The Rolex Explorer was created as a true utility watch, and the Explorer I Ref 114270 is no exception. One that was designed to withstand and endure the most brutal of environments and tasks, while still maintaining its durability, as well as its elegant styling. Designed in honor of the exploits of those earliest of explorers who dared to climb Mt. Everest, and worn by Sir Edmund Hillary himself, the Rolex Explorer is an icon in the watch world.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Ref 114300 is truly a watch for all occasions. With its sunburst pattern Blue dial, bright green hour markers, 39mm case size, Oyster bracelet, and water resistance to 100 meters, the 114300 easily transitions from day to night, as well as from sport to dress wear.

The Benrus DTU-2 A/P MIL-W-3818 was created by demand for an upgraded wristwatch that served the needs of soldiers in the field during the Vietnam War. Benrus was awarded the sole contract by the US Military to produce these timepieces in 1964 through the end of the decade. Their popularity remains today among collectors of military nostalgia.

The Rolex Datejust stands as one of the most recognizable timepieces ever produced. With its classic, yet modern aesthetic, the difference between a vintage and a modern Datejust lies within the fine details, such as on this piece, the Reference 16030. This Reference 16030 features an engine-turned, stainless steel bezel, that is no longer in production by Rolex. The 16030 also introduced the Calibre 3035 automatic movement, the first to have a quick-set feature.

1998 was a transitional period for the Rolex Explorer II models, in that Rolex, was beginning the conversion from radioactive tritium for lume, to light-powered phosphorescent Luminova. With a limited number of dials remaining with the Swiss T<25 markings, that had yet to make it to the production line, Rolex used these dials in the earliest Explorer II’s in 1998 and applied Luminova for lume. These became known as the “Tuminova Dials”, and were only produced for the first few months of 1998.

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay 58 Blue Ref 79030B draws its design inspiration from some of the earliest Tudor Dive watches. Its domed crystal, large winding crown, as well as snowflake design hands all are reminiscent of early 1970’s Tudor dive watches worn by the French National Navy.

The Bell & Ross BR03-92-CK has the classic design of the BR03 military-style dial, but in a ceramic case, instead of the usual metal. With its green case finish and khaki-green fabric strap, the BR03-92-CK pays homage to the instrument panels of early military aviation while being a fun and comfortable timepiece on the wrist.

Channeling the design of an obscure Zenith black-case chronograph from the 1970s, the El Primero Chronomaster Revival Shadow is based on the A384 model, but with subtle differences that give this timepiece a unique look. With the omission of the second's track around the dial, its bead-blasted titanium tonneau-shaped case, and its dome sapphire crystal, the Revival Shadow is the only modern El Primero watch that does not have a date display.

The Porsche Design 7176s Chronograph I is an iconic timepiece for several reasons. The 7176s was the first timepiece that utilized a black PVD coating for the case and bracelet. Designed by the legendary Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the 7176s was the first product introduced by Porsche Design. Its use by Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Tom Cruise’s character in the Top Gun films, has made the Porsche Design Chronograph I a highly popular timepiece for collectors and movie enthusiasts alike.

The rich green color of the dial and ceramic bezel, inspired by the color of over 2000 different moss varieties that grow in Japan, is the first thing that will catch your eye when looking at the Grand Seiko Sport Collection GMT Spring Drive SBGE 257. The Spring Drive movement utilizes both a mechanical movement, as well as an electronic regulator that allows for a higher level of precision than a mechanical-only movement.

Limited to 600 pieces, the Sinn 144 ST S Anniversary II celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Sinn 144 St model. Updates for this version include Sinn’s proprietary Ar-Dehumidifying technology, a bead-blasted stainless steel case, hardened with TEGIMENT technology and coated with a black hard coating, as well as an increased water resistance level.

Released as a numbered Anniversary Edition of the original Moonwatch, the Speedmaster First Omega In Space was inspired by the timepiece worn by Wally Shirra in 1962 during his orbit around the earth with the Sigma 7 mission.

Bell & Ross designed the M1 Chronograph in the mid-90s, during their years of partnership with Sinn. The M1 features the Lemania 5100 Chronograph movement, with a sandblasted stainless steel case, and a matching bracelet. Based on the Sinn 156, the M1 Chronograph is a true pilot's watch, in every detail, down to the “Jet” tipped minute counter hand.

The latest Tudor Black Bay 58 iteration is the Black Bay 925, which has a beautiful solid silver case with a satin finish and an exhibition case back that showcases the newest Tudor movement, the MT5400. With a 925 silver bezel with an anodized aluminum bezel insert in taupe, the Black Bay 58 925 utilizes a precious metal, not commonly used in watchmaking, which gives this sports watch a highly distinguished look.

The Tag Heuer Targa Florio CX2110 was released in 2001 as a tribute to the legendary open road endurance race held in the mountains of Sicily from 1906 to 1977. Another of Heuer’s Re-Edition timepieces, the CX2110 was modeled after the early Heuer Flieger chronographs of the 1930s, with its unique “coin edge” bezel, and sub-dials that overlap the numerals at the sides of the dial.

The Tag Heuer Carrera CV2113 is part of Heuer’s re-edition series, which is an homage to the original Carrera timepieces. Modeled after the 1963 Ref 2447, the CV2113 has the three sub-dials, domed sapphire crystal, and is powered by a modified ETA 2894-2 automatic movement.

The Panerai Radiomir 8-Days 45 Black Seal PAM 609 has all of the classic Panerai stylings that distinguish a Panerai from every other timepiece on the market. From the sandwich dial, the large Arabic-style numerals, and the distinct case shape with detachable wire lugs, the PAM 609 is a homage to early Panerai timepieces designed for the Italian Navy, but with modern features that are sure to stand the test of time.

The Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Chronometer is a versatile and modern timepiece. The 300M Chronometer has the function and durability of a dive watch, while easily transitioning to more formal wear. With its neutral tones, stainless steel case, and stainless steel bracelet, the Seamaster Professional 300 M is a classic timepiece.

The Panerai Luminor Titanium PAM 93 Blue Dial features a 44mm Titanium case, a gorgeous blue dial with a power reserve gauge, and a date function at the 3 o’clock position. Only in production for four years, the Panerai PAM 93 is sure to become a collector favorite.

In the early 1960s, Jack Heuer created the Carrera line of chronograph timepieces, which was sold as a separate line of Heuer watches. Named after the legendary Carrera Panamerica Rally race, the watch was designed with the race car driver in mind. In 1996, Tag Heuer decided to produce a re-edition of the iconic 1964 Heuer Carrera. These re-edition watches are nearly identical to their predecessors, utilizing the same case size and styling.

The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 005 has all the stylings that Panerai is known for. From it’s large, 44mm case size, it’s signature crown guard, and it’s vintage aesthetic on the dial, the Panerai PAM 005 is a timeless classic.

The Grand Seiko Elegance GMT SBGM221 is a beautiful example of the famed craftsmanship that Grand Seiko is known for. Purchased in June 2021 from an authorized dealer, this Grand Seiko is in excellent condition. Every detail, from the zaratsu polishing, the intricate hour markers on the dial, and the showcase sapphire display of the movement, make the GMT SBGM221 an excellent example of Grand Seiko’s exemplary build and design quality.

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel Ref 79730 is an evolution of the Black Bay model. With the introduction of a steel bezel insert, as well as a date window on the dial, and an updated, in-house movement with a longer power reserve, the 79730 stands out from the rest of the Black Bay line.

The IWC Aquatimer Automatic IW329001 is the ultimate dive watch. With its patented “Safe Dive” external/internal bezel system, the Aquatimer allows for a secure internal bezel setting, without the risk of inadvertently moving the set dive time with the external bezel. Water-resistant to 1000 feet, the IWC Aquatimer Automatic is designed to endure extreme environments in deep-sea diving, with the reliability and accuracy that IWC is known for.

Purchased July 2021 from an authorized Rolex Dealer, this Datejust Ref 126334 is both un-sized and un-worn. With its 41mm White Rolesor Case, Rolex’s proprietary blend of Oystersteel and 18K White Gold, and it's signature fluted bezel, the 126334 Datejust is a prime example of one of the most recognizable and iconic timepieces produced by Rolex.

The IWC Portofino Chronograph IW378302’s design is based on the original Portofino 5251, with updated features, including a triple-register dial, a day-date window, and a modern case size of 41mm. Utilizing gold detailing on the hour markers, hands, and chronograph registers, the Portofino Chronograph has the aesthetics of a classic dress watch, that transitions to sports wear with ease.

Zenith has revolutionized its famed El Primero movement with the Defy El Primero 21. It is the first timepiece to utilize the Caliber El Primero 21 movement, which consists of two separate, but integrated systems. One for the normal time functions, and a second strictly for the chronograph. The skeletonized black ceramic case and exhibition case back allow for this impressive movement to be displayed on this modern marvel of a timepiece.

The Porsche Design 7176s Chronograph I is an iconic timepiece for several reasons. The 7176s was the first timepiece that utilized a black PVD coating for the case and bracelet. Designed by the legendary Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, creator of the Porsche 911, the 7176s was the first product introduced by his company, Porsche Design.

The Tourneau Vintage PVD Pilot Chronograph 7000 was produced for Tourneau, by Heuer in the 1970s. Based on the popular Heuer Pasadena, which drew its inspiration from the Porsche Design 7176 Chronograph, the Tourneau PVD Pilot Chronograph is a true tool watch with an iconic design.

The Sinn 856i is a technical marvel, with its tegimented, hardened steel case as well as their Ar-Dehumidifying technology, which utilizes a copper sulfate capsule, that is visible on the exterior of the case, to draw moisture out of the case and into the replaceable capsule. Sinn also uses their Magnetic Field Protection in the 856i, which provides up to 80,000 A/m of magnetic protection.

The Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM 127 is the first of Panerai’s Limited Edition 1950 series timepieces. Nicknamed “The Fiddy”, the PAM 127 was released in 2002, with a production run of only 1950 pieces. With a case design based on the original Luminor timepieces of the 1950s’, the PAM 127 has an exaggerated domed sapphire crystal, a patina-colored Luminova lume as well as a manual wind movement.

The Tudor Prince Date Chronograph Reverse Panda Ref 79280P hails from Tudor’s lengthy history of chronograph timepieces known for their unique styling, unparalleled quality, and unmistakable identifiers. With a slimmer case shape than its predecessor, the Tudor Big Block, and similar aesthetics to the Rolex Daytona, the 79280P is a timepiece that is both elegant and sporty.

The Panerai Radiomir Paneristi Venti PAM 2020 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Paneristi forum, a site dedicated to the devoted followers and aficionados of all things Panerai. The PAM 2020 is limited to 1020 pieces and has an engraving dedicated to the Paneristi Forum at the 6 o’clock position on the dial, a “Venti” engraving on the case between the lugs at the 6 o’clock position, as well as an etching on the case back.

The Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 Ref 116600 marked the return of the Sea-Dweller to the Rolex lineup in 2014. Water-resistant to 4000 feet, the Ref 116600 features a 40 mm stainless steel case, a cyclops-less crystal, and a date window on the dial. Only in production for a few years, the SD 4000 is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after timepieces by Rolex collectors.

The Bell & Ross by Sinn Pilot B watch is one of the first timepieces released by Bell & Ross in the mid-1990s. The design was based on the original Porsche Design 7176 Chronograph, with its black PVD coating for the case finish, as well as the orange hands on the dial, the Pilot B is a true tool watch, with an iconic design.

The Panerai Radiomir 3 Day Acciaio “Anonymous” Dial PAM 721 was designed as a reissue of Panerai’s Ref 3646 model from the early 1940s. Manufactured for the Italian Navy during WW II, the original unsigned dials were designed so that if a soldier was captured with his watch, the manufacturer would not be easily identified. The PAM 721 was a limited, special edition model, of which only 1000 were produced.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Dark Rhodium Ref 114300 is truly a watch for all occasions. With its sunburst pattern Rhodium dial, bright blue hour markers, 39mm case size, and Oyster bracelet, and water resistance to 100 meters, the 114300 easily transitions from day to night, as well as from sport to dress wear.

The Omega Speedmaster Triple Date Blue Automatic Chronograph Ref 3523.80.00 grabs your attention with its blue sunburst dial, day and date registers at the 12 o’clock position, its polished tachymeter bezel, and its 1562 stainless steel bracelet. The attention to detail on the dial, with its rhodium-plated applied Omega logo, as well as indices and sub-dials give the 3523.80.00 a unique aesthetic that transitions from casual to dress wear easily.

The iconic design of the Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin harkens back to the 1930s when polo players complained of their timepiece crystals being damaged or broken while playing. Jaeger LeCoultre came up with the idea and subsequently patented the Reverso design, to flip the watch face to a solid back, to protect the crystal. With a case thickness measuring only 7mm, the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin is a beautiful dress watch that wears comfortably on the wrist.

The Panerai Luminor Marina Militare PAM 673 is a special edition release of 1000 numbered pieces. The PAM 673 is based on the vintage Panerai reference 6152/1, which was originally designed for the Royal Italian Navy. Its design combines the historic details of vintage Panerai timepieces while having the mechanics of a modern timepiece.

The Sinn Pilot Chronograph 103 ST SA is a classic pilot tool watch, with vintage-inspired roots. With its bi-directional 60-minute countdown bezel, domed sapphire crystal, and day/date windows, the 103 ST SA is a highly functional chronograph timepiece that has the reliability and durability that Sinn is known for.

The IWC Big Pilot’s watch is designed based on a navigation watch that was introduced in 1940, the IWC ref. 431/Type 52 T.S.C., which utilized a modified pocket watch movement and was produced for military pilots of the era. With its signature, large “onion” type crown, 46 mm case size, and a 7-day power reserve indicator on the dial, the Big Pilot is easily identifiable on the wrist.

The Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref 126600 was introduced in 2017, as a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the first Sea-Dweller. The SD43, as it is known, debuted the new 43mm case size and 22mm lug width. The Ref 126600 also introduced the single Sea-Dweller text line in red on the dial, as well as a cyclops magnifier over the date window.

The Rolex DeepSea SeaDweller Ref 126660 is an impressive timepiece in every way. From its size, cutting-edge Calibre 3235 movement, updated lugs, and bracelet, the DeepSea Dweller is a statement piece and a technical marvel from Rolex.

A vintage gold dress watch by watchmaker Vacheron Constantin, the Ref 4195 has a manual wind movement, thin profile, 18K pink gold case, and a clean, uncluttered dial that wears beautifully on the wrist. Produced in the 1950s, the Vacheron Constantin Ref 4195 is a timeless classic by one of the world's most prestigious watchmakers.

The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase Ref 3575.20.00 is a manual wind chronograph timepiece, with a movement based on their famed Caliber 1861. The Ref 3575.20.00 has an added moon phase and date indicator, as well as an 18K White Gold bezel. With its white dial, striking blue hour-markers, and hands, the Moonphase is a beautiful rendition of the iconic Speedmaster Professional.

The Ernst Benz Chronoscope is a timepiece inspired by modern avionics. The Chronoscope was initially created in response to the demands Mr. Benz received from his fellow aviators for a reliable and easily legible chronograph. The Chronoscope has evolved since its early release but has remained true to its unique vintage styling and characteristics of the original model.

IWC’s Pilots Series represents the company’s longest-running series, as well as their most iconic. The Spitfire Chronograph is a prime example of IWC’s dedication to quality timepiece design and production. With its eye-catching silver dial and recessed sub-dials, the 3717-02 is an elegant watch that wears beautifully on the wrist.

Breitling released the first Aerospace series watch in 1985. An innovative, multi-function chronograph with Breitling’s Super-Quartz movement, a hybrid analog-digital movement, the Aerospace was designed to be a flight watch for the future, with unrivaled accuracy, as a high-performance tool watch.

The partnership between IWC and Porsche Design led to the design and production of the first titanium chronograph, the Titan. Together, they produced several variations of this titanium chronograph, the last of these collaborations being the Ref 3704. With the chronograph pushers, as well as the bracelet integrated into the case, the 3704 has a sleek aesthetic for a chronograph timepiece.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is an elegant and sophisticated timepiece. The Day-Date has been worn by more presidents, world leaders, and titans of industry, than any other Rolex model, which is why it has been nicknamed “The President”. Made only in precious metals like 18K gold and platinum, the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is widely considered to be among the most prestigious models in the Oyster line.

The Tudor Submariner Ref 7021 was the first Tudor Submariner to feature a date window. With its square-shaped hour markers and snowflake-style hands, the Ref 7021/0 was designed with inspiration from the French Navy, as their divers wanted a timepiece with a dial that was easily readable in low light/murky water conditions.

The Damasko DA47 is a finely tuned piece of German engineering. With its ice-hardened stainless steel case, solid Super Luminova white dial, and sapphire crystal with AR coating on both sides, the DA47 was designed as a tool watch that will withstand some of the harshest environments.

To receive a gold Rolex from an employer, as a token of appreciation, spoke volumes about your dedication and performance to a company. When the Buick Corporation gifted their top franchise owners and managers with Rolex 18K Gold Oyster Perpetual Date timepieces, engraved with their iconic 3-flag logo on the case back, it was with mutual admiration for both their employees and the high standards that Rolex is known for.

The Omega Seamaster 300 Quartz is a versatile and modern timepiece. The Seamaster 300 has the function and durability of a dive watch, while easily transitioning to more formal wear. With its neutral tones, stainless steel case, and stainless steel bracelet, the Seamaster 300 is a pleasure to wear.

The PAM 000, known as “The Zero”, is loved by many Panerai enthusiasts for its minimalist dial design. A piece that harkens back to early Panerai aesthetics, the Panerai Luminor Base Logo PAM 000 has an uncluttered dial, with no seconds hand, and applied hour markers and numerals, as well as the Officine Panerai logo at the 6 o’clock position.

The Rolex Explorer was created as a true utility watch, and the Explorer I Ref 214270 is no exception. One that was designed to withstand and endure the most brutal of environments and tasks, while still maintaining its durability, as well as its elegant styling. Designed in honor of the exploits of those earliest of explorers who dared to climb Mt. Everest, and worn by Sir Edmund Hillary himself, the Rolex Explorer is an icon in the watch world.

The Tudor Prince Date Chronograph hails from Tudor’s lengthy history of chronograph timepieces known for their unique styling, unparalleled quality, and unmistakable identifiers. With a slimmer case shape than its predecessor, the Tudor Big Block, and a similar aesthetics to the Rolex Daytona, the 79280P is a timepiece that is both elegant and sporty.

Zenith has revolutionized its famed El Primero movement with the Defy El Primero 21. It is the first timepiece to utilize the Caliber El Primero 21 movement, which consists of two separate, but integrated systems. One for the normal time functions, and a second strictly for the chronograph. The chronograph movement operates at 360,000 bph, which allows for 1/100th of a second timing. The skeletonized titanium case and exhibition case back allow for this impressive movement to be displayed on this modern marvel of a timepiece.

The Zenith Pilot Chronograph, Ref 03-2117-4002-23-C704, is a 42mm, satin finish, stainless steel, Pilots watch. Powered by Zenith's famed “El Primero” movement, the Pilot Chronograph has a vintage aesthetic, with its oversized hands and larger sub-dials, along with the rectangular pushers and large crown. With a case height of only 12.5mm and a brown alligator leather strap with a pin-style buckle, the Pilot Chronograph is an excellent instrument watch that wears comfortably, and elegantly on the wrist.

The Omega Speedmaster is one of Omega’s most iconic timepieces. Known as the Moonwatch for its role in all six lunar missions by NASA, the Speedmaster has a rich history as a vital part of man’s exploration into space. The Ref 311.33.42.30.01.002 has some modern updates to this timeless classic, such as a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and an exhibition back.

The Rolex Datejust is one of the most iconic Rolex timepieces ever produced. Introduced to the Rolex line in 1945, the Datejust quickly became one of their most popular and beloved models, which continues to remain in production today. The Ref 16014, produced in the mid-1980s is an instant classic, with aesthetics that are both elegant and modern, but with the reliability and durability that Rolex is known for.

The Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Automatic Ref 139.81.20 is an elegant, classic timepiece that wears beautifully for any occasion. Its vintage yet modern styling enables it to transition with ease from formal to casual wear. With its polished, sleek, stainless steel case and bezel, silver dial, and polished stainless steel bracelet, the Master Control is a beautiful timepiece on the wrist.

The first ZRC Grands Fonds 300 was commissioned for the French Navy in the 1960s. After approving its use, ZRC was asked to solve a design issue the French Navy had with the crown placement at the 3 o’clock position. They felt the position was too vulnerable during underwater manipulations, and requested that ZRC “find a solution” to protect the crown, without hindering wrist movement, as well as ensuring that the case would not open underwater, which led to ZRC developing it’s unique “crown at 6” case design.

The Panerai Luminor Base PAM 634 was released as a special edition to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Paneristi forum, a site dedicated to the devoted followers and aficionados of all things Panerai. Limited to a production run of 500 pieces, and available to Paneristi members through Panerai boutiques only, the PAM 634 stands out as a serious “thank you” from a brand to it’s passionate, loyal enthusiasts.

The Rolex Explorer Precision 5500 is a unique vintage Rolex model. Housed in an Air King case, but with the Explorer dial, the ref 5500 was smaller, at 34mm, than the Explorers for sale at the time. The dial was every bit Explorer, with the Arabic 3, 6, 9 numerals, the Mercedes-style hands, and the “lollipop” second hand. Powered by a Caliber 1520 movement, the Precision 5500 is an interesting piece of Rolex history.

The Alsta Nautoscaph was made legendary among vintage dive watches, thanks in part to its wear by Richard Dreyfus in the original Jaws movie. The Nautoscaph has a rugged design, with a hefty stainless steel case that was rated at an impressive for its time, 999ft water resistance depth.

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic timepieces made, by any watch manufacturer, ever. Designed as a sports/dive watch, it’s classic styling remains the model for many modern watches in production today. This Ref 5513 has a Matte Dial “feet-first” depth rating and dates to a production year of 1970.

The Sinn 158 Bundeswehr was released as a limited production run of 500 pieces. They are a re-edition of the original Bundeswehr military watches of the 1960s. The design of the Sinn 158 retains all of the original aesthetics of the original Bund, as it has the original 43mm case size, as well as the same bead-blasted stainless steel case, matte black pilots bezel with 60-minute scale, same chronograph dial layout, but with a modern Sellita SW 510 chronograph movement, which was based on the Valjoux 7750.

The Grand Seiko Elegance GMT SBGM221 is a beautiful example of the famed craftsmanship that Grand Seiko is known for. Every detail, from the zaratsu polishing, the intricate hour markers on the dial, and the showcase sapphire display of the movement, make the GMT SBGM221 an excellent example of Grand Seiko’s exemplary build and design quality.

The IWC Big Pilot Reference 5002 is the first edition of the iconic Big Pilot series watches. Its design is based on a navigation watch that was introduced in 1940, the IWC ref. 431/Type 52 T.S.C., which utilized a modified pocket watch movement and was produced for military pilots of the era. With its signature, large “onion” type crown, 46 mm case size, and a 7-day power reserve indicator on the dial, the Big Pilot is easily identifiable on the wrist.

In the early 1960s, Jack Heuer created the Carrera line of chronograph timepieces, which was sold as a separate line of Heuer watches. Named after the legendary Carrera Panamerica Rally race, the watch was designed with the race car driver in mind. In 1996, Tag Heuer decided to produce a re-edition of the iconic 1964 Heuer Carrera. These re-edition watches are nearly identical to their predecessors, utilizing the same case size and styling.

In the early 1960s, Jack Heuer created the Carrera line of chronograph timepieces, which was sold as a separate line of Heuer watches. Named after the legendary Carrera Panamerica Rally race, the watch was designed with the race car driver in mind. In 1996, Tag Heuer decided to produce a re-edition of the iconic 1964 Heuer Carrera. These re-edition watches are nearly identical to their predecessors, utilizing the same case size and styling.

The Omega Speedmaster 145.022 was first introduced in 1968, with a painted logo on the dial, as well as a new movement, the Calibre 861. The Calibre 861 has a 48-hour power reserve, 17-jewels and was based on the Lemania 1873 movement.

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic timepieces made, by any watch manufacturer, ever. Designed as a sports/dive watch, it’s classic styling remains the model for many modern watches in production today. The 16800 was one of the first Submariners to receive a sapphire crystal and a 300m water depth rating.

The Rolex Sea-Dweller was designed with saturation divers in mind. Due to the use of helium in the gas mixture during saturation dives, helium particles would accumulate in the cases of diving watches, during extended periods at depth, which would then escape through the weakest parts of a watch during decompression. Many times, it would escape by popping the Plexiglas crystal off of the watch. Rolex developed the helium escape valve, built into the side of the watch case, to combat this issue, and therefore allow for a safe release of the gas, and continued reliability and durability of the watch.

The Rolex GMT Master II Ref 16710 was introduced in 1989, with a slimmer case size than it’s predecessor, the 16760. Introduced in 1983, the GMT Master II was the first Rolex to allow the independent setting of the 24-hour hand from the 12-hour hand. The Ref 16710 marked the use of a new GMT movement for Rolex, the Calibre 3185, which has a 50-hour power reserve and allowed for true independently adjustable setting of the GMT hand.

The Panerai Radiomir Chronograph PAM 288 was designed to be a high precision sports watch. With chronograph functions on two counters, powered by the Calibre OP XII movement, the case design on the PAM 288 is both stylish and functional. It has a step-down dial, large Arabic style numerals, and wire lugs give the Panerai PAM 288 a classic, yet modern aesthetic.

The Rolex GMT Master II Ref 16760 is the first of the GMT Master II models. Introduced in 1983, the GMT Master II was the first Rolex to allow independent setting of the 24-hour hand from the 12-hour hand, due to the Caliber 3085 movement. The styling of the case for the 16760 was thicker than the GMT Master, with larger crown guards, a wider bezel, and thicker case back, due in part to the size of the new movement. Known as “The Fat Lady”, or the “Sophia Loren” because of it’s wider, curvier styling, the GMT Master II 16760 is a beautiful piece with a rich history of “firsts” for Rolex.

The Rolex Ladies Datejust, Ref 179171 is a classic example of Rolex’s refined glamour, style, and the technical performance that the Rolex brand is known for. Along with it’s Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Jubilee bracelet, the detail on this watch is truly magnificent. With its rose gold accents, the fluted bezel, and the diamond-covered VI, the Ref 179171 is an iconic beauty.

The Rolex Explorer was created as a larger sibling to the Explorer I and designed with spelunkers in mind. With its 24-hour bezel markings and 24-hour hand, spelunkers, who would often be exploring caves in the dark and unable to differentiate between morning and night, would be able to tell whether they were looking at am or pm by the position of the 24-hour hand to the bezel.

The Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 has a special place in history, as it was the first reference that would accompany the Apollo astronauts on the moon. The Speedmaster Ref 105.012 had several notable styling changes from previous models, including the addition of the moniker “Professional” on the dial, as well as the first crown guards on a Speedmaster case.

The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire design holds true to the instrument design of the Mark 11 navigation watch, produced for the British Navy in the late 1940s. The design and colors of both the dial and textile strap draw their inspiration from the interior colors of the cockpit of the Mark 11 fighter plane. The IWC Spitfire has a vintage aesthetic with modern horological technology by one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world.

The Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM 24 is an impressive timepiece, made to withstand the deepest depths. It’s sporty aesthetic, classic Panerai styling and multiple functions give this hearty watch much to admire.

The Rolex Explorer was created as a larger sibling to the Explorer I and designed with spelunkers in mind. With its 24-hour bezel markings and 24-hour hand, spelunkers, who would often be exploring caves in the dark and unable to differentiate between morning and night, would be able to tell whether they were looking at am or pm by the position of the 24-hour hand to the bezel.

The Breitling Super Ocean II Ref A17365 continues the heritage of Breitling’s Super Ocean line, as it is a superb, reliable, and highly functional dive watch. Its design has a sporty aesthetic, with its large Arabic style numerals, large case size, as well as having a water resistance rating of 500 meters.

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Date Steel & Gold draws its design inspiration from some of the earliest Tudor Dive watches. Its domed crystal, large winding crown, known as the Big Crown, as well as it’s snowflake design hands all are reminiscent of early 1970’s Tudor dive watches worn by the French National Navy.

A vintage military chronograph pilot watch from Pierce watch company, this timepiece is a stunning example of design for its era. With its clear layout, large Arabic numerals, and sub-dials at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions, the Pierce is an innovative and interesting timepiece from the 1940s.

The Glycine Airman was the first 24-hour dial wristwatch with the ability to track a second time zone. It was very popular choice with military pilots, during the 1960’s, due in part to it’s clear, large, easily readable dial, as well as it’s purpose-built design, giving a pilot every tool he would need on a wristwatch.

Michael Schumacher was a long time ambassador for Omega. In 2003, after winning his 6th Formula One World Championship title, Omega launched the Speedmaster Legend collection to celebrate his numerous victories. A limited release of only 6000 pieces in 3 different dial colors, makes the 3506.31 a collectible piece that honors one of automotive racing's finest drivers.

The Nodus Duality hails from Los Angeles, CA, where it is was designed by two childhood friends, whose passion for all things watches, led them to start Nodus Watches in 2017. The Duality was inspired by the designs of classic dual-crown dive watches from the 60’s and 70’s, but with a modern twist.

The Panerai Luminor PAM 560 8 Days was created as an homage to some of the earliest Panerai timepieces. It has a clean, uncluttered dial and classic Panerai styling, as well as an impressive 8-day power reserve. The Panerai Luminor PAM 560 utilizes their own in house movement and a lever lock system that plays dual function, both as a crown guard and as a pressure seal over the crown to keep water out.

The Tudor Prince Date Chronograph hails from Tudor’s lengthy history of chronograph timepieces known for their unique styling, unparalleled quality, and unmistakable identifiers. With a slimmer case shape, sapphire crystal with cyclops for the date, and it’s steel tachymeter bezel, the 79280 has a sleek aesthetic that is both elegant and sporty.

The Panerai PAM 329 is a beautiful nod back to Panerai’s rich history of watchmaking for the Italian Navy. Its stainless steel case with exhibition back showcases Panerai’s in-house P.9001 movement and holds on to the well known Panerai classic styling. It has GMT functionality and a 3-day power reserve that is cleverly displayed on the exhibition case side of the watch, maintaining the clean appearance on the dial that is quintessential Panerai design.

The majority of the Seiko 6139 lineup was compromised of racing styled chronographs, and the 6139-8029 Rally Sport is no exception. It’s classic 1970s styling with a deep horizontal brushed finish on the case, along with the rolled, hooded lugs, and a domed acrylic glass gives this timepiece its vintage racing aesthetic and appeals.

The Seiko Prospex SLA 021J1 Marine Master Professional continues Seiko’s rich dive watch history. It is aesthetically designed to resemble earlier models, but with subtle updates such as a ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal, along with a 300-meter water resistance rating.

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 42 continues the heritage of Breitling’s Superocean line, as it is a superb, reliable, and highly functional dive watch. It also showcases a few design changes to the dial, giving it a more modern aesthetic.

The Tudor 79190 Submariner stands as the last of the Tudor Submariner line. The 79190 was first released in the mid-1990s and shared many of the beloved stylings of the iconic Rolex Submariners with its own special Tudor touch.

The Parmigiani Bugatti Atalante isn't just a watch for car enthusiasts. This timepiece is the pinnacle representation of automatic refinery. Its stunning design rose gold case, unique striped skeleton-dial inspired by the early Bugatti grills, presents itself as both sporty, as well as refined, and is sure to be a conversation piece on the wrist.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual was introduced in the 1950s. Named for its waterproof Oyster case, and Perpetual self-winding movement, it’s elegant styling remains a classic today.

The Panerai PAM 372 is a beautiful nod back to Panerai’s rich history of watchmaking for the Italian Navy. It has a stainless steel case with exhibition back, showcasing Panerai’s in-house Calibre P. 3000 movement. The PAM 372 also has a 3-day power reserve and a clean, uncluttered aesthetic on the dial that is quintessential Panerai design.

A limited-edition Speedmaster, produced for the Japanese department store Marui in the 1990s, with a production run of only 2000 pieces, the Marui 3510.21 has the classic Speedmaster aesthetic, with the highly popular Panda style dial.

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black’s design is reminiscent of early Tudor dive watches. The stainless steel case, with it’s beveled satin finish lugs and polished sides has a classic aesthetic, as does the dial, with it’s vintage typeset and original Tudor rose logo at the 12 o’clock position. The rotating bezel with red triangle zero marker was designed with the diver in mind, as they have made it deliberately harder to turn the bezel when the zero marker is at the 12 o’clock position, to avoid inadvertent rotation.

The Seiko Pogue 6139-6009T was the first automatic chronograph watch brought to market, in Japan, in 1969. It was released as the Seiko Speed-Timer, but later was referred to as the Pogue, due to it’s use by Colonel William Pogue, an astronaut for NASA, during his time on the Skylab 4 Mission. The watch is a single register chronograph. It has a 30 minute counter, no continuous seconds and a quickset day/date window.

One of only 200 pieces produced, this modern marvel, the Panerai Radiomir GMT Alarm PAM 238, embraces both the classic Panerai styling, along with a magnificent complication movement in partnership with Girard-Perregaux. It’s limited production numbers and availability make this timepiece a Panerai collector’s holy grail.

The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 312 is a stunner, with it’s brushed stainless steel case, polished bezel, classic Panerai styling, featuring a black sandwich dial, sapphire crystal exhibition back and 3 day power reserve. It’s in-house Calibre P.9000 movement has a quick set hour mechanism that allows you to set both the hour and date without stopping the movement.

The Panerai Radiomir PAM 183 is one of the Historic Collection Panerai timepieces. It’s larger 45mm case with wire lugs are reminiscent of original Radiomir design worn by the Royal Italian Navy divers of the 1930’s. It's classic design of overlapping plates, creating their signature sandwich dial, the large Arabic style numerals on the 12, 3, and 6 o’clock positions, and handsome crown on the right side of the watch case, make it a truly beautiful timepiece on the wrist.

The Rolex Explorer was created as a true utility watch. One that could withstand and endure the most brutal of environments and tasks, while still maintaining its durability, as well as it’s elegant styling. Designed in honor of the exploits of those earliest of explorers who dared to climb Mt. Everest, and worn by Sir Edmund Hillary himself, the Rolex Explorer is an icon in the watch world.

A true dive watch, the Helson Skindiver Chronograph was designed by a group of avid divers and sports enthusiasts from Asia and Europe. It is a finely executed timepiece that combines reliable functionality with vintage aesthetics that honor early dive watch design.

The Heuer Bundeswehr 1550 SG is an icon in the military watch world. It’s functional, clean layout and classic design have established the Bund as a benchmark in the lineage of watchmaking history for the military.

The Rolex GMT was designed at the request of Pan Am, in order for their commercial pilots to have a means to quickly be able to tell the time in 2 different time zones during transatlantic flights. The design became popular among commercial pilots, NASA pilots, and members of the US Air Force as well as business travelers. The iconic “Pepsi” bezel, it’s sleek styling and it’s origin history make the GMT Master a classic timepiece to own.

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic timepieces made, by any watch manufacturer, ever. Designed as a sports/dive watch, it’s classic styling remains the model for many modern watches in production today. The 16800 was one of the first Submariners to receive a sapphire crystal and a 300m water depth rating.

The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Red 79220R stands out amongst its fellow dive watches, with its namesake red bezel, red PVD coated crown tube and rich chocolate-colored dial. But it’s the finer details that give the Black Bay Red it’s unique, classic appearance.