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A 1924 Illinois Bunn Special railroad grade movement in a B&B Royal gold plated case with the cover removed

VINTAGE WATCH: A 1924 Illinois Bunn Special Railroad Grade Pocket Watch

By Andrew HughesIllinois Watch Company Watch, Pocket Watch, Vintage Watch, Watch Review

I am going to say for the record that pocket watches are a new fascination for me. I am a newbie when it comes to this subject matter, but this one kinda fell into my lap. A photographer pal of…

April 28, 2016

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The Joy of Wearing Beater Watches

By Andrew HughesThoughts on Watches, Watch Review

If you’ve never heard the term “beater watch”, then maybe I should start with a quick definition. A beater watch is one the owner can wear without the fear of scratching it, denting it, wetting it, losing it or otherwise…

April 21, 2016

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MEET THE WATCH: Victorinox Swiss Army Limited Edition “Air Force One” Alpnach Watch with the Presidential Seal

By Andrew HughesAlpnach Watch, Automatic Movement, Chronograph Watch, Limited Edition, Pilot Watch, Valjoux 7750 Movement, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch

Swiss Army made a private edition watch for Air Force One. It shows the Air Force One / Presidential seal. It’s the United States presidential debate season leading up to elections so I wanted to give an update on a…

April 14, 2016

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Retiring a Watch to Commemorate a Moment in Time

By Andrew HughesBase Camp, Chronograph Watch, Quartz Movement, Thoughts on Watches, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch

There is no greater symbol of time than a clock, and no clock is more personal than a wristwatch because it is a constant companion. We can become emotionally attached to these ticking tools, thinking of them as witnesses to…

April 7, 2016

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MEET THE WATCH: A Giant Red Android Concept T2 Chronograph

By Andrew HughesAndroid Watch, Chronograph Watch, Fashion Watch, Quartz Movement, Watch Review

When I first started collecting watches, I was willing to try almost any brand that I took a fancy to. I had no pre-conceived notions of what makes a great watch and what doesn’t. This type of exploration is only…

March 31, 2016

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The blue dial is detailed with applied numerals, red and white printing

MEET THE WATCH: A Brassy and Affordable “Bronze Inspired” Watch by 32 Degrees

By Andrew Hughes32 Degrees Watch, Chronograph Watch, Fashion Watch, Watch Review

Reading the reports coming from 2016 Baselworld reveals that bronze is one of the trendy materials that watch manufacturers are experimenting with. Big name brands like Tudor are using this material so it is no longer reserved for boutique brands…

March 23, 2016

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MEET THE WATCH: Victorinox Swiss Army Metallic Green & Titanium Limited Edition Ground Force Automatic 24794

By Andrew HughesAutomatic Movement, ETA 2824-2 Movement, Field Watch, Ground Force Watch, Limited Edition, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch, Vintage Swiss Army Watches

Coincidentally, I am publishing this a little after St. Patrick’s Day, which is the “holiday” in America with green beer, sassy red heads, and dudes in leprechaun suits. Nobody would dare to pinch me while I am wearing this flashy…

March 19, 2016

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WATCH DNA: The First Airboss Watch by Victorinox Swiss Army

By Andrew HughesAirboss Watch, Automatic Movement, Mechanical Hand Winding Movement, Pilot Watch, Quartz Movement, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch, Vintage Swiss Army Watches, Watch DNA Series

The Story Behind Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Watches The Airboss series of watches by Victorinox Swiss Army has been a popular cog in the company's product line. Named after the officer in charge of an aircraft carrier's flight deck, Airboss...

March 12, 2016

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My circa 1979 vintage Longines gold watch with 11 jewels and a L950.2 movement

VINTAGE WATCH: Inheriting My Father’s-Father’s Gold Longines Watch

By Andrew HughesLongines Watch, Quartz Movement, Thoughts on Watches, Vintage Watch

Yeah, the title of this blog is a mouthful, but it is exactly what I intended to say. Months ago, I first wrote about a Longines watch that I “inherited” from my father who inherited it from his father. In…

March 9, 2016

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More digital mockups using photos found on the internet and the watch case

STRAP SWAP: Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Titanium Chronograph Gets a Crown & Buckle

By Andrew HughesAirboss Watch, Automatic Movement, Chronograph Watch, Limited Edition, Pilot Watch, Strap Swap Series, Valjoux 7750 Movement, Vendor Report Series, Victorinox Swiss Army Watch

I have come to realize that I am rarely satisfied with the OEM watch bands that a manufacturer picks when selling a watch. Even if the band is nice, it does not always align with my personal taste. If you…

March 7, 2016

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Infantry Vintage Watch ReviewsVictorinox Swiss Army

VINTAGE WATCH: A 1924 Illinois Bunn Special Railroad Grade Pocket Watch

The Joy of Wearing Beater Watches

MEET THE WATCH: Victorinox Swiss Army Limited Edition “Air Force One” Alpnach Watch with the Presidential Seal

Retiring a Watch to Commemorate a Moment in Time

MEET THE WATCH: A Giant Red Android Concept T2 Chronograph

MEET THE WATCH: A Brassy and Affordable “Bronze Inspired” Watch by 32 Degrees

MEET THE WATCH: Victorinox Swiss Army Metallic Green & Titanium Limited Edition Ground Force Automatic 24794

WATCH DNA: The First Airboss Watch by Victorinox Swiss Army

VINTAGE WATCH: Inheriting My Father’s-Father’s Gold Longines Watch

STRAP SWAP: Victorinox Swiss Army Airboss Titanium Chronograph Gets a Crown & Buckle

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