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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
watch brands divers

Those who scuba dive regularly, or merely enjoy collecting Movado dive watches, will have many options to choose from. There are vintage timepieces from established brands as well brand new models from recently launched startups. Below is a list of the best watch brands for divers.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
watch design

Whether you plan to buy a luxury or vintage watch, it is essential to be able to recognize good watch design. There is a lot one can learn from Dieter Rams, a legendary watch designer who is famous for his work with the Braun house. Below are some of his core design principles.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
Tropical Watch Dials

One particular style of watch that every collector will come across at some point is one with a tropical dial. This is a subject that many watch enthusiasts are familiar with, but few understand. Below is a description of this phenomenon and why such watches are coveted by collectors.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
rolex timepieces

When people talk about luxury watches, they often mention the Swiss luxury watchmaker – Rolex. The reason why they are constantly being discussed is because of their value. Rolex timepieces have strong intrinsic value. If you want to expand your knowledge on Rolex’s timeless creations, here are some of the most desirable vintage watches that have caught the attention of collectors around the world.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
Satin flag with emblem, the olympic  rings

The Olympics is without a doubt one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, a true display of human physical and mental potential. It is also the world’s oldest sporting competition, dating back to Ancient Greece. Accurate time keeping is absolutely essential, and since 1932 the Olympics Committee has chosen one company for the task: Omega. Yes, you heard that correctly. Omega watches.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Vintage & Luxury Watches
watches

Watch collectors and enthusiasts have probably noticed that certain brands of recently released watches are either sold for much higher than the retail price, or are completely unavailable. This is common among brands such as Omega and Rolex, and can be very frustrating to those who are new to watch collecting, or who simply want a specific model. Below is an explanation of this phenomenon, and what you can do about it.

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