From the mid-1970s onwards, mechanical watches became functionally obsolete

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The Longines Ultra-Chron “jumbo” models. Part 3: dials and hands

Last in a three-part series dealing with the Longines Ultra-Chron 37 mm "jumbo" references, this time covering dial and hand variations.

Nov 213 min read

The Longines Ultra-Chron “jumbo” models. Part 3: dials and hands

Last in a three-part series dealing with the Longines Ultra-Chron 37 mm "jumbo" references, this time covering dial and hand variations.

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Jul 76 min read

The Longines Ultra-Chron “jumbo” models. Part 2: case variants and reference numbers

In this post I aim to demystify the case variations and reference numbers used in the 37 mm "jumbo" Longines Ultra-Chron models.

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Jun 97 min read

The Longines Ultra-Chron “jumbo” models. Part 1: the great sleepers!

It’s odd how certain vintage watches have become celebrated classics, while others of comparable interest languish in relative obscurity.

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"Confetti dials"—not just Rolex!

In the world of vintage Rolex, a very particular and rare type of dial produced in the late 60s and early 70s is popularly referred to as...

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The automatic King Seiko—a history of the "grammar of design" models

King Seikos, and the automatic models in particular, were my first horological obsession. Most of the content of this post was written...

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