Unique Classic Watches

Classic watches to me would be watches that have a lasting & endearing appeal that would last a lifetime. They would usually be simple & easy on the eye regardless how old the owner can be. Pateks & Vacherons are renowned for coming up with everlasting models that doesn't seem to age regardless of the era that the owner bought it.

There are many affordable classic watches, new or old, but I prefer the older, vintage ones, which are more difficult to find. They have a rustic look with the aging of the dial & seems to warp us back to the past when we put them on, like the black & white movies of the 1940s, when the actors are always looking at their pocketwatches or Cartier wristwatch when they are waiting for someone. The new ones are usually a little too big (around 40-45mm) & can be very pricey if they are Swiss made mechanical ones. Buy them if you have the dough, but you are warned that the waiting time for the watch dial to age evenly would take a couple of decades.:)

Below is a example of an inexpensive white gold filled Bulova wristwatch made in 1950s, the sub second hand found at the bottom 6 o'clock position adds an nostalgic appeal & is a plus for the simple gray dial. The fancy flutted bezel adds a fun factor & is very unusual considering the amount of work involved to create it. The expandable band was used extensively in the past and is easy to wear, but if you have hairy wrists, be prepared for a free manicure every time you rush to take take it out. =)


Another fine sample of a simple classic wristwatch is this 1940s Longines tank watch, it has rectangular case, with a unique engine turned dial which looks similar to a mother of pearl dial. Lots of work for the dial maker, but this was the standard of the past. Again you can see the sub-seconds hand at 6 o'clock position. This was a common feature for watches before the 1950s era, it's a gene feature carried over from the early pocket watches. This sub-second hand is a good feature for the watchmaker & is used for monitoring its movement's timing. And it is also great for the user as a visual indication that the watch is running.



More classic & other categories of watches would be showcased soon. Drop by now & then for any new articles. =)

Posted 29th August 2013 by Unknown mehr sehen replicas rolex und replica dior