{"title":"Watches With Patina","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"omega-speedmaster-ed-white-as03386","title":"Omega Speedmaster 'Ed White'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e3… 2… 1… Liftoff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a poll amongst wristwatch collectors, and we'd bet the consensus would be that there might be nothing more important or iconic in a watch collection than an Omega Speedmaster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSure, chronographs such as the Rolex Daytona or the Heuer Carrera are classics - icons even, but neither can match the stature of the Speedy with regards to importance in history. In fact,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003earguably no watch \u003c\/em\u003ecan.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular Speedmaster, a Reference 105.003 'Ed White' is more than just special. It was purchased in 1965 on a navy\/army\/air force base in Europe and is accompanied by its original sales recepit, box, hangtag, and an Extract from the Archives of Omega. Powered by the legendary Calibre .321 hand-cranking chronograph movement - considered to be one of the best movements ever designed, this piece features a 38.5mm stainless steel 'straight-lug' HF case, a correct DO90 bezel showing honest wear, an excellent matte black Tritium dial showing a deep patination throughout, and a stainless steel flat-link bracelet with a signed blade casp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone should own a Speedmaster at one point in their collecting endeavors. It's not only one of the most significant chronographs of all time, it is one of the most significant watches of all time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special example just happens to be a collector-grade time capsule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31512902598743,"sku":"18040110","price":24770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS03386_18400110_OMEGA_SPEEDMASTER_105.003-7.jpg?v=1730484747"},{"product_id":"mirexal-superautomatic-as03783","title":"Mirexal Superautomatic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJames Bond. The Apollo Program. The Porsche 911. Miniskirts. The White Album. Suffice it to say, a lot of really great stuff came out of the 1960s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to watches, there were more important firsts and iconic designs that either matured or outright came into being in the 1960s than at just about any other time in history.  For diving watches in particular, the 60s were very much the Golden Era as countless brands competed for recognition and success in the rapidly expanding market of amateur SCUBA. Many of these brands still exist today, with their current collections echoing the design sensibilities of the decade of their origin. Still, many brand names were lost to time, leaving remnants of their former glory for us to find and explore in the sock drawers and workshops of the watch community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne such brand is Mirexal - a brand not so much lost to time as just generally unknown to most of the world. At one time, Mirexal was the house brand for the retail store chain Migros, the largest company of its kind in Switzerland, and the single largest employer in the country. While\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/tradition-sold\/products\/tradition-chronograph-by-sears-panda-dial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehouse brand watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom this time period aren't completely impossible to find, it comes as no shock to us that those retailed only in Switzerland were really on a whole other level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a simple and rugged ETA 2783 beating away inside, this particular watch has all the hallmarks of a purpose-built 60s diver that we so adore: Large cushion case with crisp beveling and rotating (unidirectional!) steel bezel, locking crown, and bright, luminescent hands. With an interesting two tone matte grey\/metallic blue dial, pointed crown guards and acrylic domed crystal, this is by far one of our favorite dive-watch finds in awhile, regardless of brand name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMigros still exists (and is a must-visit when next you are in Switzerland), but Mirexal is very much a ghost from their past. While we have seen similar contract divers, this is only the second example we've seen bearing the Mirexal name - most likely because very few ever got past the Swiss border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're into the off-beat and cool, you'd best grab this one before it goes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mirexal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32347981086807,"sku":"40990014","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS03783_40990014_MIREXAL_SUPERAUTOMATICDIVER-8.jpg?v=1730484770"},{"product_id":"longines-tre-tacche-as04407","title":"Longines Tre-Tacche","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn our opinion, Longines doesn't quite get the respect that they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is not to say that they aren't held in high regard. But the level of innovation, craftsmanship, and design that Longines has demonstrated over the course of their existence simply cannot be understated, and certainly extends to a wide variety of timepieces across the board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Tre-Tacche\"\u003c\/span\u003e watches from the late 1930s and 1940s, however, have developed a cult-like following amongst vintage enthusiasts. The name \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ereferences its unique 3-notched caseback which requires a special tool to remove, but the watch itself is perhaps the most pure execution of a no-frills robust \"tool\" watch before there were tool watches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition throughout, this Reference 4142 features a blued steel handset, luminous Arabic indices, a large winding crown and a stunning dial that has turned to a light-champagne color. But the case is perhaps the greatest component of this watch... the combination of a 35mm \"stepped\" case with fixed bars hammers this piece home as a no-frills daily wearable vintage piece. Additionally, this watch includes an extract from the Longines archive, confirming the watch was originally sold to South Africa in 1941. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of elegant design and horological prowess, this a watch that ticks many boxes in the eye of the vintage enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39355570159703,"sku":"40990184","price":7770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/DSC_6875.jpg?v=1730484860"},{"product_id":"heuer-autavia-orange-boy-as04479","title":"Heuer Autavia 'Orange Boy'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's no secret that the team at Analog:Shift is partial to all things motorsports and racing, and there are few brands with as strong a motorsports connection as Heuer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1960s and 1970s were boom times for sporty wrist watches with color and a little flash, and Heuer was no slouch in their offerings - take the Autavia offered here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a Calibre 12 automatic chronograph movement and the finely finished 42mm stainless cushion case that came to define Heuer's third-execution Autavia line, this particular example features the a traditional dial layout but with rarely seen fluorescent orange highlights on the dial and handset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown to collectors as the 'Orange Boy', these colorful chronographs have become one of the most sought-after models of the era, and this example is about as nice as they come. With a pristine case, near-flawless dial showing \u003cem\u003ejust a hint\u003c\/em\u003e of tropicalization, MH bezel insert, and the ever-desirable Gay Freres Beads Of Rice bracelet, it doesn't get better than this. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage Heuer wave may be in slack tide at the moment (along with anything that \u003cem\u003eisn't \u003c\/em\u003eRolex or Patek Philippe!), so don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to snag this special piece before they spiral upwards in value once again!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39377141465175,"sku":"40990199","price":11485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS04479_40990199_HEUER_AUTIVA_ORANGE_BOY__1163.jpg?v=1730484923"},{"product_id":"memosail-regatta-yacht-timer-chronograph-as04409","title":"Memosail Regatta Yacht Timer Chronograph","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePurpose-built watches have captured the minds and hearts of collectors for decades. Many have found an enduring place in the pantheon of classic designs even though they might not still be used for their intended purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring yachting regattas, so-called ‘yacht timers’ were equipped with special countdown functions that allowed a skipper to line up his vessel such that it would cross the start line exactly at the sounding of the starting gun. Of course, these watches also needed to be thoroughly water-resistant, first-rate timekeepers in and of themselves, and as a result, many robust, beautiful watches were developed by companies large and small.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular regatta timer, dating to circa the 1970s, is from Swiss watchmaker Memosail. It features a 43mm stainless steel tonneau case with a barrel pushers, an acrylic crystal, a navy blue Tritium dial with a grey chapter ring, a yellow a 10-minute regatta timing disc within, and a matching handset with a bright orange seconds hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the famed, manually wound Valjoux 7737 movement and paired to a stainless steel multi-link bracelet with a signed blade clasp, this colorful regatta timer is an awesome artifact from the pre-digital days of sport timing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWith a case design that feels comfortable on the wrist, this delightful yachting timer will surely have your yacht timing needs covered, whether you're skippering a yacht or watching from the safety of the pier, cocktail firmly in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe know you’ll love it as much as we do!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Memosail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39386742325335,"sku":"40990210","price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04409_40990210_VIPMEMOSAIL_REGATTATIMER-6.jpg?v=1730484958"},{"product_id":"omega-speedmaster-as03213","title":"Omega Speedmaster","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 28);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eFounders Select\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 28);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile confidence has been down on pre-moon Speedmasters since some bad actors made an ugly scene out of a 2915 at auction a few years back, these great watches remain storied and special. This example dates to 1962 and is a truly rare variant - Reference 105.002-62. Featuring a straight lug case, Calibre .321 movement, Alpha handset and an incredible patina throughout, this watch will surely shine in the spotlight of returning - and highly justified - collector interest in the near future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 28);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3… 2… 1… Liftoff!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a poll amongst wristwatch collectors, and we'd bet the consensus would be that there might be nothing more important or iconic in a watch collection than an Omega Speedmaster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSure, chronographs such as the Rolex Daytona or the Heuer Carrera are classics - icons even, but neither can match the stature of the Speedy with regards to importance in history. In fact, \u003cem\u003earguably no watch \u003c\/em\u003ecan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example, a 'transitional' Reference 105.002-62, dates to circa 1962 and features a gorgeous, evenly patinated matte black dial with an \u003cem\u003ealpha\u003c\/em\u003e handset, Omega's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalibre 321 hand-cranking movement - widely considered to be one of the most significant movements ever made and is nothing short of legendary - and a correct matching flat-link bracelet with a blade clasp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone should own a Speedmaster at one point in their collecting endeavors. It's not only one of the most significant chronographs of all time, it is one of the most significant watches of all time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special example just happens to be a collector-grade time capsule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39535054946391,"sku":"18040111","price":32770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS03213_18040111_OMEGA_SPEEDMASTER_105.002-62-6.jpg?v=1730485227"},{"product_id":"omega-seamaster-300-as04429","title":"Omega Seamaster 300","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe origin of the Seamaster can be traced from the watches Omega developed for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, but with the emergence of SCUBA diving as a recreational sport, it metamorphosed into something entirely its own: the Seamaster 300.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOmega released the first Seamaster in 1948 to coincide with the Summer Olympics held in London. In a city ravaged by the Blitz, the Olympics represented a time to look forward while still being respectful of the past. For Omega, whose 40th anniversary was also that year, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emanufacture’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e role as Official Timekeeper represented the ideal opportunity to launch a new collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdvertising material of the time touted the “ruggedness” of the Seamaster, more than the average wearer would ever likely call for in its life…which would prove all the more important with the 1957 launch of the Seamaster 300.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Seamaster 300, a Reference 165.014, is a genuine masterpiece of industrial and horological design. Dating to circa 1967, it features a 38mm stainless steel screw back case, matte black luminous dial and matching pencil handset, an aftermarket “Aldo” bezel, a signed crown, and a genuine model 7912\/6 elasticized stainless steel bracelet with signed clasp dated to 1964. Powered by the Omega automatic Calibre 552 movement, this watch features a strong case paired to a beautifully patinated dial with rich patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s not every day that one comes across a genuine legend of the horological world in such stunning vintage condition. Don’t let this one slip through your fingers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39666433589335,"sku":"40960048","price":9770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/DSC_6809-Edit.jpg?v=1730485498"},{"product_id":"iwc-ingenieur-as04092","title":"IWC Ingenieur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat does a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emanufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e get when it combines all of its military, scientific, and engineering knowledge into one watch? The IWC Ingenieur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut the Ingenieur's story really begins with the IWC Mark XI. As a navigator’s wristwatch, the Mark XI had to stand up to the magnetic interference posed by instruments in an airplane’s cockpit. Albert Pellaton, IWC’s master calibrist, achieved this by surrounding the movement in a soft iron cage. IWC then took the information gleaned from making the Mark XI, which was purpose-built according to stringent standards set by the British Ministry of Defense, and used it to produce a high-grade civilian timekeeper in the form of the Ingenieur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile this watch was to be less martial in spirit, it had to be no less anti-magnetic, or robust, due to the type of person whom IWC meant to wear it — scientists and engineers, whose work put them in close contact with equipment that emitted high levels of magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Ingenieur, a Reference 666AD, dates to circa the late 1950s-early 1960s and features a 36mm stainless steel case, a silver sunburst dial with a matching \u003cem\u003edauphine\u003c\/em\u003e handset, and a signed crown. Powered by the impressive Caliber 853 automatic movement with soft iron, anti-magnetic dust cover, this piece is wildly cool and purpose built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDon’t pass up this opportunity to own one of the most important references from the Atomic Age!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39666523209815,"sku":"40970008","price":3285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04092_40970008_IWC_INGENIEUR_666A-6.jpg?v=1730485533"},{"product_id":"mido-powerwind-oceanstar-rainbow-diver-as04412","title":"Mido Powerwind Oceanstar 'Rainbow Diver'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere is a rare bird, indeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eForget your Submariners, Seamaster 300s, and Fifty Fathoms for a moment and feast your eyes on one of the most wondrous dive watches ever made by any brand, full stop. The Mido Powerwind 1000 Reference 5907 — referred to by fans as the ‘Rainbow Diver’ — is a highly unique design with a decompression scale printed directly on the dial. However, as you can see, said scale is wildly colorful, making it both easier to use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e extremely appealing, aesthetically. One doesn’t even need to be a diver to appreciate it. It’s simply a stupidly fun watch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduced in numerous configurations in the 1960s, there are ‘Rainbow Diver’ models configured in feet or meters, with and without the date, and in myriad colors. However, despite the potential for a ‘Frankenwatch,’ the example we have here is a good one. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003every\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e good one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Reference 5907 features a 37.5mm stainless steel case, a multi-colored, exotic luminous dial with decompression scale, a signed, original crystal, and a bidirectional, rotating dive bezel. Powered by the automatic Mido cal. 1137 OC movement, it comes fitted to a stainless steel Bonklip bracelet. It’s enough to find one of these in any condition, but finding one with an outstanding dial and a strong case with correct parts is a rare occurrence, to say the least.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’re a serious dive watch collector, you need this piece in your collection — STAT!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39684266590295,"sku":"40990213","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04412_40990213_MIDO_POWERWINDOCEANSTARDIVER_RAINBOW__5907-6.jpg?v=1649267486"},{"product_id":"favre-leuba-bathy-50-metric-depth-as04611","title":"Favre-Leuba Bathy 50 Metric Depth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 111, 9);\"\u003eFounder's Select\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 111, 9);\"\u003eIt was with watches such as this Favre Leuba that Analog:Shift was built. Bold, colorful, exotic and tricked out with a mechanical depth gauge, this one ranks about 110 on the coololdshitometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 111, 9);\"\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere is no doubt that dive watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn fact, Analog:Shift was founded with its eyes set squarely on vintage divers. With their simple designs and robust movements, the tool watches of the 1960s and 1970s were built to accompany the adventurer across the globe and to keep time at its greatest heights, as well as within its darkest depths. Yet for every Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, or Omega Seamaster, there were scores of other lesser-known names that ooze charm and merit consideration from the vintage watch enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTake this vintage Bathy 50 from Swiss firm Lavre Leuba, for example. Though it may be an obscure model, it features a wildly innovative, little-known feature — an analog depth gauge. That’s right! As you dive, a special hand indicates the depth in meters on the dial. When paired with a rotating dive bezel, this was a wildly useful complication in the mid-20th century, long before the advent of the dive computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Bathy 50 from circa 1968 features a 40mm stainless steel case, a bidirectional acrylic dive bezel, an unsigned service crown, and a black luminous dial with stylized handset, depth gauge indicator in meters, and sub-seconds. Powered by the Peseux 320 manually-wound movement, it comes on a new Tropic dive strap and features a strong case with an evenly patinated dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a quirky, functional, and endlessly charming dive watch from the golden era of sports watches, you have to give this one a look!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Favre-Leuba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39684274946135,"sku":"40990223","price":4770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS04611_40990223_FAVRE-LEUBA_BATHY50METRICDEPTH_53243-8.jpg?v=1730485765"},{"product_id":"movado-dress-watch-for-tiffany-and-co-as04738","title":"Movado Dress Watch for Tiffany \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA time-only Movado from the 1950s — really any mechanical Movado from the 1950s for that matter — offers a ton of value in the watch world. But this is no ordinary Movado; rather, it’s signed by the world-famous retailer that sold it, New York’s Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. Back in the mid-20th century such double-signed watch sightings from notable jewelers were more commonplace. These days, it’s much tougher to find a “Tiffany stamp” out in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMovado, established in 1881, made some of the finest time-only and complicated watches of the 20th century. Their famed triple-calendar watches of the 1940s and ‘50s and Super Sub Sea chronographs from the 1960s are highly sought after by collectors, and for good reason — combining high-quality movements with attractive design, they’re the type of timepieces that draw people headfirst into the horological world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDesigned in the mold of other classic 1960s dress watches such as the Patek Philippe Calatrava, this simple Movado is the perfect accompaniment to a special night out. Housed in a 33.5mm 14K yellow gold case with a signed crown and an acrylic crystal, it features a satin silver dial with applied indices and a crosshair sub-seconds display, a matching \u003cem\u003edauphine\u003c\/em\u003e sword handset, and the manually wound Calibre 125 beating away within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSvelte and handsome, this is a dress watch for someone who’s gone deep down the horological rabbit hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnag it now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39700220313687,"sku":"40990227","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04738_40990227_MOVADO_14KGENT_SDRESSWATCHFORTIFFANY_CO_48188-6.jpg?v=1730485847"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-as06510","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePatek Philippe has long been known for its complicated watchmaking, but following the stock market crash of 1929, fewer clients had the means to purchase these high-end timepieces. After securing a controlling interest in the firm, Jean and Charles Henri Stern decided to enlist the help of an English designer named David Penney to create a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firm’s clientele. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsing the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function-first philosophy, Penney conceived the Calatrava, taking its name from the Spanish military order established in the 12th century which had become the symbol of Patek Philippe. Since its debut in 1932, the Calatrava has become a byword for a simple, time-only dress watch — even from brands other than Patek itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Calatrava, a Reference 2532J, dates to circa the 1950s and features a 35mm 18K yellow gold case with an acrylic crystal, an yellow gold crown and a gorgeous, evenly-patinated white enamel dial with applied \u003cem\u003edart\u003c\/em\u003e indices and a matching dauphine handset, and Patek's Calibre 12-120 hand-winding movement within. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely piece remains in fantastic overall condition, and combined with that stunning dial, represents everything we love about Patek from this era. It even comes with its Certificate of Origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSure, you could get yourself a modern dress watch that tells the time just fine — and that probably ends up in a drawer after a while. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut a real Calatrava from the world’s greatest watchmaker is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eforever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39787925405783,"sku":"40930145","price":22770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS06510_40930145_PATEKPHILIPPE_CALATRAVA_2532J-11.jpg?v=1730486159"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-rectangular-dress-watch-as06512","title":"Patek Philippe Rectangular Dress Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough the famous Calatrava is — for good reason — perhaps the best known of Patek Philippe’s incredible dress watches, there are myriad others that deserve recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom the rectangular Gondolo to the curvaceous Golden Ellipse, these timepieces, though simple in design, beg a closer look for their classic proportions and strict attention to detail. Patek has been producing such wristwatches for roughly a century of its 180-plus years, and shows no signs of slowing down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe particular dress, a Modèle 10, is a time capsule of sorts: Manufactured in 1927 and retailed in 1929, it’s a stunning testament to the staying power and intrinsic value of a Patek Philippe wristwatch. Housed in a 24mm 18K yellow gold rectangular case with a glass crystal, an unsigned onion crown, and a polished bezel, it features a silvered radium dial from Stern Frères — the company that would go on to purchase and operate Patek — with painted, luminescent Arabic numerals, a blued steel service spade handset, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, and an outer ‘railroad’ minute track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by a hand-wound Patek Philippe 9” lever escape movement and paired to a signed, black alligator strap with a signed, 18K gold pin buckle, this Modèle 10 representsone of the first wristwatch models \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e produced by the maison, in production from 1917 through 1932. Though the lume the dial markers has been restored — as is often necessary on watches of this age — it remains a gorgeous example of an important reference. As such, an extract from the Patek Philippe archives is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis watch is simply the stuff of dreams. Have a look for yourself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39813624266839,"sku":"40930147","price":14850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS06512_40930147_18kYGRECTANGULARDRESSWATCH_10-6.jpg?v=1730486296"},{"product_id":"cartier-tank-cintree-ladies-as05626","title":"Cartier Tank Cintrée Ladies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are certain designs that just resonate throughout the years and remain evergreen despite changing trends and tastes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Cartier Tank, in all its one hundred-plus years of production, is one such design. Whether in gold (yellow, pink, or white), stainless steel, or vermeil; whether Française, Chinoise, Americaine, or Normale; the Tank by Cartier is one watch that truly deserves to be called ‘iconic.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCartier introduced the Tank in 1917, with a run of six pieces — given, or so the legend goes, to American General Joseph Pershing and his staff. Its design was said to be inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks Cartier glimpsed on the battlefield of the Great War. (Cartier supposedly took the look of the Renault tank's treads and applied it to the lugs, which were integrated via brancards into the case itself.) That first run of six pieces increased to thirty-three by 1920, and by the end of the 20th century, that number stood well in the thousands. In sheer volume alone, the Tank — in all its various models — is Cartier's largest line of watches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe particular Tank we have here is a Cintrée in a ladies size. Louis Cartier designed the Cintrée in 1921 as a dedicated wristwatch during a time when such timepieces hadn’t yet eclipsed the pocket watch in popularity. With its curved shape, it cleverly echoes the design of the wrist and is exceedingly comfortable to wear — not to mention beautiful to behold! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a 18mm x 34mm yellow gold case with an acrylic crystal and a sapphire cabochon winding crown, it features a white ‘Paris’ signed dial with printed 'Roman' indices and an inner ‘railroad’ minute track and a blued-steel handset. Powered by a manually wound caliber from none other than Jaeger-LeCoultre — which is accommodated via a ‘bubble’ caseback — it comes paired to a leather strap with an 18K gold deployant clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA stellar, standout dress watch from the King of Jewelers, this Cintrée is a remarkable piece of both horological and jewelry design, and belongs in the collection of someone who will appreciate its history and craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf that someone is you, you know what to do!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39935759908951,"sku":"40950057","price":9770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/DSC_4950.jpg?v=1730486710"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-waterproof-as06959","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava 'Waterproof'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatek Philippe has long been known for its complicated watchmaking, but following the stock market crash of 1929, fewer clients had the means to purchase these high-end timepieces. After securing a controlling interest in the firm, Jean and Charles Henri Stern decided to enlist the help of an English designer named David Penney to create a simple watch that would come in at a lower price point and appeal to the firm’s clientele. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the principles espoused by the Bauhaus school and its minimalist, function-first philosophy, Penney conceived the Calatrava, taking its name from the Spanish military order established in the 12th century which had become the symbol of Patek Philippe. Since its debut in 1932, the Calatrava has become a byword for a simple, time-only dress watch — even from brands other than Patek itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Calatrava, a reference 3429, embodies all of the things we love about the world’s most elegant dress watch family, plus offers something special. Housed in a 34mm yellow gold 'Waterproof' case, this piece features a beautiful sunburst silver dial with applied indices and subsidiary seconds at the 6:00 position, a matching \u003cem\u003epencil\u003c\/em\u003e handset, and Patek's Calibre 27-460M automatic-winding movement within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in exceedingly small numbers, this rare 'waterproof' variant of the Calatrava flies under the radar and epitomizes\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the phrase, \"if you know, you know...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39948962955351,"sku":"40930178","price":23850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS06959_40930178_PATEKPHILIPPE_CALATRAVA_WATERPROOF__3429-6.jpg?v=1730486844"},{"product_id":"nautilus-atlantic-as07569","title":"Nautilus Atlantic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere is no doubt that dive watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn fact, Analog:Shift was founded over ten years ago with its eyes set squarely on vintage divers. With their simple designs and robust movements, the tool watches of the 1960s and 1970s were built to accompany the adventurer across the globe and to keep time at its greatest heights, as well as within its darkest depths. Yet for every Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, or Omega Seamaster, there were scores of other lesser-known names that ooze charm and merit consideration from the vintage watch enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo many interesting watch brands have been lost to time. From the well-known to the completely unrecognizable, any number of Swiss brands failed to survive the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s, folding completely and disappearing or being rolled up into conglomerates that pillaged their stores of parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNautilus is one such example. A German brand once based in Munich, Nautilus sold dive serious automatic and quartz dive watches in the 1970s and 1980s, among which was the robust Atlantic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Atlantic is housed in a 43mm stainless steel ‘cushion’ case with \u003cem\u003epointed crown guards\u003c\/em\u003e and a sapphire crystal, it features a unidirectional yellow gold capped bezel with a black 'gilt' aluminum insert, a beautiful glossy black 'gilt' Tritium dial with a matching modified gold-tone handset, and a date window at 3:00. 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We agree, and are delighted to have this fantastic example offered here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zodiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40060833398871,"sku":"40991177","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS07976_40991177_ZODIAC_AEROSPACEGMT_752934-6.jpg?v=1730487609"},{"product_id":"aquadive-cushion-case-diver-as04414","title":"Aquadive Cushion Case Diver","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no doubt that diving watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included. In fact, Analog:Shift was founded nearly ten years ago with its eyes set squarely on vintage divers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith their simple designs and robust movements, the tool watches of the 1960s and 1970s were built to accompany the adventurer across the globe and to keep time at its great heights as well as its dark depths. Yet for every Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, or Omega Seamaster, there were scores of other lesser-known names that ooze charm and merit consideration from the vintage watch enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch, an Aquadive Reference 102, was produced sometime in the 1970s and features an excellent cushion case housing a robust and reliable ETA automatic-winding movement, a domed acrylic crystal, a gorgeous multi-toned silver dial with a killer lollipop seconds hand, and a dished green dive timing bezel. This watch is wild!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you are looking for a quirky, functional, and endlessly charming dive watch from the golden era of sports watches, you have to give this one a look!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquadive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40079834415191,"sku":"40990214","price":1185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS04414_40990214_AQUADIVE_CUSHIONCASEDIVER_102-5.jpg?v=1733947042"},{"product_id":"aquastar-sub-diver-cressi-as04051","title":"Aquastar Sub Diver 'Cressi'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAmong the vast world of vintage timepieces, there is no doubt that diving watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith their simple and clean designs and their reliable and robust movements, the tool watches of the 1960s and 1970s were built to accompany the adventurer across the globe and to keep time at its great heights as well as its dark depths. For every Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, or Omega Seamaster, there were scores of other lesser-known names that nevertheless merit consideration from the vintage watch enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAquastar is one of those names.  And this particular model is something truly special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a standard 37mm waterproof stainless case that saw use in countless contract diving watches of the era, this lovely Aquastar is fitted with a two piece sunburst grey Tritium dial with an rotating inner timing bezel, oversized applied indices at 6:00, 9:00, and 12:00, with an asymmetrical date window at 3:00, a matching handset, a signed crown, and a beautiful domed acrylic crystal rounding out the package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFurthermore, this particular model is double-signed for Cressi Sub diving equipment - a major player in the SCUBA game - and comes compete with a presentation box and booklet dated 1970 - something we have \u003cem\u003enever\u003c\/em\u003e seen before on a vintage Aquastar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile vintage Aquastar watches appear periodically on the vintage watch market, they’re rarely in such excellent condition as the one we offer here, due to the hard use that they were invariably subjected to throughout their lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe’re not sure when such an excellent and complete package will surface again — so don’t miss it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquastar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40079848276055,"sku":"40990086","price":2185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04051_40990086_AQUASTAR_CRESSISUB_1701-6.jpg?v=1730487678"},{"product_id":"tissot-seastar-as08111","title":"Tissot Seastar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSometimes, simple is better. In fact, oftentimes, simple is best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWatch designers knew this back in the 1960s, a time of slim, time-only watches with uncomplicated, streamlined designs. And while we all love a good chronograph, a be-bezzel’d diver, or a sophisticated perpetual calendar, when it comes to everyday wrist candy, we say go for something simple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Tissot Seastar embodies this philosophy to a ‘t.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt features a 34mm stainless steel case with \u003cem\u003eholey lugs\u003c\/em\u003e, an acrylic crystal, a signed crown, a lovely sunburst silver 'crosshair' dial with applied ‘dart’ indices and a matching ‘dauphine’ handset, and a fantastic expanding stainless steel 'brick-link' bracelet with a signed blade clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by a hand-cranking movement this charming piece ready for another life on the wrist of an appreciative watch lover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLooking for a slim, comfortable, and beautifully designed vintage watch to break into the world of collectible timepieces?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLook no further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40098510733399,"sku":"40991217","price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS08111_40991217_TISSOT_SEASTAR_51031_51032-6.jpg?v=1730487895"},{"product_id":"movado-m95-sub-sea-chronograph-as08312","title":"Movado M95 Sub-Sea Chronograph","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Movado is probably best known for producing accessibly-priced fashion watches such as the always-popular Museum Watch collection. But from the 1930s through the 1960s Movado was producing tough, purpose-driven watches that stood their ground with the best-known professional grade wrist instrumentation of the times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovado released water-resistant wristwatches as early as 1935, and by the 1960s was producing dive watches to compete with the era's better known offerings from brands such as Rolex or Omega. The Sub-Sea range consisted of divers and chronographs alike, with plenty of variety in case size, dial variations, and movement offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to circa the late 1950s - early 1960s, this Sub-Sea Chronograph is an absolute gem of a mid-century chronograph to rival the best. With a 35mm stainless steel case by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrançois Borgel — better knows for manufacturing cases for Patek Philippe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(who, by the way, used Borgel cases on their waterproof chronographs at the same time) — it features lovely faceted lugs with a signed crown, a lovely, brushed silver dial with applied indices and recessed sub registers, and Movado's Calibre M95 manual winding chronograph movement inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo doubt a stunner of a piece, the Sub-Sea range is functional and packs some serious horological chops. These have slipped under the radar of most collectors, and examples with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea sharp, defined case with thick lugs and a clean dial dont pop up as often as you might think, and we're always happy to have one come through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough, they dont last!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40151565762647,"sku":"40991285","price":2770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS08312_40991285_MOVADO_SUB-SEA_44-6.jpg?v=1730488572"},{"product_id":"bulova-royal-oak-as08263","title":"Bulova 'Royal Oak'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere's just something about this shape, isn't there?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntroduced to the world in 1972 on the legendary Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402 ‘Jumbo’ penned by Gerald Genta, this strong geometric case with octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet design has gone on to find itself applied to innumerable AP models — and more than a few homages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular timepiece, a Bulova Reference 4423902, is the American brand's tribute not only to the Royal Oak, but its designer, who worked for Bulova extensively in the 1960s. Admittedly, if this watch were produced today the internet would rise up with cries of ‘Ripoff!’ — if not worse — and it’s very likely some lawyering would be involved. But in the 1970s it was a different world, and everyone was keen to get in on the new ‘Luxury Sports Watch’ category that Audemars Piguet had created — so this cool watch gets a pass!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt doesn't hurt that it's a very well built timepiece, either. Sized at 35mm it’s nearly identical in proportions to models such as the Reference 14790 by AP, and is fitted with a stunning white \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emicro-tapisserie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e dial which has patainted to a lovely cream-tone — with an even finer finishing than its inspiration from Le Brassus. Powered by an automatic-winding calibre and fitted with an integrated bracelet with deployant clasp bearing the Bulova 'Tuning Fork' logo, this 1980s timepiece shows just how good an homage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e be executed — even if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e of them aren't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBest yet is the price point: This is an exciting design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a great story to be able to strap on for under $5K, particularly when considering the price of entry for the ‘genuine’ article from Audemars Piguet!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40215134928983,"sku":"40991273","price":2770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08263_40991273_BULOVA_ROYALOAK_4423902-6_4a8d6636-41d6-4238-bff5-e0fbb55dbf6e.jpg?v=1730489019"},{"product_id":"aqualung-u-s-divers-co-dive-watch-as08314","title":"Aqualung U.S. Divers Co. Dive Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen it comes to vintage dive watches, we love the heavy hitters just as much as the next guy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Rolex Submariner, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and the Omega Seamaster 300 all have special places in our hearts — and collections. But for every well-known name in the dive watch world, there’s one that makes us stop and say, “Now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is why we got into collecting watches in the first place.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Aqua Lung diver is exactly what we mean. In the 1950s and 1960s, myriad brands got into the dive watch game, using contract cases and movements. However, this watch was made for Aqua Lung, the company founded by Jacques Cousteau, the father of SCUBA himself. More specifically, it was retailed by U.S. Divers, the American arm of the firm which was later renamed Aqua Lung America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Aqua Lung diver features a 37mm stainless steel contract case from A. Schild with thick lugs and brushed finishing, a bidirectional rotating bezel with a 'ghosted' aluminum insert, a glossy black 'gilt' dial with 'dot' indices, a handy date window at 3:00, and a matching, fat handset — all of which possess applied Radium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by an A. Schild\/Felsa Calibre 4004 automatic winding movement, this piece comes fitted to a period, black Tropic-style rubber strap with an aluminum pin buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are few dive watches that encompass so much important history in their stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNot only is this one of them, this piece represents just about everything we love about vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqualung","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40215175954519,"sku":"40991287","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08314_40991287_AQUALUNG_U.S.DIVERS.jpg?v=1730489085"},{"product_id":"heuer-autavia-gmt-as08624","title":"Heuer Autavia GMT","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's no secret that the team at Analog:Shift is partial to all things motorsports and racing, and there are few brands with as strong a motorsports connection as Heuer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1960s and 1970s were boom times for sporty wrist watches with color and a little flash, and Heuer was no slouch in their offerings - take the Autavia for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Autavia GMT chronograph combines Heuer's mastery of the racing chronograph with a GMT function. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe GMT models are particularly rare, featuring distinctive two-tone \"Pepsi\" bezels and a third large hand displaying a second time zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular Autavia GMT, a Reference 2446C, dates to circa 1970 and features an excellent, perfectly sized 40.5mm case with an acrylic crystal, a signed crown, a bi-directional rotating bezel with a 24hr 'Pepsi' insert, and an excellent matte black Tritium 'MK4' dial with white sub-registers and a matching handset. Powered by the venerable Valjoux 72C GMT movement, this piece is paired to its correct Gay Freres double-grain 'beads-of-rice' bracelet with a signed fliplock clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sporty design that combines super-functional utility with a timeless sporty look, this special GMT chronograph ticks all the boxes a collector of vintage Heuer could want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage Heuer wave may be in slack tide at the moment, but it won't last. Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to snag this special piece before they begin climbing once again!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40215553441879,"sku":"40991373","price":13850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08624_40991373_HEUER_AUTAVIAGMT_2446CGMTMARK4-6.jpg?v=1730489110"},{"product_id":"breitling-co-pilot-chronograph-as08625","title":"Breitling Co-Pilot Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike the Breguet Type 20, the Breitling Reference 765 or AVI was designed for helicopter pilots in the French army. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEager to secure the contract, in 1953 Breitling designed a watch that they thought would be perfect for the job. Unlike the Navitimer, the dial of the AVI displayed only the most essential information pilots needed — the requisite hours and minutes, indicated by large luminescent hands, and registers for running seconds, 12 hours, and 30 minutes. Unfortunately, the French military specification — Type 20 —required a flyback function, which the AVI lacked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNot to be deterred, Breitling adapted it for civilian use, and in 1964 it debuted as the Co-Pilot. This watch was worn to perfection by Raquel Welch in the 1967 film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFathom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, in which an Italian skydiver (played by Welch as the title character) finds herself embroiled in international espionage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBreitling ads promoted the watch’s appearance on film, stating that either the watch or the woman “[Steals] the scenes, in film and real life.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough the Co-Pilot retained the diameter of its predecessor (a whopping 41mm, large for the period), it underwent some cosmetic changes that made it stand out amidst Breitling’s chronograph offerings: The rotating 12h steel bezel, previously steel, was now anodized aluminum. (The bezel was also released in other variants, like the ‘Double-Scale,’ which displayed scales for both 60 minutes and 12 hours. The ‘Double-Scale’ bezel found its way to a cousin of the Co-Pilot, the 765 Yachting.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditionally, the dial — previously black-on-black — was given a distinctive black-and-white colorway now known as ‘reverse panda’ by collectors.The new variant of Co-Pilot with the white chronograph registers found its way on the wrist of someone less glamorous (but no less exciting) than Raquel Welch — Jean-Claude Killy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough best associated with the Rolex Dato-Compax that now bears his name in collecting circles, Killy also sported a Reference 765 Co-Pilot before pledging himself to the Crown as a brand ambassador. Most notably, he wore the Co-Pilot during the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France, where he won gold medals in downhill, giant slalom, and slalom — the “Triple Crown” of alpine skiing — thus securing his legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Co-Pilot, a Reference 765CP, dates to circa 1965 and comes in with a 42.5mm stainless steel case with dual barrel pushers, a signed crown, and a bidirecitonal rotating black aluminum bezel with a 12-hour markers. It features a matte black Tritium 'reverse panda' dial with recessed, silver sub registers, a an outer white minute track, and a matching white painted 'sword' handset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by a Venus Calibre 178 manual winding chronograph movement, this piece comes fitted to one of our red Analog:Shift Montone leather straps with a steel pin buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhether plunging toward Earth from a De Havilland DH-89A like Welch in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFathom,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e slaloming down the slopes in the French Alps a la\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKilly, or are a seasoned Breitling collector, this piece makes for a great option!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile these are not exactly scarce, finding one in excellent overall condition such as this is always a treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breitling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40216030806103,"sku":"40940072","price":7770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08625_40940072_BREITLING_CO-PILOTCHRONOGRAPH_765CP-5_5da93552-51a9-44da-b63a-293a0e436152.jpg?v=1736780610"},{"product_id":"piaget-1877-twenty-dollar-coin-watch-as08639","title":"Piaget 1877 Twenty Dollar Coin Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere’s nothing more classic and appealing than a simple dress watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough to be fair, when we say “simple,” we mean “uncomplicated” — not unattractive! The 21st century saw a plethora of such watches hit the market. Generally available on leather straps and featuring two or three hands, these reliable wristwatches kept time during the classiest decades of the past 100 years. However, some were more innovative than others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular piece from Piaget, specialists in ultra-thin watchmaking, offers something a bit different...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a 35mm, yellow gold coin-edged case, it features a hinged front opening made out of a circa 1887 $20 coin, a matching $20 coin caseback, and a square pusher to open the front. Inside, an additional hinge allows the 'watch' to fold upwards, revealing a lovely sunburst 'salmon' dial with a pencil handset and a manual winding movement within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eEye catching and eyebrow raising, this unusual piece is an exercise in out-of-the-box thinking that is exactly what we love about Piaget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piaget","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40225063698519,"sku":"40991391","price":8770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08639_40991391_PIAGET_COINWATCH-6.jpg?v=1730489634"},{"product_id":"abercrombie-and-fitch-seafarer-mkii-as08619","title":"Abercrombie \u0026 Fitch Seafarer 'MKII'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 22);\"\u003eFounder's Select\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 22);\"\u003eFew watches capture the whimsy of timekeeping like a tidal indicator - and few retailers capture the imagination of vintage collectors like Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch. Combine these ingredients, add a dash of jaw-dropping patina, garnish with an unpolished case, and presto: ready to serve up, red hot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 22);\"\u003eJames Lamdin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn life, there are no constants but time and the tides, and no one feels the relationship between time and tide more than fishermen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile publications like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFarmers’ Almanac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e have long attempted to give fishermen insight into the best time to fish, the results have been mixed. And watch companies, eager to dive into the post-war sporting boom of the late 1940s and early 1950s, sought to develop a watch that would be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edefinitive sportsman’s tool. Such is the case of this watch, the Seafarer, and its time-only ancestor, the Solunar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Seafarer was created at the behest of noted outfitter Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch. Though the name might now conjure images of bare abs and cloying cologne, back then the company’s midtown Manhattan store was a sportsman’s Mecca. The company had enough pull with manufacturers to request specially-made products for their customers — thus, when enough A\u0026amp;F customers inquired about a watch that would show the tides, the president of Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch turned to Charles-Eduoard Heuer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe timepiece that resulted from that inquiry, the Solunar, was “the only watch in the world that tells both SOLAR (sun) time, and LUNAR (moon) time”— or so an ad ran upon its release in 1949. However, the Solunar was a niche product, and saw a limited run of just 1,000 pieces before being discontinued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHowever, the spirit of the Solunar would live on in the Seafarer. The tidal dial of the Solunar would be married, in true Heuer fashion, with that most versatile of complications: a chronograph. The Seafarer had the hour and minute counters of a standard chrono, but instead of running seconds, the tidal indicator was nestled comfortably in the register at 9 o’clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFirst, a fisherman would set the time (or, in Heuer parlance, “Solar Time”). Then he would set the “Lunar Dial” according to tide tables using the pusher on the left side of the case until the tide markers aligned with the proper time. At midnight, the tide dial would advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Seafarer came in several executions, sharing cases with other chronographs from Heuer’s catalog; produced from the 1950s to the 1970s, surviving examples are relatively rare. We’ve counted ourselves lucky to find just a handful in all our years in business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Seafarer, a Reference 2443 Mark II, dates to circa the 1950s, and features a smaller hour totalizer than that of its predecessor, the Reference 346. Coming in with what would have been considered an 'oversized' 38mm stainless steel case with dual barrel pushers, an acrylic crystal, an unsigned crown, and a tidal corrector at 9 o’clock, it features a beautiful, heavily patinated white dial with gold-foil 'Arabic' indices and Radium plots, a colorful 30-minute totalizer at 3 o’clock, a 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock, the model family’s signature tide indicator at 9 o’clock, and a later Tritium handset. Inside is a modified, hand-wound Valjoux 72 movement with a bridge signed “Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch.” Imbued with the enterprising spirit of 20th century exploration and sportsmanship, this is a true collector’s piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeafarers, like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlying Dutchman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, emerge so rarely on the collector circuit, and are many collectors’ white whales — catch this one before it sinks back into the deep!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40242097193047,"sku":"40991369","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08619_40991369_ABERCROMBIE_FITCH_SEAFARER_2443MKII-14.jpg?v=1730489978"},{"product_id":"breitling-superocean-slow-counting-chronograph-as08702","title":"Breitling Superocean 'Slow Counting' Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 111, 0);\"\u003eFounder's Select\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(11, 111, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy favorite vintage Breitling, without question! The Superocean Reference 2005 combines everything I love about the golden era of diving watches - oversized construction, legibility, durable construction, exotic dial design - withe one of the coolest chronograph displays ever put into a wrist-worn timepiece. Made in extremely limited quantities with even fewer survivors fifty years on, I have ferreted out only a handful of quality examples from around the world in my careers, and this is without question one of the finest, offering lovely patination throughout with completely intact lume and no moisture damage to speak of. Just awesome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(11, 111, 0);\"\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere is perhaps no more versatile complication than the chronograph. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom race cars to rocket ships, boats to battlefields, you are likely to find a chronograph being employed to measure a plethora of tasks and times. From the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekhrónos \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(“time) and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e gráphō \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(“to write”), a chronograph is a watch that has the ability to record time, generally via the addition of small sub-counters that register minutes and hours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen it comes to collecting vintage chronographs, Breitling can be somewhat polarizing. Best known for their Navitimer line of aviation watches, some collectors can find their dials to be too hectic and difficult to read for daily wear. As a result, we feel that Breitling’s chronographs get swept under the table all together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis piece, however, a Superocean 'slow counting' chronograph, has developed a cult following amongst collectors of vintage watches, and rightfully so!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost nautical Chronographs inhabit a strange space on the vintage timepiece spectrum. Most divers rely on a rotating bezel to calculate how much time is remaining for their dive. Topside timepieces, like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/heuer-skipper-7746\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeuer's Skipper models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and various \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/yema-yachtingraf-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyacht timers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often utilize small, hard-to-read chrono subdials which are sub-optimal in choppy conditions.  Thus, the notion of developing a chronograph--most usually employed in the fields of aviation or racing--with a highly legible central minute hand was genius. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1965, the Reference 2005 replaced the earlier Superocean references released in the 1950s--the Reference 1004 (which did not feature a chronograph) and the chronograph Reference 807.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this such a special piece is the functionality and layout of the chronograph feature: a minutes-only counter with a large, luminous central sweep hand.  Because it only counts minutes, it is difficult to know whether or not it is running with just a glance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo solve this problem, the dial features a circular aperture just about the 6:00 position.  When the chronograph isn't activated, this circle appears black and blends in with the rest of the dial. When engaged, the window turns white (now a more patinated, creamy white) to indicate to the wearer that the function is operating. And when stopped, a smaller dot appears, which reverts to black when reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional features include a 42mm stainless steel case with an acrylic crystal, a bidirectional rotating timing bezel with a Tritium pip at 12:00, an oversized crown and pushers, and a period black Tropic® rubber strap with a steel pin buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Reference 2005 is one of the most desirable vintage Breitlings ever produced, an unbelievably rare find on the market. In fact, it's so rare that this is only the fifth we've been able to offer in our 11 years of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breitling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40242109382743,"sku":"40940075","price":11850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08702_40940075_BREITLING_SUPEROCEAN_SLOWCOUNTING_CHRONOGRAPH_2005-5.jpg?v=1730490038"},{"product_id":"dodane-type-21-chronograph-tropical-as08712","title":"Dodane Type 21 Chronograph 'Tropical'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmong collectors of military watches, the Type 20 is certainly one of the most sought after. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA pilot’s chronograph, the Type 20 was designed according to a standard that the French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAéronautique Militaire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e issued in the 1950s. Aesthetically, the watch — with its stark black dial, bold Arabic numerals, and stainless steel case — resembled other military chronographs of the era. But the Type 20 had to have a flyback function — or, in French, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eretour en vol \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e— that enabled the pilot to stop, reset and start the chronograph again by depressing the bottom pusher just once. Several \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emanufactures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e produced the Type 20 including Breguet, Vixa, Auricoste, Airain, and Dodane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOf all those out there on the market, those made by Breguet command the most respect. However, that heightened desirability comes with a price tag to match, making other variants mighty promising. Dodane, for its part, produced approximately 5,000 examples of the Type 20 — and its more common successor, the Type 21 — from the 1950s to the 1980s, making theirs among the most attainable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe particular Type 21 from the 1960s is extra special given its excellent condition and patinated dial. Housed in a 37.5mm stainless steel case with ‘holey’ lugs, an acrylic crystal, an unsigned crown, barrel pushers, and stainless steel, bidirectional, rotating 12-hour bezel with black fill, it features a gloss black, tritium ‘tropical’ dial that is slowly turning brown — a trait that collectors prize highly. With its outer 1\/5th-seconds scale, tritium Arabic indices, dual-register chronograph display with white subsidiary rings, and matching ‘sword’ handset, it’s one hell of a handsome design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowering the watch is the Valjoux Calibre 23 manually-wound movement with flyback capability — a classic, highly venerated movement if ever there was one. Paired to a vintage-style brown leather strap, its screw-down caseback is home to more intrigue: Flip it over and you’ll notice two sets of numbers beginning with “FG” for “Fin du Garantie,” or “end of guarantee,” followed by a date. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWatches such as these with genuine military provenance don’t surface often — especially super clean examples like this gorgeous Type 21. Strap it on and soar back to the heyday of flight! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVersatile, simple, and timeless in its design, this makes for an excellent entry point into not only vintage chronographs, but vintage full-stop!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dodane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40243422429271,"sku":"40991425","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/DSC_6832.jpg?v=1730490472"},{"product_id":"glycine-jump-hour-18k-two-tone-as08949","title":"Glycine 'Jump Hour' 18k Two-Tone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 109, 0);\"\u003eFounder Select\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 109, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJumping hours mechanisms are one of my all time favorite complications, and I count several in my personal collection. While pieces such as this 1930s Glycine may have in recent memory been considered 'too small' to wear - compare it to the design-forward watches from brands such as Cartier, Piaget, and Patek Philippe that have been trending of late. Now blow the doors off with its complicated mechanism and incredible 18k white and yellow gold inlaid case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 109, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’re sure the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the brand name Glycine, their iconic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/glycine-airman-1?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=8ce299a1c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Analog:Shift Glycine Airman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAirman\u003c\/a\u003e immediately comes to mind. We don’t blame you, it’s the same for us! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDig into their history and you'll find that Glycine has done so much more than the aviation and travel watches they are best known for. You'll discover they hold nine patents ranging from bracelet clasps and hacking mechanisms to vacuum casing and an incredible jump hour mechanism, such as the one presented here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular example dates to the 1930s and is housed in a two-tone rectangular case produced in solid white gold with a yellow gold inlay on the front, framing the time display.  Measuring approximately 23mm x 34mm, the case is best characterized by its sharp edges and angular facets that extend from the top of the case all the way to the lugs - a stunning artifact from the pre-war period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mechanism is their baguette shaped movement, first patented in October 1929, which integrated the jump hour, minute, and seconds discs onto a baguette surface, which offered more space than round movements. Giving the crown a few turns, the manual movement puts the discs in motion, displaying the time in three windows showcasing the hours, minutes, and running seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis fabulous Glycine Jump Hour offers an entirely different on-wrist experience than most contemporary collectors are familiar with. It’s all the little details that cohesively come together; its incredible two-tone gold case, the peculiar time-telling display that feels like a trip into a retro-futuristic steampunk world, its fixed bar construction, and ots accompanying steel ‘Gay Freres’ Bonklip bracelet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen the top of the hour comes, you'll find yourself taking a moment out of your day to watch the disc jump from one to the next, and we'd argue that the running seconds rotating disc is infinitely more soothing to behold than a sweeping seconds hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e In short, this is a special one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glycine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40297706389591,"sku":"40991599","price":4770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08949_40991599_GLYCINE_JUMPHOURTWOTONEDRESSWATCH-6.jpg?v=1745342143"},{"product_id":"iwc-portugieser-as09071","title":"IWC Portugieser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 31);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounder's Select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 31);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Reference 325 Portugieser from IWC is the first of the line — one of the very watches that spawned a collection, pushing towards a hundred years of history. It absolutely belongs in a museum...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 31);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEver wonder why IWC makes such oversized tool watches? Well, here we have (at least part of) the answer: The Ref. 325 Portugieser. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped to satisfy the request of two Portuguese merchants who desired an oversized, highly accurate wristwatch, the 325 paired one of the International Watch Company's pocket watch movements (initially the Calibre 74) with an oversized 42mm Staybrite steel wristwatch case (\"Mod. 228\") produced by Biel-based \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyss \u0026amp; Cie. Corrosion- and scratch-resistant — though not waterproof — it merged the pocket- and wristwatch worlds in a defiantly large package some 50 years before such a thing was trendy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell under 1,000 pieces were produced across several references between 1931 and 1981, making original Portugieser watches incredibly rare and highly desirable. This particular example from 1943 is a thing of true tool-watch beauty: Measuring 42mm in the famous \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMod. 228 Staybrite steel case with a satin caseband, a satin bezel, a snap-on caseback, polished 'holey' lugs, an easy-winding 'turbine crown, and an acrylic crystal, it features a heavily patinated black luminous dial that has taken on the aspect of the night sky — complete with hundreds of tiny stars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoasting an outer open minute track, luminous 'Arabic' indices, a radial subsidiary-seconds display above 6 o'clock, and a luminous 'sword' handset, it's finished with the cursive 'International Watch Company' wordmark used on 20th-century IWC timepieces. Powered by the hand-wound IWC Calibre 74 pocket watch movement with 16 jewels and a beat rate of 18,000 vph — which was treated to a full recent service by IWC — it comes finished with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblack alligator strap and an IWC-signed steel pin buckle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAccompanied by a certificate of authenticity from IWC, this superb example of vintage craftsmanship exists at the exciting convergence of several fascinating histories: That of the International Watch Company, the Second World War, and the transition from the pocket watch to the wristwatch. Who wouldn't want to own such an incredible horological object? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40298714562647,"sku":"40970084","price":29770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09071_40970084_IWC_PORTUGIESER1943_REF325-6.jpg?v=1730491966"},{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-jumbo-two-register-chronograph-as09037","title":"Audemars Piguet 'Jumbo' Two-Register Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(1, 127, 6);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounder's Select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(1, 127, 6);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThis masterpiece was made at the height of WWII in Europe. One of only 9 examples known to have been produced, this watch was re-cased ten years after first being built, and fully restored by the Manufacture in 2017. Oversized with a 38mm case and with documentation and auction provenance to boot, this is perhaps one of the rarest and most desirable models ever produced by Audemars.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(1, 127, 6);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo most, Audemars Piguet is solely known for the Royal Oak, but deep within their catalog resides a collection of timepieces that speak to the breadth of design and innovation the brand has displayed for almost 150 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHighly coveted and extremely rare, the 1940s bred an array of classic chronographs produced in limited quantities and various precious metals. The two-tone Reference 1533, which inspired the [Re]master01 revival in 2020, as well as the yellow gold Reference 831 calendar chronograph are such examples. Arguably even more scarce and collectable is the Audemars Piguet Reference 5520; a two register, oversized chronograph fashioned out of rose gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Reference 5520 features a 38mm 18k rose gold case with a pair of svelte rectangular pushers framing a large winding unsigned crown. The case however, in its original form, was fashioned out of stainless steel in 1943 and then recased in this stunning rose gold case in 1954 by the brand. The silvered dial features two recessed subsidiary registers, both of which have a railroad minute and second track around its outer edge. The dial features applied rose gold indices and a matching rose gold handset and is attractively complimented by the ‘blued’ steel chronograph hands, as well as a blue tachymeter scale on the periphery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis specific piece was serviced and restored by Audemars Piguet back in 2017 and the result is a brilliant watch in the metal. What’s more, it’s accompanied by a service letter and documentation from the brand confirming its authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere’s not much information out there on the Reference 5520, but we do know that only a handful of examples were made and the rose gold variation specifically has seldomly seen the auction block. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYes, this Audemars Piguet chronograph was considered oversized back in the day, but in today's world, its contemporary case profile is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eperfect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for the modern wearer. It’s simple and elegant all at the same time. A true trophy of 20th century watchmaking, there’s no doubt that we won’t see one of these again anytime soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40304086777943,"sku":"40991628","price":97770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09037_40991628_AUDEMARSPIGUET_TWOREGISTEROVERSIZEDCHRONOGRAPH_5520-6.jpg?v=1730492187"},{"product_id":"movado-m95-sub-sea-panda-chronograph-as08830","title":"Movado M95 Sub-Sea 'Panda' Chronograph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(26, 135, 0);\"\u003eFounders Select\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(26, 135, 0);\"\u003eIn my estimation, vintage Movado is a sleeping giant that is just beginning to stir. From pre-war chronometers and dress watches to mid-century chronographs and golden-era sporting watches, the brand history is incredible, and for the time being largely overlooked by the collector community. Take this panda-dialed M95 from the 60s - just LOOK at it! See what I mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(26, 135, 0);\"\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Movado is probably best known for producing accessibly-priced fashion watches such as the always-popular Museum Watch collection. But from the 1930s through the 1960s Movado was producing tough, purpose-driven watches that stood their ground with the best-known professional grade wrist instrumentation of the times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovado released water-resistant wristwatches as early as 1935, and by the 1960s was producing dive watches to compete with the era's better known offerings from brands such as Rolex or Omega. The Sub-Sea range consisted of divers and chronographs alike, with plenty of variety in case size, dial variations, and movement offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to circa the 1960s, this Sub-Sea Chronograph is an absolute gem of a mid-century chronograph to rival the best. With a 35mm stainless steel case by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrançois Borgel — better knows for manufacturing cases for Patek Philippe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(who, by the way, used Borgel cases on their waterproof chronographs at the same time) — it features lovely faceted lugs with a signed crown, a desirable white 'panda' dial with black sub registers and applied indices, and Movado's Calibre M95 manual winding chronograph movement inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo doubt a stunner of a piece, the Sub-Sea range is functional and packs some serious horological chops. These have slipped under the radar of most collectors, and examples with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea sharp, defined case with thick lugs and a clean dial dont pop up as often as you might think, and we're always happy to have one come through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough, they dont last!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40310179823703,"sku":"40991509","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08830_40991509_MOVADO_M95SUB-SEA_PANDA_CHRONOGRAPH_19068-6.jpg?v=1747144180"},{"product_id":"gigandet-three-register-chronograph-as08950","title":"Gigandet Three Register Chronograph","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere is perhaps no more versatile complication than the chronograph. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom race cars to rocket ships, boats to battlefields, you are likely to find a chronograph being employed to measure a plethora of tasks and times. From the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekhrónos \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(“time)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e gráphō \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(“to write”), a chronograph is a watch that has the ability to record time, generally via the addition of small sub-counters that register minutes and hours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough many storied brands produced notable chronographs during the complication’s heyday from the 1930s through the 1970s, numerous other firms fell by the wayside during the Quartz Crisis, folding completely and disappearing or being rolled up into conglomerates that pillaged their stores of parts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCharles Gigandet is one such firm, launched in 1959. Based in Switzerland, they specialized in distributing brands such as Breitling, Wakmann and and Buren. They also contracted manufacture for their own private-labeled wristwatches. This particular piece, a three-register chronograph is a handsome, oversized piece from the 1960s that’s sure to give any vintage watch enthusiast cause to smile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a 38mm stainless steel screw-back case with a smooth bezel, it draws its power from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e the legendary, hand-wound Valjoux 72 chronograph movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebarrel pushers, an unsigned crown, and an acrylic crystal, the real show stopper is without question its incredible luminous glossy black dial with a triple-register chronograph display.  Just look at this thing:  a ‘telephone graduated' 30-minute register; luminous ‘dauphine’ handset; three different sub-register hands; an outer 1\/5th-seconds track; outer tachymeter scale; and luminous, rectangular hour indices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe deep glossy black finish is unmarred, unscratched, and absolutely gorgeous, featuring richly patinated indices and handset. Fitted to our Shadow Black Montone leather strap, this eye-catching chrono is ready for daily wear - and lots of compliments! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wakmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40328709996631,"sku":"40991600","price":2770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/DSC_5608.jpg?v=1730492607"},{"product_id":"heuer-camaro-as09130","title":"Heuer Camaro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen comparing Heuer's chronograph offerings, the Camaro is a definite outlier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut despite its distinctive looks, the Camaro held only a short production run, making it much scarcer than its more popular stablemates such as the Carrera, the Autavia, and the Monaco. And while they've been cropping up more commonly in recent years on the collector circuit, there are iterations that are less frequently seen — this one, a Reference 73443T, being one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the time Heuer launched the Camaro, the company was trying to make inroads in the U.S. market. Hence the name “Camaro,” which was a direct homage to the muscle car that Chevrolet released two years prior in 1966. With Heuer's connection to Formula 1 being so deeply ingrained (with drivers like Jochen Rindt and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/heuer\/products\/heuer-autavia-siffert-colors\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJo Siffert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e preferring the Autavia), the alignment between the Swiss watch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emanufacture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and an American car company could seem incongruous. Yet from 1967 to 1969, the Chevrolet Camaro was the official pace car of the Indy 500, the most famous racing event in the United States, and thus Jack Heuer felt justified in choosing that name for his new chronograph. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHowever, by the time the watch was released in 1968, Heuer had turned its focus to producing an automatic chronograph movement, the Calibre 11, the debut of which would overshadow manual chronographs and turn the watch world on its head. When faced with the technological advantage of an automatic chronograph movement, sales of the Camaro languished despite the connection with motorsports. The Autavia, the Carrera, and the Monaco all got the new automatic movement, but the Camaro, owing to its smaller case size, did not, and Heuer ceased production in 1972. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisually, at least, the Camaro has the same DNA as that of the Carrera and the Monaco. Certainly, the Carrera and the Camaro have similar dials and hands, and there’s no denying that the Camaro's case has much in common with that of the Monaco — perhaps the most distinctive square-case chronograph around. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut the Camaro has design quirks that make it a watch all its own. Take the variety of finishing on the case — a gorgeous sunburst pattern on the front that softens the look of sharp, polished sides and straight lugs. And while the Monaco feels almost ungainly on the wrist, the hand-cranked movements used in the Camaro (a Valjoux 7734 in this instance), allowed for a smaller, svelter case that wears exceptionally well, even by modern standards.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis example features an absolutely stunning “exotic” dial configuration — a black-on-white panda with a bright orange chronograph sweep hand. Housed in a 37mm ‘squound’ stainless steel cushion case with an acrylic crystal, signed crown, and fluted pushers, it features an outer tachymeter track and a date window at 6:00 which gives the symmetrical dial a sporty touch that harkens to the form-follows-function design language of the golden era of motorsports. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith an honest-worn case and a vibrant dial, this particular piece is an excellent example of an uncommon reference — enough to whet the appetite of any lover of obscure Heuer chronograph designs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40378217234519,"sku":"40991681","price":6450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09130_40991681_HEUER_CAMARO_73443-7.jpg?v=1730493660"},{"product_id":"paul-portinoux-alarm-watch-as09163","title":"Paul Portinoux Alarm Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese days, we’re overly reliant on our devices for daily task alerts. Phones, tablets, computers, and smartwatches all bombard us with frequent beeps and pings to remind us of our next appointment, or when its time to wake up from a mid-afternoon power nap. Sure, they’re convenient. But wouldn’t it be nice to shed our digital alerts for a while and return to a more analog way of doing things? In the past, 'alerts' could come in a \u003cem\u003evastly\u003c\/em\u003e more engaging mechanical form, such as a mechanical alarm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA mechanical alarm complication makes use of an extra mainspring barrel whose energy powers a hammer. At the appointed time, the hammer beats against a small gong, which sounds the alarm. Popularized by the Vulcain Cricket — the watch of many U.S. Presidents — variations on this system were subsequently used by numerous brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular watch from Paul Portinoux exists in the mould of many similar timepieces from the likes of Bulova, Tudor, and Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch. Housed in a 34mm stainless steel case with an acrylic crystal and dual crowns, it features a luminous sunburst silver dial with applied indices, a matching handset, and a ‘squiggle’ alarm indicator hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by the A. Schild Calibre 1475 manually-wound movement, this Swiss-made beauty is in excellent shape inside and out. Timepieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e such as this one are fun and wonderful, and definitely don't turn up in this condition often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you crave a subtle return to simpler times, then this is the accessory to do it with!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Portinoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40381882204247,"sku":"40991696","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09163_40991696_PAULPORTINOUX_ALARMWATCH-6.jpg?v=1730493794"},{"product_id":"eska-hexagonal-art-deco-as08812","title":"Eska Hexagonal Art Deco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInitially known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ele style moderne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eor ‘Jazz Moderne’, it wasn’t until 1968 when the style we know today as ‘Art Deco’ got its name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReflecting the rapid artistic and technological innovations happening between two separate world wars, the foundation of Art Deco developed its eccentric decorative vision through the evolution of contemporary life in the 1920s and 30s, as well as combining a multitude of art movements in the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Eska dress watch is a divine product of that era, featuring a \u003c\/span\u003ehexagonal stainless steel case with a slender silhouette, polished bezel, an acrylic crystal and an unsigned crown. Its stunning, simple dial is a a microcosm of the entire Art Deco concept. It features a brushed silver tone, applied gold indices, a minute track with blue accents, a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock and a matching, blued-steel handset. With sharp case lines and soft dial features, it is a supremely elegant clash of styles — in the only way an Art Deco piece could pull off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFitted with a later stainless steel Gay Frères brick-link bracelet with a locking clasp, this piece is in great condition considering its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike fine wine, this style just keeps getting better with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eska","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40385061486679,"sku":"40991499","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08812_40991499_ESKA_HEXAGONAL_ARTDECO_DRESSWATCH_-3.jpg?v=1730494206"},{"product_id":"tudor-oyster-prince-34-as09356","title":"Tudor Oyster Prince 34","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTudor’s legacy as maker of high-quality tool watches was cemented long before the brand re-entered the American market in late 2013. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA perfect example of the brand’s watchmaking pedigree is this absolutely gorgeous Tudor Oyster Prince 34.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Oyster Prince, alongside Rolex’s Perpetual models, were introduced in 1952 and represented a transition from manual-winding movements to automatic movements. This model, a Reference 7914, hails from that transitional era and features a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case, ‘holey’ lugs, a domed acrylic crystal and a Rolex signed screwdown crown. Its gloss black dial features a stunning ‘honeycomb’ texture with applied ‘dart’ indices and gilt dial printing, as well as a matching gold dauphine handset. The contrasting color palette is punctuated further by vibrant red elements on its \u003cem\u003eroulette\u003c\/em\u003e date wheel found at 3 o’clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the early years of the watchmaking industry, before mass-machining took effect, every component of a watch was constructed by hand, or milled on a hand-powered machine. Although this watch was a product of early machine production, textured dials are still \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eextremely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecomplex to construct, and harken back to an earlier period. This example remains untouched and in incredible condition - a collector's dream!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo match the warm vintage tones we’ve outfitted this piece with an Analog:Shift Islay Brown Suede Strap, completing its patinated vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eModern Tudors are a fantastic value, but if you’ve been on the hunt for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/blogs\/transmissions\/tudor-watches-pre-owned-vintage?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=818f629cc\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage example\u003c\/a\u003e with serious soul and patina, this is the one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tudor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40526994276439,"sku":"40991787","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09356_40991787_TUDOR_PRINCEOYSTERDATE34_7914-21.jpg?v=1730495397"},{"product_id":"cartier-tank-normale-as09865","title":"Cartier Tank Normale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartier is responsible for some of the most recognizable and successful wristwatches in the history of modern horology. The definitive expert on watch design, the French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has always been a leader in challenging conventional approaches to watchmaking while pioneering new styling as a fixture in the broader fashion world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew watches have played a larger role in solidifying this brand identity than the Tank. Undoubtedly the most iconic watch in Cartier’s history and conceived based on a simple idea, it’s evolved to take myriad forms over the years, with over a dozen sub-designs that each has its own identity and presence. After the release of the Tank, the watch space was changed forever. Introduced in 1917 based on the conception of Louis Cartier, the great grandson of Cartier’s founder, the Tank took inspiration from a French military tank from the First World War— the Renault FT-17. The look of the Tank was striking and revolutionary— rectangular and unconventional for the period, the Tank was also one of the earliest wrist watches to be popularly accepted by the broader fashion space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 1917, Cartier saw a surge in interest in its unique watches, and more and more Cartier Tank models were born, building on the underlying design philosophy that made the Tank an initial success in the 1910s. The Tank Cintrée was introduced in 1921, the Louis and Chinoise in 1922, the Basculante in 1933, the Asymetrique in 1936, and so on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile each of these pieces added its own story to the Tank chronology, the model that started it all was the Normale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the watch itself was rectangular, the dial was square, with case sides that double as the bezel and are referred to as ‘brancards’. These early Tank models featured flat-topped brancards and slabbed sides, maintaining the Renault-influenced “tank” presence. Many of the other characteristic design elements of the Tank were introduced on the Normale, including the 'Roman' numeral dial, blued steel hands, blue cabochon crown, and ‘railroad’ minute track. The strap integrates perfectly into the elongated brancards, meshing with the case seamlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want the piece that started it all, this Normale is the one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41167805284439,"sku":"40950347","price":15950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09865_40950347_CARTIER_TANKNORMALE52610_52610-7.jpg?v=1730503037"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-backwind-as09805","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava 'Backwind'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst presented in 1932 with the Reference 96, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is the benchmark for classic men’s dress watches. The groundbreaking reference set the stage for nearly every piece Patek has released since, and became the blueprint for other brands’ approaches to classy men’s timepieces. Heavily influenced by the Bauhaus design philosophy, the Calatrava was then considered extremely modern with its minimalist, ‘less is more’ approach to watch design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the years since 1932, Patek has released dozens of Calatrava references, each with its own idiosyncrasies. Almost all share the underlying DNA of the 96, prioritizing subtle elegance above all else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Calatrava, Reference 3569G is a really rare combination of elements for Patek. First, the dial, instead of being flat matte, features a hammered dial. This makes for a really cool finish. Furthermore, instead of a traditional winding style, this is a backwind Patek, controlled by a small crown on the reverse side of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the backwind functionality and the hammered dial, this is not your run of the mill Calatrava. I think when you buy iconic watch designs, having this extra bit of interest helps the watch stand out from the crowd a bit. Plus, these combinations are few and far between, especially in great condition. This is a true rarity in the world of vintage Patek Philippe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41168828268631,"sku":"40930436","price":11770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09805_40930436_PATEKPHILIPPE_WGHAMMEREDDIAL_3569G-6.jpg?v=1730503198"},{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-dress-watch-platinum-as09744","title":"Vacheron Constantin Dress Watch 'Platinum'","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eVacheron Constantin may be most recognized today for the Overseas collection, but VC has a history that looks way further back than the 70s and the integrated bracelet trend. In fact, Vacheron has been making killer watches since 1755, a legacy that’s tough to match. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Analog:Shift, we often get incredible pieces from Vacheron’s history that remind us of that rich multi-century legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake this exceptional Tank-like piece, for example. Dating to the 1930s, this watch was presented right at the start of the wrist watch era. Launched right around the time Cartier presented the Tank, this piece speaks to a different period in watchmaking history. Looking closely at the crown side of the case, you'll find two hallmarks — one being the chamois head signifying Swiss 950 platinum and adjacently, a 950 platinum hallmark from the Czech \u003c\/span\u003eRepublic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmazing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside its awesome history, the actual watch is super cool. With Arabic numerals that have aged beautifully, and an evenly patinated enamel dial, this piece is complete with gorgeous blued hands, a unique strap integration system, and of course, a period-appropriate 15 jewel, nickel finished Calibre, manually-wound movement, protected by a hinged caseback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the money, it is hard to imagine getting a more unique watch that speaks so characteristically to an important time in the watch industry’s history. This watch is in excellent condition for its age, and a piece like this in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition is a rarity these days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood luck finding a watch with more story and character in this price range! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vacheron Constantin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41172881866839,"sku":"40992016","price":15770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09744_40992016_VACHERONCONSTANTIN_DRESSWATCH-6.jpg?v=1730503630"},{"product_id":"cartier-santos-platinum-as09842","title":"Cartier Santos Platinum","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of the Cartier Santos dates back to the early 1900s and a fascinating man—- Alberto Santos-Dumont. Born in 1873 into a family of engineers and farmers, Alberto’s father was involved in railroad construction, instilling in Alberto a passion for travel and exploration. This naturally led to a fascination with aviation, Alberto’s greatest passion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter moving to France, Santos-Dumont built a number of balloons, airships, and later primitive aircraft. Alberto quickly made significant breakthroughs in the history of early flight, including manning the very first publicly viewed manned flight in Europe. Santos-Dumont’s high profile, daring missions put him in company with some of the most prominent personalities of France, including Louis Cartier. Cartier and Santos-Dumont’s friendship blossomed from mutual respect for innovation, creativity, and legacy. In 1904, Louis Cartier gave Santos-Dumont a special watch, designed to be worn on the wrist— a novel concept at the time. The primitive, sturdy square watch was essentially the first true sports watch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe so-called Cartier Santos was as daring a creation as Santos-Dumont’s missions. At a point where the wrist watch was not yet popularized, Cartier presented a bold, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esquare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wrist watch design, truly challenging the limits of buttoned up French tastes. However, by 1908, Cartier revisited the 1904 prototype made for Santos-Dumont, making the watch commercially available by 1911. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1911 Cartier Santos-Dumont was the birth of one of Cartier’s most iconic watch designs in history. Since 1911, Cartier has made dozens of Santos models— automatics, manually wound pieces, quartz watches, complicated references, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is one of Cartier’s earliest and rarest! This incredible piece of Cartier history dates to the 1930s, measuring a modest 23mm in platinum. A diamond set bezel, \u003cem\u003eguilloché \u003c\/em\u003edial, and blued ‘Breguet’ handset remain in incredible condition considering their age. This piece is outfitted with a hand-cranking movement within, which adds a bit of romance to the design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOutstanding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet this museum-caliber\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCartier while you can!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41172921745495,"sku":"40950339","price":24770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09842_40950339_CARTIER_SANTOSPLATDIA-7.jpg?v=1730503795"},{"product_id":"girard-perregaux-alarm-as09836","title":"Girard Perregaux Alarm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eModern life is punctuated by the sound of alarms. But these tinny ringtones are nothing compared to the robust sound that resonates from a vintage alarm watch. These watches were meant to be \u003ci\u003eheard\u003c\/i\u003e, and one listen transports you back to a time when all you needed to know was right there on your wrist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVulcain started it all back in the 1940s with the Cricket. Known as the watch of Presidents for being gifted to every U.S. President since Truman (except George W. Bush), the Cricket—despite the rarified nickname—has seen some of the world’s most forbidding climates. The jungles of the Amazon, the forbidding slopes of K2, even the deepest depths of the ocean—the Cricket has seen it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNot to be outdone, other brands, like Girard Perregaux, started releasing their own versions of wrist alarm watches throughout the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis particular example, dating from the 1960s, is one of the most aesthetically sophisticated takes on the genre.  Featuring a 35mm stainless steel case, \"pie-pan\" style silver dial with applied indices, and framed by a period-correct domed acrylic crystal, this beauty is powered by the manually-wound AS calibre 1475. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile most alarm watches feature an inner rotating bezel on the perimeter of the dial, this GP is a bit more \u003cem\u003edemure\u003c\/em\u003e, only exposing the alarm ring above 6 o'clock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExquisite.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Cricket and Memovox may be the go-to choices in this watch genre, but set yourself apart with this GP, \u003cem\u003ethe thinking man's alarm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Girard-Perregaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41191262486615,"sku":"40992056","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09836_40992056_ALARM-6.jpg?v=1730505129"},{"product_id":"piaget-emperador-mini-warhol-as09667","title":"Piaget Emperador 'Mini Warhol'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOf the storied Swiss watchmaking houses, few were quick to pivot to quartz when the writing was on the wall in the early 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne exception was Piaget. Despite its founding in 1874 as a movement manufacturer — and its reputation as a designer and producer of ultra-thin calibers, in particular — Piaget released its first quartz movement, the Calibre 7P, in 1976. This pivot to battery-powered technology, and the brand’s specialization in ultra-thin movements, no doubt had an impact on its ability to weather the quartz storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe particular Piaget dress watch we have here is an example of the maison’s quartz watches from that period. Dating to the 1970s, it’s a thin, handsome piece whose clean lines are unbroken by the presence of a conventional crown. (A small wheel on the caseback sets the hands.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt features a 32mm 18K yellow gold ‘stepped’ case with a mineral crystal, a lovely sunburst 'champagne' dial with applied indices and a matching ‘dauphine’ handset, and black leather strap with a matching signed yellow gold pin buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by a reliable quartz movement, this piece is suitable for almost any wrist and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emakes for an absolutely perfect option for a grab-and-go dress occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s a design-focused piece that nevertheless boasts some serious horological chops — just not mechanical ones!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piaget","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41191667499095,"sku":"40991977","price":4450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09667_40991977_PIAGET_EMPERADOR_MINIWARHOL__75101-7.jpg?v=1730505680"},{"product_id":"jaeger-lecoultre-deep-sea-alarm-u-s-edition-as09869","title":"Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm U.S. Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 31);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounder's Select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 31);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou either see these beat to snot, or over-restored. This one's got great case lines and is an absolutely beautiful Alarm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 31);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-James Lamdin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesign. Provenance. \u003cem\u003eRarity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA horological 'triple-threat' is exactly what we have here in the form of the Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm. But what \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e a Deep Sea Alarm, you ask? \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt its core, it's a problem-solving watch: In lieu of a rotating dive bezel used to time the length of a dive, it uses a mechanical alarm that's audible under water. (Don't dive? It times eggs just as well — and with plenty of style!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut back to the idea of rarity. First, you should understand there are two versions of the 'DSA' — one for the European market, and one for the American market — with this first-gen American-market dial being the rarer of the two. Secondly, with less than 950 examples made over its two-year production run for \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e the U.S. and European market versions, these are very rare birds, indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHoused in a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean honest 40mm stainless steel case with an incredible 'ghosted' bezel featuring luminous 12, 3, 6, and 9 markers and white 'Arabic' indices, this example features twin unsigned crowns, which is correct for this model. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe matte black 'tuxedo' dial with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean Art Deco-inspired, radial outer track bears the 'LeCoultre' and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003estylized 'Deep Sea Alarm Automatic' text, indicating that it was produced for the U.S. market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe luminous 'syringe' handset, meanwhile, add pops of color. And while the bezel insert has patinated beautifully, the dial itself is wonderfully preserved considering its age, with the interplay of these two components netting out to an attractive and irresistible whole.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike many examples of purpose-built tool watches, this Automatic Diving Alarm was \u003cem\u003eused\u003c\/em\u003e, and bears the marks of a watch that served it purpose, having accumulated the kind of patina that we at Analog:Shift love. (An icon in the JLC cannon, the DSA was reissued in 2011, and even those have also gone on to become collectable.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePowered by a self-winding Calibre 815 bumper movement and paired to an anthracite Tropic rubber dive strap with a signed JLC pin buckle, this piece has received a full factory mechanical service from JLC and is humming along absolutely beautifully. A single-owner watch, it was worn for a decade by an Air Force officer who received it as a gift from his parents in 1960 before being retired to a drawer for several more decades — until it was brought to us, that is. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot many opportunities come up to snag an absolute historical, horological, and military treasure. In absolutely pristine, as-found condition — which is something you just don't see — it's a thing of tool-watch beauty. Pounce on this one before it takes off like an F-86 Sabre!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaeger LeCoultre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41191675854935,"sku":"40980077","price":22770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09869_40980077_JAEGERLECOULTRE_DEEPSEAALARM_12600931-7.jpg?v=1730505732"},{"product_id":"longines-diamond-cocktail-watch-as10054","title":"Longines Diamond Cocktail Watch","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongines is a brand that needs no introduction. It was a staple of the Swiss watchmaking industry throughout the 20th century. They are well-known for their broad assortment of models and designs, as well as their masterful--and iconic--chronographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday’s piece is a wonderful extension of their watchmaking prowess into the realm of delicate lady’s watches. A manually-wound modest piece with unimposing diamond setting on the case and bracelet integration, this watch captures the cocktail aesthetic of the 20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne can easily imagine this piece on a wrist in Vegas, bearing an indescribable charm and appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongines has long been considered one of the most respected makers of reliable manually wound timepieces on the market. Watches like these give a look into the previous era’s approach to design and form. Watches are no longer made in this way, and this gives this watch a certain je ne sais quoi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience it for yourself, now at Analog:Shift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41270656532567,"sku":"40992142","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS10054_40992142_WGMANUALDIA-7.jpg?v=1730509291"},{"product_id":"bulova-accutron-cushion-case-day-date-as09682","title":"Bulova Accutron Cushion Case Day Date","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1960, Bulova had a vision of the future — and in that future, there was humming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Accutron was the world's first electronic watch. About a decade before the infamous Quartz Crisis, Bulova put into production a watch that did away with the traditional balance wheel, favoring instead a steel tuning fork powered by electromagnets attached to a battery-powered transistor oscillator circuit as its timekeeper. Designed by Max Hetzel, the Accutron made waves, becoming the first wristwatch precise enough to be qualified for U.S. Railroad certification, and guaranteed to be accurate to roughly one minute per month, or about 2 seconds per day.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile Bulova had grand plans for their watch of the future, they never anticipated the success that the uniquely appointed Spaceview would generate. Designed to be a salesman's tool and display watch only, the Spaceview 214 was never intended for retail purchase. But when demands for the watch spiked, Bulova responded, producing versions with the same unique characteristics of their display models.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith its visible circuitry and tuning fork, the Accutron Spaceview was unlike anything before — and really, anything since. Though it remained in production for roughly 17 years, the tuning fork technology was eventually beaten out by quartz crystal movements, making this unbelievable piece of history a short-lived but totally revolutionary wristwatch.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis specific watch, although not a Spaceview, uses the same tuning fork technology. It features the upgraded cal. 2182 movement which has a time-setting crown at the 4 o'clock position instead of on the caseback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a 14K gold 'cushion' case with a domed acrylic crystal and a screw-down case back, it features a \u003cem\u003estunning \u003c\/em\u003e'sunburst' dial with Arabic numerals and applied stick indexes, an applied Accutron logo counterbalanced with the Day Date complication. No matter your mechanical-movement inclinations, there is no denying that tuning fork movement is a one-of-a-kind piece of horological history.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOh, and the humming? Hold this baby up to your ear and you'll hear that tuning fork, humming away!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccutron Factory Certified Pre-Owned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog:Shift is proud to be partnered with Accutron as the exclusive retailer for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/pages\/factory-certified-pre-owned-accutron?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a76a24743\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFactory Certified Pre-Owned\u003c\/a\u003e timepieces. Our longstanding relationship and shared passion for horological history and design have culminated in this unique offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Accutron timepiece undergoes rigorous inspection and certification by expert watchmakers and is backed by the manufacture, ensuring unparalleled authenticity and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41288186429527,"sku":"40991987","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09682_40991987_DAY_DATE_14K_CUSHION_CASE_M7-6.jpg?v=1730511429"},{"product_id":"omega-constellation-as10065","title":"Omega Constellation","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Constellation was once Omega’s flagship model.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA contemporary to the original Speedmaster, Seamaster SM300, Railmaster and DeVille lines, the Connie was a popular choice during its day and age, known for their award-winning precision movements \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand high-concept design execution. Over the years Omega produced many different Constellation models, with a wide variation in case shape and dial design. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis particular example, a Reference \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12350352002002\u003c\/span\u003e, dates to the 2010s and uses a case design that clearly drew its inspiration from Gerald Genta's masterpieces with its integrated bracelet and dual personality - bridging the gap between a pure dress watch and a luxury sports model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLooking closer, you'll notice a cross-hatched texture pattern on the white dial, as well as a framed date window, fixed outer bezel with Roman numerals, dauphine hands, and applied logos and indices. This Constellation is powered by the Calibre 2500 automatic movement with chronometer certification -  of course sporting the observatory engraved caseback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular variant is fashioned from 18K yellow gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely Connie offers Omega pedigree and performance in a package that has neo-classical styling that is coming back in a big way. What more can you ask for?\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41288200945751,"sku":"40960252","price":15250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS10065_40960252_OMEGA_CONSTELLATIONYG_12350352002002-7.jpg?v=1730511475"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches-with-patina.oembed?page=4","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}