{"title":"Archive","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"1970s-universal-geneve-18k-white-gold-342100","title":"1970s Universal Genève 18k White Gold 342100","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🍸 [Now Offered]:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA 342100 in 18k white gold — elegant, restrained, and full of that unmistakable Universal Genève charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe cool tone of the white gold case gives this one a particularly crisp presence, while the overall design feels balanced in the way UG so often managed at its best. Refined without feeling delicate, and quietly distinctive on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePaired of that refinement involves the hand-engraved white gold bark dial and original “U” signed crown. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInside beats the manually wound, UG caliber 42 movement - which is running strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFitted with a signed Universal Genève stainless steel buckle — a thoughtful addition that suits the watch well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase Size: 33mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLug Width: 18mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLug-to-Lug: 37mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMV 🍸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meyran Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46676300595356,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/1694\/0444\/files\/IMG_3170_1.jpg?v=1776441756"},{"product_id":"1970s-glycine-airman-sst","title":"1970s Glycine Airman SST","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e [Now Offered]:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Glycine Airman SST — purposeful, built with intent, and distinctive 70s vibessssss 🍸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed with pilots in mind, this Airman stands apart with it’s dual-crown case and internal rotating bezel for timing various aeronautical intervals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medallion Airman caseback and overall finishing give this example a particularly sharp presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery close to NOS - few small marks throughout case. Dial is MINTY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic with real character — and serious military pedigree behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size: 42mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width: 22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug-to-Lug: 48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMV 🍸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meyran Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46690585149596,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/1694\/0444\/files\/IMG_3180.jpg?v=1776443636"},{"product_id":"1950s-18k-eska-sculpted-lugs-copy","title":"1973 Hamilton W10 - British Army Issued","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍸 [SOLD]:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore amazing vintage militaria up for grabs today:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Hamilton W10 issued to the British Army in 1973 - the inaugural year that the W10 was issued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith being a British Army issued watch, you get a lot of distinctive design elements - most notably the Broad Arrow insignia on the dial and case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, you see the addition of the circled “T” symbol on the dial, denoting tritium lume - which is intact (barring small degradation on 12 o’clock triangle ) and aging gorgeously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe W10 was the LAST mechanical timekeeper issued to the British Army before the switch to the quartz powered CWC G10 in 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside beats an in-house Hamilton cal 649 that has recently undergone a full service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor all intents and purposes - the watch has laid untouched since commissioning and is in mint, near NOS condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase Size: 36mm\u003cbr\u003eLug Width: 19mm (fixed lugs!)\u003cbr\u003eLug-to-Lug: 41mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMV 🍸\u003cbr\u003e“For Things That Endure”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meyran Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46750312792220,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/1694\/0444\/files\/IMG_3326.jpg?v=1777736827"},{"product_id":"1970s-seiko-chariot-linen-dial","title":"1970s Seiko Chariot - 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