Watch stories
Guides, tips and stories about vintage watches. Seiko, Omega, Citizen, Casio and more, from our workshop in Herstal, Liège.
August 4, 2026
2026 buying guide to vintage Swiss watches under €1,500: Omega Genève, Dynamic, Seamaster and Constellation, Universal Genève Polerouter, Longines, Baume & Mercier, Tissot and Zenith. Calibres, references and real market values.
July 24, 2026
A complete overview of collectable vintage Seiko watches: Seiko 5, King Seiko and Grand Seiko. Calibres, references, authentication method and market prices.
June 23, 2026
A historical chronicle of the Must de Cartier line (1973-2004): its birth, artistic direction, iconic models and rare pieces, seen from the Charlemagne workshop in Herstal-Liège.
June 16, 2026
A workshop method for spotting a fake vintage Omega Seamaster, Constellation or Speedmaster: dial, calibre, crown, observatory medallion and pitfalls to avoid.
June 11, 2026
The complete guide to choosing a vintage Omega Seamaster or Constellation: history, iconic references, calibres and practical advice for discerning collectors.
May 21, 2026
Discover the fascinating story of watchmaking. From the Quartz Crisis to Garmin and Apple connected watches, see how technology has transformed sport, safety and our relationship with time.
May 8, 2026
The Quartz Crisis: how Seiko's 1969 Astron upended Swiss watchmaking and triggered its rebirth. The full story, calibres and key dates.
April 27, 2026
Part 2 – From the Mariana Trench to modern records
April 19, 2026
Part 1 – From the first descents to extreme records
April 13, 2026
Imagine you're lost deep in the mountains. Your phone is dead. On your wrist, four watches keep on working. Here's why these timepieces resist the age of being permanently connected.
April 6, 2026
On 25 December 1969, Seiko unveiled the Astron, the first quartz watch in history. Within ten years, Swiss watchmaking lost 90,000 jobs. But out of this catastrophe would come a spectacular renaissance.
March 27, 2026
From Rieussec's first patent in 1821 to Seiko's stadiums, from Tag Heuer's racetracks to Omega's Moon. The chronograph has measured everything.
March 22, 2026
Failures in orbit, stratosphere tests, everyday watches on the ISS and wild stories. Part two of our horological space saga.
March 6, 2026
The best affordable vintage Seiko divers, with their history and why they remain a safe bet for Belgian collectors.
March 5, 2026
An analysis of why vintage Omega Seamaster, Constellation and De Ville watches keep gaining value.
March 4, 2026
2026 guide: reliable brands, innovations, pitfalls to avoid. Vintage Seiko, Citizen, Omega – advice from a watchmaker in Liège, Belgium.
March 3, 2026
Everything about vintage Citizen watches: Promaster, Eagle 7, automatic chronographs. Why this Japanese brand deserves your attention.
February 28, 2026
From Gagarin's Sturmanskie to the ISS G-Shock, these watches were never luxury pieces. They were mechanical genius thrown into the vacuum of space. A look back at the timepieces that held up where nothing should work.