Serious Rolex Collector

This is probably one of the dissenting collectors for Rolex. He has roughly 60 Rolex Sea Dweller in that glass globe. All are in running mode. So What kind of mindset a Rolex Collector should be!?? Collect One model with all his financial might for Quantity!? Collect Different type or versatile version of one model!? Collect one series of the same model in different time of release!? Collect all sorts of Colour of dial!? Collect Lucky number of the Serial Number!?
My favourie is to Collect all major version of Day date! As there are numerous number of Rolex being released every year, As Rolex is probably the largest number of Chronometer Watch production in Switzerland. I think all collectors have the mindset to collect as many as he can, But as for myself, I prefer to collect as best as I can for one Model. Well, if there is too many watches, it is a magnificent way to display and people will definitely say “WOOOW… A lot of Rolex!” But if they are more or less the same… That may be better to collect something which is rare…

Anyway, I like those Rolexes on the Glass Globe!


As We have thumb of rule for Collections; Accurate, Rarity, technical evolutional. Design beauty. Most of all…my personal idea only!

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Cartier Panthère Ring

Introduced in 1914, the motif, was inspired by Louis Cartier’s fellow jeweler Jeanne Toussaint, who was nicknamed the Panther. Style icons as Chloë Sevigny and Rachel Zoe claimed this to be her favorite piece. Since then most probably, this Panther would have appeared in many forms as Brooch, Ring, pedant, Fountain Pens, Cuff Links...etc

This is a baby Panther I saw in HKIA departure hall a few days ago at Cartier Boutique.

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FRANCK MULLER CURVEX

Ref.5850SC. 18K Rose Gold (5N)
Automatic Movement with a Platinum Rotor.
Centered Sweep Second Hand,
Silver Guilloche Dial with Black Arabic Numerals
Sapphire Crystal, Water Resistant 34mm.(Including Crown) X 38mm. 
Croco Strap
Retail Price: HK$135,000


This is a beautiful man's watch for you and me. Typical FM design, Bold and Big and probbaly one of the future Classic watches for daily uses.


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Rolex Oyster Crown, Submarine water Proof hatch lock

From Left to Right:

Orginal Helium Release valve of DeepSea and Sea Dweller.

Original Oyster Crown, only metal to metal contact.



Twinlock, metal to metal contact plus one gasket


Triplock, metal to metal contact plus two gaskets


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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" - Past, Present, and Future

There is a very detail studies on the Royal Oak's Past, Present and Future.We can understand the design concept of Royal Oak, Price, difference of major Royal Oak versions.
An extraordinary essay on this probably one of the most important watch in the World for Lovers of Royal Oak.

http://www.timezone.com/library/extras/201012035459

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Younger look of Rolex Day Date Purple-Blue Dial with Diamond

After I custom ordered a Purple-Blue Croco strap, this Rolex Day Date does not look so mature and sophisticated as it used to be, in fact this Rolex can be worne by man of age below 35 and Woman of age 25. Believe me, three out of 4 men and 4 out of four women has the same criticism as mine! HK Snob

T-Shirt with Rolex Logo

This is a Tee-shirt sent from a friend in the distant UK. Might be a souvenir from Rolex Sponsor Golf Tournament or some special event similar...I have not seen it in Hong Kong yet.

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Vintage Patek Philippe 38mm chronograph with moonphase

 

This is a watch being extensively used for more than 20 years, watch of a Dutch friend of mine.

Of course from "Plating" of the gold, we know that this is not authentic Patek Pilippe Watch. As genuine Patek Philippe does not have "Gold Plated Watch"!

We do not encourge to buy this kind of watch, but in fact the quality of the Calibre is good at least lasting for 20 years.

However the time keeping is bad and the plating is gone, looks awful, there is nothing Patek at all

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CARTIER Pasha Big-Size (38mm.) with Dimond's Grid. High-Grade Movement. Auto.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak  Ref.25820.OO.0944ST.04 Perpetual Calendar (39mm)

This is a beautiful example of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Stainless Stain case with transparent see-through back.

A finely hand crafted 22 Kt Rotor, beautiful workmanship on the Thin Calibre. Dependable, stylish, elegant, quite Expensive.
Light to wear, low profile white metal case, water resistant, high wearing comfort with the flexible bracelet. It offers you a good and detail date day display and accurate time keeping.

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Cartier Pasha Chrono 38mm Pt 950 bezel Limited Edition 500 Pieces

CARTIER Ref.W3105155 PASHA Chrono. 38mm.



Platinum Pt 950 Bezel.


(Limited Edition of 500 pieces Only)


Auto. High-Grade Movement.


Calibre:( Base on F.Piguet.1185 )


VACHERON CONSTANTIN-OverSeas.


BREGUET-Horloger de la Marine.


BLANCPAIN-Leman. (Use the Same Movement).


Black Dial, S.S. case with Sapphire Crystal Case back, Alligator Strap with Deployant.

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de Grisogona Meccanico dG No.3 Titane

A Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve's Award for Public Prize.

de Grisogona Meccanico dG No.3 Titane is a mechanical manual winding watch, dual time display, analogue hands display on the top portion, and a "7 segnments" digital display by the same core movment.

Please note that this is not a digital quartz watch!!

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Tissot Touch is my Hiking Watch

This is my second Titanium Touch Hiking Watch, also made with Titanium with Chromium colour like mirror polishing surface. Super Light that fits for Hiking, from Tissot.

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Frank Muller Conquistador Grand Prix Chronograph Turbillion Watch

Last September 2009. FM has launched a New Series of Watch: Singapore Grand Prix Racing Chronograph brought to the public the new watch manufacturing technology and inspired new watch design, a blending of Sportive with classic watch case design.
This Year, continued to pursue a new watch design. Conquistador Tourbillion
An Ergal made of Frank Muller’s classic Cintree Curves case with Plated with RED, contains the superb Calibre inside. The size of the watch is 48mm x 62.7mm x 14.6mm. Matching hand sew crocodile strap with Red Thread that has become a Fashion for the strap. The Small White Triangle at the 6 O’clock position is the second hand. Besides Ergal material, FM offers Rose gold and Titanium and White Gold and Titanium versions for your selections.


The Beautiful case contains the Cal. FM 2001, with 6 hours power reserve. Vibration of 18,000 p/hour.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ref. 25863T1

This is not the watch for me as my wrist is not big enouh to carry such watch!
This is made of Titanium, with Super Jumbo Size of 57mm with measurement including the crown.
Cal. 2226/2480 with 54 jewels. Watch proof.

The Christie's Final bid came to USD$30,000.00. I think that this watch is losing his glory as comparing with the time Arnold worn it as on the Terminators III in 2003. is an Limited to 750 pieces.

USD$30,000.00 is considered Good deal!

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Roger Dubuis Golden Square Cal. RD 02 in New York Christie's

A RD bold design calls all kinds of "Watch Out" attention. Square of 41mm, Water proof with a Titanium Case. Comes with orginal Cerificates and waranty card. An Auction price of USD$37,500.00 in New York Christie's in 15 Dec 2009. Is that a Good deal!. All depends what you are looking for!
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