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A look at our favorite vintage and antique technological innovations, plus the retro inspired tech – including audio, video, photo and word processing – we still love today.

The Arnex Pocket Watch: History, Values and Vintage Models

Arnex Pocket Watches

Arnex pocket watches were very popular in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. They were made in Switzerland and were highly affordable. In …

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Hamilton Pocket Watch: A Vintage Collector’s Guide

Hamilton Pocket Watch

The Hamilton Watch Company was incorporated in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They released their first watch in 1893. They continued American operations until 1969, when …

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6 Best Retro Jukeboxes for a Nostalgic Sound

Best Retro Jukebox

Forget about your modern speakers or Amazon Echo and instead invest in one of the best retro jukeboxes which not only offer an old fashioned …

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An Overview of Antique Phones: Can You Hear Me Now?

Antique Phones

I’m not old enough to remember the days of party lines, buy my parents are, and I’ve heard many a story of the town gossip …

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8 Best Vintage Phones for a Truly Retro Look

Best Vintage Phone

Having the best vintage phone sitting on a hallway cabinet or wherever you feel it looks best in your house can create a really retro …

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Vintage Audio Spotlight: Wurlitzer Jukebox Models

Wurlitzer Jukebox Models

Wurlitzer is one of the biggest names in jukeboxes in the world. They were huge during the Big Band era, but they’ve been referenced an …

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5 Best Vintage Microphones for Both Stage and Studio

Best Vintage Microphones

There once was a time when finding the best vintage microphones around meant trawling around antique fairs or tracking down a private collector and paying …

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6 Best Retro Radios for Nostalgic Home Entertainment

Best Retro Radio

Streaming your favorite tracks from your smartphone is all well and good, but for fans of all things vintage, nothing quite beats hearing those songs …

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Best Vintage Keyboard for Your Home Office (6 Top Picks)

Best Vintrage Keyboard

That more people than ever before are bringing the best vintage keyboards into their offices, game rooms, and workspaces is a sign that all good …

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Remington Typewriter Models: An Overview

Remington Typewriter Models

Here we are again looking at another antique typewriter brand – Remington. I’m still fascinated by old typewriters and Remington is no exception. They’re gorgeous …

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7 Best Pocket Watches for Vintage Timekeeping

Best Vintage Pocket Watches

There are a handful of items in the world that just exude vintage charm naturally. For instance, nothing says old-fashioned style like a pair of …

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Underwood Typewriter Models: A Complete Guide

Underwood Typewriter Models

Typewriters aren’t used much anymore, but they haven’t lost their luster. They’re intriguing machines that are excellent vintage accents in your home. Underwood was one …

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A Guide to Collecting Vintage Lighters

Vintage Lighters Guide

If you’re looking to start collecting vintage lighters, the best way to get started is to learn more about their history. This guide covers the …

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Why an Aspiring Photographer Should Own an Analog Camera

Why You Should Own an Analog Camera

Learning the art of photography without understanding analog cameras is like being a software developer without understanding how computers work. You simply can’t do it, …

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