Rolex 1625 Turn O Graph Thunderbird

I was visiting Mr. Wong and saw this lovely 1625 Turn O Graph aka Thunderbird in the rare blue dial. Most of the blue dial during that era were often damaged by its natural discoloration of dial. Lucky, this dial discoloration is only very minimal. This is my second 1625 as previously I have one in white gold and in silver dial. I have traded it plus cash for a rolex 6610 Explorer many years back.

Rolex 8171 coming auction

Coming auction at Antiquorum

Often referred to as the "Padellone" (the Italian word for frying pan), the reference 8171 is one of the most coveted vintage Rolex watches on the market.  At 38 mm, its dial was substantially larger than other models at the time.  

Rolex created a name for itself by creating excellent sports watches.  As such, triple calendars with moon phases have rarely made an appearance in the firm's history.  In fact, Rolex made only two watches with moon phases: the Reference 8171 with the snap-on case back, and the Reference 6062, an Oyster model with a screw-down case back. The firm produced the 8171 for only three years, during 1949-1952.

Apple watch versus Rolex

Rolex 1603 Bamboo bezel Datejust

I have been looking for the 1603 bamboo bezel for a while. Originally, I have seen one at Sheung Wan vintage watch shop but the seller wanted to keep it. I have seen another at TST but the price is very high. After some searching, I have finally found the Rolex Datejust ref 1603 with a very rare Bamboo Bezel at a reasonable price. According  to Osvaldo Patrizzi ’s book, this model has been produced for 1 year only, exclusively for the Italian Market. The watch dial has aged gracefully with a nice light patina...

One down, 3 to go for 2018....

At certain angles, the patina looks pinkish..

Vintage Rado Tiger Eye

I have been looking for a Vintage Rado Tiger Eye for several years...

Voit Diver watch ebay

This is a nice condition Voit. Vintage watch is a good investment. Looking at the prices, I am glad that I didn't sell my Voit diver watch (or should I say Sold but returned) as it is extremely rare as these are small micro watch produced for special usage.

Voit Diver revisited

I am not an expert in vintage Voit diver watches. Some so called expert has commented that my Voit Diver watch "bezel" is not original as it has a DOT at 12 o'clock position instead of the usual crown. I didn't want to argue as I am not an expert.

These are the regular bezel (photos from the net)

I was browsing through the internet one day and I found the old advertisement for VOIT diver watches and guess what...The old advertisement has model with the same bezel as mine watch.

Looking through the net, there are also examples:

Vintage ZRC diver

ZRC

My small collection of vintage ZRC watches have some increases in prices over time.

2018 Q1 Review

For 2018 Q1 Review

The following are the new watches In and old watches Out. 3 In and 3 out so the total quantities have not increased. It is not easy letting go as every piece is a treasure.

Watches In:

1. King Faisal watch from the Middle East

2. Rolex Bubbleback from Hong Kong

3. Omega Constellation Gilt dial from Hong Kong

Watches Out:

1. Rolex Oysterdate Wide boy

2. Rolex Oysterdate Mickey

Vintage Rolex rose gold and Steel Oysterdate ref 1601

I was visiting my regular dealer friend Mr. Wong one weekend and saw this Rolex Oysterdate in rose gold bezel and steel in the black dial. I have always love the rose gold bezel and crown Oysterdate. This one is special as it has the desirable black dial as well. I was very excited as this black dial in rose gold bezel is very rare and I didn't have enough cash with me. Mr. Wong has kindly agreed to reserve for me. Even though the bracelet needs some tightening work, the watch head is fine. Finally, this watch come safely home to join with the rest of my Datejust collection.

Rose gold and steel 1601 in white and black dial versus yellow 6039 Thunderbird