Rolex bubbleback

The Rolex Bubbleback was launched in 1933 and featured the first auto-rotor.  Rolex was not the first to create the automatic movement, but this watch does signify the company’s success in developing a self-winding movement.  Rolex created the auto-rotor movement from the Aegler movement in Hunter watches that featured a “perpetual motion” winding mass.  Rolex patented its first successful perpetually self-winding wristwatch in 1932 and introduced the Bubbleback one year later.  Like most authentic vintage Rolex timepieces a Bubbleback is sure the spark the hearts of vintage watch collectors. For me, it will always have a special place in my heart.

Vintage Tropical

These are tool watches made for people who uses it for diving, exploring or in extreme condition. As a result, some of the dials became tropical and turned brown.

King Faisal

I ahve alsways love watches made for the Middle East. This watch is with an artistic work of the late King Faisal of (KSA) portrait photo Specific hand wind Swiss movement. 1906-1975 This is a Manuel wind watch with the movement wristwatch has a beautiful rose gold plating, beautiful dial, (showing King Faisal of Saudi Arabia who reigned as king from 1964 to 1975), and black leather strap.

Vintage divers

February 2018

For the first time in many years, I have not find or acquire any new vintage watch.Sometimes watch collection depends on much luck and opportunities. After acquiring so many watches for the past years, it is a good time for me to streamline and consolidate my collection.