Archive for May 2013

Carlos Kleiber

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Elephant & watch

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Location:Metropolis Drive,,Hong Kong

Moutai and watches

Limited edition Moutai made for the airforce...

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Location:Metropolis Drive,,Hong Kong

Watch exchange

I am in the process of exchanging Rolex 6048, 6444, 6298 and Rolex Aqua for a Patek 3445 ....it has been a difficult choice as funds are limited....

The PP 3445 is one of the classic watch that has a timeless elegance feel. It has a simple look and a very modest feel with just an automatic movement with date. Nevertheless, it is one of the most comfortable watch to wear and it is a true gentleman's watch.

Even if the 3445 stands beside a vintage 1655, it has managed to show its class..
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Rolex bubbleback parts

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Rolex Early & Princes

Just back from Singapore to celebrate my day's birthday.

During the trip, I took the opportunity to bring back the early 1920s rolex Octagonal
And the steel Prince and reunite them with their fellow family members of doctors watch and early oyster..

It is always a pleasure to see the growing numbers of Princes...

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Location:Metropolis Drive,,Hong Kong

Rolex Explorers

To explore the explorers..

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Rolex sports series

My 1019 was an accidental find as I was lucky to find it in good condition..

The Tudor was part of the "package" deal where I bought a couples of bubbleback and it was one if the item that I must get together with the rest... I didn't expect the prices of mint Tudor to appreciate so much that it has become a collectable now...

Two fully restored 1655...

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Location:Gilstead Road,Novena,Singapore

Mint condition watch

There are some collectors who love used and faded bezel, dials ... My preference is real old school ..meaning collecting watch in pristine condition. Currently, there are still spare parts for these vintage watches from the 1970s. My guess is, once these spare parts have all been used up, Rolex center may stop servicing these watches.. So, if you have a used Rolex, my advice is to quickly send them to Rolex for restoration... The trend for battle worn watches may be just a fad... Have you seen antique ming or Ching dynasty vase in terrible condition appreciating in values?

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Location:Metropolis Drive,,Hong Kong

Happy fox getting his watches

I am always very grateful with the fact that I have managed to find many nice watches for the past 20 years.
For 2013:
1. Rolex steel prince
2, Rolex oysterdate 6294
3. Rolex 6084 diamonds dial
4. Rolex gold octagonal
5. Rolex steel octagonal
6. Steel doctor watch
7. Trench watch telephone dial
8. Rolex Aqua
9. Rolex Domino
10. Rolex 1655...

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Sports gathering

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Location:Metropolis Drive,,Hong Kong

Watches from the 1950s 6542 and 6294

I have been wearing the 6542 for several days and the accuracy is unbelievable or a 1950s watch. The 6294 has just returned from service and the photos shows both the sports and dress watches from the 50s era.. Life is good!

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Location:Metropolis Drive,,Hong Kong

Mk 1-5

There are many collectors who are very particular of the mk 1 or 5 versions of the watch. There are also some who love the aged looked and faded bezel and dials etc. For me, my preference is always been to find the watch in as pristine condition as possible. Mint condition watches is the best and all dials wil have to be original. Whether it is version 1' 2 or 5' is ok for me...

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Changing of hobbies

I used to own many vintage hifi gears when I first came to HK. With the constant need to move apartment, I have since sold off most of my gear and only keep one simple set for listening.

In return, I have focussed on collecting watches instead..which is easier to keep owing to the small sizes..

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Sunday gathering

Good morning Sunday!

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Location:On Wan Road,,Hong Kong

Rolex prince steel

Just took back my watch from my watch maker who has replaced the wining crown with the original winding crown...

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My Patek experience

My Patek experience started during my stay in Taipei during my Reemtsma days. Many Taiwanese love the PP brand more then Rolex. I remembered was involve in the vintage watch community in Taipei where I met Mr. Wang who is an expect in Vintage watches especially Patek. There are two PP any collector must have namely is the first generation and second generation pp automatic movements..