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Vulcain 50′s Presidents Cricket Automatic 210150.276LF – 210550.279L
Back in 1953, the president of the White House News Photographers Association presented President Harry S. Truman with the gift of a mechanical wrist watch.  This very special time piece not only told the time, but offered the unique function of a mechanical alarm.  One that buzzed loud enough to wake you up when you [...]

Grand Seiko 130th Anniversary Platinum SBGW039
Last year, for Seiko’s 130th Anniversary, they released a near exact replica of the original 1960 debut Grand Seiko.  This retro remake was introduced in 3 different variations (steel, 18kt yellow gold and platinum).  I originally wrote about the 18kt yellow gold SBGW040 HERE.  While all 3 are absolutely gorgeous, the gold and platinum pieces [...]

Vulcain Watches – now available at www.AZFineTime.com
Vulcain is a brand that is very rich in history.  From the dawn of the brand by the Ditisheim brothers in 1858, when it was know for its Chronometer grade and complicated pieces, to the development of the 1st functioning mechanical alarm wristwatch (the Cricket) in 1947, the brand has been renowned for it quality.  [...]

Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA011 – a new meaning to the name
I just recently pulled the trigger on a GS Snowflake. I have always loved the watch. I loved the story and the dial is amazing, but never had the opportunity to see how spectacular it is to wears. I’m happy to say, this is my favorite watch, hands down. Snowflake-5 by JoeAZFT, on Flickr I’ve [...]

Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition SBGE021
Back in December of 2011 I wrote about the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE001, the ideal travelers watch.  In that I included a sneak peak of a new limited edition labeled SBGE021.  This exquisite green dial has finally landed at AZ Fine Time…… As a quick overview, the original SBGE001 is one of the [...]

Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE001
As the days go by, I see more and more love for Grand Seiko, and totally understand why. They’re all gorgeous pieces, beautifully crafted and have some of the finest motors in watches today. The piece I would like to discuss today is one of our best selling models here at AZ Fine Time…. The [...]

Fortis F-43 Chronograph Alarm GMT COSC 703.20.92
In 1998, Fortis produced the worlds 1st self-winding watch with not only a chronograph, but also a mechanical alarm. The extremely complicated movement was inspired by space specialists at the Star City Space Training Centre in Moscow. These complications were required by cosmonauts as they would prove to be extremely useful in space missions. As [...]

Glycine Basel 2012
Glycine is a brand that AZ Fine Time has carried for years.  Aside from the great designs and movements, they are a fantastic price point. Glycine’s tradition lies in “Airman” pilots type watches.  Very popular for US pilots during WWII, Glycine’s Airman series is still one of the most popular items around today.  Purist type [...]

Mido Basel 2012
Mido’s booth at the Basel Fair was booming this year.  Being one of the finest quality ETA based movements for the price certainly has its perks.  The brand is owned by Swatch Group (who also owns Omega, Breguet, Hamilton and many others).  They also own ETA movement manufacturing which gives Mido the ability to be [...]

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