David Flett

Instagram: @hudsonvintagewatches

David is a writer, technologist, SAE-published engineer and patent-holder who has been fascinated with watches from his earliest years. He brings technical knowledge, an entrepreneurial spirit and an appreciation of all things vintage to Beyond the Dial.

As a Brit now living in the mid-Hudson Valley, David’s career has spanned California, the Netherlands, the Channel Islands, France, Belgium and now New York with jobs as varied as designing spacecraft to international finance. He has a Mathematics degree from the University of Bath and a post-graduate diploma in Spacecraft Design from Southampton University.

David has deep interests in both the history of Seiko watches and everything Ferrari; making several pilgrimages to the storied Italian manufacturer to indulge the later.

When not working, writing, restoring watches, cooking or driving his vintage Ferrari, David can usually be found trying to keep up with his three young children.

David’s Articles

Restoration Workbench – The Two Year MACV-SOG Seiko Restoration

Restoration Workbench – The Two Year MACV-SOG Seiko Restoration

Collector Guide – The Seiko Pogue on its 50th Anniversary

Collector Guide – The Seiko Pogue on its 50th Anniversary

Collector Guide How A Pocket Watch Crystal Maker is Keeping Vintage King Seiko Alive

Collector Guide How A Pocket Watch Crystal Maker is Keeping Vintage King Seiko Alive

Hands-On Re-evaluating the Hermès H08

Hands-On Re-evaluating the Hermès H08

Restoration Workbench  Seiko Liner 14090 – How Resistant to Water were Seiko’s Earliest Waterproof Watches?

Restoration Workbench Seiko Liner 14090 – How Resistant to Water were Seiko’s Earliest Waterproof Watches?

Restoration Workbench 1960s Croton Nivada Grenchen

Restoration Workbench 1960s Croton Nivada Grenchen

Hands-On Blok 33 Vegan Children’s Watch – Helps Kids Learn To Tell Time and Love Watches

Hands-On Blok 33 Vegan Children’s Watch – Helps Kids Learn To Tell Time and Love Watches

Hands-On Yema Kavinsky… C’est Très Choutte

Hands-On Yema Kavinsky… C’est Très Choutte

Insight Why the 2022 King Seiko Relaunch was a Misstep

Insight Why the 2022 King Seiko Relaunch was a Misstep

Book Review 100+ No BS Watch Tips

Book Review 100+ No BS Watch Tips

Collector Guide The Short-Lived Seiko Liner

Collector Guide The Short-Lived Seiko Liner

Restoration Workbench 1970 36mm Ricoh 040121 Medallion

Restoration Workbench 1970 36mm Ricoh 040121 Medallion

Owner Review Roue Watches TPS

Owner Review Roue Watches TPS

Restoration Workbench 1968 LeGant 333ft Skin Diver

Restoration Workbench 1968 LeGant 333ft Skin Diver

Collector Guide King Seiko Part 2 – Upping the Beat Rate

Collector Guide King Seiko Part 2 – Upping the Beat Rate

Owner Review Christopher Ward C65 Divetimer

Owner Review Christopher Ward C65 Divetimer

Hands-On Longines Heritage Classic Sector Dial

Hands-On Longines Heritage Classic Sector Dial

Collector Guide Refinishing Hardlex Crystals

Collector Guide Refinishing Hardlex Crystals

Hands-On C Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Hands-On C Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Insight Relapping Grand Seiko – Honoring Taro Tanaka’s  Vision

Insight Relapping Grand Seiko – Honoring Taro Tanaka’s Vision

Hands-On Tutima M2 Coastline Chronograph 6430-06

Hands-On Tutima M2 Coastline Chronograph 6430-06

Collector Guide King Seiko Part 1 – Evolution of the 44KS

Collector Guide King Seiko Part 1 – Evolution of the 44KS

Owner Review anOrdain Model 1 Green Fumé

Owner Review anOrdain Model 1 Green Fumé

Hands-On Grand Seiko SBGK007

Hands-On Grand Seiko SBGK007

Collector Guide Interpreting Timegrapher Results

Collector Guide Interpreting Timegrapher Results

Collector Guide Seiko Crown Special, An Alternative to Vintage Grand Seiko

Collector Guide Seiko Crown Special, An Alternative to Vintage Grand Seiko

Hands-On Zenith Chronomaster Sport (1/10th Second Chronograph)

Hands-On Zenith Chronomaster Sport (1/10th Second Chronograph)

Collector Guide Seiko Factory History – Daini, Suwa, Fact and Fiction

Collector Guide Seiko Factory History – Daini, Suwa, Fact and Fiction

Curating the Collection Out With The Pogues, In With the Vintage Grand Seiko

Curating the Collection Out With The Pogues, In With the Vintage Grand Seiko

Hands-On Uncle Seiko Vintage Straps

Hands-On Uncle Seiko Vintage Straps

Hands-On Christopher Ward C65 Chronograph

Hands-On Christopher Ward C65 Chronograph

Hands-On Brew Retromatic

Hands-On Brew Retromatic

Owner Review Squale 50 Atmos ‘Originale Opaco’

Owner Review Squale 50 Atmos ‘Originale Opaco’

Hands-On Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire

Hands-On Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire

Insight How Many Watches are in Your Collection?

Insight How Many Watches are in Your Collection?

Hands-On Moser Streamliner Centre Seconds

Hands-On Moser Streamliner Centre Seconds

Hands-On Tutima Patria 6601-02 Dual Time

Hands-On Tutima Patria 6601-02 Dual Time

Hands-On Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda GT

Hands-On Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda GT

Collector Guide Seiko Bell-Matic

Collector Guide Seiko Bell-Matic

Collector Guide Birth-Year Seiko Watches: 1970-1979

Collector Guide Birth-Year Seiko Watches: 1970-1979

Collector Guide Birth-Year Seiko Watches: 1960-1969

Collector Guide Birth-Year Seiko Watches: 1960-1969

Insight Why and How to Collect Vintage Watches

Insight Why and How to Collect Vintage Watches