Something Whimsical

From Schneider&Co -

Courtesy of Schneider&Co

I know, it's perhaps a bit over the top, but I really dig it!

Schneider & Co. are offering some interesting hand-wound models at very competitive prices.  

The cases are of aluminum.  The movements are what Schneider&Co refer to as Unitas compatible.  

This particular model is referred to as the Helvetia, and here are the pertinents, straight from the source -

• Swiss Aluminium Watch 32.06 Gr.
• Schneider&Co Mvt. SCo 38-01 (Compatible ETA 6497)
• Aluminium bridge - Power Reserve 46H 
• Three Hands Manual Winding
• Aluminium Case ø 44mm - Thickness 10.50mm - Lugs 22mm
• Waterproof 3 ATM / 30m
• Sapphire Glass - Transparent Case-Back

And with prices starting at CHF 489 it represents an affordable option for both the collector and the person who can afford just one modestly priced mechanical watch. 

You need to know about Terry Allison Timepieces

Courtesy of Terry Allison Timepieces

The watch above is the TAT 2.  It is powered by a skeltonized ETA 6497-1 movement, and housed in a 316L stainless steel case.

Terry assembles all of his watches from his workshop in Colorado, and has been known to handle special requests - such as this one.  A customized TAT Sport -

Courtesy of Terry Allison Timepieces


For more information - check them out yourself at the Terry Allison Website:

www.terryallison.us

Laco Navy Watch

This is the Laco Navy Watch in the 44 mm configuration.

Photo by Laco

Utilizing the ETA 6497 hand-wound movement, and a robust 44 mm in diameter, this is a fantastic watch and an even better value!  

For those of you not too familiar with Laco, they are a company steeped in watch making tradition, operating today in Pforzheim.

And they sell direct!

Check them out at -

https://shop.laco.de