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Seiko Giugiaro SCED035: Daughter of Ripley

April 21, 2018 By Stephen Leave a Comment

The other day I wore the Seiko SCED017 “Bishop” Reissue for “Watch A Day”, so today I am turning to the SCED035 “Ripley” reissue. I like this one better than the Bishop in many ways, though the boxy styling is definitely polarizing.

Filed Under: Collection, Watch A Day Tagged With: 7T12, Aliens, Chronograph, Ellen Ripley, Limited Editions, Ripley, Seiko, Seiko Giugiaro, Seiko Spirit, Watches

Enicar Star Jewels: Transitional Vintage

April 19, 2018 By Stephen Leave a Comment

Today’s Watch A Day is another Enicar, representative of the transition from 1960s to 1970s styling. This Star Jewels automatic has lots going for it though perhaps it’s not a 100% match for the vintage James Bond strap.

Filed Under: Collection, Watch A Day Tagged With: AR 1140, AR 1145, Bond Strap, Bond Watch Strap, Enicar, Enicar 1145, Enicar Star, Enicar Star Jewels, Star Jewels, Watches

Squale 1545: Classic Swiss Diver

April 16, 2018 By Stephen 1 Comment

Yesterday’s affordable Orient diver gives way today to an even better Swiss alternative: The Squale 1545 has heritage, provenance, classic looks, and serious Swiss construction. It’s the real deal, yet costs less than 1/10 as much as a Rolex Submariner.

Filed Under: Collection, Watch A Day Tagged With: Classic Rolex, Compressor, Dive Watches, ETA 2824-2, Long Island Watch, Rolex, Rolex Submariner, Rolex Submariner 5513, Squale, Squale Usa, Squale Watch, Submariner, Swiss Diver, Watches

Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec: Attainable Complications

April 13, 2018 By Stephen Leave a Comment

The last few “Watch A Day” choices were quite inexpensive, but today’s watch is affordable only compared to other options in its class. The Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec combines unique complications, a special manufacture movement, and an eye-catching look at an attainable if not exactly affordable price. It’s also a comfortable, useful watch for traveling.

Filed Under: Collection, Reviews, Watch A Day Tagged With: Chronograph, column wheel, Complicated Watches, Complication, double barrel, dual timezone, GMT, Homage to Nicolas Rieussec, Horology, Luxury Brands, MB R200, monopusher, Montblanc, Montblanc Star, Nicolas Rieussec, Richemont, vertical clutch, Watch Calibre, Watches

Americans: Do Not Buy Rolex Watches and Alligator Straps From Europe!

December 16, 2014 By Stephen 3 Comments

I’ve learned a few valuable lessons over the last few years in the watch collecting hobby, some through experience and some through research. So I thought I would share two really important ones with my readers today: Do not buy a Rolex watch and try to ship it into the USA, and do not buy a watch strap made of an endangered species and try to ship it out of Europe. These two rules are unrelated, but both can easily trip up would-be watch enthusiasts. And not all watch dealers will have your back if you run afoul of them!

Filed Under: Commentary Tagged With: Alligator, Auctionata, Caiman, Crocodile, Customs, European Union, Montres Rolex, Paul Picot, Rolex, Rolex Watch, Rolex Watches Usa, Tudor, USA, Watch, watch strap, Watch Straps, Watches

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