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Love & Time: Three Vintage Watches That Capture the Spirit of Valentine’s Day
When we think about love, we think about the moments that matter — the quiet conversations, the shared glances, the seconds that become memories. A vintage watch embodies that sentiment beautifully...

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The 1970 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 “Sequoia Wood Dial”
Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials of their dials. Stone, enamel, lacquer, diamonds — each represents a different chapter in the brand’s pursuit of textu...

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The 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1806 “Eastern Arabic”
A royal echo from the golden age of the Middle East
There are watches that tell time, and there are watches that tell stories.
This 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1806 does both — though the story it hol...

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Rolex Lapis Day-Date in White Gold - The Quiet Power of Rarity
Take a moment to read that again — Lapis Day-Date in white gold.
It’s the kind of phrase that makes any collector stop and think. You’ve seen lapis dials before, usually in yellow gold, but almost ...

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Sculptural Rarity: The 1947 Rolex “Skater” Ref. 4731
Some watches feel like sculptures you strap to your wrist. This 1947 Rolex “Skater” Ref. 4731 is exactly that — a rare expression of form, geometry, and art wrapped in 18K gold. What makes it so sp...

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How to Start Your Watch Collecting Journey: Hunting for Your First Vintage Piece
There’s a unique thrill in vintage watch collecting. It’s not just about the mechanics or the design, it’s about owning a fragment of history, an object that has travelled through decades and now f...

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Guilloché Beauty: 1970 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1005
Every so often, a watch appears that makes us question if we’re really seeing it. Its beauty isn’t loud — it’s in the details, where the real magic lies. This 1970 Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a gui...

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Beyond The Wrist: The Timeless Beauty of Table Clocks
At Momentum, we are driven by a deep passion for timeless beauty and craftsmanship. While our heart has always been in sourcing rare and exceptional vintage wristwatches, our curiosity and apprecia...

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Momentum at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show
For us, based in Dubai, Miami isn’t exactly around the corner. But we wouldn’t miss this show for anything. The Original Miami Beach Antique Show (OMBAS) is probably the most important show in the ...




