Royce / Eska - my collecting focus

Just thought why not start a thread to focus on Royce and Eska watches--which has always been my focus in collecting. I often get asked why Royce, or why Eska--to this I have no answer other than why not. Eska was founded in 1922 by Sylvan Kocher in Grenchen--Eska stands for the phonetic pronunciation of his initials "S.K." (pretty witty eh?) Generally Eska/Royce watches can be snagged at affordable prices, and the brand has quote the portfolio.. stretching from insane Eska cloisonne dialed watches, Eska Split-second chronograph, Eska Jump Hour, etc. Royce dialed watches are also the brainchild of Walter Kocher, and was used to sell primarily, or at first anyways in the US market through New York--aka the export brand. Royce watches are all over the place in design/movement/tool watch etc. They have some awesome chronographs and a couple real special diver's. One sought after watch that some may actually recognize is the Eska "Amphibian 600," from the 1960's as Roy Rogers was known and photographed wearing one; it sports a Huge and unusual acrylic bezel, automatic watch. The most likely well known Royce watch is the Automatic Professional Marine, monster of a watch with the crown being up @ 12:00 and recessed- with a screw back case and hooded flexible lugs! These watches were mainly used by French NAVY oddly enough, and were made for professional divers--they are HUGE,coming in 46 across × 62.5 mm lug to lug. Since i have covered probably the two most notable Eska and Royce watches, let me reiterate that there are hundreds of other just as cool and often affordable models out there! I have been collecting both brands for 4-5 years and have seen quite a variation of lovely vintage looking watches. The Royce brand name/logo is currently officially owned by Tutima Glashütte/SA. I will share some of my collection going forward in the days and weeks to come, anyone else out there fancy Royce or Eska? Maybe i am not the only one.


Cheers!


Carson

No Eska or Royce in my collection but I've already seen beautiful watches for sale ! I'm eager to see yours !

Stay tuned... 😉

I had the same watch - just let her go about 2 weeks ago - slightly different 😀. Great watch thabks for sharing!

Thanks for the kind words! Will be sharing some shortly!

Thanks for the welcome mate!! And for the praise on my avatar chrono, Here are a couple more pics of her Many more to

Thanks for sharing the beautiful ads!

Only one, sorry 🙁




But an Eska was on the wrist of Leonard Franklin Slye, the legendary Roy Rogers

My only one,

18k RG with Valjoux 23

Sure was that's the Eska Amphibian 600 - super rare with a AS 1382 N 17-jewel automatic movement, with the uniquely strange power reserve indicator up at 12:00--and huge acrylic bezel, one just popped up for sale recently in Florida, first one of the year I believe I have seen anywhere. Asking price is a little high in my opinion, but today's market....

thanks for sharing and reading my thread!

Excellent!!

And in outstanding condition, just beautiful! With a Valjoux 23 as well... to be your only one, you certainly picked a good one!

thanks for Sharing!

very unusual typeface, can't say I've seen it before, not on a Royce watch anyways. Lovely case and super clean dial!

thanks for sharing your Royce!🍿