Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The joy of finding!
Vintage watch collection is a very interesting hobbies as the "toys" are good for everyday use, easy to maintain and has great history behind every watches!
Untimately, its the joy of finding that gives one great satisfaction!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Rolex Submariner in service center - Waiting for the bracelet
I have not been active with vintage watch collection for the past 3 years since I moved to work and stay in Hong Kong. My "renewed interest" in vintage watches started as a result of seeing my fellow Domink's Rolex 1680 red submariner one day.
It reminded me that I have a similar "red" submariner somewhere. My 1680 is without a proper bracelet. I took the watch to the Rolex center in Hong Kong, and after waiting for 3 weeks, the watch is being verified and an order has been placed for the metal bracelet. The watch was purchased at US$3000 (about HK$23,400) and it is currently being retailed at US$13,000 (about HK$104,000). Not a bad "investment" 345% increase in values !
Once the bracelet is here, I shall safe keep this 37 years old watch (1971) and wait for JJ to turn 21 and give him this watch in 2018! By then, the watch will be 47 years old : )
Monday, July 21, 2008
Wish Lists: 5513, 1680, 1675
Its lunch time, a good time for me to think of my vintage watch wish lists! : )1) Rolex GMT 1675 (GMT after Ref 6542)
2) Rolex Submariner with date 1680
3) Rolex Submariner without date 5513
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Election gold watch
This is a 1950s Election gold watch. These Election watch were quite popular in Asia as I saw a couple in SIngapore, MAlaysia and Hong Kong many years ago. I used to own a Election boy size watches and calender watch.This Election watch was found in Hong Kong 3 years back when I first came to Hong Kong at a smmall antique shop at Shen Wan..
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