World War II Era Watches
Taking a look at some of the most popular watches worn by soldiers, sailors, and Marines during the WWII era.
Photo via The National WWII Museum
Lamar Hunt’s Rolex
In honor of the Kansas City Chiefs playing in the Super Bowl tomorrow—why not use this week’s post to celebrate the man who founded the franchise: Lamar Hunt. We should probably celebrate his Rolex, too!
Photo: rolexmagazine.com
FDR’s Tiffany & Co. Watch
A brief history of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Tiffany watch.
Photo: The Jewellery Watch
James Bond’s Omega Watches
A quick tour of Daniel Craig’s Omega watches, many of which he wore while playing James Bond.
Photo: Screengrab of Esquire Interview
President Ford’s Pulsar Watch
President Ford’s futuristic watch, and how it almost landed him in hot water with Congress.
Photo: New York Times Photo (via WRKR)
Vintage Rolex Ads
These vintage Rolex ads captured my imagination, they may do the same for you.
Indiana Jones’s New Hamilton Watch
A few thoughts on Indiana Jones and the watch he will be sporting in the upcoming movie: Dial of Destiny. (Photo: Paramount)
Saturday Morning Post: Newman’s Own Rolex
The story of an icon and his watch.
Photo: Screengrab via CBS This Morning
Saturday Morning Post: A Few Thoughts on The Cartier Tank
From 1917 to today, the Cartier Tank remains the gold standard.
Photo: Louis Cartier // atelier Nadar, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Saturday Morning Post: OMEGA Speedmaster - The Watch of NASA
How the OMEGA Speedmaster became the first watch on the Moon.
Photo: NASA