Seiko 7T36-6A40 Moonphase

By martinzx

Seiko 7T36-6A40 Moonphase A Seiko 7T36-6A40 Moonphase, the watch dates from March 1991. Date your Seiko here. I was looking to add a moonphase to my collection and I came across this, all singing and dancing Seiko 7T36-6A40 Moonphase, and Chronograph. It was not the watch I was looking for but the condition was so…

Favre Leuba Peseux 7001

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Favre Leuba Peseux 7001 A vintage Favre Leuba Peseux 7001 dress watch with the sublime Peseux 7001 manual wind calibre, this calibre was made between 1971 – 1985 (Pic 3). ETA  made a version of the calibre from 1985. The ETA/Peseux 7001 is a very reliable handwinding movement used by a lot of brands like…

Zenith Pilot Cal 12-4.5.6

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Zenith Pilot Cal 12-4.5.6 Sorry I have not posted in some time, life has been hectic. I have experienced a change of job, moved house and a family bereavement.Anyhow this watch is a grail for me, it’s a late 1945 or very early 1946, (I know it dates before Feb 1946, from the serial number)  a Zenith…

Omega f300 198.001

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Introducing the Omega f300 198.001 The Omega f300 198.001 model is a Tuning Fork watch, these are unique watches as they work in a unique way. They work using a tuning fork frequency, yes that’s correct, the watch uses a tuning fork as its prime moving element. This technology was developed by Bulova, and their watches…

Omega SMP 2531.80.00

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Introduction The ‘Bond Watch’ is the Omega SMP 2531.80.00. SMP stands for Seamasters Professional. Who does not remember watching their first James Bond film? My first James Bond film was Sean Connery in his last outing in ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ in 1971. I think he was wearing a Rolex, Ian Fleming’s the authors choice for…