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Fetching 1946 Bulova watch ad with an accurate observation: “Fashionably smart; always correct.”

“Captivating Beauty” featuring the sultry Miss Lucero Gutierrez wearing a late ’40s diamond dial Hamilton in 14k white gold. We are thankful for the extraordinary work of Mr. Rossie Newson of Rossie Newson Photography. Makeup: Joli Beauchamp Hair: Corinne Smrz Special thanks to Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography, Hanna Cowart- Model/Photographer, Christine Cowart and Centro Asturiano.

James Dean relaxing on the set of “Rebel Without a Cause.” On his left arm is a handsome black-dialed timepiece; circa 1955.

Many thanks to each of our collaborative artists who participated in yesterday’s SVW Winter 2014 calendar shoot: Rossie Newson Photography, Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography, Joli Beauchamp, Corinne Smrz, Hanna Cowart- Model/Photographer, Jessica Randolph, Lucero Gutierrez and Christine Cowart. You are all sweet spirits and consummate professionals. What a pleasure to work with each of you! Special thanks to the staff of Centro Asturiano [...]

“Miss January” of Strickland Vintage Watches 2014 calendar 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 Photography Hair: Corinne Smrz Makeup: Joli Beauchamp Special thanks to Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography,Ybor 1701 [...]

A warm hello today to one of our SVW Calendar Girls, Ms. Hanna Cowart- Model/Photographer! Ms. Cowart is what Old Hollywood would have called a “triple-threat”: Not only is she an international model, she’s a gifted photographer and wardrobe consultant. She’s shown here in a portrait by noted photographer Rossie Newson of Rossie Newson Photography. Mr. Newson [...]

Each year, Strickland Vintage Watches produces a private calendar only given to clients and vendors. We work with some of the most stunning models, as well as the most gifted hair, makeup and photographic artists in the business to produce art surrounding classic wrist and pocket watches. We’re particularly pleased with this year’s work. Featuring an [...]

1945 Christmas advertisement by the house of Rolex, featuring intensely collectible models and a life-quote from Charles Spurgeon: “Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.”

It’s Christmas, 1950, and Jim realizes the way to Peggy’s heart is through her wrist …

1938 Esquire magazine advertisement for the venerable house of Gruen, offering a glimpse of the new Gruen “Curvex.”