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Old Hamilton watches gained their popularity by claiming to be the most reliable watches on the market. This reliability made them favorites of early railroad engineers. Before our modern train infrastructure was built, railroad engineers were responsible for manually tracking the train schedules to avoid collisions. Hamilton’s pocket watches were dubbed “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy” and were credited for helping to prevent many crashes. During the railway boom of the early 1900s, railroad companies purchased most of Hamilton’s watches. This popularity gave Hamilton an estimated 56% share of the American watch market. Even though our railway schedules are now automatic, Hamilton’s watches are still known as some of the most accurate and reliable ones around. . Image from: Strickland and Vintage Watches (Tumblr) . #hamilton #hamiltonwatch #oldhollywood #vintage #antique #facts #history #timepieces #watchfacts #watchhistory #watch #oldwatch #oldwatches #watchfam #vintagewatch #laikrodiswatchblog #blogger #watchwriter #watchblogger #blog https://www.instagram.com/p/Cge5yPghZaK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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It has been reported that Patek Philippe has made less than 1 million watches since 1839 This goes to show how exclusive of a Swiss watch manufacturer Patek Philippe is, considering the fact that it is a number that is lower than the total yearly watch production of some of the major luxury watch companies. Since Patek Philippe is very restricted with their production numbers, however, this number is an estimate. It takes nine months to make the most basic watches of Patek Philippe This is just for the most basic watches in the collection of Patek Philippe. Their most advanced watches take considerably longer time to manufacture. . Image from: Richwall 101 (Tumblr) . #patekphilippe #patekphillippe #patekphilippegondolo #gondolo #vintagewatch #watchfacts #watchhistory #watch #laikrodiswatchblog #watchfam #watchblog #menstyle #fashion #luxury #luxurylifestyle #watchblogger #watchwriter https://www.instagram.com/p/CgdIeGYhx_K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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In June 2021, Harry Winston is presented the fifteenth timepiece in its avant-garde Project Z series. Crafted from Zalium, a lightweight, highly resilient material exclusive to Harry Winston, the Project Z is distinguished by its fusion of classic horological composition with highly architectural elements. Incorporating a partially skeletonized minute hand in signature brand colors on the dial, Project Z15 is a modern interpretation of the regulator clock. Only 300 units of the limited edition watch will be available globally. Image & info from: Watchcollectinglifestyle.com . . #watchhistory #watch #watchfacts #watchoftheday #watchcollector #watchonyourwrist #fashion #menfashion #menstyle #fashion #luxury #luxurybrands #harrywinston #jewelery #laikrodiswatchblog #watchwriter #writerwatch #blogger #watchblog #watchblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CgacoDPBDoq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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The Rolex brand has its roots in London, and not in Switzerland . Are you stunned? Well, yes. Most people think and believe that Rolex originated in Geneva. However, the truth is, it was established in London. Following World War 1, the company moved to Switzerland. That's because it was an ideal tax haven at the time compared to Britain, which was undergoing recovery. . Image from: nicholask-la (#tumblr ) #rolex #watchfacts #watchhistory #watch #watchfam #watchblog #watchblogger #blogger #menstyle #mens #mensfashion #timepiece #rolexsubmariner #rolexmilgausswhite #rolexwatch #facts #history #watchwriter #laikrodiswatchblog https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZRYXELUIb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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ANDY WARHOL'S PATEK PHILIPPE REFERENCE 2503 Probably no artist is as engrossed in the intersection of image and merchandise as Andy Warhol. His personal style, he's mostly Brooks Brothers, he's standard like Oxford cross shirts and Levi's 501 jeans, but his watch collection is soaked in Americana. It has an interesting and splendid taste for the iconic luxury holologist. "He tells the time he doesn't wear a tank watch," he said Warhol he once talked about his signature Cartier watch. 205 "Actually, I don't even wind it. I wear a tank because it's a watch I wear!" And the pop art Godfather was probably best known for sportsing Cartier's sophisticated dress watches. .. He also collected his various Swiss watches, including his 40's Rolex Oyster Perpetual in rose gold. Patek Philippe's first automatic arm watch. He is a Vacheron Constantin, a rectangle with a playful twist rug. According to some apocrypha, Warhol he owns as many as 300 luxury watches and he puts his favorites in the center of the canopy on his bed. Among that number, he was exquisite with this piece, elegant with teardrop rugs and leaf-shaped hands, he was in 1952, he was Patek Philippe, and he also owned Reference 2503. .. The yellow gold case he is dome-shaped, he features a crystal, he is, and the numbers applied and he gives depth to the markers. As with many of Warhol's wardrobes, it's a modest destruction of the classics. As he in his art, playfulness does not impair importance and he enhances the impact, he says excellent he draws tricks. -Matt Hranek- . #watch #watchfacts #watchhistory #menstyle #contemporaryart #artist #patekphilippe #patekphillipe #patekcollector #watchcollector #watchandjewels #blogger #watchblogger #andywarhol #matthranek #writerwatch #laikrodiswatchblog #watchblog #writer #watchoftheday #watchofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CgYxweNrkBi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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