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Seiko and MACV-SOG: A Closer Look at Special Operations Timekeeping
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Seiko and MACV-SOG: A Closer Look at Special Operations Timekeeping

In the clandestine world of special operations during the Vietnam War, precision and reliability were paramount. Among the many tools at their disposal, one often overlooked but crucial aspect was...

HeritageHow Military Watches Brought The Watch To The Wrist

How Military Watches Brought The Watch To The Wrist

Nowadays, we take the fact that watches live on the wrist for granted, but it was not always this way. In fact, for the time-honored craft of watchmaking, the adoption of the wrist as the watch’s p...

HeritageThe history of the A-11 in combat

The history of the A-11 in combat

The legendary A-11 has been a part of our lives for the best part of a century. It was born almost 80 years ago and has, over the years, fascinated historians and horologists alike. The conditions ...

HeritageBuilding A True Heritage For Tomorrow

Building A True Heritage For Tomorrow

Every watch brand these days dreams of future-proofing its product lineup, but achieving that is often discussed as if it were the Holy Grail of design. And, truthfully, it may well be. It certainl...