A watch gains 1 minute a day...

-A watch tends to gain 1 minute everyday consistently, another watch gains 5 seconds a day and lose 10 seconds the other!?  Which one is classified more Accurate?

HK Snob

A Kindness Story; Small thing can make a Big Change

Picture of a Ref 18238 Day Date with Lapis Azuli Dial

A Kindness Story; Small thing can make a Big Change

A One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry.

He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house.

However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. 

She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?" "You don't owe me anything," she replied "Mother has taught us never to accept payment for a kindness." He said... "Then I thank you from my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Years later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation.

When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her.

He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval.

He looked at it, he wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally, she looked, and something caught her attention on the side as she read these words......"Paid in full with one glass of milk." (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You, GOD, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands."

*******************************************************

Small Thing can make big change

One morning when I enter the Hotel for the breakfast… I asked as usually the Green tea, and the Waitress brought me the cup which was supposed to be white but today’s Black,

I was looking at other table and see that they are all White, I asked why? She asked me to turn the cup and see. To my Surprise, My name was printed on the Cup!?

So this tell me I was being treated differently and I think this is the Cafe manager‘s idea?

Anyway, a small thing could bring you some big surprise.   And I think I will stay in this hotel as long as I need to without changing to other….

Same case for Rolex, we as a customer should deserve a better explanation on the their products, however, one could always say that , who care if you are a just customer of having two Rolexes  Collector who has 1,000 that they treat you the same, but I think we should have a Rolex Ambassador who can tell more about their product and who can stand up and represent the brand and company to speak to the end customer, I wonder if there is a way that we can talk to them directly!?

HK Snob

FrankenWatch Rolex Ref 18049?

Recently friend of mind took one Ref 18049 to RVC to service, the person in charge told my friend that Ref 18049 does not carry a Diamond dial, it has only Diamond bezel and not with Diamond Dial!!

And Friend of mine was advised to change with dial without diamond.

However, we can see Christie’s Auction, there is a few auction items come with Ref 18049 that has diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel, Why RVC can say that Ref 18049 does not come with Diamond Dial!

I hereby Request master collector to tell me why?

Of course, we value the saying of Rolex Service centre saying, but how about those people who bought Rolex Ref 18049 with Diamond Dial from Auction? That means Christie’s sells Frankenwatch!? Who is right and Who is Wrong!?

This is the watch that RVC changed a new dial for him...no diamond dial!

HK Snob

Retard your Watch

-You can always retard the hands on your watch, no matter how, yesterday’s time has already gone completely!

HK Snob

Galleria Watch Shop at HKIA, Chak Lap Kok, Hong Kong

There is a Watch Supermarket for watch shopping at HKIA Departure concourse right opposite IWC Boutique

It carries the following Swiss fine watch brands

Glasshutte, Chopard, Frank Muller, Bell & Ross, Tag Heuer, Rado, Gucci, Burberry, Mido, Hamilton, Tissot,
Certina, Baume & Mercier, Montblanc Longines, Breitling Zenith, Bvlgari and Omega. Amongst all I like Glasshute, I had stopped there watching the Promotion video for 30 minutes, it is so much interesting to see how Glasshutte watch is being made. Baume & Mercier and Longines were some of my favourite watch too.

All prices are list price and I think there is no discount, well, if you are interested in watch it I nice to shop and then you can mark down the model ref. You can go to down town Kowloon via Airport Express Halewinner or Oriental Watch Company to get the same watch with less 15%-30% discount.

Of course, if you do not care about the discount, that is a right place for you to shop.

In Hong Kong, the watches are all tax free.

HKIA Snob

Rolex Boutique at Hong Kong International Airport departure hall will soon be opened

Rolex Soon open a New boutique at Hong Kong International Airport

Right at the main passage concourse with floor space about 5,000 square feet. I think that is likely the most expensive Shop in the HKIA.

We soon would be having a new shopping for your most beloved watch at the world busiest airport.

I am looking forward to see the grand opening, maybe there is a big discount for those Marco Polo Platinum Club members!

HKIA Snob

Is Real good Quality able to be found Only in the Big Names!?

Real good Quality is really able to be found Only in the Big Names!?

How About some good feature, quality can be found other than those big Names?

There are a lot of people which are only Fans of the big names, well, once I showed one watch which is a transparent gold watch to a man who has watch collection like A Lang & Sohne, AP and Rolex. He took less than 1/2 second with just a glance on the see-through sapphire of the watch to tell, “Very Rough Polishing! Cannot compare with Patek Philippe!” Of course, he is not a real Watch Collector, as We should looks at the workmanship with suspect, passion to find out more about the watch and the intension of the designer. Many People could easily jump into conclusion so fast without looking clearly the details on the Watch.  Well this tells us that the big name has already built up the image of good workmanship and technology that need no scrutinizing inspection, but it does not mean that the 2^nd or third tier does not have the same Quality.

I had another story, one there is a friend who has been listening to his Hi end Transistorized audio system whereby he said no Vacuum Tubes system could give him the power he wants. He Does not believe vacuum tubes could deliver a good powerful control on the loudspeaker. He probably does not know that all the Hi-frequency radio transmitter is using vacuum tube, One single tubes can deliver

35,000 Watts power. If they use Transistors, probably they need 500 pieces, and each of the transistor should have very similar specification, also they might be mounted on a large heat sink or even ventilation fans are required to cool down the red hot transistor or it would be burt in seconds.

I just discover one of my perpetual Calendar Watch moon phase dial is made of Lapis Lazuli stone and laid on it a pieces highly polished 18K gold as the Moon. If you do not notice it, you probably may not know that this is the intended Quality and Low Profile SHOW-OFF of the watch designer.

So sometimes you have to get a Closer Look (probably under x10 Magnifying glass) into you watch in such a detail on the material in use, the design of the watch and layout of the dial, that is fun of watch collection.

Friend of mine who has a Rolex Day Date Ref 18238 Lapis Lazuli Dial who was found to have a tiny hairy crack under a regular service at RVC. The Rolex Staff told him that there is a Lapis Lazuli Dial available for him to be replaced for HKD$13,500 plus $800 of replacement Fee! After one week, he was called by Rolex saying that “ Sorry the new replaced dial is not too good!” immediately we knew that the technician might had an accident to Crack the new dial during installation. Friend of mine has to wait again for another Lapis Lazuli Dial. This time RVC will ask the Master Watch Smith to do his job!!

This story tells us, not so many Rolex Day Dates were made with Lapis Lazuli dial before, probably 1/1000 of Day Date. In fact not so many made in the recent days, probably 1/10,000. That could be one of the best Rolex Day Date for collector.

If you had one, please treasure it! If I had one, probably I could not sleep!

HK Snob

Trend of Watch Strap

How do you feel the new trend of Watch Band!?

Many people could be feeling that an Expensive Watch should come with an alligator, lizard watch strap, Horse tail strap? Seems that a Cheap watch deserves to match with plastic strap!?

I am seeing that the trend has been changed, some expensive AP comes with a Silicone Rubber strap.

A Cartier uses $200 Satin like polyester material on an $450,000 Crash!

I feel bore with watch strap made of traditional Expensive Watch strap, first of all, WHY a watch strap mush be Black or brown? Can I order some Hermes Like Orange, Purple or silver grey!?

Here it comes, I am planning to change some of the watch strap into the following colour and smooth Cow Hide Leather Strap, so as the eye sight will focus not on the strap but the watch.

The Colour of the strap could echo with the watch colour and give you a new appearance for next 10 months, Why not!?

Custom made Watch strap is a new trend, you can make you own Family surname embodied on the watch like your personal Custom made shirt!? 

HK Snob

Dream of a 60 Year Old Rolex Fan

Day Dream of a 60 years Old Rolex Fan

I would be not happier than these…if I could…

Win a Mark-Six.

Meet some of the pretty women you had dreamed of, making love on first class A380 going Nice…

Your retirement P-fund has been allocated to your bank account.  Then to celebrate with a 1945  Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chateau Mouton and celebrate with your best friend.

Take a Ten Pounds hammer to slam you note book computer that has been ruling your private life over the past twenty years in your work on you retirement Date.

Found Rolex Day Date Platinum Green Dial.

Got a chance to acquire an excellent condition Black Ferrari 308  or a Yellow Lamborghini Countach.

Your first and second ex-wife gives you a call on your 60^th birthday.

Found your lost best favourite 1936 Dunhill Pink Gold Cuff link one day in the corner of the living room.

Able to start a Jazz Cafe in Central with JBL 4350 Loudspeaker driven by Macintosh MC275 playing my favourite 1960 Records. Of course, set up a corner to sell my Rolex Day Date Ref to those who appreciate Rolex.

How about your dream!?

HK Snob

The Top 5 Most Wanted Watches in the World

The Top 5 Most Wanted Watches in the World 

From one recent Australia survey, the best career that most people like feel great and  happy is:

1. Pastor

2. Fireman

3. Physiotherapist 

Well , I am sure that is not the choice of most HK people, Probably HK people like to be work as Lawyer, Doctor and Investment manager, no one like to work as  Fireman and Pastor! That may be the lest preferred job for People of HK, As HK people rate Money is prime factor for job selection, second is Money and Third is money related…Sorry I sad like this, as That may not be 100% right but definitely 100% not wrong.

Recently I read a post, the Top-5-Most-Wanted-Watch- in-the-World

That I feel that the rating is quite close to what I am thinking on the top FIVE, this is to share with you all.

No. 5: Patek Philippe Calatrava

No 4: Panerai Radiomir 1936 Special Edition

No 3: Rolex Cosmograph

No 2: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

No. 1: The Rolex Sea Dweller (DeepSea) 

Two of them goes to Rolex. 

Looking for more details

http://clicktempus.com/the-top-5-most-wanted-watches-in-the-world/

Sham Shui Po Snob

Searching a Lost Rolex

On one special day, my Father lost his Rolex OysterQuartz Day Date in the Room, he was bending his waist searching half day for it.

At all drawers, study room corners, under the cabinets at the Kitchen…he could not find it! He rush out for a hang out…

I started to search for it… within 3 minutes, I found it!

My father came home with a metal Detector and asked me how could I find it?

I said ”I closed all windows, I sit down and listen carefully under a quiet atmosphere, I found it in the pocket on your suit!”

The Morale of the story is: if you are hurry, you cannot solve the problem. If you calm down and think of the right way, you can solve the problem much easier!

PS
Rolex OysterQuartz is no like normal Quartz watch, it carries a special design mechanism works like your automatic watch that has an escapement fork, it makes a “Tick Tag” every second!

Rolex produces approximately 25,000 OysterQuartz since 1977 till 2001. About 500 pieces of White gold, about 3000 pieces of Yellow Gold, rest are stainless steel and Two tone.

An ideal Watch for you that has no hassle on the accuracy and durability! The battery cell runs about 3 years and Rolex Service Centre offer FREE battery Replacement Forever!

HK Snob

The process of searching your dream Watch is always more fun than you have found it…

How to be a Happy Man?

These are some of condition that you would not feel happy at all!

1. If you spend more than 1 hour to go to work, worse is you have to go by public transportation at rush hour.

2. If the one sits beside you is a man that got strong body odor whilst you are going to fly long haut flight to Europe in an Economy class.

3. Your Boss always complains your performance is not as good as he is expecting… Of course, or you would be the boss of that dickhead instead!

4. You have more than 2 mistresses at same time but you do not have money enough to continue that relation.

5. Your boss earns $8,000 an hour but you earn $300, you had to work 5 times harder…

6. People say” it is not the length, it is not the size, so long if you can make it rise!”

But you can no make it rise…

7. Sad to see that your dream girl had already engaged with your best friend.

8. The Time when you carry an umbrella, it never rains, and when you do not carry the umbrella, it pours!

9. Sad to see the review is always less than the amount of inflation!

10. Your subordinate once becomes your direct boss.

11. Your Boss is a woman who is always sex harassing you in office.

12. After sex, we could not find the condom in dark. After two weeks your girl friend sue you in court as find it inside her... and worst thing is she was tested pregnant

13. Your two close girl-friends meet discover you at same time same place in the party

14. Rolex Service Centre lady rejects service of your Rolex Day Date Saying that the Dial is not original. In fact you bought that Watch at Rolex AD! What can you do!?

15. To buy a vintage Rolex Ref 1804 with Brunswick Green dial with 44 diamonds with hundred thousand of dollar, and later found that the dial had a hairy crack!

Never mind, the day will not be perfect always, tomorrow will be another day!

Comparison is odorous, it is important is to feel good about what you have and try not to get something that you may not able to get it.

Like the Rolex Collection, the process of searching the dream Watch is always more fun than you have found it…

Sham Shui Po Snob

A 75 years old collector of Rolex had a Crazy Sales on his Rolex Collection because his 2nd wife was locked up in Macao by a Shark loan syndicate!

In Interesting story as you know there may be a lot of people who has a lot of Rolex, but I am not too sure there is a man who has a full collection of Ref 1803 with the following colour:

1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Cyan
6. Blue Purple
7. Grey
8. Brownish Red
9. Black
10. White
11. Champagne gold
12. Lapis Lazuli Blue
13. Grossular stone, Bloodstone, Malachite, Marble!

There is a man who is aggressive to collect all the about with target to collect a series of all possible colour.

I really don't know how long it takes, but within two months, he had already ten Rolex DD with some of the sought after colour dial and precious metal for the watch! Well, he told me that he had met one man who…........

He met a man at Tsim Sha Tsui at a Hotel lobby who was asking someone for buying his basket of watch with 6 Rolex Day Date with one price only $300,000! This old man said he needs money for his wife who went Macao and lost over $1,000,000, he had not enough cash as his young Wife’s HK ID card was confiscated by a gangster of loan Shark and she could not come back HK without the “ransom” paid!

He has not enough cash in that Saturday evening… he was so worry that he cannot get his wife back and he was threaten that her young beautiful wife would be “tortured” if no cash on Sunday before noon… Of course he cannot call help for Police… as she may be exposed as her “intimated affair” to his family!

Who would believe this as it appeared to be a Fraud…

In Old Chinese saying’, " Why there is so big toad jumping on the Road!?"

Well, friend of mine was wondering if those are a fake watches or not, but he is not a simple man too…who spotted at least two of them is not fake, as there were two chaps who was so much interested in buying. He thought that two chaps are the partners of the old man!?

Quick decision was made him an immediate decsiion drew cash from the ETC, of course he called two of his friend to help (one of them has two ETC, in HSBC each day we can draw $50,000 only!)

He gave the old man cash $250,000 with some discount.

Later he found that these are the watched he bought within 1 hour.

1. Rolex Ref 1803 yellow gold with champagne gold dial with diamond, with sold strap (market price $75,000)

2. Rolex Ref 1803 white gold with white dial and diamond, leather strap (market price $65,000)

3. Rolex Ref 1803, Yellow gold Brownish Red with diamond dial with leather strap. (market price $88,000)

4. Rolex Ref 1803, Yellow Gold with Green Dial… (market price $100,000)

Base on my estimation, the following 4 watches worth more than $300,000 already!

Friend of mine does not want to tell the detail information of other three other Rolex Day Date…

I believe his purchased Rolex worth more than $600,000 and I am sure that old man would not care so much as he might have a lot more Rolex at home….

In Hong Kong, there are a lot of transparent billionaires. And that old man is one of them.

Well, This is another case of if you are rich, you can be richer.

A Quick decision either makes you a wiser man of a victim of fraud.

If you are knowledge enough some time you are able to tell that is a real case of watch sales or a fraudulent plot!?

This case makes me think of the case that one man sold one of the Patek Philippe enamel world time wrist watch at Cat Street with just $50,000. But no one was too sure if that was a fake one as no one had seen that watch… later the Jude buyer sold that watch in Auction for $1,300,000 , that was in 80s. Later we find that the watch was a real creator's item of Patek philippe and only three samples were made… Now I believe the same watch is probably worth more than $8,000,000!

Aftermath…
Good stuff comes and goes in minutes… only wise man can make the right decision at the wrong moment.
Stupid man makes the wrong decision at the right moment!

A 75 years old man could get a young pretty lady as his “Wife”… money Talks!
If I had no money, girl walks!

These are the watches here shown on  the picture.

From left to right

Ref 1803 DD Green Dial

Ref 1803 DD Champagne Dial with Diamond and president strap

Ref 1803 DD White Gold with White Dial with Diamond

Ref 1803 DD Yellow gold with Arms of Arab Air force logo

Roger Dubuis Pink Gold Much More Perpetual calendar

Ref 1804 Platinum DD with Fantastic Colourful Blue Dial with Diamond

Ref 18238 DD with Onyx Dial double click with President strap

Ref 18038 DD with White dial and Roman numerals

Ref 18038 DD with Black dial

PS
Well, in Today’s Hi-tea of Rolex fans…. He show me some of his “OLD Man’s Collection!”

Sham Shui Po Snob
I am drooling on the Ref 1804! A Fantastic Blue dial Rolex DD. The price of this watch is Damn Expensive!

Message to A Watch Fever Friend

Hi  There,
I had received one particular Enquiry on Rolex Lady DateJust 26mm Two Tone with Computer dial and Jubilee strap yesterday, but I accidentally Deleted the e-mail.

Pls resend me... The watch Information will be available in these couple of day!

HK Snob

Updated Major Rolex Watch List Price and Discount at Rolex Authorized Dealer (AD) Hong Kong June 2013

Please Refer to the latest update on Rolex Prices 28 Sep 2014, Click below Link.

http://watch-fever.blogspot.hk/2014/09/all-major-rolex-watch-model-list-price.html

All Major Rolex Watch Model List Price, and Discount at Rolex Authorized Dealer (AD) Hong Kong 2013

Rolex has adjusted the price 4 times in 2011, and 5 times for Tudor. It has been no price adjustment for Rolex and Tudor since Nov 2011!

Still there is no news on new price adjustment in 2013 as of this moment!

Rolex currently produces around a dozen different Oyster Perpetual models. Rolex also has their dress line, Orchid 50-60 and later Cellini. They are not the major model people is looking for.

For ladies they make the 23mm Oyster-Perpetual, 26mm Date & Datejust, and 29mm Yacht-Master. In mid-size, you can get the 31mm Datejust or 35mm Yacht-Master (the only sport model offered in a case smaller than 40mm).

Lastly there are the gents: 34mm Date & Air-King; 36mm Datejust, Explorer & President; and the 40mm Daytona, Explorer II, GMT-Master-II, DeepSea replaced the phased out SeaDweller, Submariner, and latest 44mm Stainless Steel Yacht-Master II with a sky high price of $145,300 less 5% discount. The new one like Explorer II, Sky-Dweller is made of a larger size of 42mm. The newer enlarged Date Just II and Day Date II is not seen to be accepted by most of the customers, still the 36mm Size is the main stream.

Some models like the gents Datejust currently have about 10 model numbers in production... The numbers help differentiate the different metals and bezels used. Dial colors are not included, so that leaves one with dozens of new Datejust choices... The DeepSea in comparison is offered only in steel, only with a black dial, and only as Ref. 116600.


Air-King
The Air-King could be considered the "entry level" model from Rolex. It is 34mm in diameter and comes with an Oyster bracelet by default. The Air-King does not have a Date. In the 1970s, the Air-King was offered with a date and in gold & steel combinations which was rare! Those two variations likely ceased production since they are redundant next to the Date and Oyster Perpetual models.

Current models retail for Air King Ref 114200 $46,600 with the smooth bezel fitted,

Air King with the engine turned white gold fluted bezel Ref 114234 $60,500.


Oyster Perpetual

Date: The Rolex Date is 34mm like the Air-King, but it obviously includes a date function. Its production began in the late 1950s, around the time the steel Datejust was introduced. Retails range from HKD$45,000 with a smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet to HKD$60,500 with an 18K white gold fluted bezel and diamond markers. The date model was once offered in 3 flavors: steel, 18k yellow & steel, and all 18k yellow gold. It is now only available in steel.

Ref 115200 stainless steel, 34mm Smooth stainless steel Bezel date Oyster Strap $47,500

Ref 115234 stainless steel, 34mm, White Gold Fluted Bezel Date Oyster Strap No Diamond $55,500

Ref 115234 Stainless steel, 34mm White Gold Fluted Bezel Date Oyster Strap Diamond dial $62,100

Datejust

The Datejust is the best selling Rolex model in the market, 60% of Rolex model is Datejust and has been for decades. It was first introduced in 1945. The gents model is 36mm in diameter and typically came on a Jubilee bracelet. Rolex seems to have changed their tradition on this and is sending more Datejust models out the door with the Oyster band. Models with smooth bezels are available, but less common. Most have the fluted bezel, which is 18k white gold on the steel model. Most of the Chinese big spenders buy Two Tone Rolex Date Just 36mm with

Diamond Dial as the most frequent buy.

The Datejust was only available in gold until 1957 (conveniently a year after the release of the Day-Date which still has never seen a steel model). The steel Datejust was introduced and became an instant success. Rolex soon saw the steel variations selling much quicker than their gold models. Rolex countered this in 1962 when they introduced the gold and steel version…
Ref 116200 Date Just stainless steel watch, 36mm, Smooth Stainless steel smooth Bezel with Oyster Strap $49,000

Ref 116234 Date Just stainless steel watch, 36mm, White Gold Fluted Bezel with Oyster Strap $58,800

Ref 116234 Date Just stainless steel watch, 36mm, White Gold Fluted Bezel Smooth with Diamond Dial with Jubilee Strap $72,700


Ladies Date/Datejust
These two models use the same 26mm case mold and offer the exact same functionality. Rolex discontinued the ladies Date, there was so much overlap in the models that it seemed long overdue.

Ref 176200 Oyster perpetual Lady 26mm stainless steel, No Date, Smooth Stainless steel bezel with Oyster Strap $49,000

Ref 179160 Oyster perpetual Lady Date Just, 26mm stainless steel, with Date, smooth bezel with Oyster Strap $45,800

Ref 179160 Oyster perpetual Lady Date Just, 26mm stainless steel, with Date, smooth bezel with Jubilee Strap $46,600

Ref 179174 Oyster perpetual Lady Date Just, 26mm stainless steel, with Date, MOP, White gold Fluted Bezel with Oyster Strap $63,700

Ref 179174 Oyster perpetual Lady Date Just, 26mm stainless steel, with Date, White gold Fluted Bezel, Diamond Dial with Jubilee Strap $67,800

Ref 179174 Oyster perpetual Lady Date Just, 26mm stainless steel, with Date, diamond MOP dial, White gold Fluted Bezel with Jubilee Strap $84,100

Ref 179173 Oyster perpetual Lady Date Just, 26mm Two Tone, with Date, Yellow gold Fluted Bezel with Jubilee Strap $63,700

Ref 178271 Oyster Perpetual Lady Date Just, 31mm Mid Size Two Tone Rose Gold, With Rose gold Fluted Bezel, MOP with Diamond with Jubilee Strap $107,800


Milgauss

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss was introduced in 1956 with model number 6451. The Milgauss was designed as an antimagnetic watch specifically for those who worked in power plants, medical facilities and research labs where electromagnetic fields can cause havoc with the timing of a watch. The current model Milgauss is equipped with amagnetic alloy (Parachrom-Blu) hairspring and movement encased by a Faraday cage. The name Milgauss is derived from the Latin mille, which means one-thousand, and gauss, the unit of a magnetic field. l is so named because it can withstand a magnetic flux density of 1,000 gauss.

In 2007, Rolex brought the Milgauss back after nearly two decades as the model number Ref 116400. There are currently three versions: white dial or black dial with a standard colorless sapphire crystal, and the GV (Glace Verte) or "Anniversary" model, with black dial of a slightly different design and a green-tinted sapphire crystal. The GV is the only Rolex produced with a tinted crystal. Although initially rumored to be a limited edition, the GV version is still produced nearly 3 years later after 2010.

Due to its internal Faraday cage, the Milgauss is thicker than the Submariner, but the same width and weighs 157 grams. The Milgauss is only available in 904L polished stainless steel, an alloy that is extremely resistant to scratches and corrosion. Aside from its resistance to magnetic fields, the Milgauss' most unusual feature is its orange lightning-bolt second hand, a unique feature in the Rolex lineup that was originally introduced with the 6541 Milgauss model.

Ref 116400 Milgauss White Dial or Black dial $55,500

Ref 116400 GV Milgauss Green Glass $59,600

Explorer I

It was introduced in 1954, and has had one look through-out its life; a black dial with Arabic numbers at 3', 6' and 9', no date, smooth bezel, Oyster bracelet, and a stainless steel 36mm case. Except for the updates that all Rolex watches have received, it remained essentially the same watch.  Explorer I Ref 214270 39mm stainless steel with Oyster Strap $48,200


Explorer II

This model was introduced in the early 70's and was never widely distributed or popular until 1991. The original model was produced until the current model was released in 1985. The Explorer II uses the same movement as the GMT-II models and makes use of a secondary 24-hour hand that rotates once every day. The engraved steel bezel is stationary and was originally designed for speleologists (cave explorers) who can have a hard time determining if it is am or pm.

Today’s new Explorer II Ref 216570 was launched in Nov 2011, new caliber of high accuracy, 42mm stainless steel, it come with Black with Orange Floating Pointing $60,500, White Dial same price.


Submariner

The Submariner was introduced by Rolex in 1954. The watch comes only on an Oyster bracelet and has a 40mm case. The steel model is only available with a black dial, and is one of the most recognizable Rolexes. Anniversary editions with green bezels can occasionally be found.

The Submariner has the common single direction rotating diving bezel with minute markers for the first 15 minutes. The original models until 1958 are often considered "James Bond" models and have some easily recognizable difference. Primarily, they had a smaller crown, no crown guard, and the bezel only had minute markers every 5 minutes. In the late 70s the model 16800 was introduced. It sported the new sapphire crystal and quick-set function. In 1989, the 16610 was introduced with an improved movement and a more secure bezel, that is the most advanced and yet beautiful Submariner so far claimed by most of Submariner Collectors.

In 2010, the 116610 was introduced with a ceramic (Cerachrom) bezel and improved “Glidelock” buckle.

Ref 114060 Submariner Black dial,no Date 40mm, stainless steel watch with matching Oyster Strap $58,000

Ref 116610LN Submariner black Dial, 40mm, stainless steel watch with matching Oyster Strap $62,100

Ref 16610LV Submariner Green bezel Black Dial, 50th Anniversary model, discontinued in 2010.

Ref 116610LV Submariner green dial and green Bezel, 40mm, stainless steel watch with matching Oyster Strap $66,100 (Due to its limited supply, there is no discount for this model)

Ref 116613LN Submariner Two Tone with Yellow gold and Stainless steel, 40mm Black Dial, $94,700

Ref 116619LB Submariner Solid White gold, 40 mm with Blue Dial and Blue Bezel with matching gold strap $263,600


DeepSea

Sea Dweller: The Sea Dweller was introduced in 1971 and discontinued in 2008. It is virtually the same watch as the Submariner. The only real differences are the thicker and heavier steel case, thicker crystal with no cyclops eye, and the helium escape valve useful only to deep divers. The original model was rated for 2000 feet and called the "Rolex Submariner 2000 Sea Dweller". It lost the "Submariner 2000" part of the title in 1973. The previous issue, model 16600, is rated to 4000 feet and is sold only in steel. The Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA, model 116660, has replaced the Sea-Dweller model 16600 and retails for HKD$82,500. The DEEPSEA model offers a greater depth rating (to 12,800 feet) along with a thicker, larger case and an improved "Glidelock" buckle


GMT-Master II
The 1950s were an exciting decade for Rolex and included the introduction of the classic GMT- Master. It was one of the first watches to utilize a second hour hand to indicate a second time zone. With the simple rotating 24 hour bezel, one could fairly easily tell the time in any time zone. The late 70s saw the introduction of the GMT-Master II which was basically the same, except now the user could easily adjust the 2nd hour hand with the crown in position 2. The steel models are only offered with black dials. The bezels are available in all black, red/ black, or red / blue. GMT's typically come with a Jubilee bracelet installed.

The original GMT-Master (16700) was phased out in the late 90s. The latest serial number Bernard's had for the 16700 was a U#, putting its birthday around 1997. With the flood of new models with a second time zone function from other manufactures, retiring it was a smart move, as most consumers will want to adjust the 2nd hour hand.


The GMT-Master II (16710) was discontinued in 2008 and replaced with the GMT-Master II (116710) The primary difference besides the 3186 caliber movement with Parachrom Bleu hairspring is the ceramic (Cerachrom) bezel. Some late production 16710s have been discovered with the 3186 movement.

The GMT-Master II with green hand Ref 116710LN retails for $61,200 in steel. This model was launched in Nov 2011.

Ref 116713LN GMT-master II Two tone, stainless steel and Yellow gold, $91,500

Ref 116718LN GMT-master II Solid Yellow gold with Black Bezel and Green Dial $228,500

Latest released GMT-master II Black and Blue Ceramic Bezel Ref 116710 BLNR launched into HK Market in June 2013 at $65,300 with no discount.

Yacht-Master II

In 2007, Rolex‘s launched the revolutionary regatta chronograph. It is now available in 904L steel for the first time, fitted with a Cerachrom bezel insert in blue ceramic. On the inside of the huge 44mm Oyster case, the Yacht-Master II features an exclusive function developed by Rolex – a countdown mechanism which can be programmed from 1 to 10 minutes and incorporates a mechanical memory, allowing it to be reset to the same countdown duration. Once launched, it can also be synchronized on the fly, enabling it to be adjusted to match the official regatta countdown. The Yacht-Master II is equipped with calibre 4161, a self-winding mechanical regatta chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex.

Ref 116680 stainless Steel 44mm, with a solid platinum bezel and was just released in June 2013. $145,300 max less 5% discount only due to its scarcity on new release.


Daytona Cosmograph
The story of the Rolex Cosmograph could be called the most chaotic of all the Rolex Oyster models. Rolex is keen on creating a winning product. The watch never really got off the ground until 1986 when the market for them exploded and the watches would often sell for double the retail price in Italy. The "Paul Newman" models manufactured around 1967 were and still are the most desirable of the Daytona models fetching prices over HKD$400,000. It retailed for around HKD$25,500 back then. In 1989, Rolex replaced the Valjoux workhorse movement with the Zenith El Premiro movement. During the 1990s, the Daytona was the only Rolex model not using a Rolex movement. In 2000 came the newly developed Rolex caliber 4130 with a 72 hour power reserve.

The stainless steel Daytona Ref116520 retails now at $87,500 for White Dial and $97,000 for Black Dial

Steel and Gold models retail for $113,000 and all 18K yellow gold for $265,000. Steel Daytona's have consistently sold for more than retail since the 1980s. The two-tone and gold models do not sell for over retail, unlike their steel counterparts.

Ref 116505 Daytona 40mm, Rose Gold $269,300

Ref 116515 Daytona 40mm in Solid Rose gold and Ivory Dial, $214,600

Ref 116520 Daytona Stainless Steel 40mm Black Dial $97,000 no discount

Ref 116520 Daytona Stainless Steel 40mm White Dial $87,500 net no discount

Ref 116523 Daytona Two Tone, 40mm $138,000


Ref 116528 Daytona 40mm, solid yellow gold $248,100


Day Date
Day Date (DD) The FlagShip of Rolex, I have been talking a lot about this model and I think many more people started crushed on this model, and a lot of HK Rolex collectors are looking for Colourful Vintage Day Date, especially Model Ref 1803 and Ref 18028, which has been introduced to the world as a Classic. As of this moment in time, their price is still low. However as for new watch, so far, there is never a single request on purchase nor price of Day Date, as Firstly I think they are not cheap, and second, those who can buy would not care too much if that is less 5%, less 10% or less 14%.

What are the hot models?
No. 1 Daytona Stainless steel Black Ref 116520, Price is $97,000 net no discount limited to 1-2 Pieces at each Rolex AD a month.

No.2 Submariner Green bezel and green Dial, Ref 116610LV $66,100 net no Discount, 2-3 Pieces a month available at Rolex AD.

No. 3 Submariner Black Dial Ref 116610LN $62,100, about 4 -5 Pieces a month for Rolex AD.

No. 4 DeepSea Ref 116660 $82,500 about 3 pieces a month, due to the high price and giant size, not too many people has the wrist to carry the watch, the demand is much lower than Submariner Ref 116610LN.

So we can buy this watch easily at Rolex AD.

Selection

It is hard to tell which model suits you, some young woman wear a giant DeepSea, some men of 6 foot wear an Air King, I think if you feel that is good and meet your budget will be best choice for you!

Price and Discount

Note: Price listed here is rough estimation only, normally walk-in can get 5% discount from Rolex AD in HK on these prices. Some VIP get 8% discount for Submariner, Explorer and GMT-Master, 10% to 14% on other Date just or Solid Gold Watches. We sometimes understands as they buys a lot of watches a year. However, Rolex is mandatory not allowing any Rolex AD to give more than 5% as to control the Brand value of Rolex like other luxury brands Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Cartier and Chanel.

Sham Shui Po Snob