The Breitling Navitimer has changed over a the years… lets take a look at the differences between a few of the pieces we had a chance to look at this week. Here is a brief background the the range in question: In the 1952, Mr Breitling was asked by US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association… Continue reading Watch Range in Focus – Breitling Navitimer
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Week on the Wrist – Omega Seamaster 210.22.42.20.01.002
Welcome to the “Week on the Wrist’ series where I wear a watch for one week to gauge the initial reaction and inspect those finer details which one can easily overlook or not necessarily notice during that honeymoon period of purchasing a watch.
Week on the Wrist: Rolex Milgauss 116400
It’s January, the year is 1956, you are a scientist working at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research but you notice your Rolex Oyster Perpetual that was presented to you appears to stick, time-keeping is poor. In steps the Milgauss; high anti-magnetism, Swiss accuracy, and a lightening bolt second-hand, all encased in a sleek, stainless… Continue reading Week on the Wrist: Rolex Milgauss 116400
Finding Longitude: Navigating the History of Timekeeping
A dive in to the history of timekeeping at sea, finding longitude and Learn how Breitling changed the course of aviation