This is a Rolex “Prince Chronometer” 14k Pink Gold with Asymmetric Rectangular Wrist Watch, Ref. 3362, c.1935 Case Size: 19×45.5mm. It has an u nusual Shape Resembling of a Driver’s Watch. Rolex with a Patek ...
Wishing everyone with a Happy New Year 2023 with a white Rolex Explorer 2 ref 16570 This is the second version of Rolex ref 16570 Explorer 2 featuring “SWISS” only dial in white or what is commonly known as Polar dial. Summary of the key differences as be...
Even though my main focus has always been with vintage watches, there are a few exceptions. After many years of sourcing, I have finally managed to gather a small collection of the near vintage green series : 1. Rolex 116400Gv Glacé Verte Milgauss 綠玻璃 (20...
Thanks! The choice for the Rolex Milgauss with the special anti magnetic function was abit easier as it has enough USP to select it. For the submariner Green bezel, it represents the last of the aluminium bezel and the green bezel and “50th anniversary” o...
Back to vintage a rolex with this vintage Rolex ref 6044 with subsidiary seconds 小三針serial 720xxx year 1951. This model features a distinctive scooped bezel and is fitted with Rolex’s ‘Super Oyster’ crown. Introduced for a short period of time from c. 195...
The Rolex Oysterdste Precision 6696 has one of the longest production from 1960-80s. It was a popular entry level handwind Rolex 34mm for people from all walks of life. It is highly durable and the design is also timeless. There are many after market colo...
This is a mid size Rolex Semi Bubbleback with engine turn bezel and black waffle dial with 29mm bracelet Comparison between a Rolex Bubbleback 5050 vs Semi Bubbleback ref 6085. 32mm vs 34mm ...
This is a Rolex 1503 with a crylic crystal & cyclops magnifier and fluted bezel instead of the engine turned bezel for ref 1501. The 1503 is made in stainless steel, 14k white, yellow or pink gold or 18k yellow or pink gold. This Rolex Date reference 1503...
Rolex released the Daytona ref. 116523 in the year 2000 as part of the new-generation Daytona collection equipped with the new in-house Caliber 4130 automatic movement. The previous Daytona watches ran on caliber 4030, which was a modified Zenith El Prime...
I have promised myself to stop buying watches but it doesnt seems to work as there is always the last watch to get.. My small collection of Neo Vintage Rolex watches that have been discontinued (except one) 1. Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Lunette Noir (Bl...
This is a simple 34mm Tudor Oysterdate ref 7962 often referred to as the Big Rose Tudor. This is a manual hand wind model. There is another in automatic version. Back case engraved Oyster Case by Rolex ...
Left : Vintage steel & gold ref 1625 from the year 1968 & Right : Vintage Rolex ref 1625 in 18k gold from 1962. The early version has pointed hour and minute hands ...
This is a Rolex Hooded Bubbleback ref 3599 from 1941. It has a huge flat bezel instead of the usual slanted one. Moreover, it has a bicolour hoods, similar to the vintage Prince Zebra or tiger straps ...
The Rolex Athlete watch was p roduced in early 1940s and there are two versions : one with small seconds (using cal 700?) and one with centre/sweep seconds (cal 710). Both of these models are in stainless steel version. The Rolex Athlete 4127 looks simila...
Besides the early Rolex Prince Zebra or the hooded Bubbleback with alternate white and yellow gold stripes where Rolex has experimented with blending of different colored gold, the Rolex Tridor further demonstrated Rolex attempts to do so. The Rolex Trido...
Rolex Day date 18038 with single quick set function from 1981. Below comparison between a rose gold 1803 vs yellow gold 18038 Below comparison between a Rolex Tridor 18239b (double quick set) vs a rose gold 1803 vs yellow gold 18038 Thanks ...
The discontinued Neo Vintage Rolex 116523 and 16613 submariner are often neglected by collectors. However, the steel and gold combination has enabled the watch to be worn on formal and casual occasions. ...
I was quite surprised that Rolex Hong Kong still service the Rolex 1665 DRSD. The watch shall need to be verified from Switzerland prior to the service … ...
Yes, I was rather surprised too. One of the key criteria was that they would need to verify the watch with Switzerland first, which has taken most of the time. I have requested RSC HK not to change the dial and also not to polish the watch. Nevertheless, ...
In addition to servicing and changing the gas escape valve, there is a need to change the crystal in order to make the watch fully functional again. It was a hard choice as RSC has updated that the crystal is no longer able to meet the watch waterproof st...
I’m not planning to swim with it but, at the same time, the watch should be tough enough to be able to wear during raining days and use without fearing that water may get it…
I think the watch’s dial is the most importantly component in the entire watch and moistures are the number one cause for dial deterioration. This is the reason why in order to preserve the dial, my number one priority is to try to ensure the watch is moi...
So as of now this is still a proposal or has the service been completed? If it is a proposal I would by all means get a written statement that they will not replace the hads and dial. In the past there have been bad outcomes. A high quality independent se...
Actually I was making appointment to send my Rolex 16758 GMT master for a service and during the process, I have casually asked if my Rolex 1665 DRSD can still be serviced? Rolex center then replied that it depends as they would need to seek verification ...
Actually I was making appointment to send my Rolex 16758 GMT master for a service and during the process, I have casually asked if my Rolex 1665 DRSD can still be serviced? Rolex center then replied that it depends as they would need to seek verification ...
The Rolex President Day Date watches are interesting as they have great variety of dials and it comes in yellow gold, raise gold and white gold. It also has a variation of bezels. Rolex ref 1807 early version tree bark bezel with later version of ref 1807...
Even though the Rolex 8171 is a triple calendar moonphase watch, it can still be classified as Bubbleback as it uses the similar closed back movement like the Big Bubbleback 5030 and the normal Bubbleback. Key differences are the extra complication and th...
This is a rare vintage Art Deco style watch from the 1920s and 30s, typically featuring a rectangular case in 9K or 18K yellow gold with distinctive movable (hinged) lugs. These finely crafted manual-winding dress watches are usually adorned with Roman nu...
This Rolex 18k rose gold ref 5030 big Bubbleback is one of the most difficult to find reference. I have been looking for it since 1991! What is unique about it is the straight lugs case design that was a feature from the normal mid size Rolex Bubbleback. ...
The Rolex 6105 is an I treating watch as it’s one of the last few batches of semi Bubbleback watch evolving to Rolex Datejust. This watch has a nice red Datejust wording on its dial. ...
The Rolex 5030 is one of the interesting Rolex Datejust which retains the look and feel of the 1930-40s Rolex Bubbleback but bigger plus the Date function. There are several versions of the Big Bubbleback ...