Vintage Timepieces

A series where we conduct look at various vintage timepieces as well as the stories and history behind them.

Broad Arrow: Longines COSD 2340 - Time Curated
Broad Arrow: Longines COSD 2340
Ordinary wristwatches could not always be relied upon to withstand the opening shock and landing impact stresses imposed upon them during a Second World War military parachute descent. By 1944... Read more...
The Other Stainless Steel Sport Watch: Vacheron Constantin Ref. 2215 - Time Curated
The Other Stainless Steel Sport Watch: Vacheron Constantin Ref. 2215
Another steel sports watch? It seems the horological buzzword of the past decade has shown no signs of dwindling. Especially of late, we see brand after brand put out their... Read more...
Majetek Vojenské Správy: Czechoslovak Longines Pilot Watch - Time Curated
Majetek Vojenské Správy: Czechoslovak Longines Pilot Watch
Czechoslovak Air Force pilots, circa 1938, were issued with oversized Longines wristwatches which were worn on a leather band around the cuff of the uniform tunic. The earliest examples of... Read more...
Few And Far Between: Patek Philippe Ref. 3449 - Time Curated
Few And Far Between: Patek Philippe Ref. 3449
The ref. 3449 is uncommon enough that it is not especially well known, particularly in comparison to its closest equivalents, the refs. 3448 and 3450. Each of the three ref.... Read more...
Time Curated Beads of Rice Bracelet - Time Curated

Suits any watch in all climates.