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Notes on vintage watches: how to buy one, what to look for and the stories behind the pieces.

Vintage Seiko 6139-6013 automatic chronograph with a yellow dial, black tachymeter ring and day-date window on a steel bracelet
Watch guide·October 2026·3 min read

Seiko 6139 “Bruce Lee”: the 1969 automatic chronograph

The Seiko 6139 “Bruce Lee” was one of the first automatic chronographs, launched in 1969. Learn its history, what to check and see a 6139-6013 in stock.

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Vintage Universal Genève Polerouter Date with a black dial, silver outer ring and date window at 3 o’clock on a black strap
Watch guide·October 2026·3 min read

Universal Genève Polerouter: the watch made for the polar route

The Polerouter was designed by Gérald Genta in 1954 for SAS polar flights. Learn its history, the micro-rotor movement and see a Polerouter Date in stock.

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Buying guide·October 2026·5 min read

Will a vintage watch fit your wrist?

Vintage watches run smaller than modern ones. Here’s how to read the numbers in a listing and know before you buy.

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