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01/03/2026

The Chaps brand was launched by Ralph Lauren in 1978 (or as early as 1974 according to some sources) as an entry-level "diffusion line" to offer more affordable, mass-market alternatives to the premium Polo label.

Historically, Chaps jumpers and other apparel were designed to capture the classic American preppy aesthetic—including nautical themes and collegiate styles—while being accessible through department stores rather than high-end boutiques.

26/02/2026

Vintage Timex Snoopy watches, first launched in 1969 and highly popular through the 1970s and early 1980s, are prized by collectors for their character-driven designs.

Original models often feature manual wind-up movements, though later iterations and modern reissues use quartz or automatic movements.

"Swing Arm" Models: These classic versions use Snoopy's arms as the hour and minute hands to tell the time.

08/02/2026

The Fisher MT-M22 and TAC-M22 are components of the vintage Fisher Studio Standard DCS-WO8 MIDI Hi-Fi system from the mid-1980s (1985-1986).

The TAC-M22 is the central amplifier/tuner unit, while the MT-M22 is a matching linear tracking turntable, often paired with STE-M22 speakers, featuring a compact, black, Japanese-made design.

Still going strong after 30 years and paired with a set of JVC speakers!

29/01/2026

If you remember any of this, then you're as old as me, or older!

Kids these days wouldn't understand!

27/01/2026

Vintage Omega manual wind mechanism date wristwatch

Reference: 136.0104
Case size: 34.5mm without crown/ 37mm with crown
Movement: Omega Cal: 1030 Manual
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap Size: Full length

24/01/2026

The Spritzer & Fuhrmann 21 Jewels Art Deco Style Watch is a vintage, Swiss-made mechanical wristwatch with an "unusual" triangular face, which was retailed by the prominent Caribbean jewelry firm.

Spritzer & Fuhrmann, known for fine quality goods, sourced these movements from Swiss manufacturers and branded them under their own label.

19/01/2026

Fratelli Reguitti valet stands

Iconic mid-century Italian pieces, typically made of beech or mahogany wood with brass accents. They are highly sought after for their blend of functionality, incorporating a contoured hanger, trouser rail, and accessory tray, with a classic design aesthetic.

16/01/2026

The K&C Ltd London Staunton chess sets were often made in France.

The sets feature the classic, easily recognisable Staunton design, including a king with a cross finial, a queen with a coronet, and a knight carved in the form of a horse's head. This pattern is the universal standard for tournament play.

The pieces are typically crafted from high-quality wood, such as boxwood (natural color) and ebonised or stained boxwood (dark pieces).

15/01/2026

The vintage Eterna-Matic 1000 automatic watch is a collectible Swiss timepiece from the 1960s and 1970s, known for its robust build, classic aesthetic, and the brand's innovative ball-bearing rotor system for automatic winding.

Key Features and Variations
The Eterna-Matic 1000 series includes several variations, distinguished by their case material, dial design, and specific movement caliber. The five ball bearings (the Eterna logo) on the rotor highlight the brand's significant contribution to automatic watch technology.

Movement: These watches feature in-house automatic (self-winding) movements from the Calibre 1488K, 1489K, and 1479K families, typically with 17, 19 or 21 jewels. The movements generally beat at 21,600 beats per hour (BpH) and some variants offer a quick-set date function via the crown.

10/01/2026

Topps released two main sets of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trading cards in 1990: a cartoon-themed series (66 cards) and a movie tie-in series (132 cards). Both sets often included stickers in the packs.

09/01/2026

The R2-D2 projector figure was part of the 2009 McDonald's Happy Meal Star Wars promotion. The toy projects a hologram image, typically of a character like Princess Leia, when a button is pressed.

06/01/2026

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 7-Inch Feature Bowser Action Figure

The toy creates an illuminated, atomized v***r that shoots from its mouth to simulate fire. This feature is activated by adding water to a reservoir on the back of Bowser's hair using an included dropper, and then pressing a side spike.

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