The “Dirty Dozen” is a series of watches from World War II that hardly require an introduction. Lately, however, we have seen a bit of a resurgence of the style for which they set the template. There are straight reissues from brands like Timor and Vertex. The still-popular IWC Mark series is another that can […]

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Welcome back to another installment of How Watches Work. Today, we’ll be discussing automatic watches. We’ll take a look at not only what they are, but also how they came to be, how they work, and what different types there are. Whether you’re new to watches, a veteran collector, or simply a curious enthusiast, there […]

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The full, exhaustive history of watches worn by the British Armed Forces (and all associated squadrons/units/regiments and so on) could fill several volumes. Here we will pick-up on some of the more famous watches worn by the British Army. Nowadays, military watches are incredibly popular for their no-nonsense layout and hardy construction. We often forget […]

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