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Beyond trends: the timeless allure of the Heuer Carrera 1158 CHN

Beyond trends: the timeless allure of the Heuer...

Flavio Cela

In the world of vintage collecting, there are watches that simply tell time, and there are watches that tell a story. The Heuer Carrera ref. 1158 CHN belongs firmly to...

Beyond trends: the timeless allure of the Heuer...

Flavio Cela

In the world of vintage collecting, there are watches that simply tell time, and there are watches that tell a story. The Heuer Carrera ref. 1158 CHN belongs firmly to...

The Dial is the Soul: why original dials define the true value of a Vintage Watch (and why refinished means lost history)

The Dial is the Soul: why original dials define...

Flavio Cela

In high-level vintage collecting there are beautiful watches, and then there are important ones. The difference is not polish, shine or cosmetic perfection. The difference is truth. And the truth...

The Dial is the Soul: why original dials define...

Flavio Cela

In high-level vintage collecting there are beautiful watches, and then there are important ones. The difference is not polish, shine or cosmetic perfection. The difference is truth. And the truth...

Bumper Automatic Watch: History, Functioning, and Value in Vintage Collecting

Bumper Automatic Watch: History, Functioning, a...

Flavio Cela

In the evolutionary path that led to the modern automatic watch, few mechanisms mark a transitional phase as fascinating as the "Bumper" movement (also known as the "hammer movement" in...

Bumper Automatic Watch: History, Functioning, a...

Flavio Cela

In the evolutionary path that led to the modern automatic watch, few mechanisms mark a transitional phase as fascinating as the "Bumper" movement (also known as the "hammer movement" in...

Rolex Daytona Paul Newman: the history of the iconic chronograph, from motorsport to luxury

Rolex Daytona Paul Newman: the history of the i...

Flavio Cela

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is, by definition, the world’s most celebrated chronograph. But it is one model in particular—the Daytona with the "Exotic" dial, universally known as the "Paul Newman"—that...

Rolex Daytona Paul Newman: the history of the i...

Flavio Cela

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is, by definition, the world’s most celebrated chronograph. But it is one model in particular—the Daytona with the "Exotic" dial, universally known as the "Paul Newman"—that...

The Tool Watch: History, Function, and Evolution of a Watchmaking Icon

The Tool Watch: History, Function, and Evolutio...

Flavio Cela

In the world of haute horlogerie, a Tool Watch is a timepiece born with a very specific purpose: to serve as a vital instrument for professionals operating in extreme conditions....

The Tool Watch: History, Function, and Evolutio...

Flavio Cela

In the world of haute horlogerie, a Tool Watch is a timepiece born with a very specific purpose: to serve as a vital instrument for professionals operating in extreme conditions....

Watch Bezel Guide: functions, materials, and collectible value

Watch Bezel Guide: functions, materials, and co...

Flavio Cela

The case of a watch is its protective shield — but it is the bezel that frames the dial, defines the character, and often provides essential functionality. Frequently perceived as...

Watch Bezel Guide: functions, materials, and co...

Flavio Cela

The case of a watch is its protective shield — but it is the bezel that frames the dial, defines the character, and often provides essential functionality. Frequently perceived as...