A vintage field watch featuring a brown leather strap and a black dial with white numbers on a textured surface, inspired by classic GG-W-113 vintage military watches.

Marcus Webb

04 May 2026

May 4, 2026

The Vintage Field Watch: From the Dirty Dozen to the Modern Khaki

A history of the vintage field watch across three eras: the Dirty Dozen of 1944, the American mil spec line through Vietnam, and the Hamilton Khaki era.

Close-up view of the mechanical movement inside an Omega wristwatch, showcasing its intricate bumper movement with visible gears and detailed engravings.

Garrett Silverstein

Guides / Resources

01 May 2026

May 1, 2026

What Is a Bumper Movement? A Field Guide to Vintage Automatic Watches

Bumper movements were the world's first commercial self-winding watches. Here is what they are, why collectors care, and which vintage bumpers are still worth buying.

Close-up of a vintage Omega Seamaster, showcasing a heavily patinated and spotted tropical dial—an iconic choice for collectors of vintage watches.

Marcus Webb

Horological History

27 Apr 2026

April 27, 2026

Tropical Dials: How a Manufacturing Defect Became the Most Valuable Patina in Vintage Watches

In October 2023, a Rolex Daytona reference 6263 with a Paul Newman tropical dial, one of fewer than twenty known examples of the so-cal...

A vintage Hamilton Thin-O-Matic wristwatch with a black leather strap rests elegantly on blue fabric, showcasing the classic style and precision of Hamilton craftsmanship.

Marcus Webb

Talking Watches

25 Apr 2026

April 25, 2026

Hamilton CLD and Thin-O-Matic: America’s Last Argument for Thin-Line Watchmaking

In 1969, Hamilton Watch Company transferred its remaining movement production from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Biel, Switzerland. The La...

Close-up of a Baume & Mercier Genève wristwatch with a silver dial and black leather strap, showcasing the timeless elegance of Baume Mercier craftsmanship.

Marcus Webb

Talking Watches

16 Apr 2026

April 16, 2026

Baume & Mercier: The Quiet Swiss House Collectors Keep Overlooking

Baume & Mercier's 195-year history, movements, and collector market position, from the Kew Observatory records of 1892 to the 2026 Damiani sale.

A grid of twelve vintage wristwatches, each with a different dial, strap, and background color—perfect for anyone seeking a vintage watch identification and value guide.

Garrett Silverstein

Guides / Resources

15 Apr 2026

May 12, 2026

How to Identify and Value a Vintage Watch: The Complete Guide

Learn to identify any vintage watch by its case markings, movement, dial, and serial number, then determine its real market value. Brand-specific tips included.

A vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille wristwatch with a silver metal band rests elegantly on a brown textured surface.

Daniel Park

Talking Watches

09 Apr 2026

April 26, 2026

The Omega Seamaster DeVille 166.020: Best Vintage Omega Under $1,000

Why the Omega Seamaster DeVille 166.020 is the most undervalued vintage Omega you can buy. Real market prices, what to look for, and what to avoid.

Close-up of the inside case back of a vintage Gruen watch with engraved numbers and text on a leather surface.

Garrett Silverstein

Guides / Resources

04 Apr 2026

April 16, 2026

How to Date a Vintage Gruen Watch: The Complete Guide

Serial numbers, style numbers, case dating, and the triangulation method. A bench-level guide to dating vintage Gruen wristwatches from 1925 to 1958.

A classic Tudor wristwatch with a brown strap rests elegantly on a tan textured surface.

Garrett Silverstein

Guides / Resources

02 Apr 2026

April 16, 2026

Tudor Serial Numbers: The Complete Guide to Dating Your Watch

Date your Tudor watch using serial numbers from 1940 to 2002. Complete serial number chart, reference number decoder, and authentication steps.

Close-up of a vintage Omega bumper watch with a weathered, speckled brown dial and silver hands.

Chris Burghard

Talking Watches

29 Mar 2026

April 26, 2026

Omega Bumpers : A Collector’s Guide to References 2374 Through 2782

Everything you need to know about Omega bumpers from 1943 to 1962. The mechanism, the key references, what they cost, and why collectors are paying attention.

The Vintage Field Watch: From the Dirty Dozen to the Modern Khaki

What Is a Bumper Movement? A Field Guide to Vintage Automatic Watches

Tropical Dials: How a Manufacturing Defect Became the Most Valuable Patina in Vintage Watches

Hamilton CLD and Thin-O-Matic: America’s Last Argument for Thin-Line Watchmaking

Baume & Mercier: The Quiet Swiss House Collectors Keep Overlooking

How to Identify and Value a Vintage Watch: The Complete Guide

The Omega Seamaster DeVille 166.020: Best Vintage Omega Under $1,000

How to Date a Vintage Gruen Watch: The Complete Guide

Tudor Serial Numbers: The Complete Guide to Dating Your Watch

Omega Bumpers : A Collector’s Guide to References 2374 Through 2782

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