Analogue date display on a mechanical watch
Timeless timepiece, both functional and comfortable
Nov. 30, 2020 - Willem L. Middelkoop
Last month a very special package arrived from Switzerland, containing my custom made wrist watch. I decided to sell all my big brand watches and have them replaced by something unique, tailored to my personal preferences. This is the story of my watch.
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