The Black Tulip Sabudha Imperial

Grieb & Benzinger launched this beauty to celebrate the third birthday of a publication titled Simply Abu Dhabi. This publication is an invitation-only magazine hand delivered to those of influence and importance in the Middle East. The Black Tulip showcases the beauty that Grieb & Benzinger is known for. Read more: http://thewatchlounge.com/grieb-benzinger-x-simply-abu-dhabi-the-black-tulip-sabudha-imperial/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheWatchLounge+%28The+Watch+Lounge%29 http://www.grieb-benzinger.com/en/black-tulip/

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Angular Momentum: Taking the Fine Art of Horology to a New Level

At its base in Bern, Switzerland, independent watch company Angular Momentum is creating some amazing dials. One model features a tiger licking itself; others display a parrot, an ancient breed of horse, a tropical frog, a fish in deep water, a Flemish gentleman, a sultan, a rose garden, and a little dog. Using a technique [...]

1904/1930 Elgin

Wristwatch, c. 1930, Elgin National Watch Company. Elgin. 0 size, Model 2, Grade 320, 7 jewels, 3/4 plate, nickel, pendant set, hunting, single sunk Arabic dial with red marginal figures, marked “Elgin”, seconds at 6:00; Keystone Nickeloid round case 728761; serial number 11447410 dating MOVEMENT to 1904, Watch is much later c. 1930.

1951 Semos Bidynator

Wristwatch, ca. 1951, Semos Watch Company. Self Winding (BIDYNATOR), Automatic, Dom Watch; 30 MM, Nickel, 7 Jewels, 0 Adjustments, Stem Wind, Pendant Set, Open Face, Bidynotor Wind; Yellow Gold Filled.

1970 Bulova Autowind

Wristwatch, ca. 1970, Bulova Watch Company. Movement serial number ends with “N0.” dates to 1970. 11 1/4 Lignes, Brass, Gilt, 17 Jewel, 0 Adjusted, Pendant Set, Autowind; 11 Anacb Movement; SN #1-882023N0.

1927 Illinois

Wristwatch, ca. 1927, Illinois Watch Company. 6/0 size, Model 1, Grade 903, 15 jewels, bridge, nickel, plain regulator, pendant set, open face, round white metal dial with gold Arabic numerals, seconds at 9:00, marked “Illinois.” Serial No. 5039477 dating to 1927. Sutton round gold-plated case with stainless steel back, Hadley gold-filled link band.

1999 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Date

Wristwatch, 1999, Jaeger-LeCoultre. Master Date, Calibre 891/447, 36 jewels, Master Date Automatique 28,000 BPH, 1,000-hr. reserve. Waterproof 5 ATM. Stainless steel case #5168. Black Crocodile Veritable strap with folding buckle, round silvered dial with center date hand, day and month apertures above center. Ref. #140.840.872B.

1924 Elgin Wristwatch

Wristwatch, ca. 1924, Elgin National Watch Company. Serial No. 28247146 dating to 1924; 3/0 size, Model 2, Grade 464, 15 jewels, 3/4 plate, nickel, pendant set, hunting, silvered metal Arabic dial with luminous numerals marked “Elgin,” seconds at 6:00; Philadelphia Silverode case 22794, tan cloth woven cloth band.

1955 OMEGA

Wristwatch, ca. 1955, OMEGA.  Man’s round, 7-3/4 mm, 3/4 plate, 15 jewels, 2 adjustments, stem wind, open face case 6.