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To be honest, I have not seen a dial as awesome as this one. Away from the Pie Pans and DateJusts and Seikos, this freckled gentleman is honest and elegant at the same time. A solid gold watch definitely feels different on your wrist, and one with such a dial makes it a whole lot more awesome. 

For me there's always something special about a solid gold watch - the weight of the case, the particular sheen of a nice precious metal, and how shiny it gets after a quick rub.  This particular piece has a nice story behind it - the way the acrylic crystal and the dial has boil-like texture - and it's really one of the reason I like this piece so much.

This is an early-60s Omega Constellation Ref. 14381-4, one of the most elegant and sought-after variants from the golden era. It carries the iconic pie-pan dial paired with the rarer railroad-minute track, a detail that adds depth, precision, and unmistakable vintage charm.

It's a tragic story, this one. Longines had been the official time keeper for the first Olympics held in Germany after the second World War. The games were touted to be a hopeful affair, with messaging emphasizing on joy and new beginnings. This all went south after terrorists targeted the games and took lives in what is now known as the 'Munich Massacre'. 

The Enicar Sherpa Guide is one of those legendary tool watches from the 1960s–70s, designed for travelers and adventurers before the era of digital flight computers. With its world time bezel and 24-hour GMT inner ring, it allowed globetrotters to keep track of multiple time zones at once.

This is a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Seiko 6306 Turtle — a rarer sibling to the more commonly seen 6309. It carries the “Third Diver” lineage before the 6309 era, with the hacking capability and refined movement that makes it highly prized among enthusiasts.

You know you've made it when people around start giving you nicknames. While a little late to the game, the Seiko 'Cevert' is a worthy piece to add to any respectable collector's watch box. A less flashier option than the Pogue, but one cannot dispute the wrist presence that this watch gives.

A fan favourite, the 6138-8020 has a timeless dial that one can only grow to love more. The sloping tachymeter chapter ring guides the eye down into the printed minute markers. These guys are getting harder and harder to find in good condition, and word has it that the WWF might even change their logo to that of the Seiko Panda instead. 

The 701X line of flyback chronographs come in all colours and designs. This one has a military vibe, that's really out of character for the jazzy and retro line of 70s chronographs. 

For collectors who like a Weekdater dial but dislike the fact that the 6206s lack a visible crown, this Lord Matic is the choice for you. The 7020 series of LMs really bring a different look to the wrist; while the others go for a more conventional dress watch appeal of day-date at 3, this one adds the day function to the 6. 

Away from the Crickets and Memovoxes, there is a family of mechanical alarm watches that present very good value for money while retaining a loud and crisp quality in make. The early manual wound Citizen models are a class act with their impeccable dress appeal and modern sizes.

As far as Seiko chronographs go, the 6138s have the bulk of the attention, both figuratively and literally. The larger dials and case sizes of the 6138s, while attention grabbing, lack the compact detailing that is present in their smaller compatriots like this guy here. This little guy here is presented in a the more uncommon case shape - slightly higher and more tonneau than the conventional Mini Jumbos.

There's a whole slew of Submariner homages out there, each with their own selling points and reasons to own. This one here stood out for me with its 'damage' and general wear to the surface of the watch - a certain character that I prefer to a minty out of box one any day.

Rose gold is not a typical hue you see on vintage Seiko watches. While it may be plated, this piece brings with it the very nice, warm glow of a RG piece, complete with a symmetrical dial that's free from the invasive date window. This piece oozes simplicity - a thin case profile, domed crystal, rose gold plating, a clean dial decorated sparingly with a crosshair and thin guilloche chapter ring. 

'The Sun Rise' is whispered among vintage Seiko chronograph collectors in hushed tones, and raises many eyebrows and wallets when one even comes up for sale. The azure blue vertical brushed dial, matched with sporty yellow streaks and the H-shape case of the Seiko Pogue - estacy and serious bragging rights if you ever manage to get your hands on one. It is something that money can't buy, and luck (and connections) will pay a larger part in your owning one.

With the SKX going the way of the dodo, the Promaster range of watches from Citizen moves swiftly to the top of affordable, well-made, certified dive watches. Did I mention that it's also a Left Hand Diver? The one on offer here has the scars to show for its toughness - the very same reason I decided to take him into my collection in the first place. 

I personally like that large black sub-dial at 6'O. There's quite a bit of detail in this 38mm case that leaves you with a lot to look at, despite the less than optimal handset. In fact the more you look the more charm it seems to get - a solid design within a solid stainless steel case.

This watch grows on you, I must say. While I typically don't like the way rectangular cases look on my small wrists (it's like they cut my wrist off), the circular dial on this watch makes its large case makes it quite the accommodating wrist piece. 

The Seiko 701X series of watches are a great value if you're looking for an off-tangent watch complication outside of the typical chronograph without breaking the bank. The 7017 is a three-handed flyback, and its applications have been put onto many different scales, but none so queer as this one, making it a literal Sports Timer. 

One of the most amazing things as vintage watch owner gets to experience is the intricate details of the watch. While I try to bring out the subtle nuances of the timepieces in my photos, it's nothing like having the real thing in front of your face. Not only are you privy to the tiniest details on the watch, you're given a the opportunity to imagine what the lovely sample would look like when it was brand new.