Vacheron Constantin dress watch of the 80s

Vacheron Constantin was one of the lines of hi end brands in HK in Early 80s.  Patek Philippe, Audemar Piguet, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex and Omega,

2^nd line is Chopard, Tag Huer, Longines, Jaeger LeCoultre, Tudor, Ebel, Juvenia, Sarcer

Followed by Ernest Borel, Titoni Cyma, Rado, Seiko, Sandoz,

There are many many good watches available but the advertisement and the marketing media of the watch dealer will more or less determine how successful the watch sales could be accepted by their target customers. Of course, there are no short cut for success, Quality!

Vacheron Constantin is one of the say top Four in 80s’ PP, AP, VC and likely Rolex.

ThiS is a watch fully planted with diamonds VC 25510/000R 8.1272, price is about HKD$680,000 bling bling! 

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Glashutte 22 Jewels Vintage Automatic

This is another chronometer made by early factory house of Glashutte in Eatern Germany, where the current Glashutte is still there.
This is a high quality watch in the early 60s' gold plated, very large size of 38mm. It belongs to Stephen who is a collector for early Glashutte!
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IWC Schaffhausen

IWC, a name in Switzerland who is carrying passion for creation a style, a trend, and pursuit of impeccable Quality watch with Swiss culture.  
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Tag Heuer Calibre S

Tag Heuer has always been known for their top-notch diving and formula car race timer watches, with many of their watches ranking among the top watches in the world. Somehwat like the Monaco, that is one of the beautiful watches from Tag Heuer. With the Calibre S Chronograph, TAG Heuer stepped it up a notch or two. This watch is specifically and masterfully designed to be the best watch TAG has ever made. A new way to display the chronograph, powered by a super precision Quartz engine. very massive case as it is made of high quality stainless steel, smooth and comfortable to wear but the watch will not move around your wrist. Battery can likley last for 5 years in normal use, unless your set your chronograph frequently.
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Hamilton's latest Release, the IntraMatic

Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. 120 years long and eventful travel from Lancaster in the US to Biel the world capital of watchmaking in Switzerland. Hamilton watches combine the American spirit with the unrivalled precision of the latest Swiss movements and technologies. Known for its innovative design, Hamilton has a strong foothold in Hollywood, with products appearing in 400 films. The brand also boasts a strong aviation heritage. Hamilton is a member of the Swatch group, the largest watch manufacturer and distributor in the world with 160 production sites in Switzerland.

EXPLORE THE DEEP ROOTS OF THE HAMILTON WATCH

The new Hamilton IntraMatic takes its inspiration from a namesake Hamilton timepiece dating from the 1960s. After the exposure at Baselworld, March 2012, lot os people is asking of when this watch is available/.  Its styling reminisces of the first timepiece’s slender dimensions, as it measures about 7 mm in height not including the dome lens. The original watch was equipped with a Büren micro-rotor automatic movement. Today’s interpretations use an ultra-modern, high-performance ETA 2892-2 with 3.8mm thick. automatic movement with power reserve of 42 hours and highly resistant materials that are definitely here to stay. And in tune with the times, the 2012 Hamilton IntraMatic comes in a 38 mm and a 42 mm version to cater for evolving tastes and diverse wrist sizes. Available in steel or gold PVD plating, in two case sizes: 38 and 42 mm. Black leather strap. Recently, IntraMatic is very popular in Japan and in HK.
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Face Lifted Rolex Explorer I

This is a 39mm new face lifted Explorer I, ref 214270 it was made larger to a size of 39mm. Which looks a bit more updated to the new age people for demand of a bigger size! Well, the movement is still the same: good sturdy accurate Movement...made by Rolex
Price is HKD$43,605.00
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Patek Philippe Geneve

After the first Book “Patek Philippe Geneve” was published by Alan Banbery, there were  numerous requests for the second book. This is the second “Patek Philippe Geneve” published solely to Patek Philippe collectors.

I bought this book at Swindon book store at Lok Road, Tsim Sha Tsui in 1987. The price was HKD$1,380. I believe that is not cheap at all, and I do not know if we still can buy this or not?

It is all about Patek Philippe history, important creation, important Watches, Prototype watches, how do some of the watch works, such as Automatic, Perpetual calendar mechanism, spilt second and Repeater and some of the new development of Patek Phlippe watches.  A good reference book for Patek Philippers.

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Rolex Turn-O-Graph Stainless steel

This is one of the most Popular Model of Rolex ever sold, The Date Just, 60% of Rolex Sales goes to Date Just. I personally Like Turn-O-Graph most due to the display: Red Pointer, Red Date, and Red "Turn-O-Graph" wordings. Stainless steel, all time Classic Smart Rolex!!
This Rolex belongs to my Handphone dealer, He is fan of Rolex too.
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Simple is Best?

This is a World that contains different people of all kind, he who can not satisfy with what they are having, and always want to get more advance products, new handphone. New face lifted car, and keep changing watches. Well, 30 years ago, people wanted to wear smaller watch, 33 MM is the trend from Italy for Rolex, there were small number of people worn 36mm Rolex in HK. Look at today, many people criticized my Rolex Day Date is too small, as they are wearing a “Huge Clock” of 54mm on the wrist. I am not trying to say I am mis-aligned with the current Fashion and trend for big, but I think there is a limit.

As you can see, many people have gone back to basis. As sometimes watch is just an instrument to tell time, and as the same time a men’s accessory.

These are the latest example of simple Watch

Panerai
Radioimir California 3 Days PAM424

A Funny Dial made up of Roman and Arabia number , which they are California Dial, It was used for the Military Divers,  once the diver was caught dead by enemy, they can not tell who they are from their watch. Panerai has used this California Dial like PAM249, PAM262. PAM349, 2011’s PAM376 and 2012’s PAM424 as shown. Equipped with P.3000 hand wind movement, there is OP logo as on the 6’ o’clock position, this is mostly ensure that will be hot item, Go and find it.. it is listed at HKD$68,000.00

Jaquet Dorz
Grande Heure Onyx

There is only one hand to tell the time on 24 hours calibrated dial. Each division is indicating 10 minutes. That should be good enough for someone like you working as a CEO, or CFO, but not too good for a pilot or a train master. The dial is made of black Onyx, classy and mysterious, equipped with 24JD53 auto movement, that can store up 68 hours’ energy, 43mm case was made of hi carbon steel, Price is around HKD$89,500

Van Cleef & Arpels
Pierre Arpels

Thin as Piaget 830P manual Wind watch, as the movement is exactly Piaget 830P. There are 38mm and 42mm White Gold and Rose gold, The good example of a Dress watch for your party and may be work in office. Clean and Sleek Profile that fits perfectly on your wrist.

Price:42mm Rose gold is HKD$136,000

If I were asked to choose, I take Van Cleer & Arpels for my own use, then consider Jaquet Dorz for collection and Panerai if I still have the budget.

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Beautiful Women and their Watches

These are those stars on the Celluloid, models and celebrities who used to wear Rolex... Mostly Daytona and Date Just.
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