Swiss Made Watch
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The criteria for choosing your style of watch
The watch is now considered a piece of jewelry in addition to its functional side. However, it is difficult to make a choice among all the models available. Here’s a little guide to find it. Indeed, there are hundreds of thousands of different models. You will therefore necessarily find a watch that will match your…
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Repair of a mechanical Must de Cartier Tank Onyx
The universe of dress watches has always been dominated by a large house, I am obviously talking about Cartier. Today we are going to talk about a watch that I particularly like, the Must de Cartier Tank watch with its onyx lacquered dial. The Must variation of the Cartier Tank was launched in 1977 to…
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Omega Speedmaster Super Racing: A New Omega Standard
After several days of teasing on social networks, Omega is unveiling a new watch. The latter pushes back the standards of precision applied to our modern world. Don’t worry here, we’re not talking about digitization or virtual reality, but about mechanical innovation. Pushing precision in our electronic world Today we live in a world rocked…
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Seiko Diver drowned, the 2 fatal errors
Learning from your mistakes is good, but learning from the mistakes of others is much better. Today we are faced with a best-selling Seiko diving watch, the Samurai, here in a limited Blue Lagoon edition released in 2017. I was entrusted with this watch which took on water after a swim. Here is the Samurai…
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Watches Made In China Are Getting Seriously Good!
This Chinese watch packs a series punch a collaboration you might have missed let’s get into it Hello welcome to Swiss watch King ever since I bought this watch people have been asking me to create a video comparing these parents and tracking collapis to my original tracking joker well here we go we spoke…
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Watches & Wonders 2023: the new Patek Philippe
For Watches & Wonders 2023, Patek-Philippe leaves aside its famous Nautilus to focus on the other flagship models in its catalog: the Aquanaut there Calatrava and the Driver. Not to mention the models Complications And Grand Complications, the pinnacle of watchmaking expertise of the Geneva brand. A brief overview. Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007G We start…
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Relighting an Eterna KonTiki Sonic
Today I present to you a real submarine, the mythical Eterna KonTiki. Bright colors, an imposing cushion case and a tuning fork movement, we are right in the heart of the 70s. lacotedesmontres.com Here, an NOS (New Old Stock) copy to contrast with the one I received. This KonTiki comes directly from Sweden and it…
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The federal wrestling festival in the Basel area & robust watches
Soon it’s time again. After three long years, the federal wrestling festival is finally being held again. From August 26th to 28th it will take place for the first time since the beginning of the 120-year history in the Basel area. In line with the main canton of watches, Tissot is one of the sponsors…
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Watch exports slowed in December
Last year as a whole ended at a record high, thanks to the dynamism of the United States. China, on the other hand, collapsed because of the Covid-19. Swiss watch exports slowed somewhat in December 2022 but reached the 2 billion franc mark, a first for this month. However, last year as a whole ended…
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Brietling’s Premier collection welcomes 6 new premium chronographs
The collection First of Breitling celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. For the occasion, the brand has unveiled six new models that retain their vintage look, but materialize in an up-to-date version, with finer features and a more efficient heart. Let’s discover together these six Premier B01 Chronograph 42. A little history The collection First…
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Overhaul of a Rolex Oyster 6426 caliber 1210
Today it’s Rolex on the bench. A watch in the shadow of the iconic models of the crown brand. It nevertheless remains appreciated by collectors because its price and its diameter are contained, but also for its finesse and its beautiful proportions. The Rolex 6426 Precision. Oyster bracelet, Oyster case, hand-wound mechanical movement and crazy…
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I Went To Switzerland To Buy a Watch!! (The Switzerland Experience)
I went to the home of Rolex and bought my first fancy watch Switzerland is known for many banks the chocolates the Alps fondue yodeling on top of mountain and they’re really fancy watches this is a story and not only this crazy experience but how I made a really good Friend by the end…
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Christmas takes a break from the hustle and bustle
We live in fast-moving, hectic times. Professional duties, family responsibilities and well-planned free time demand discipline, mobility and precise time management from us. Therefore, Christmas is particularly valuable these days. Because this festival is not only important for Christians all over the world, but is also becoming increasingly important as a break from the everyday…
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What type of dial should you choose for your watch?
The time display on a watch may differ from one model to another, on each of them. Indeed, we are a long way from the simple needle watch of yesteryear. The different types of dials Here are the 4 different types of watch display: On this type of model, the time is generally indicated by…
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What is a Swiss Made watch and what are the requirements? – Watch and Learn #34
Hi this is mark from Long Island watch calm and welcome to another episode of watch and learn today we’re going to be tackling Swiss made what does the term that you see on a watch dial or a case Swiss made what does that term mean and it’s actually not a very simple answer…
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Watches for Christmas – it’s already Christmas
Winter has been here for days and has given us a magnificent blanket of snow. At the Christmas markets, a Christmassy scent of roasted almonds, mulled wine and delicious Christmas cookies fills our nostrils. Christmas is around the corner. Time for family, quiet reflection – time for sledding, building snowmen and maybe a few snowball…
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ZRC Grands Fonds GF38 Heritage: new diver’s watch
In 2015 the trend of neo-vintage watches was still in its infancy. Watches inspired by the 60s are still rare and they are often divers. We think in particular of the Tudor Black Bay or the Oris Diver 65, pioneers in the field. That year, another brand, more confidential, made a strong comeback by bringing…
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Rolex 6694 Champagne: Review
Let’s talk about this beautiful Rolex 6694. This Oyster has had a long life in the Rolex ranges. Indeed, the reference 6694 was introduced at the beginning of the 60s and lasted until the end of the 80s. A fine career. For me, it’s the perfect watch for the collector taking their first steps into…
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Time for children | The blog around the clock
CASIO Analog Monster small wrist watch with date Watch gifts should also “snow” for the little ones at Christmas. Make children’s eyes light up with the Monster quartz watch from CASIO – because this watch is monster-cool! You could also say: “Small, but mighty!”. Because this children’s watch with precision quartz movement can not only…
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Awake Mission to Earth Chapter III: Time Travelers
Just two weeks after we interviewed its founder, Lilian Thibault, Awake announce the third and final chapter of a trilogy full of meaning, always with avant-garde materials and eco-design. Zoom on the Mission to Earth Time Travelers ! The least we can say is that the young brand ends this series in a beautiful way…
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Omega Constellation “C” Blue 168.0056 caliber 1011 : Repair
Let’s talk a bit about this beautiful Constellation and its rare finely brushed blue dial. The Constellation range appeared at Omega in 1952. The movements are certified chronometers and the case backs are engraved with the effigy of the Geneva observatory as well as eight stars. Watches elegant, precise and well finished. The specimen which…
