watch is us

24/06/2026

Vintage Seiko Sportsmatic 5
Ref. 418970
Ca. 1964 Mar
Clean silver sunburst dial, dual icons on top of  Seiko Sportsmatic and below 21 jewels.
More classic appeal with less indexes only at 6, 9, 12
day-date window at 3
Water Proof
Diashock 21 Jewels

The same production year to Tokyo Olympic games.
The small symbol above the Seiko Sportsmatic text is the “S” whirl / stylized emblem used by Seiko in the 1960s.

The shape resembles a curved “S” or swirl, sometimes described by collectors as a “seagull-like” or “vortex” symbol.

It is a visual identity mark for Seiko’s automatic dress/sport watches of that period.



Cal. 410 / 21-jewels automatic
Crown at 4 o'clock

"STP" engraving on inner case back, which stands for "Suwa Topped Parts" Suwa Seikosha factory of Seiko.

Engraving as a gift to honor the person

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

Minimalism on top - Mechanical madness underneath 🔥

The fumé dark-blue dial fades beautifully under the light, almost disappearing until the flying tourbillon starts dancing at 6 o’clock.
A clean, charming dial — pure focus on motion, depth, and mechanical art.

Powered by the hand-wound ST8000, this piece delivers something that once belonged only to haute horlogerie: a real tourbillon experience on the wrist.

The Calatrava-inspired case, heat-blued accents, sapphire crystal, and constantly rotating cage make this watch feel far more expensive than it has any right to be.

It may not be Swiss haute horlogerie,
but it offers some of the best value for money in modern mechanical watchmaking.

Sometimes watch collecting isn’t about prestige.
Sometimes it’s about staring at your wrist for way too long.

18/05/2026

Shipped ✈️ to USA

Seiko Regatta
Ref: 6119-5050

15/05/2026

The Battle: Vintage Zenith vs Swatch x AP Royal Pop

The vintage Zenith represents traditional horology: a beautifully made manual-wind movement, elegant 1930s design, and real historical charm that collectors love. It’s for people who appreciate craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless style.

Meanwhile, the Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” takes a completely different approach. It turns the iconic Royal Oak design into a colorful, playful fashion plastic piece aimed at younger audiences and streetwear culture. Lightweight, bold, and hype-driven, it’s more about fun, self-expression, and making a statement.

Are you more into mechanical heritage and classic collecting, or modern fashion and pop-culture energy?

13/05/2026

The Battle: Mechanical Heritage Versus Hype Culture
The pocket watch is no longer a relic of the past; it is a blank canvas for ultimate self-expression. Today, we are looking at a fascinating head-to-head battle that bridges nearly a century of design evolution. On one side sits a vintage Zenith Pocket Watch, a masterpiece of 1930s and mechanical longevity. On the other sits the new lauched plastic watch Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop," a colorful, hype-driven crossover that completely reimagines traditional horology for the modern.

Zenith: The Purist’s Artifact
To hold the vintage Zenith is to hold a piece of pure watchmaking history. It is a masterclass in mid-century understatement:
Mechanical Integrity: Driven by a beautifully finished manual-wind caliber built to tick for generations.
Deco Sophistication: The clean sector dial, elegant typography, and a dedicated sub-seconds register embody timeless sophistication.
Authentic Patina: It offers an unrepeatable historical soul that connects the collector directly to the golden era of Swiss watchmaking.

Royal Pop: The Avant-Garde Disruptor
Turn the page to the Swatch x AP "Royal Pop," and the rules are completely rewritten. This piece turns the luxury world on its head:
Democratized Iconography: It shrinks the legendary octagonal bezel and tapisserie dial of the Royal Oak into a playful, lightweight composite shell.
Bold Streetwear Aesthetic: Dressed in striking pink and red tones, it trades a traditional silver chain for a casual, youthful strap system meant to be worn on the outside of a jacket.
Pop-Culture Magnet: It is an instant conversation starter that successfully bridges high-end luxury with accessible, internet-breaking hype.

The Verdict
This battle is less about timekeeping and more about identity. The Zenith belongs to the purist—the enthusiast who finds joy in the sweep of a mechanical hand and the whisper of heritage inside a tweed vest. Meanwhile, the Royal Pop belongs to the modern tastemaker—someone who loves fashion.
Which one are you?

01/05/2026

Vintage Omega Constellation Calendar

Chronometer
Ref: 2943
Cal: 504
Ca.1958

30/04/2026

Shipped ✈️ to UK

Vintage SEIKO POGUE 🔥
• Ref: 6139-6000
• Ca. Feb 1970
• Black dial
• Proof dial - proof case back
• Pepsi bezel with tachymeter
• Rotating inner bezel
• Automatic 6139 movement
• Notched case diameter: 40 mm
• All functions are running well
• Chronograph resets to zero
• Pre-owned, in very good condition
• All original including bracelet

16/04/2026

Shipped ✈ to USA 

Vintage OMEGA  Seamaster
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Ref. 166.002
Charcoal sunburst dial
Tritium dial
Rarer dress model — no “Seamaster” text on the dial
Date  function
Powered by Cal. 560
Case diameter 34 mm
Circa 1965
Pre-owned, in very good condition
All-original head, signed logo crystal
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12/04/2026

Shipped ✈ to USA

Hamilton Khaki King
• Ref: 9823
• Circa: late 1990s
• Dial: Navy blue with crown logo
• Movement: ETA 2892-2, 21jewels, 28.800 bph
• Case dia: 40 mm - with crown guard
• Display caseback 
• Signed crown used old English "H"
• Crystal: hesalite
• Preloved in very good condition