorddresswatch-7.jpg?v=1784811720"},{"product_id":"favre-leuba-duomatic","title":"Favre-Leuba, Duomatic","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFavre-Leuba is among the oldest names in Swiss watchmaking. Established in Le Locle in 1737 by Abraham Favre, it is the second-oldest watch brand in the world after Blancpain; the Favre-Leuba name itself dates from 1815, when Henry-Augustus Favre partnered with Auguste Leuba. The firm built a particularly strong presence in India from 1865 onward, and the original company was sold in 1985 amid the quartz crisis. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe brand's reputation rests on its 1960s instrument watches like the altimeter-equipped Bivouac and the Bathy depth-gauge diver. The Duomatic sat well below these, in the automatic range alongside models like the Sea Chief and Daymatic: sensibly sized, everyday day-date watches built on bought-in ébauches rather than Favre-Leuba's own calibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThat places this example fairly precisely. The caibre A. Schild 2066 is a 21,600vph automatic with quickset day and date. The Duomatic was as launched in 1969 and used until around 1978, so ref. 5702-51 is a early-to-mid 1970s piece. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The name \"Duo\" referred to their bidirectional automatic winding system, meaning the internal rotor wound the watch's mainspring regardless of which direction your wrist moved.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\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: FL 5702-51\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c. mid 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal AS 2066.  Automatic wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne colour, day\/date\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel\/gold plate with screw-in case back (signed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (case diameter), 40mm lug-to-lug, 12mm 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 Favre-Leuba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e  new black leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: box only\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=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnother fine example from Favre-Leuba's output from its 1970s heyday. This watch is in great working order and is keeping great time, though its service history is unknown. Its been paired with a new black leather strap which really sets off the gold-plated case. There are other nice little touches like the white date numerals on a black background and the minute markers around the dial, which is in great condition for its age. The crystal, case and dial are in near perfect condition while the caseback has a few scratches on it from previous owners. The watch also comes with a Favre-Leuba box, which might be original. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54393698746705,"sku":"0093","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/FLduomatic-15.jpg?v=1784812662"},{"product_id":"record","title":"Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the second Record watch that's come into my collection. And this is a pretty lovely example - a Mandarin beauty !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust as a bit of background: The Record Watch Company was an independent Swiss manufacturer founded in 1903 in Tramelan, initially to produce a patented \"Sector\" watch before growing into a maker of well-regarded timepieces, including chronographs and one of the \"Dirty Dozen\" military field watches supplied to the British Ministry of Defence in WWII. Longines bought the majority interest in Record in 1961, though the brand continued to operate independently until production ceased around 1991, undone by the quartz crisis. During the Longines era, watches appeared with a double \"Record Longines\" signature and increasingly used ETA calibres, and Record effectively served as a more affordable second brand within the Longines group until it was phased out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis watch fits squarely into this ownership period. The Record calibre 666 is a 17-jewel manual movement documented in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ranfft.org\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRanfft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e database as a Record Watch Co. caliber, typical of the manual\/automatic ébauche-based (bought-in) movements Record used mid-century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reference 1565A denotes the specific case\/model, here a baignoire-style oval two-tone case with a decorative floral mandarin orange dial—a colourful, fashion-oriented style very much in vogue in the 1960s–70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e: Record \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e:  c.1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e:  Cal. 666 manual wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eService History:\u003c\/b\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Mandarin, with quarter hour battens and plain stick hands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase\u003c\/b\u003e:  stainless steel case with stainless steel snap-on caseback    \u003cb\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/b\u003e 32mm (case diameter), 40mm lug-to-lug, 7mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e  Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrown\u003c\/b\u003e:  signed Record\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/b\u003eLongines leather strap (not new)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/b\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/b\u003e: hangtag (Record)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e: 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis stunner is almost in NOS (New Old Stock) condition. It has a few little scratches but on the whole is in amazing condition. It screams 1970s and would make a real talking piece in just about any circle. It keeps great time though it has not been serviced. It comes on a Longines strap, which is probably original and still has the protective sticker on the caseback. It also comes with a Record sales tag which matches the number on the watch caseback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54479723364689,"sku":"0086","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Record_oval_Hero.jpg?v=1785764805"},{"product_id":"girard-perregaux","title":"Girard Perregaux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Girard-Perregaux Laureato Reference 4266A we have here represents the second execution of the brand's original Laureato line, following the 1975 debut model. Girard-Perregaux launched the Laureato that year as a \"Quartz Chronometer,\" and by 1980 the design had been refined into subsequent case and dial variants under the 4266 reference family, of which the \"A\" suffix denotes this particular steel iteration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is presented in stainless steel, with the tonneau-shaped case built around Girard-Perregaux's signature octagonal bezel sitting atop a round base, a design cue borrowed from Italian architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe case, roughly 35mm across, integrates directly into the original steel bracelet with its folding clasp. Inside sits an in-house quartz movement, chronometer-certified in period. As an early, correctly matched steel example with its original bracelet and original papers, it's a desirable representative of the model's early years.\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: GP Laureato 4266 A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:   Cal. 705-102, chronometer quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Blue (turned darker in colour)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel\/gold plate with screwed-in case back \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5mm (case diameter), 38mm lug-to-lug, 8mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  mineral glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed GP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e  original signed GP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: papers only\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=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eVintage Girard Perregaux watches are usually elegant and understated and here is a great example of that: the in-house designed octagonal bezel around \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean integrated-bracelet sports watch case. And please note modern watch designers who want to add a date window: please make it as legible and well sized as this watch !  So the great points to mention first: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eslim, lightweight, accurate and darkened blue dial. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003esigned crown and signed original bracelet with lovely perlage on the underside of the clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ewonderfully legible date window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003edated papers from 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ean early 2nd issue of GP's iconic model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what you should know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethere is some dial wear to the laminate on the dial edge between the 7 and 8 indexes. And also around the 2pm index. It's not damage per se rather wear over the years. Hard to tell how or why that has happened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escratches on bezel, case \u0026amp; bracelet; typical of a stainless steel watch of near 50 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54533048074577,"sku":"0096","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/GP_Laureato_quartz_Hero.jpg?v=1786440141"},{"product_id":"corum","title":"Corum","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFounded in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, by Rene Bannart and his uncle Gaston Ries, Corum (Montres Corum Sàrl) quickly established a reputation for avant-garde design, technical audacity, and creative independence, symbolized by its upward-pointing key logo.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCorum built a strong reputation in the 1970s for elegant, understated dress watches, and this piece is a good example of that era's aesthetic. Housed in a compact 30mm stainless steel case, it reflects the more modest proportions typical of vintage dress watches, designed to sit neatly under a cuff rather than make a bold statement. The dial features classic Roman numerals, lending it a timeless, formal character well suited to business or evening wear, and giving the piece an air of understated luxury rather than sporty flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside beats the Calibre AV 426 (from Aurore-Villeret, a well established movement manufacture) a manual-wind movement typical of the period, when Corum sourced or adapted movements to fit their slim, elegant case designs. Stainless steel was a practical, durable choice for the case, offering a more accessible alternative to Corum's gold pieces while retaining the brand's refined styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese smaller-cased 1970s dress watches have become very popular for their vintage charm, clean dial layout, and manageable size compared to modern watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e: Corum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e:  c.1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e:  Cal. AV426  manual wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eService History:\u003c\/b\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e white, roman numerals, hour and minute only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase\u003c\/b\u003e:  stainless steel case with stainless steel snap-on caseback            \u003cb\u003e Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e 30mm (case diameter), 32mm lug-to-lug, 7mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e  Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrown\u003c\/b\u003e:  blue cabochon \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap:   \u003c\/b\u003eBlue used leather, Corum buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/b\u003eh:  16mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/b\u003e: no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e: 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis incredibly slim and dainty watch is very beautiful in my opinion.Anyone could wear this and it would definitely elevate the elegance !  there's no service history, but it's keeping excellent time with strong amplitude. The dial is in excellent almost pristine condition and there are hardly any scratches on the case. Talking of the case it has a kind of linen effect on the edge\/bezel which just adds to the allure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54553931350353,"sku":"0013","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Corum8.jpg?v=1786533242"},{"product_id":"bueche-girod","title":"Bueche Girod","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBueche-Girod was founded in 1947 in Biel\/Bienne, Switzerland, by watchmaker Vital Bueche, who combined his surname with that of his wife, Edwige Girod, to name the company. Through the 1950s–70s, its finely crafted movements and cases were admired enough that houses like Cartier sourced from them, alongside work for Bulova and Universal Genève. The brand became known for luxurious, gem-set ladies' watches, favoured by celebrities, before ceasing production in the 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Bueche-Girod dress watch is a fine example of late-1970s Swiss watchmaking aimed squarely at the quartz-era luxury market. The case is crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, fully hallmarked London 1979 on both the case and caseback, confirming assay and date of manufacture in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial here is a deep, glossy black onyx (or onyx-effect) surface, chosen for its rich depth and ability to set off the gilt dauphine hands faceted, triangular hands that catch and reflect light beautifully against the dark backdrop, lending real presence to an otherwise minimalist face. It's almost definitely onyx because it absorbs all the available light and it has numerous tiny veins when examined under a microscope, which apparently is a sign of onyx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePowering the watch is the ESA quartz calibre 950.001, a reliable, slim Swiss movement typical of the period's shift from mechanical to quartz technology.\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: Bueche Girod\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:   quartz 950.001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  black (probably Onyx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  9ct gold (hallmarked London 1979) - as is caseback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (case diameter), 36mm lug-to-lug, 6mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  mineral glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e new black leather strap\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=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSo the great points to mention first: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e The hallmarked 9ct gold case and caseback are in wonderful contrast to the deep black onyx dial with its dauphine hands. It is a really striking watch with its straight lugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e The watch is cosmetically very clean and running strongly (over several weeks of testing) with a new battery; but no service history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what you should know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crown is not original; nor is the strap buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a small crack in the glass at about '4' and another smaller one at '5'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is some wear to the 9ct gold surface on the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall scratch and dent to caseback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565685625169,"sku":"0022","price":690.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/BG-5.jpg?v=1786624858"},{"product_id":"iwc-portofino","title":"IWC Portofino","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1868 by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, IWC (International Watch Company) merged American industrial techniques with Swiss craftsmanship to build precise, durable timepieces. Forward 120 odd years and IWC, now a highly successful brand in Swiss horology, \u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003elaunched the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003ePortofino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003eThe model was conceived as a \"pocket watch for the wrist\" during the quartz crisis, the original Reference 5251 adapted a classic Lépine pocket watch movement into a sleek wristwatch.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eNamed after the chic Italian coastal village, the Portofino is best known for being an elegant dress watch characterised by slender leaf-shaped hands, minimalist dials, and Roman numerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eThis understated beauty is the IWC Portofino Ref. 2534 which sits at the entry-to-mid tier of the classic 1980s\/90s Portofino family. It's the 'small Portofino', line that grew out of the original 5251 \"Giant Portofino\" launched in 1984. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eReference 2534 represents the more compact, wearable expression of the larger Portofino: a manually-wound three-hander in 18ct gold, powered by the cal. 818\/5 (an IWC-modified Jaeger-LeCoultre movement typical of the period's simpler Portofinos, as opposed to the in-house calibres reserved for the flagship references).\u003c\/span\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: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e:   Ref. 2534, IWC Portofino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1990's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:   Manual wind, cal. 818\/5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  white\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  18ct gold with screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm (case diameter), 38mm lug-to-lug, 7mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sapphire glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003e2 x leather IWC straps (one with gold plated IWC buckle)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Box only\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 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis is a genuinely lovely watch that should get get quite a lot of admiring comments when worn. Its elegant, understated and highly legible. It's on the smaller side at 34mm across the case, which is quite popular at present with the reaction against giant watches from the last 20 years. The watch is in excellent condition with hardly any scratches or marks from its 30 years of life on someone's wrist. The IWC strap is in great shape as is the buckle, the case and the lugs. The dial is gorgeous and suits the small seconds subdial and black Roman numerals perfectly. The watch is keeping excellent time and running strongly, despite no service history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBoth IWC straps are used but in good condition. The outer cardboard box is not in good shape and the inner plastic one is getting slightly perished - common with these kind of boxes; no paperwork. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54835189317969,"sku":"0055","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/IWCPortofino.jpg?v=1788967770"},{"product_id":"oris","title":"Oris","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Oris Pointer Date, ref. 654-7461-40\/45-01, is a stainless steel automatic wristwatch dating from 2003. Rather than a conventional date window, it uses a central hand that points to a date track encircling the dial, a signature Oris complication first introduced in 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese have always been popular watches and a big seller for Oris, based out of Hölstein, Switzerland\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[false,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,false,{\u0026quot;u\u0026quot;:0}]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[247864,null,0]]]]--\u003e. The company was \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e established in 1904 by watchmakers Paul Cattin and Georges Christian and are still making excellent, good value watches made under increasingly sustainable manufacturing policies. New versions are between about £1800 to £2000 and have cathedral-style hands and a similar movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis example was powered by Oris's Caliber 654, an automatic movement based on the ETA 2824-2, fitted with a pointer-date module and running with 27 jewels.\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: Oris Pointer Date, ef. 654-7461-40\/45-01,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Automatic,  Cal. 654\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:  36mm (case diameter), 42mm lug-to-lug, 11mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Original unsigned \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e  good condition black leather strap  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\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(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis watch has oodles of character and is a pleasure to wear. It just looks different. The black dial with those white Breguet- style numerals and white pointer hands in strong super-lumina are just great (though it has faded somewhat).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThen there are the hacking seconds, the very useful quick-set date, and the hardened mineral (Hardlex) crystal which gives the watch a kind of warm character that sapphire doesn't. There are some scratches on the glass, though, but the case is in good condition. The strap is not original but is in good condition and the buckle is Oris original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836150272337,"sku":"0054","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/OrispointerHero.jpg?v=1788969234"},{"product_id":"longines","title":"Longines","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLongines Conquest Ref. 1014 with a square, 'tonneauesque' case, dark blue dial, Cal. 6952 (1974).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis handsome Longines Conquest, reference 1014, dates from 1974 according to the accompanying Longines archive extract, which confirms its production year and specification directly from the manufacturer's records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch is fitted with a striking tonneau-style case (actually more of a square), a departure from the more common round Conquest models of the era, giving it a distinctive mid-century architectural presence on the wrist. The dial is a rich blue, offering excellent contrast against the applied hour markers and hands. The watch comes with a Longines leather strap (possibly original) and a Longines buckle. Power comes from the manual-wind calibre 6952, a robust Longines movement typical of the period. Complete with archive extract, this piece offers strong provenance for collectors.\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 Conquest 1014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:   1974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. 6952 manual wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue with indexes \u0026amp; date window \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:   brushed stainless steel, stainless steel back.                                                    \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm (case diameter), 32mm lug-to-lug, 9mm 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\u003eLongines leather strap \u0026amp; Longines buckle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  17mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extract from the Archives\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\"\u003eThis is a great little vintage classic from Longines. It's incredibly light and just looks great on the wrist. The movement is running beautifully and keeping excellent time while the Longines signed strap, crown and buckle add to the 1970s vibe. The extract from the archives is the icing on the vintage cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is wear to the used leather strap, which is probably original to the watch, but it is still wearable. There are also tiny scratches to the dial, small abrasions and micro-cracks to the edge of the crystal - this can be seen in the images. Please be aware of these minor detractions if buying the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879137136977,"sku":"0003","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/longines0003-5.jpg?v=1789217265"},{"product_id":"longines-ultronic","title":"Longines Ultronic","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale, a battery-powered Longines, silver-dialed Ultronic. It dates from the early-to-mid 1970s. The reference 8623 is very similar to the famous Bulova Accutron, by which I mean a tuning fork vibrating at a very high frequency, which gives the watch a smooth sweeping second hand and that unique “hum\" you can hear if you press your ear close to the watch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultrasonic sits at a transitional moment in Longines' long history: the brand's step away from pure mechanical calibres and into electronically-regulated timekeeping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuning-fork movements were short-lived commercially, though, because cheaper, more accurate quartz calibres arrived within a few years and quickly displaced them industry-wide.\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 Ultronic Reference: 8623-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c. 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Tuning Fork, Cal 6312 (new battery)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\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 35mm (case diameter), 42mm lug-to-lug, 10.5mm 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:  \u003c\/strong\u003e used black leather strap and Longines buckle\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=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis watch is in fantastic condition considering its age. The dial is virtually blemish free and the lume still shows and matches hands and index pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDial is almost blemish free; case is sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003esigned crown and buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndexes and minute markers are so clear and beautifully designed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ered second hand setting off the lovely dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eworking well and keeping good time with its new battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what you should know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea few tiny scratches on case and case-back.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986486120785,"sku":"0058","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/LonginesUltrasonic.jpg?v=1789658789"},{"product_id":"delvinia","title":"Delvina","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicture 1956! Ervin Piquerez (EPSA) dreams up the Super Compressor, a case that cheekily uses the ocean against itself. Dive deeper, and water pressure squeezes the spring-loaded caseback tighter! Twin crowns, a spinning inner bezel, and market leaders from Longines to Jaeger-LeCoultre's Polaris make it the swaggering darling of sixties divers everywhere. Splash Down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in that rich history is the sadly sunken story of the obscure Delvina, a Swiss brand belonging to Solvil et Titus, the Geneva house founded in 1892 by Paul Ditisheim, son of Maurice Ditisheim, who founded Vulcain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Delvina trademark was registered in the United States on August 15, 1969.. Delvina made robust sports and diving watches, but seems to have stopped trading at some point in the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely eye-catching example uses the celebrated Super Compressor case. EPSA developed and patented the design back in the halcyon days of 1956, using water pressure at depth to push the caseback harder against its O-ring seal. The second crown works the internal rotating bezel, and it is powered by the ETA 2783 automatic with quickset date. \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: Delvina Geneve, super compressor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Automatic, Cal 2783\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Black (though looks a little dark blue)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:  42mm (case diameter), 41mm lug-to-lug, 14mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Original hatched double crowns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e  non-original stainless steel bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width\u003c\/strong\u003e:  22mm\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWho doesn't like a super compressor watch especially when it's red, white and blue. I particularly like cushion type cases, they always seem to look serious and yet fun and this is a big, substantial watch that sits proudly in that tradition of 70's dive watches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe tritium lume no longer shines but the big round pots and hand lume have turned to a lovely wheat colour. The acrylic crystal is possibly original and has scratches all over it but that adds to the appeal of the watch; the case is in pretty good condition for its age, but has scratches and a few small dents; please be aware and consult the images.  The crown is a little stiff, the quickset date works and needs gently pulling out one stop to work but the watch is running strongly despite no service history.   The inner bezel is bi-directional. The watch has had a good clean and the bracelet has dived into the ultrasound bath and said that the water was lovely and warm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you want a slice of obscure diving history and want to collect something just a little different then the Delvina might just be for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55124348174673,"sku":"0066","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Delvinia-9.jpg?v=1790767179"},{"product_id":"zenith-2","title":"Zenith","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFounded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland, Zenith was among the first watchmakers to produce complete movements in-house under one roof; and that's an important consideration when considering a vintage watch. That manufacture heritage reached its peak in 1969 with the El Primero, one of the first automatic chronographs. In the same year Zenith joined forces with Movado, which explains why some movements are engraved Zenith\/Movado. The caseback on this watch has the 'MZ' logo as an excellent example of this.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe AutoSport range came from this same high-frequency period, produced from the late 1960s into the 1970s. Beating at its heart is the calibre 2562 PC, a 23-jewel automatic with a date window between 4 and 5 o'clock, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, which the \"28800\" on the dial proudly advertises. The calibre also powered the Defy and Respirator models of the era. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe AutoSport was important to Zenith as it brought their high-beat engineering to everyday buyers. Today it remains an accessible entry point to a genuine manufacture movement.  The watch also comes with its original bracelet made by NSA (though signed Zenith). Novavit S.A. (NSA), was a premier Swiss bracelet maker known for supplying high-end brands like Zenith, Heuer, and Breitling during the 1960s and 1970s. The bracelet is wonderful and very comfortable; it also features a clever moveable clasp that stretches slightly to enable you to fit on the wrist.\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, Autosport ref 01.1114.290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: c.1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Automatic winding Cal.2562 PC   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e   No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:   stainless steel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5mm (case diameter), 42mm lug-to-lug, 12mm 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 Zenith signed (made by NSA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA great example of Zenith's hi-beat tech. The movement is running strongly and accurately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSigned crown and signed original bracelet made by NSA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003every comfortable to wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what you should know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratches to acrylic glass and case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo spare links so the bracelet will only fit a wrist of about 18cms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55144907571537,"sku":"0083","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/ZenithAutosport-18.jpg?v=1790853702"},{"product_id":"iwc-1","title":"IWC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIWC Reference R810 – Manual Wind, Circa 1965\/66\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere's a quiet confidence to mid-century IWC, and this Reference R810 captures it perfectly. The 34mm stainless steel case is classically proportioned, wearing beautifully on the wrist today while staying true to its 1960s roots. A clean silver dial with slim baton hour markers keeps things understated and highly legible, exactly what Schaffhausen did best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTurn it over and the details continue. The screw-down case back opens to reveal an inner case back signed R810, a mark of IWC's thoughtful construction, while the IWC-signed (the famous IWC fish) crown adds a neat finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside beats the highly respected calibre C89, a manual-wind movement famed for its robustness and from the same family that powered the legendary Mark XI pilot's watch. Serial number 1785038 dates this example to 1965\/66.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA refined, vintage IWC with genuine horological pedigree, ideal as an everyday dress watch or a characterful first step into collecting vintage Schaffhausen.\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:   IWC Ref.  R810,  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1965\/66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:   Manual wind, cal. 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  cream\/white\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  stainless steel with screw-in case back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5mm (case diameter), 40mm lug-to-lug, 10mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acrylic glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  signed \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   N\u003c\/strong\u003eew leather with stainless steel buckle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an outstanding watch and in really great condition. There's no service history, but its running strongly and in our vintage watch timekeeping parameters of +\/- 60 seconds per day.  There are a few scratches on the glass and marks on the case, commensurate with a 60 year old watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003esharp case edges and lugs. A great unpolished example. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003edial in near perfect condition and lume still shining uniformly on hands and index pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003efish logo on crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ethat wonderful Calibre 89 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55201348583761,"sku":"0019","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/0019IWCcal89_b24e0d1b-8a33-42ff-8aee-f447441cac6d.jpg?v=1791321911"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vintagechronicle.co.uk\/collections\/latest.oembed?page=2","provider":"Vintage Chronicle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}