Sunday, September 4, 2011
Buying a Submariner: date or no date?
The Submariner is an excellent first choice as a first "good" watch.
The date version was first produced as reference 1680 in the mid-sixties so it's hard to say if it’s more "classic" or not. Certainly Sean Connery in the Bond movies was wearing without date, but then again the first movie with a Rolex was Dr.No that came out in 1962.
I personally would prefer a new Rolex (or any watch) with a date function and especially with Rolex, the "Cyclops" date magnification is a unique look. Having said that, in my experience they scratch more easily because of course the glass sticks out (although today sapphire crystals are so hard that it's almost impossible to do).
The Sub Reference 14060M "No Date" was almost discontinued this year but Rolex decided to keep it alive. You won't find it on their official website though..It also doesn't have the Ceramic bezel which the new Rolex Submariner 116610LN with date has.
Whatever you choose, make sure you get the last reference numbers and not some older models..
In terms of "sensible price" - I'd say grab one quick, as the Swiss Frank is very strong... I haven't bought a Rolex for a while, but I would say that you should be able to get up to 10% if the dealer is keen and you can pay cash, there won't be much more "room" and in fact Rolex won't actually officially let them give any discounts or they'll lose the right to represent them.
Rolex is more available at various shops so there will be a lot of possible sources..I personally like Wempe on Bond Street. By the way, Rolex has opened their own Flagship store at One Hyde Park, might be worth a try as they may be more flexible on the price. Online you could try http://www.bankslyon.co.uk.
The date version was first produced as reference 1680 in the mid-sixties so it's hard to say if it’s more "classic" or not. Certainly Sean Connery in the Bond movies was wearing without date, but then again the first movie with a Rolex was Dr.No that came out in 1962.
I personally would prefer a new Rolex (or any watch) with a date function and especially with Rolex, the "Cyclops" date magnification is a unique look. Having said that, in my experience they scratch more easily because of course the glass sticks out (although today sapphire crystals are so hard that it's almost impossible to do).
The Sub Reference 14060M "No Date" was almost discontinued this year but Rolex decided to keep it alive. You won't find it on their official website though..It also doesn't have the Ceramic bezel which the new Rolex Submariner 116610LN with date has.
Whatever you choose, make sure you get the last reference numbers and not some older models..
In terms of "sensible price" - I'd say grab one quick, as the Swiss Frank is very strong... I haven't bought a Rolex for a while, but I would say that you should be able to get up to 10% if the dealer is keen and you can pay cash, there won't be much more "room" and in fact Rolex won't actually officially let them give any discounts or they'll lose the right to represent them.
Rolex is more available at various shops so there will be a lot of possible sources..I personally like Wempe on Bond Street. By the way, Rolex has opened their own Flagship store at One Hyde Park, might be worth a try as they may be more flexible on the price. Online you could try http://www.bankslyon.co.uk.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Breitling (still) for sale: Navitimer Limited Edition Patrouille de France
My beautiful 1990's Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France" is still for sale.
The hand wind movement is a Lemania 1873, which is historically linked to the cal. 321 movement on the Omega Speedmaster and to the Breguet movements today.
It's been recently serviced.
It's a real classic and should part of any good collection...
Check it out at:
http://118i5.chronoads.com
Update 4th July 2011: SOLD!
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It's been recently serviced.
It's a real classic and should part of any good collection...
Check it out at:
http://118i5.chronoads.com
Update 4th July 2011: SOLD!
Horology related (fun) events in June 2011
Photo Copyright: christina rutz
Here are some watch related events that I am aware of for June 2011:
5 June:
Eurotime Watch Fair – Hamburg, Germany (http://www.uhrenboerse-online.de)
8 to 12 June:
66th NAWCC National Convention – Kansas, USA (http://www.nawcc.org/index.php/component/content/article/504)
10 to 12 June:
BHI Summer Show 2011 - Upton, Newark, NG23 5TE, UK (http://www.bhi.co.uk/update/PosterFinal.pdf)
12 June:
Brunel Clock and Watch fair – Uxbridge, UK (http://www.clockandwatchfairs.com/clock_fair_details.html)
26 June:
Uhren- und Schmuck Markt - Koeln (Cologne), Germany (http://www.koelnkongress.de)
Have fun!
The Watchman
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Watch Auctions in Europe June 2011
(click through to full June view)
1 June:
Kaplans (Stockholm): Lilla Watches http://www.kaplans.se/kaplans/auctiongoods.aspx?AuktID=2137
4 June:
Kaplans (Stockholm): Watches http://www.kaplans.se/kaplans/auctiongoods.aspx?AuktID=2136
8 June:
Bonhams (London): Fine Watches & Wristwatches http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/18849/
9 June:
Fellows (Birmingham): Secondhand Jewells &Watches http://www.fellows.co.uk/wrist-watch-auctions
21 June:
Koller (Zurich): Watches http://www.kollerauktionen.ch/en/auktionen/auktionskalender.asp
23 June:
auction.fr (Geneva): Montres-Bracelets & Haute Joallerie http://www.auction.fr/FR/v16814-hotel-des-ventes-de-geneve-montres-bracelets-haute-joaillerie/infos.html
Fellows (Birmingham): Secondhand Jewells &Watches http://www.fellows.co.uk/wrist-watch-auctions
30 June:
auction.fr (Paris): Bijoux, Montres, Objets de Vitrine http://www.auction.fr/FR/v16796-rossini-bijoux-montres-objets-de-vitrine/infos.html
Have fun!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Breitling for sale: Navitimer Limited Edition Patrouille de France
As I like to rotate my collection, I am selling a beautiful 1990's Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France". The hand wind movement is a Lemania 1873, which is historically linked to the cal. 321 movement on the Omega Speedmaster and to the Breguet movements today.
It's been recently serviced.
It's a real classic and should part of any good collection...
Check it out at:
http://118i5.chronoads.com
It's been recently serviced.
It's a real classic and should part of any good collection...
Check it out at:
http://118i5.chronoads.com
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Major wristwatch auctions - European calendar 2011
I spend a lot of my time trawling through auction catalogs. They give a fascinating insight into the history, rarity, and value of wristwatches around the world.
I now have completed a list of the major auctions in Europe and will be listing these on a monthly basis.
May 2011 is a particularly busy month (best month just before the major holidays) and here are the scheduled auctions that I am aware of:
12 May:
Fellows (Birmingham): Secondhand Jewells and Watches http://www.fellows.co.uk/wrist-watch-auctions
15 May:
Antiquorum (Geneva): Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks http://www.antiquorum.com
Sotheby's (Geneva): Important Watches http://www.sothebys.com
16 May:
Christie's (Geneva): Important Watches http://www.christies.com/features/auctions/0511/important-watches/
19 May:
auction.fr (Paris): Bijoux, Montres, Argenterie, Objets de Vitrine http://www.auction.fr/FR/v16788-rossini-bijoux-montres-argenterie-objets-de-vitrine/infos.html
21 May:
Ineichen (Zurich): Uhren/Schmuck-Auktion No. 153 http://www.auktionshaus-ineichen.ch/aiag/index.php?id=52&L=2
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session I http://www.meetingart.it
22 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session II http://www.meetingart.it
24 May:
Bonhams (London): Clocks and Watches http://www.bonhams.com/EUR/sale/18836/0/
25 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session III http://www.meetingart.it
Christie's (London): Elegance: Jewels, Watches & Handbags http://www.christies.com/calendar/
26 May:
Fellows (Birmingham): Secondhand Jewellery & Watches http://www.fellows.co.uk/wrist-watch-auctions
27 May:
Millon associés (Paris): Horlogerie Montres de Collection http://millon-associes.com/vo27052011/millon_27052011.pdf
28 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session IV http://www.meetingart.it
29 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session V http://www.meetingart.it
I will publish the June and July schedules toward end of May.
I hope you have as much fun with this as I do...
I now have completed a list of the major auctions in Europe and will be listing these on a monthly basis.
May 2011 is a particularly busy month (best month just before the major holidays) and here are the scheduled auctions that I am aware of:
12 May:
Fellows (Birmingham): Secondhand Jewells and Watches http://www.fellows.co.uk/wrist-watch-auctions
15 May:
Antiquorum (Geneva): Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks http://www.antiquorum.com
Sotheby's (Geneva): Important Watches http://www.sothebys.com
16 May:
Christie's (Geneva): Important Watches http://www.christies.com/features/auctions/0511/important-watches/
19 May:
auction.fr (Paris): Bijoux, Montres, Argenterie, Objets de Vitrine http://www.auction.fr/FR/v16788-rossini-bijoux-montres-argenterie-objets-de-vitrine/infos.html
21 May:
Ineichen (Zurich): Uhren/Schmuck-Auktion No. 153 http://www.auktionshaus-ineichen.ch/aiag/index.php?id=52&L=2
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session I http://www.meetingart.it
22 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session II http://www.meetingart.it
24 May:
Bonhams (London): Clocks and Watches http://www.bonhams.com/EUR/sale/18836/0/
25 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session III http://www.meetingart.it
Christie's (London): Elegance: Jewels, Watches & Handbags http://www.christies.com/calendar/
26 May:
Fellows (Birmingham): Secondhand Jewellery & Watches http://www.fellows.co.uk/wrist-watch-auctions
27 May:
Millon associés (Paris): Horlogerie Montres de Collection http://millon-associes.com/vo27052011/millon_27052011.pdf
28 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session IV http://www.meetingart.it
29 May:
Meeting Art (Milan): Modern and Vintage Watches, session V http://www.meetingart.it
I will publish the June and July schedules toward end of May.
I hope you have as much fun with this as I do...
Friday, April 8, 2011
a simple app list
As an unabashed watch nerd, but also a technology geek (2 decades working in telecommunications will do that to you), I have been furiously collecting watch-themed apps for my iPhone. My current “collection” has the following:
Watch producers:
Richemont group:
A. Lange, Paiget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, IWC, Montblanc Rieussac, Montblanc (multi product)
Swatch Group:
Omega, Longines, Tissot, Rado
LVMH:
Hublot, Zenith, Monaco V4 (Tag Heuer), Chaumet (Dandy)
Other groups:
Audemars Piguet, Girard-Perregaux, Perrelet, Parmigiani, Chanel (J12), Bell & Ross, Boucheron, Hermes
Independents:
Chronomat (Breitling), Maurice Lacroix, Frederique Constant, Dewitt, RJ Time (Romain Jerome), AirmanClock (Glycine), Black Moon (Sarpaneva), Time Zoner (Vogard), Stowa, Nienaber Bünde, Victorinox, Milus, Traser H3
Watch Media companies:
Uhren News, Chronos, Uhren Magazin, Heure-FR, Watch International, OdC LITE, MyWatch, Worldtempus News, HHMagazine
Watch Catalogues:
100 Years of Rolex, OdC PLUS, UhrenMagazine Neuheiten, Uhren2010, Uhrwerke, AnuarioTR, Wempe 2010
Second-hand and vintage watches for sale:
MMC Montres, Watchchrono, Meertz, watchsea24, Blowers
Auction houses:
Antiquorum, Christies,
Other:
Kronometry, 10hs10, HHGame, Kello, Rolex Explorer, FakeWatch, Watches
This is meant to be a simple list of some of the apps out there at the moment, but there will be a lot more available in the Apple App Store. For example, there are a lot apps that have been developed for specific Rolex models. They are quite expensive and I have not yet decided to purchase them.
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