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【F】 Omega × Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch — Hands-On …
WEBMar 23, 2022 · It is a fully red bioceramic Omega × Swatch Speedmaster with a white bezel, a white dial, and the famous red rocket hands. The rocket hands, just like those on Omega’s Speedmaster Alaska Project watches, are inspired by NASA’s Mercury rocket. They have this shape to enhance visibility for the astronauts. When the rocket shakes and rumbles ...
Omega Classics Of The 1970s: A Buying Guide (2021) - Fratello …
WEBMay 22, 2021 · One of the most iconic Omega watches from the 1970s is without a doubt the Speedmaster Professional 125. Next to the Moonwatch from my year of birth and the Ploprof, it’s probably third on my list of vintage Omega wants. The watch is notoriously hard to wear due to its big ‘rectangular’ shape and substantial weight.
【F】 Looking At Alternative Strap Options For The MoonSwatch
WEBMay 13, 2022 · Mission To The Moon. The Mission To The Moon is the most “classic” looking of all the MoonSwatches. The dial is straight out of the Moonwatch playbook, and the lighter gray BioCeramic clearly aims to mimic the metallic color of the Moonwatch’s steel case. I feel that this makes straps a little easier to some degree, as if it works for the ...
The Top 10 Vintage Seiko Watches You Should Buy Now
WEBJan 5, 2017 · In the two watches mentioned, especially when it comes to the “Panda”, you have what are amongst the most collected and expensive vintage Seiko chronographs on the market. Seiko 6138-8020 – photo courtesy of thosewatchguys.com. The “Panda” routinely eclipses $1,000 and the “Kakume” isn’t terribly far behind.
The Seven Watches With The Most Spectacular Lume Dials
WEBSep 24, 2021 · 2. TAG Heuer Night Divers. Another must on this list are the full lume dial diving watches from Heuer/TAG Heuer, released in the 1980s. This series is also known as the Night Divers because the full lume dials were created for divers who would dive in the dark. Officially the series was introduced as part of the Heuer 1000 series that later was renamed the TAG Heuer 1000 Professional series.
Buying Guide: The Best Seiko Watches From The 1980s - Fratello …
WEBJul 24, 2021 · Money is no object #1 — Seiko 7A28-7000 “Ripley”. Another Seiko icon from the 1980s is the Seiko 7A28-7000, also known as the “Ripley.”. The watch got its nickname from Sigourney Weaver’s character, Ellen Ripley, in the 1986 blockbuster, Aliens.
How Watches Work: A Guide To Watch Buckles And Clasps (2021)
WEBAug 30, 2021 · With this design, the longer end of the strap usually lays on the outermost part of the wrist and is held down with keepers. This gives it a no-nonsense, utilitarian look. Other single-fold clasps allow the longer end of the strap to tuck under the shorter end when closed. This results in a cleaner, more refined look.
【F】 Hamilton Releases The Murph 38mm - Fratello Watches
WEBNov 22, 2022 · Today, Hamilton releases the Murph 38mm. But let’s rewind for a brief moment to 2014. It was then that Christopher Nolan cemented his reputation as a master of chronology. We had seen the producer/director play with time before in classics such as Memento and Inception. The 2014 epic Interstellar was a movie only he could make.
My Citizen Promaster NY0040: The Only Diving Diver I Own (2021)
WEBSep 20, 2021 · A closer look at the Citizen Promaster NY0040. On to the watch itself. The Citizen Promaster NY0040 is a 41.5mm stainless steel ISO-certified dive watch featuring Citizen’s own 21-jewel automatic Miyota caliber 8200. The movement features a day and date display and can be hand-wound and set using the crown found at …