Category Archives: Movements

Omega F300 Caliber 1260 Gut Shot!

This is the inside of a vintage Omega Electronic F 300 Hz wristwatch. Although this tuning fork movement was designated by Omega as a caliber 1260, the base movement is an ESA 9164 found in several other watches from Baume … Continue reading

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IWC Schaffhausen Caliber 7922 Gut Shot!

Here are a few gut shots of a caliber 7792 found in the IWC 3706 Flieger Chronograph watch. The base movement is an ETA/Valjoux 7750. Here is an interesting excerpt from an article that has been floating around for years … Continue reading

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Pierre DeRoche Watches (pics + video)

Here is a quick example of some exquisite offerings from a family-owned watch company known asĀ Pierre DeRoche. These pics are from their booth at Baselworld 2011. The 47.5mm beast shown above is the TNT Royal Retro SteelĀ (ref: TNT10005ACTI0-001CRO). The machine … Continue reading

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Vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview Gut Shot!

Check out this vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview with chapter ring and orange second hand. File this under watches they don’t make anymore (except for the limited edition 50th anniversary model 26Y214!). The Accutron Spaceview was launched in 1960. Supposedly these … Continue reading

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Rolex Caliber 3135

Here are a few quick pics of the movement that is in several Rolex watches including the Submariner, Sea-Dweller, DSSD, Yacht-Master, Datejust II, new Sub C (116610), etc. The caliber 3135 first hit the market in 1988. It is a … Continue reading

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Doxa Aquaman Quartz Watch: How to Change the Battery

This quick video tutorial will show you how to replace the battery on your Doxa Aquaman Swiss Quartz Watch. This video is for informational purposes only. We do not recommend changing the battery in your luxury timepiece yourself. Take your … Continue reading

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Hamilton Khaki X-Wind

This Hamilton Khaki X-Wind chronograph watch is model H77696793. It has a Swiss made automatic movement with 25 jewels. It is the tried and tested caliber Valjoux 7750, which is often recognizable by the feeling of the rotor spinning powerfully … Continue reading

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