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The Rolex Submariner 5513: The Evolution of a Diving Legend

The Rolex Submariner 5513, produced from 1962 to 1989, holds a special place in watchmaking history. More than just a dive watch, it has become a true icon, a symbol of adventure, performance, and...

Vacheron Constantin 222, a resurrected watchmaking icon

To celebrate its 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin made a grand statement by announcing the re-release of the iconic 222 in steel. This timepiece, which had already made its triumphant return ...

The different types of movements in watchmaking

Patek Philippe Calibre CHR 29-535 PS movement When you first become interested in watches, it's easy to feel lost in the sheer volume of technical information. After being drawn in by t...

Hermès - A young, well-crafted history of watchmaking.

Hermès Watch Catalogue 1935 - Hermès While Hermès is renowned for its leather craftsmanship, dating back to nearly 1837 and its founding by Thierry Hermès, its foray into watchmaking i...

A look back at the GPHG 2023

On November 9th, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève took place, celebrating the talent of watchmakers from around the world who submitted their creations to the scrutiny of the 27 jury member...

What does water resistance mean on a watch?

What does water resistance mean on a watch? When buying a watch, several factors come into play. These include the crystal (mineral or sapphire), the movement (quartz, manual, or automa...

Simon Brette, an independent watchmaker with a promising future

The beginnings of an independent watchmaking company Looking back on 2021, with the limited perspective we have now, we can see that it was a pivotal year for many people. The isolation...

Czapek, a detached house with a unique history

Franciszek Czapek, a 21-year-old Polish watchmaker, established his workshop in Switzerland after fleeing his homeland due to its occupation by Russian troops. He partnered with another Polish man ...

Why don't vintage watches always come with a box or papers?

If there's one question that consistently tops the list we receive at Seconde Vintage, it's whether the watch we're offering comes with its box and papers. We completely understand this qu...

Semper & Adhuc: Ancient movements and great success

"From the beginning and to this day." This is what the name SEMPER & ADHUC means, the French watchmaker we will present in this article. The beginning of this story is intimately lin...