The 1969 Bulova Automatic (M9): The Swiss-Powered American Watch Collectors Overlook
Latest report Hands-On Reviews  ·  18.09.2026

The 1969 Bulova Automatic (M9): The Swiss-Powered American Watch Collectors Overlook

There is a small code stamped on the back of this watch — two characters, "M9" — and it tells you, to the year, that it was made in 1969. Few brands make their...

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04.09.2026 · 8 min
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13.08.2026 · 10 min
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03.05.2026 · 10 min
The Story Behind a Rare Cushion-Case Omega: A Deep Dive into a 1930s Classic
Hands-On Reviews The Story Behind a Rare Cushion-Case Omega: A Deep Dive into a 1930s Classic

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16.04.2026 · 5 min
The Hidden Gem: A Vintage E.E. Golay Genève Chronograph Explained
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09.04.2026 · 8 min
Omega Seamaster 120M Ref. 2521.81.00 – A Retro-Futuristic Seamaster from the 90s
Hands-On Reviews Omega Seamaster 120M Ref. 2521.81.00 – A Retro-Futuristic Seamaster from the 90s

The world of vintage watches is full of surprises, and every now and then, you stumble across a piece that leaves you...

03.04.2026 · 5 min
Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Grand Guichet Ref. 58789
Hands-On Reviews Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Grand Guichet Ref. 58789

If you spend enough time digging through vintage watches, you start noticing a pattern: the market tends to reward hype, not substance....

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22.03.2026 · 4 min
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16.03.2026 · 2 min
Hamilton Estoril vintage automatic dive watch featured image with Estoril branding
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