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Founder @themeridiancircle_london
Vintage • Neo-Vintage • Modern • Independents ⚙️
History, provenance & design 📖
London, UK 📍

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A modern classic with serious horological heritage. ⏱️

The Zenith El Primero Ref. 03.1969.469 is a celebration of one of watchmaking’s most important chronograph movements, marking 40 years since its introduction in 1969.

Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, this 40mm stainless steel edition pairs a rich black dial with contrasting sub-dials and the legendary automatic El Primero calibre 469.

A handsome blend of vintage inspiration and modern proportions, with the added appeal of a complete full set.

A reminder that sometimes, the story behind the movement is just as compelling as the watch itself.

Thank you to the wonderful @thewindingroom for the help and fantastic hospitality at @tortoisewatches. Definitely the place to visit if you’re in London just off Oxford Street.

Would you take this over a modern El Primero? 👇

#Zenith #ElPrimero #ZenithWatches #Chronograph #WatchCollector

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🏋🏽💪🏼One of the most unexpected uses of a Studio Underdog…

I didn’t bring another chrono on my trip to Florida so this is the only way to time the rest in between reps! ⏱️

Kinda looks at home on that NATO though, just have to be extra careful not to bang it into anything. Feels great to use your chronograph to actually time something 😂

Hey at least I ain’t wearing an Apple Watch ⌚️

#watchfam #watch #studiounderd0g #gymlife #watchesofinstagram

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🍂Abinger Nimrod Ardent Fell: Super versatile, a fantastic daily beater. Looks great on anything you strap it to.

The sunburst dial is stunning in the daylight and the lume in insane at night. One of the watches I reach for the most!🤎

@abingerwatches nailed every aspect of this watch!

This is an unpaid, personal opinion.

#watch #fall #watchesofinstagram #watchfam #toolwatch

This @watchgecko X @hands.on.horology strap is the gift that keeps on giving! Paired with the wrist candy from @thedialartist x @timetideshopuk I think it’s a winning combo! 🌈 🎨⏱️

The original bracelet is fantastic quality but it also looks good on other metal 🤘🏻

🏋🏻This @clickybezel strap was perfect for the gym, single pass, super comfortable! 💪🏼

That dial!!! 🤎🍂

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Not every watch needs to be flashy. ⚙️🥷🤿

Sometimes, the stealthy and tactical ones just hit different. The Pelagos 39 keeps things understated, but never boring. ⌚️🖤

#TudorPelagos #Pelagos39 #TudorWatches #WatchCollection #WatchEnthusiast

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Everyone’s talking about the 80s…so I brought the watches. ⌚️

Six watches. Three nations. One decade.

🇮🇳 India — HMT & Titan
🇨🇭 Switzerland — Omega & Rado
🇯🇵 Japan — Seiko & Citizen

A little trip back to the 80s, when watches weren’t just about telling time, they were about character, craftsmanship and style. 😎

Which one would you take back to your wrist? 👀

#Circa80s #VintageWatches #Indianwatches #swisswatches #Japanesewatches

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🔲 ☕ Coffee & Cartier & Cars.

Caught up with a friend and got hands-on with his new CWC thegreynato podcast titanium special - a seriously capable diver and effortlessly cool.

Then a brief stop to see Arwind at Tortoise Watches for some neo-vintage temptation: a stunning 1981 Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 No-Date that Bond would be proud of alongside a white-gold vintage Rolex Day-Date with those deliciously aged lume plots. The sort of patina you simply can't manufacture.

And, of course, parked up in my favourite garage - which I'm increasingly convinced houses most of the world's supply of Rolls-Royces.

Have a great one Watch Fam 💯 😎

#cartierlondon #rolex5513 #rolexdaydate #watchcollectorlondon #rollsroycecollection

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Recently, the amazing team at Breguet London hosted a few of my favourite watch hombres and me to explore the Tradition collection at their Bond Street boutique.

Horological heritage, top notch hospitality and some of my favourite people in the watch world. Pretty much the perfect trifecta for a watch day. 🤝

And I don’t need to tell you, Breguet are making moves (again).

Vintage and neo vintage pieces are getting more attention, the latest releases have been absolute bangers, and this kind of collector outreach is exactly what gets people talking, sharing and, inevitably, adding things to the wishlist.

There’s something really refreshing about seeing a historic maison engage directly with collectors and let people experience the watches properly, rather than just seeing them through a display window.

A huge thank you to @rosen.agushev and the Breguet London team for making the afternoon extra special and for looking after us so well.

Here are a few vibes from the afternoon. Enjoy. ❤️⌚
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#breguet #watchfam #watchcollecting #watchesofinstagram #watches

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🇮🇳 A story of two nations.

Indian Independence Day carries a unique meaning for those of us with roots in India but born in Britain 🇬🇧

The history between the two countries is long, complicated and deeply intertwined.

Independence in 1947 began a new chapter, but the connection never disappeared.

From the service and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in two World Wars, to the generations who helped shape modern Britain through the NHS, business, industry, science and culture, India's contribution to Britain forms an important part of our shared history.

Individuals of Indian heritage in the UK consistently rank among the highest-achieving and highest-earning groups across education, business, public service, and the arts and always very proud to be British.

I'm fortunate today to visit India, spend time with my family and remain connected to that heritage.

Here the strap colours of the Tiranga on my Cartier Chronoflex Yearling and Ebel Worldtime Voyager - time spans countries, cultures and time zones.

And, with a touch of historical irony, a Churchill Cuban cigar - an interesting choice given Winston Churchill’s complicated relationship with India.

Time moves forward, but understanding where we came from matters.

Happy Indian Independence Day. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳

#cartiertankfrancaise #ebelvoyager #ebel1911 #cartiertank #indianwatches

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🔺 Red marble dial. Sharp lines. Angular case. Wonderful presence on the wrist. Slim and architectural

Only 30 of these watches were made with the red marble dial.

Not gold but a modern steel tribute to the legendary Rolex King Midas Ref. 9630.

#RolexMidas #KingMidas #WatchCollector #WristCheck #watchfam

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⏱️ HANDS-ON: OMEGA SEAMASTER 300 — REF. 2551.80.00

There are watches you admire.

And then there are watches that transport you somewhere else entirely.

For me, this vintage OMEGA Seamaster 300 does exactly that.

The 36mm case, stainless steel construction, iconic blue wave dial and automatic Calibre 1109 chronometer movement give this Seamaster a wonderfully understated charm. It may be smaller than many modern dive watches, but on the wrist it feels incredibly wearable, purposeful and full of character.

And, of course, there’s the James Bond connection.

I’ve always loved the Bond franchise. The films, the gadgets, the cars, the locations… and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the watches. I’ve also read many of Ian Fleming’s original Bond novels, which makes the connection between 007 and horology even more fascinating to me.

While this particular reference isn’t the exact Seamaster worn by Pierce Brosnan as Bond, it absolutely captures that same era of Omega dive-watch design that helped make the Seamaster such an iconic part of the 007 story.

The blue wave dial is the star of the show, while the 300m water resistance gives this compact vintage Seamaster genuine tool-watch credentials. Add in the integrated steel bracelet and you have a watch that feels equally at home with a suit, a casual outfit or, in true Bond fashion, while getting yourself into considerably more trouble than the average watch enthusiast.

A watch with history. A watch with character. And for a lifelong Bond fan, a watch with a little extra magic.

My thanks to the fine gentleman of @tortoisewatches especially the wonderful @thewindingroom for giving me the chance to try on this gem.

Would you wear a vintage Seamaster like this?

👇 Let me know in the comments.

#Omega #OmegaSeamaster #Seamaster300 #VintageOmega OmegaWatches JamesBond 007 IanFleming WatchCollector WatchEnthusiast WatchNews Horology LuxuryWatches DiveWatch VintageWatch TheCalibreChronicles

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Hands-on with one of the most recognisable watches in the world. ⌚️

The Rolex Datejust 41 in Yellow Rolesor, reference 126333, is a perfect example of why some designs simply never go out of style.

The combination of the slate sunray dial, iconic fluted yellow gold bezel and Oyster bracelet gives this Datejust a presence that is instantly recognisable — but spending time with it in the metal reveals a level of refinement that photographs simply don’t capture.

At 41mm, it has plenty of wrist presence without feeling oversized, while the Rolex Calibre 3235 brings a 70-hour power reserve, Superlative Chronometer certification and the kind of everyday practicality you’d expect from a modern Rolex.

And then there’s that dial… the slate finish changes constantly with the light, giving the watch a subtle warmth that works beautifully with the yellow gold.

The Datejust may be one of Rolex’s most familiar designs, but familiarity hasn’t made it any less impressive.

Some watches are icons for a reason.

Thank you to the amazing team at @tortoisewatches and the wonderful @thewindingroom for allowing me to try this stunning piece.

What do you think of this Datejust 41? 👇

#Rolex #RolexDatejust #Datejust41 #RolexWatches #WatchPhotography LuxuryWatches WatchesOfInstagram WatchCollector Horology WatchNews TheCalibreChronicles

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#NWA There’s something special about MOP🦪. Special material but still used quite often but execution varies. This @brewwatches definitely hit the nail on the head on their newest Metric Lite.

Now story time 📚

I visited @hands.on.horology a few weeks back and it was such an amazing effect. Popped by @johnferrer @brewwatches booth and introduced myself. John asked about what was on my wrist and of course it was none other than an unreleased @minimwatches.

We got chatting and turns out John wanted to test out whether emailing the MINIM email would trigger a bot response or it would come directly to me. To his surprise, I followed up on his email and mentioned that @themeridiancircle_london was meeting up the following day.

Lo and behold he tagged along to that collectors meetup @67sourdough and what a wonderful day it was. Had a wonderful chat on our way up and back down London, all about life, cars, watches and more. It is moments like these that I truly cherish the community, it genuinely does just start with watches and goes so so far beyond. It is so refreshing as well go meet someone who has achieved so much and I truly admire, who is simply a good soul and kind heart. I wish for absolutely nothing but the best for John and Brew Watches.

This is definitely not just a watch. It is a constant reminder on never underestimating oneself and a token of encouragement.
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#brewwatches #brewwatch #microbrand #mopdial

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