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Introducing The Ollech & Wajs OW 56 M, Upclycled From Unused Stock
Producing robust tool watches for pilots, divers and soldiers since 1959, partners Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs relied on third parties to source movements, cases, dials and even tritium hands to ensure the best possible Swiss quality at the best price. Following its revival in 2017, Ollech & Wajs, aka OW, sticks to its utilitarian guns and still outsources Swiss movements to contain costs. The latest model – the OW 56 M – with its convincing 1940s military pilot watch vibe goes one step further and combines vintage new old stock (NOS) parts with contemporary components and a 38mm upcycled case from unused stock.?The BackstoryPartners Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs started their adventure in watchmaking, distributing Omegas and Breitlings from their watch shop in Zurich. In 1956 they created their own brand specialising in robust tool watches, much appreciated by soldiers, divers and pilots. Wajs favoured movements with solid reputations from ETA, Dubois Depraz, and Val
Omegas Gold Medal Olympic Timekeeping Equipment - Monochrome Watches
It's been touch and go since the outset of the pandemic, but the Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally reached the starting line on 23 July 2021, albeit a year late. Marking Omega's 29th time as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, 400 tonnes of state-of-the-art equipment, 200km of cables and optical wire, 530 timekeepers and on-site professionals have been dispatched to Tokyo. The mission is to ensure that all 11,091 athletes taking part in the 339 events in 33 sports will benefit from precision timekeeping in events that are often secured by milliseconds that the human eye cannot detect. Timing has come a long way since Omega made its first official appearance in 1932 at the Los Angeles Olympics. Capitalising on the world's attention on the Tokyo Olympics, it's a good moment to review Omega's impressive contributions to the world of timekeeping, and in the same breath, acknowledge my indebtedness to Omega's comprehensive volume dedicated to its timekeeping breakthroughs in Great Olympic M
Buying Guide - 5 Unconventional Watches With Convertible Cases
The clothes we wear, the way we do our hair, the music we listen to, and the food we eat are all a reflection of our personality. Heck, even the watches we wear are a reflection of our demeanour and interests or even passion. But what if you want to reveal more than just one side of your personality and, as an extension, your watch as well? Most wristwatches need to be swapped out to give you a different look, but some have the ability to change looks ‘on the fly’. Here are five mechanical watches with convertible cases and multiple faces.Hamilton Jazzmaster Face-2-Face IIIThe most recent release that falls under the category of convertible watches is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Face-2-Face III. It is the third model by Hamilton that has a central container that can be flipped vertically, instantly changing the look of your watch. One dial is a sporty chronograph with three sub-dials, and the other shows you the movement with just a central chronograph seconds hand. Clever, bol
Arctic Testing - Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to 1931 and a Casio G-Shock Rescue - Monochrome Watches
Remember the Grande Reverso Tribute to 1931 that was released by Jaeger-LeCoultre last year? Our contributor Time2tic put his Reverso Tributo to 1931 to the test… in arctic conditions! Its competitor is a Casio G-Shock Rescue.A mini expedition with an all-time classic – Some weekends are to catch up with friends in a cafe, others for a game of squash or some quality time with the family. I decided to shake it a little with a long weekend trip above the arctic circle to test a well known classic watch to its limits. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Mention the words arctic circle to anyone and the images of the biting cold blizzard, the mighty polar bears and endless winter nights will probably come to mind, as well as the mysterious northern lights. I decided to go check these out with a friend and organized a mini expedition. The objectives were
Hands-on with the IWC Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium ref. IW326403 - Monochrome Watches
One of the Ingenieur models that we haven’t discussed in detail, is the Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium ref.?IW326403. It was launched this January, when IWC introduced the completely “re-engineered” Ingenieur collection. During an IWC event earlier this week we had the chance to get hands-on experience with this robust globetrotter.Until now the focus was aimed at the classical Ingenieur Automatic, the?Ingenieur Chronograph Racer, and the more technical models like the?Ingenieur AMG Black Ceramic and the Ingenieur AMG Double Chronograph Titanium. When it comes to pure practicality, the Ingenieur Dual Time Titanium is probably the best horse of the stable. It’s a perfect travelers watch, something that becomes of more value now we travel the world and have friends, family and business around the globe. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Th
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