Saddam Watch

During the early 80s, Saddam was still considered to be a friendly forces.

The watch on the extreme right was a watch with the face of Saddam Hussien..

A historical significant watch....

: )

Swatch Limited edition "tourbillon"

Happy 2009 everyone!

I am not a Swatch watch collector as the nos is too large to collect. Nevertheless, the only Swatch that I have collected is the limited edition Swatch "tourbillon" watch which will rotate every 30 mins. I was told that the concept for Swatch to produce a Tourbillon watch came about as a result of some watch manufacturers making remarks that Swatch is only capable of producing cheap plastic watch. To make a point that Swatch has the capability to produce "quality and fine watches for the connoisseur", Mr. Hayek commissioned the special project in very limited quantities. The is one being auctioned for charity for over US$10,000 (still cheap considering the new movement).

These watches were hardly sold in public as these were often "sold" to their top retailers when they hit their annual Swatch sales targets. I have managed to get one as the previous Brand Manager for Swatch Julie is my good friend.. : )

Rolex Submariner 1680 Red

I have ordered the metal braclet for my vintage red submariner from the rolex service center at Jardines House. It has been almost 6 months and I am still waiting..

Really hope the bracelet would come soon....

Rolex 1655 Explorer II

The Rolex Explorer II on the left is the earlier version.

The earier version on the left has a more "rounder Rolex Crown" while the later version (right) has a narrower and straighter crown.

Rolex sports models

My favourite Bubbleback

Vintage Rolex 6542 price update

Vintage Rolex 1655 prices update

Vintage Rolex 6536 price update

From the recent ebay prices, the prices of Rolex 6036 are now between US$17,000 - $68,000 ..

Rolex GMT

Vintage Rolex Chronograph

Rolex 1655

Rolex 1655

Chinese "Da Pa Jiang" 大八件

PLA Chinese Commander Watch

I have added another Chinese Commander watch to my collection. The first piece costed me RMB$500, the second $800 and the 3rd $1200, There is one shop in Shanghai selling RMB$2200 already!

Rolex Quarter Century Club

Rolex Quarter Century Club

This Rolex Quarter Century club was a hard earned watch as one has to work for Eaton department store for a period of 25 years in order to be officially presented with this watch as a token of apprectaion for long service.

The 1/4 century club starts from the 1900s to till the 1970s as it started with the Pocket watches, to Rolex Prince, hand wind till the final automatic movement.

I was told that the watch is in 14k to signify 1/4 and most of the watches I have seen are in 14k. Have not seen an 18k model yet..

How many can work for 25 years in one company in modern days?

Vintage : Keeping Time

Look at all the lovely vintage watches!

1930s-40s Vintage watch

Vietnam war US military watch

Russian watch