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A Brief History of

Within ‘A Brief History of’ we explore the historical context of each subject. These aren’t the most definitive guides we produce but will give you a great grasp of the subject without getting into too many of the – admittedly sometimes mundane and overwhelming – details. These articles are a great primer on the subject and suitable for readers of any knowledge level.

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A Brief History of A Brief History of the Rolex Air-King

Why the Rolex Air-King does not receive more attention is a bit of a mystery. The brand’s various sports watches continue to garner the majority of the public’s attention, and even many of the previously-ignored models have started to catch on with certain pockets of the collecting world in recent years.

A Brief History of How to Have Your Moonwatch Cake and Eat It Too

When it comes to the Omega Speedmaster 'Moonwatch' there really hasn't been much in regards to changes in design over the years - however, there's a few outliers within this extensive history. In this article we look into one of them.

A Brief History of The Often Misunderstood Gemset Rolexes

When it comes to Rolex there tend to be at least a few different camps drawn to different pages of the catalog. Be it a specific tool, or perhaps something more precious and gem-set - Rolex has consistently had something to offer.

A Brief History of The Curious Case of the Military Royal Oak

The idea of a watch created in an attempt to make a stainless steel watch feel very exclusive and high-end having a military styled arabic dial variation is quite a curiosity. In this article, we look into how exactly this came to be and how it fits into a small category of oddball references.

A Brief History of Exploring Theseus’s Ship with the Omega Seamaster 300 “WatchCo”

Suppose that a ship is docked in a harbor and as the years go by, the various parts age and are replaced by new ones. After a century of ongoing maintenance and repairs, every single component has been replaced. So, is it still the same ship?

A Brief History of The Rolex Datejust

The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic and beloved watches made by Rolex. Launched in 1945, it remains a timeless classic and is instantly recognizable as an item of superior quality and functional design. The Datejust can be worn just as easily with a suit as it can be with jeans and a t-shirt. In this article, we discuss the Rolex Datejust in detail and provide a historical overview of one of the most iconic models to have ever come from the brand.

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