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“The World’s Most Accurate Watch”: The Longines Ultra-Chron and the calibre 431

by Brent Robillard A history of high-frequency Last year, I purchased a 1969 Longines Ultra-Chron ref. 8024 from a reputable dealer in Toronto, Canada. I have been on a vintage kick of late. What draws me to watches like this is twofold. There is the retro aesthetic, of course. As in almost all things, the ventral tegmental dopamine shot of attraction is what fires our … Continue reading “The World’s Most Accurate Watch”: The Longines Ultra-Chron and the calibre 431

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Other Watchy Bits: The Rolex Sky-rocket

Ah, Rolex. That “Paragon of Animals.” Perhaps the most recognizable watch brand in the world–known to collectors and laymen alike. However, the ubiquity of Rolex does not mean there are not further depths to plumb. While the terms Datejust, Submariner, and Sea-dweller roll easily off the tongue of watch enthusiasts everywhere, lesser know gems abound. Continue reading Other Watchy Bits: The Rolex Sky-rocket

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