Start / | Lemania Tg195 Story It is said that this type of watches, manufactured by Lemania, was delivered in three batches to the Swedish authority during the 1950’s. The watch described here is out of the first batch, therefore the dial is not signed Tg195 or TG195 nor shows the typical engraving of the three crowns known as “tre kronor“, small or large executed, on the case back. These watches are fitted with the Lemania cal.2225 and feature a…
Start / | IWC the set of 1993 Story During the 1930’s IWC recieved a request from Portugal for a wristwatch, which should have the size and accuracy of a pocket watch. A rather unusual request because the diameter of a wristwatch was below 33 millimeter in general at this time. So this was the birth of probably one of the most iconic model of IWC and the so called Portuguese is a precursor of large sized wristwatches of today.…
Start / | Patek Philippe the reference 570 Story During the 1930’s Patek Philippe introduced the reference 570. Some years later than the original Calatrava reference 96. Showing the same iconic design like its predecessor, reference 96, the diameter of reference 570 increased from 31 millimeter to 35,5 millimeter. For around thirty years in production the watch was avaible in yellow, pink and white gold, also in platinum and rarely manufactured in steel. Fitted either with caliber 12“‘ – 120…