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SVW’s “Miss January” is the astonishingly mesmeric – and aptly named – “Desiree.” With her Jazz Age green eyes and platinum-and-diamond wrist art, she’s the dream every man wants and every woman envies. Model: Desiree Franco Photographer:  Rossie Newson Hair: Corinne Smrz Makeup: Joli Beauchamp Makeup Special thanks to Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography and Christine [...]

Post-war watercolor advertisement capturing the sophistication of the Gruen Curvex. Shown are his and hers models, elegantly displayed on a mirrored tray to reveal a design that seemly does the impossible: curve a mechanical watch around the wrist. Circa 1946.

Heartfelt thanks to all the beautiful souls around the world – clients, colleagues, friends, models – who have brought joy to us through horology and art! We love each of you and revel in your exquisite sense of taste. You’re a gracious, genteel lot! SVW Calendar Girl and studio artist The Goddess kindly shared a [...]

Merry Christmastime from Strickland Vintage Watches!

Macy Carr – fiery fox and wearer of exquisite timepieces. She embodies the Scots Gaelic axiom: “Bha Dia airson gum b ’fhiach beatha a bhith beò, agus mar sin thug e cinn ruadh dhuinn.” God wanted life to be worth living, so He gave us red heads. Photo by: Rossie Newson Photography Makeup by: Kiany [...]

A mid-century ad proclaiming Merry Christmas wishes from Hamilton Watch Company! It’s 1958, life is good and Hamilton Watch Company is enjoying a post-war surge thanks to their innovative designs, groundbreaking electric wristwatches and overall excellence. Here we see, left to right: the “Kimberly A,” the “Drucilla,” the “Automatic K-458,” and the “Ventura I.”

Gorgeous Rosie as a diner waitress in the “Wistful Kansas” photo shoot for  Strickland Vintage Watches. Photographer: Jeruel Photography Hair: Corinne Smrz Makeup: Katie Slaughter Poplin Shoot Coordinator: Stylist Michelle L Wardrobe: La France Special thanks to Rossie Newson, Christine Cowart and Nickos Fine Food

1930s Hamilton Christmas advertisement.  

Heartfelt thanks to The Goddess of Glayum studios for this image of an early ’50s Bulova from her personal collection.

Gorgeous British model Frankii Wilde loves her ladies’ 1930s era cocktail watch by Strickland Vintage Watches. Photographer: Jade Photography