Our models
Come and learn more about the history of each model we have sold or are still available for sale.
TISSOT visodate
Charles Félicien Tissot and his son Charles Émile Tissot founded in 1853 by a small company based in Le Locle, in the Swiss Jura, and which bears their name.
Their main market was Russia, so much so that the son moved to Moscow from 1885 to 1917. Most of the Tsar’s officers wore them on their wrists.
This Tissot Visodate was first introduced in 1953 to celebrate the brand’s centenary. It takes its name from the combination of the words “Visa” and “Date” in reference to the innovative date display on the dial.
It is composed of a 35mm diameter case, equipped with an automatic gauge with manual reassembly reference 27 B
Tissot story: Behind the Swatch Group
In 1930, Tissot decided to join forces with Omega to create the SSIH (Swiss Society for the Watch Industry).
This company will become in 1998 the Swatch group, a holding holding holding holding the houses Breguet, Blancpain, Omega, Tissot, Jaquet Droz, and many others.
SEIKO 5 sports
The very first Seiko 5 watch, the Seiko Sportmatic 5, was born in 1963. It was the very first Japanese automatic day and date.
The "5" represented the promise that each Seiko 5 watch would offer five key attributes.
Automatic movement
Display of today’s date at three o'clock position
Tightness
Crown offset to four o'clock position
Housing designed to last
It is here composed of a case of 38mm in diameter, equipped with an automatic gauge Seiko 6309A
Seiko anecdote: The first on small screens
Japanese television debuted on February 1, 1953. Seeing this as an excellent opportunity to make its products known, Seiko created the first Japanese television commercial, featuring a small desk clock in the shape of a flower, called «Comet Flower».
The advertisement aired on August 28, 1953 at 7:00 p.m.
SICURA submarine
Sicura was founded in 1934 by Theodore Sfaellos, then, on his death, was taken over by his son-in-law, Ernest Schneider with whom the Sicura house had its greatest successes in the 70s.
In 1975, Sicura SA had four watch assembly plants, a case factory and a jewelry factory, employed 450 people and produced more than one million watches a year
Here we have the Submarine model, one of the flagship models of this house.
It is composed of a 40mm diameter case, equipped with an automatic gauge with manual reassembly.
A timeless for the dive
Sicura: The revival of Breitling
Following the quartz crisis, the watch company Breitling suspended its activities in 1978, laid off all its employees and sold its assets to the highest bidder. Some bought the watches, others the machines, and Ernest Schneider, of Sicura, signed an agreement with Willy Breitling to buy the rights to the names "Breitling" and "Navitimer".
Subsequently, Ernest Schneider introduced new models and breathed new life into Breitling with success. Within a few years, the Sicura brand was abandoned and Sicura became Breitling. Ernest Schneider remained president of Breitling until his death in 2015, at the remarkable age of 94. Ernest’s son, Theodore Schneider, is now the undisputed owner and manager of Breitling.
SEIKO cronos
Kintaro Hattori, founder of Seiko, opened his first watch and clock shop in central Tokyo in 1881.
Building on his success, he decided to open a production plant called Seikosha.
They were the first Japanese company to launch a wristwatch on the market.
Seiko became the official supplier of the country’s railways in 1929.
This model, released in 1958, is composed of a 36mm diameter case and equipped with a hand-wound movement, manufactured Seikosha.
This clear dial with golden index makes this model a timeless.
Seiko Story: The Importance of Competition
When the son of founder Kintaro Hattori took over the reins of the house, he opted for the creation of a second production plant. However, he decided to cut off all communication between the two factories, forcing both to want to release the best model on the market.
From this rivalry were born the strength and perfection that Seiko knows today.
LEWA sport
Lewa is a watchmaking house that began in the 1950s. Better known for its "sport" model they also released on the market some "classic" models
It is composed of a 38mm gold-plated case and a Swiss hand-wound movement, the Baumgartner 670.
A number of special features make up this model:
First of all the welded handles, which means that only specific bracelets adapt to this watch or bracelets called "nato".
Then its chronograph function, which does not have a seconds hand, but a red chronograph hand operating via two buttons located on the left, making only a start and a stop.
So understand that this is a chronograph without reset.
OMATIC prima
Omatic is a sign that appeared at the beginning of 1940.
Little known on the watch market, their models are however adapted to diving, dressed in a stainless steel case, and equipped with a Swiss movement.
This case is here with a diameter of 36mm and it blends perfectly with this champagne dial.
The movement is hand-wound, with a calendar disc with red numbers.
The special feature of this model is its square shape with a dial and a round bezel. Similar to some Bell&Ross model
BREITLING genève
Like his colleague, this is also a Geneva model.
From 1970, it is composed of a 36mm case and an automatic movement with manual reassembly, offering an excellent precision but on this model with a central second hand.
Story about Breitling: The space conquest
Everyone knows that the first model to have been worn on the Moon is at Omega.
But few know that Breitling also had its space conquest.
The Navitimer to travel in space to the wrist of Scott Carpenter in May 1962.
ROLEX oysterdate précision
The Rolex Oysterdate reference 6694 is a classic Rolex model.
It was produced in the early 1950s and was in production until the early 1980s.
It is famous for its simple and elegant design, and today it remains relatively similar to the new Oyster Perpetual model.
The case is made of stainless steel with a diameter of 34mm and the movement is hand-wound, reliable and precise.
It is a timeless and unavoidable model.
Rolex anecdote: A Swiss brand born in London
In 1905, Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis founded a company specializing in the distribution of watches with small movements manufactured by a Swiss manufacture based in Biel.
The company remained London until 1919 and then, after the war, they moved to Switzerland.
BREITLING genève
Breitling Genève is a term that refers to a specific line of watches produced by Breitling.
The word "Geneva" is commonly found on the dials of Breitling watches, indicating the city of Geneva, Switzerland, where Breitling has its roots.
This model is composed of a 36mm case and a hand-wound ETA 1100 movement, which offers great precision in the time setting, as well as in its readability with this central second hand.
Anecdote about Breitling: The aerobatic patrol
From 2003 to 2019 Breitling sponsored its own Aerobatic Patrol the "Breitling Jet Team".
They offered high-flying shows around the world, a unique way to bring the Breitling spirit known to the aviation world, especially by the Navitimer in 1952.