One factor that we feel differentiates the Analog:Shift approach to vintage timepiece dealings are that we readily step outside the box to source some incredibly interesting and unusual watches for your consideration.

When it comes to vintage chronographs, we love the heavy hitters just as much as the next guy. The Rolex Daytona, the Heuer Carrera, and the Omega Speedmaster all have special places in our hearts - and collections. But for every well-known name in the vintage watch world, there’s one or two that make us stop and say:

“Now this is why we got into collecting watches in the first place.”

This Mido Centerchrono stands apart from both the sports and classically styled chronographs from the mid 20th century with its unique centrally-configured minute counter hand tucked beneath the seconds counter hand. It also features very cool 'mushroom' pushers, an acrylic crystal, and both telemeter and tachymeter scales on it't, in this case, 'tropicalized' gloss black dial! The hand-cranking Calibre 1300 column wheel movement (based on the Valjoux Cal. 23)  is housed in a very well proportioned 35mm steel case completing this lovely package.

These are wonderful timepieces that represent just about everything that we love about vintage, and there's no telling if and when one of these will surface again, so don't wait!