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1967 Tudor Submariner ref. 7928 “Commando” Vintage Watch

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The 1967 Tudor Submariner ref. 7928 is a transitional dive watch featuring a 39mm stainless steel case with crown guards, an automatic ETA 390 movement, and either a gilt or matte dial, marking an important evolution in Tudor’s Submariner line. Often labeled as a “Commando” watch, it is sometimes associated with French military use, though firm documentation confirming official issuance to commandos is generally lacking. The Tudor Submariner ref. 7928, produced throughout the 1960s and still in circulation in 1967, represents a key step in Tudor’s development of professional dive watches, notably as the first reference to incorporate crown guards for improved durability. It shares much of its design language with contemporary Rolex Submariners while offering a more tool-focused, utilitarian approach powered by a reliable ETA movement. The “Commando” designation frequently attached to some examples suggests a connection to elite French military units, particularly naval commandos, but ...
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Vintage Hamilton Military Watches

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  World War II (1941–1945) – The Golden Era Hamilton became one of the primary U.S. military watch manufacturers .  Civilian production stopped In 1942, Hamilton halted all consumer watch production Focused entirely on the war effort What they produced: Military wristwatches (Army & Navy) Marine chronometers (extremely precise naval navigation clocks) Deck watches Aircraft cockpit clocks  Famous WWII Models A-11 (1940s) Known as “the watch that won the war” Issued to Army, Navy, and Air Forces Simple, highly legible: Black dial Arabic numerals Sub-seconds Also produced by Elgin and Waltham Marine Chronometers Used for naval navigation Exceptionally accurate (essential before GPS) Hamilton became one of the top U.S. chronometer makers
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Vintage Casio DBC-61 “Telememo” — Module 676

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  Casio DBC-61 “Telememo” — Module 676 Model identity Model: Casio DBC-61 Module: 676 Series: Data Bank / Telememo Era: Early–mid 1980s (≈1983–1986) Made in: Japan (early production) The DBC-61 is one of Casio’s earliest true “Telememo” watches , capable of storing contact information—long before smartphones or PDAs. What “Telememo” Meant in the 1980s “Telememo” = Telephone Memory You could store: Names Phone numbers and recall them instantly from your wrist. At the time, this was viewed as business tech , not novelty—often worn by engineers, executives, and tech-forward users. Technical Specifications (Module 676) Core Functions 8-digit calculator (front keypad) Telememo databank Typically 20–25 entries (name + number, limited characters) Auto calendar (pre-programmed) Daily alarm Hourly chime 12/24-hour format Dual time Mute function (key tone on/off) Display Layout Upper LCD: Time / date / mode indic...
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Casiotron QW02 (1974) — Casio’s First Digital Watch

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  Rare Vintage Casio Digitals (1970s–1980s)  Casiotron QW02 (1974) — Casio’s First Digital Watch Groundbreaking auto-calendar digital watch . Low surviving examples. Value: $1,000–$3,000+
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Longines Weems Second-Setting Watch (1930s–1940s)

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  Longines Weems Second-Setting Watch (1930s–1940s) Developed with U.S. Navy Captain Philip Van Horn Weems Used by pilots and navigators for precise time synchronization . Distinct feature: Rotating inner or outer seconds bezel . Dial sizes: 27–47mm. Movements: 12.68 , 37.9 calibers . Historical users: U.S. Navy , RAF navigators , Charles Lindbergh recommended them.
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Vintage Arnold Schwarzenegger Seiko H558 “Arnie”

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  1987 – Predator : Arnold Schwarzenegger wore a Seiko H558 “Arnie” , an indestructible hybrid diver’s watch .
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Vintage Tag Heuer Monaco – Le Mans (1971)

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  Tag Heuer Monaco – Le Mans (1971) Movie: Le Mans ( Steve McQueen ) Model: Heuer Monaco Ref. 1133B Details: Square chronograph with blue dial and Caliber 11 movement . Legacy: Instantly iconic; now one of TAG Heuer ’s most famous models.
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