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Author: Chad Rickicki

Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust model 17013

Rolex Quartz Watches: Yup, They Made Them

 2 Sep 201226 Dec 2012 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

I will spare you the boring history of the Rolex quartz because there is not very much of it. The purpose of the post is to answer the question, did they make them? They did, Continue…

 4 Comments CategoriesRandom Tags17013, Datejust, Oysterquartz, Quartz, Rolex, Rolex 17013

Glacier Blue

 29 Aug 201224 Dec 2012 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

There are some class envy strategies out there amongst the watch community with regards to what you can purchase and can’t. The king of them being Rolex. For instance, you’re allowed to have a steel Continue…

 4 Comments CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsGlacier Dial, Rolex, Rolex Glacier Blue Dial

What Hamptoned?

 16 Aug 201221 Dec 2012 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

If you’ve ever owned a Baume et Mercier Hampton, I am sorry. You bought a lemon. The watch was a profit center and not much else. The smallest of all quartz movements, coupled with the Continue…

 3 Comments CategoriesQuick Reviews TagsBaume et Mercier, Hampton

Venus 175 Manual Chronograph Movement

 26 Jul 20121 Jan 2013 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

The Venus 175 calibre was used in the Breitling Chronomat of the 1940’s and 50’s. This picture captures a movement that had been actually worn and loved for years. The manual Chronograph still holds true Continue…

 1 Comment CategoriesMovements Tags1950's, Breitling, Breitling Chronomat, ST19, Tianjin Seagull, Venus 175
Eberhard Scafodate 500m Diver

Eberhard Don’t Scafodat

 11 Jul 201229 Dec 2012 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

Wandering the halls at Basel I shot this pic, while thinking that Eberhard needs some direction in the States to get back on the map. The Neuchâtel based watch company has had great designs and Continue…

 Leave a comment CategoriesHorolosphere TagsBaselworld, Baselworld 2012, Divers, Eberhard & Co, Neuchâtel, Scafodat

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