Brought out as a marketing idea by Elgin, these were designed by mostly Lucien LeLong and were giver specific names of Haute Couture designers of the day in Paris
Retro
Bauhaus by name
there’s something about the subtle and under-stated design, from the small numeral delicacy and the two-tone asymmetric width hands, that just lifts them to a higher level
Feice Bauhaus – Budget or Bargain?
But for Fiece, the clever idea of using the Bauhaus concept and promoting to the global market promoted with – Form, Function and a certain marketing seriousness, hasn’t hindered them in their mass market approach and by increasing the quality is a real bonus.
Wrist cuff watches
The leather strap/cuff of each is a different colour and from a fashion conscious guy, really quite smart – and it tells him the time without referring to his Smart Phone – now isn’t that a novelty!
My Camaro 7743
my old Heuer Camaro 7743, a 1960’s classic if there ever was
Ladies Sorna Jump watch
Here’s a neat Ladies Sorna model from the 1970’s – the Sorna Jump. Another Watch Company long gone and not too much known of them. Swiss of course and originally from Grenchen, they used to manufacture watches under the brand… Read More ›
The Hudson Instalite (by Itraco)
The Hudson Watch Co. was registered by Antoine Castelberg of Chaux-de-Fonds and New York in 1884.
The Tressa Lux Crystal Auto
Of course that’s the 1970’s for you – it was a time of not only technical revolution, but also real social invention and Tressa was born out of that time.
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