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Beautiful 1947 French Doxa wrist watch print advertisement.

Stunningly beautiful SVW Calendar Girl Samah Smith is wearing a 1920s era platinum-and-diamond cocktail watch. Photography by Rossie Newson. Special thanks to Jeff Hertzog of The Circulo Cubano de Tampa and Christine Cowart.

Classic Bulova watch ad showcasing the lavish curves of the Excellency Group series, circa 1940s.

“She breezed into the room and floated about the place, breaking hearts as she went …” Photo by Miss Dotty Jane Post production by Rossie Newson

We’re pleased to welcome Serena as the latest member of our rather exclusive group of SVW models. All are gorgeous stars and Miss Serena is certainly no exception: She has quite the following, part of the ever-bourgeoning Tampa club scene with interests including vintage timepieces (of course), modeling and photography as well as makeup and [...]

Our deepest sympathies to the royal family on the loss of their matriarch. We’ve been privileged to live in a time when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II reigned, as she did so with strength, wisdom, grace and courage. It is obvious she and her realm found favor with both God and man. May she rest [...]

A heartfelt welcome to our newest SVW Girl, Miss Dotty Jane! Miss Jane is an old-soul, a living remembrance of the better selves –  the wives, sisters, girls-next-door and sweethearts who sustained us through World Wars and economic hardships of the 20th Century; embodiments of beauty and patience and perseverance who nursed, sweated and prayed the [...]

A throwback from SVW’s summer 2013 diner shoot. Photographer: Rossie Newson Photography Models: Cody Tesla and Hanna Elizabeth Hair: Corinne Smrz Makeup: Katie Slaughter Poplin Shoot Coordinator: Stylist Michelle L Wardrobe: La France Special thanks to Jeruel Photography, Christine Cowart and Nickos Fine Food

WWI-era Parisian watch advertisement for the Omega “wristlet” watch touting the newest fashion – a bracelet watch for the wrist! Note the various magnificent wire-lug styles, including an ultra-rare two-register, one-button chronograph in sterling. Circa 1918

SVW Calendar Girl Macy Carr is every bit the intrepid adventurer you see in her image. She’s gorgeous, well-educated and a fan of all things vintage. Oh, and she looks great in a hat. Photo by: Rossie Newson Photography Makeup by: Kiany Mendez Timepiece: Period oversized Waltham wristwatch