Thursday, August 4, 2011

What kind of watch appears in American Movies?


Since I got my first watch from my father 40 years ago, I started to notice on all types of watches around me.When I earned my first salary I bought the first Omega hand wind De Ville with HKD$1080. The watch is still around, kept by one good friend as I gave him for some reasons 25 years ago, The first Rolex I have ever saw was dated back in 1976 where there is Yik Cheong, and Yik Sang in Sun Po Kwong who sold pre-owned goods such as used Watch, Diamond, Suit, trousers, Blanket and Transistor Radio.
I always went there to see what good watches were look like. The name Rolex and Omega was very popular at that time, and I started to observe what the common popularity of watch then.The people liked Rolex Date just stainless steel, gold watch like Day Date is limited to very rich people. At that time a Gold Rolex might take your 3 years salary, One Newspaper reporter was earning HKD$220 a month, whereas a Gold Rolex is about HKD$5,600.00 as this was a Luxury Rolex. That was how I was amazed as I could see a lot of watch in two neighboring Shops. Since then I started to look at people on their watches to tell this gentleman’s background. And the only entertainment a beside watch window shopping after school was movie, I watched most of the Western, mainly American Movies. James bond was one of my all-time favourite. And I have noticed their watch… mostly I was amazed by the beautiful shinny bezel of Rolex Submariner, I had no idea what is the function and how did we used on the numbered bezel. This is a list of what watch have been found, revealed in the Movies.
When James Bond progressed from novel to film his watch could now be seen. In Dr.No, Sean Connery is clearly seen wearing a Rolex Submariner. This watch is described in Dowling & Hess' book. Rolex Reference No. 6538 or 6508 is now known as the James Bond Submariner. Bond's arch enemies also wear interesting timepieces. Three worth mentioning are Donald "Red" Grant, Goldfinger and Scaramanga.
Listed below are the watches seen in the James Bond movies.
Dr. No (1962) - A Rolex Submariner.
From Russia With Love (1963) - A Rolex Submariner.
Goldfinger (1964) – A Rolex Submariner
Thunderball (1965) - Rolex Submariner, Breitling Top Time, and a Breitling Navitimer which is the watch of Domino's brother.
O.H.M.S.S. (1969) - Rolex Submariner with steel bracelet. George Lazenby takes off his Submariner, places it on top of a photo-copier and then peruses a Playboy magazine.
Live And Let Die (1973) - Pulsar Time Computer Quartz LED & Rolex Submariner,
The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) - Rolex Submariner.
The Spy Who Love Me (1977) - Seiko LCD Digital.
Moonraker (1979) - Seiko LCD Digital which doubles as a bomb.
For Your Eyes Only (1981) - Seiko Quartz Analog/Digital Alarm Chronograph.
Octopussy (1983) - Seiko Sports 100 & Seiko TV watch with LCD screen.
Golden Eye (1996) - Omega Seamaster Professional Chronometer with a laser worn by Pierce Brosnan.
Others
2004 Kill Bill 2, Uma Thurman worn a Fake Rolex Daytona
That came with Date and Day! Strange that the movie producer should have money enough for Uma to wear a Genuine Rolex.
2003 Terminator III, Arnold Schwarzenegger worn a AP Royal Oak T2 limited Production
L.A. Confidential (1997) - Spacey wears a Bulova while Guy Pearce wears a Rolex Oyster
Men In Black (1997) - Hamilton Ventura (re-issues).
Seven Years In Tibet (1997) - A Gold Omega worn by Brad Pitt. Read the fabulous story by James Dowling on how he was asked to supply watches for this film.


Broken Arrow (1996) - Breitling Aerospace worn by John Travolta.
License To Kill (1989) - Rolex Submariner
Daylight (1996) - A Luminor Panerai worn on the right wrist of Stallone. Film credits TAG Heuer, Seiko, Casio and Bulova watches.
Eraser (1996) - Luminor Panerai Marina is seen in the opening titles. Its crown is locked into place. This watch is worn by Schwarzenegger.
Leaving Las Vegas (1995) - Rolex Daytona pawned by Nicholas Cage. "$500 for a Ô93 Rolex Daytona? - I'll do it!"
Die Hard 3 With A Vengeance (1995) - Breitling Chronomat Longitude worn by Willis.
Apollo 13 (1995) - Omega Speedmaster Professionals.
Pulp Fiction (1994) - An old gold Rolex given to a little boy by Christopher Walken and worn by Bruce Willis.
In The Line Of Fire (1993) - A steel & gold Rolex Date just worn by Clint Eastwood.
Falling Down (1993) - An extreme close-up of Michael Douglas' watch, a Lorus.
Marked For Death (1991) - Rolex Day-Date worn by Steven Seagall for the first part of the movie. He then wears a TAG Heuer stainless steel chronograph.
Die Hard 2 (1990) - Willis wears a TAG Heuer.
Hard To Kill (1990) - A gold or stainless steel and gold Rolex GMT II worn by Steven Seagall.
Goodfellas (1990) - One of the gold watches that Ray Liotta wears on his right wrist is a Rolex Day-Date.
License To Kill (1989) - Rolex Submariner
Die Hard (1988) - Rolex Date Just two tone worn by the actress who plays Bruce Willis' wife.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) - Michael Caine wears a Rolex Day-Date.
Midnight Run (1988) - Unknown watch constantly checked by DeNiro to see if it's still working, he finally gives the watch away at the end of the movie.
Burglar (1987) - Rolex Day-Date which Whoopie Goldberg likes to steal.
Big Shots, The (1987) - A Rolex Submariner. This watch becomes the central focus of the plot in the first half of the movie. The watch is given to a young teenager after his father dies. It is stolen from him and with the help of a street-wise kid, they try to get the watch back.
Shindler's List (1994) - Rolex Prince worn by Liam Neesom.
Stargate (1994) - Breitling Sirius worn by Kurt Russell.
Speed (1993) - The "cheesy" watch is a gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual, while Dennis Hopper wears a Rolex GMT II.
Shattered (1991) - Breitling Chronomat worn by Tom Berenger.
Thelma And Louise (1991) - Susan Sarandon gives her watch (Cartier/Seiko?) to an old man.
Short Circuit 2 (1988) - Fake Rolexes sold by Michael McKean on the street.
They Live (1988) - Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetuals worn by the aliens.
Wall Street (1987) - Charlie Sheen starts off wearing a Lorus and progresses to a Cartier(?).
People (1986) - Rolex Day-Date worn by Danny DeVito.
Top Secret! (1984) - A hugely over-sized Rolex Oyster Chronometer showing the time 7.22. It is supposed to be a close-up of wristwatch but in fact it's a wall clock on a person's wrist.
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) - Rolex Submariner worn by Nigel Tuffnel played by Christopher Guest.
Cobra (1986) - TAG Heuer worn by Sylvester Stallone.
A View To A Kill (1985) – Seiko
Never Say Never Again (1983) - An unknown watch given to Sean Connery by Q Branch which contains a laser beam.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) - A Piaget which Steve Martin uses as part payment
for a motel room. Martin: "I have $17 and a helluva watch". Candy: "I have $2 and a Casio".’
Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - Patek Philippe.
Right Stuff, The (1983) - Omega Speedmaster.
Deer Hunter (1978) - Rolex GMT worn by DeNiro.
Ransom a.k.a. Maniac (1977) - Incorrectly stated as an Omega Flightmaster by May 1995 British Edition of Esquire. It is in fact an Omega Speedmaster Mk.II which is worn by the four hi-jackers and becomes an important part of the movie.
Rocky (1976) that Rocky (Sylvester Stallone ) chose Rolex Solid Gold Date Just with Diamond bezel for his wife, and a Solid gold GMT master for himself.
Marathon Man (1976) - Rolex Submariner with gold crown given as a present to Dustin Hoffman. He then trades it for a taxi fare and some change. I guess it wasn't safe.
Jaws (1975) - A Rolex Submariner and an unknown diving watch (Omega?) worn by Richard Dreyfuss.
Harry In Your Pocket (1974) - A $1400 Rolex Day-Date worn by James Coburn's protegé.
Le Mans (1971) - A Heuer Monaco worn on the right wrist of Steve McQueen.
North Sea Hijack (1975) - Roger Moore wears a Rolex Submariner and a Seiko Quartz Professional Diver. Anthony Perkins wears an Omega Speedmaster(?).
Party, The (1969) - Peter Sellers wears an unknown underwater watch in a movie set based in 1878 India. The director cuts the action and reminds Sellers' character of the faux-pas. I suppose this is a parody on Ben Hur where Charlton Heston is supposedly seen wearing a wristwatch during the chariot race.
Easy Rider (1969) - Unknown watch thrown away by Peter Fonda at the start of the film.
Fathom (1967) - Breitling Co Pilot worn by Raquel Welch.
Red Line 7000 (1965) - Stainless Steel Rolex Daytona can be clearly seen worn by the owner of James Caan's racing team
King Rat (1965) - Omega traded by George Segal.
Guns Of Navarone, The (1961) - Two close-ups of a Gruen Precision worn by Gregroy Peck.
Seven Days In May (1964) - A close-up of a Bulova Accutron Astronaut worn by Kirk Douglas.
Above Us The Waves (1956) - Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso which John Mills wears.
Rear Window (1954) - A close-up of James Stewart's stainless steel Tissot.
Lifeboat (1943) - Patek Phillipe. When it's suggested that her watch is slow, Tallulah Bankhead retorts, "Slow? That's a Phillipe Patek!".
Son Of The Sheik (1926) - Rudolph Valentino wears a Cartier Tank.
Sheik, The (1921) - Rudolph Valentino wears a Cartier Tank.
From The statistics, it seems Rolex appeared most in the American Movies. Submariner is James Bond’s favourite watch. So as I say, Rolex is durable, accurate and Beautiful, that wins the heart of the most of the people in USA.
So I think Rolex is a great watch for you, me and the US Movie Stars!
Hollywood Snob

Ref. An article from Edward Heliosz.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

My Favourite Choice for 6 Rolex Watches

If I were asked to choose the Top Six beloved Rolex model!?
That is a tough question and honesty, the reply will defers from person,
As if you are an active sportsman, you may like to take DeepSEA as the top one beloved Rolex, and Submariner as the 2nd.
If you are an old man who is a business who need to travel and had a lot of opportunity to have meeting and then the Top one Might be Date Day or GMT Master II.
If your are a man who wear jean and plain short for most of the time, a Milgauss and or Date Just Stainless steel would be your best partner for years.
If I were asked to Choose the best 5 Rolex. I will have no question to choose.
1.Rolex Day Date Platinum Ice Blue dial plain Bezel.
2. Rolex Day Date White Good White Dial Fluted Bezel
3. Rolex Daytona Pink Gold
4. Submariner Blue Dial White gold on Oyster Strap
5. DeepSEA
6. Milgauss green Crystal
This is my personal Choice Only
Yau Ma Tei Snob

Monday, August 1, 2011

Rolex Day Date Ref. 1803 Rare Pink Gold Vintage Watch

This is a Rare Rolex Pink Gold Day Date, note the dial itself is rare because ths index is triangular shape, with 5 diamonds. It has gone through many summers and winters. It has some minor discolouration. But the dial is original. The case has not been polished at all. What if I got the money, I can enroll it as a new entry into my Day Date Collection.
HK Snob

Audemars Piguet Diamond Dress Watch



This is an 1989 AP with about 600 pieces of diamond on the whole watch dial, cases and Strap. For Man only. This is a bit too shinny in day time, and too showy at night time... What kind of occassion I can use?...Well, may be the day I attend my daughter wedding dinner party. Definitely this watch took up of about minimum 400 hours for The AP watch master to hand craft to the highest level of watch-jewellery. Thin Hand Wind Calibre of Audemar Piguet.

HK Snob

Sunday, July 31, 2011

AP's New Carbon Fibers Material for Their Watch Casing

Audemar Piguet would never stop giving you technical wonders as the Audemars Piguet’s Millenary Carbon One introduced in 2009 is an Example. The case is forged carbon, an ultra-light material developed solely by AP. The middle section of the case is created by placing a set of carbon filaments inside a mold. The wires measuring one millimeter in diameter, is itself composed of several thousand 7-micron carbon fibers held together by a resin wire placed end to end. The wire is approximately 1/3 the diameter of human hair. These thin filaments are equivalent to 22.7 meters of carbon wire and over 100km of carbon fibers.

The mold is then compressed at high temperature at pressures of over 300 kilos per square centimeter. This process results in a material composed of 76% carbon and 24% polyamide. The hardness of 626 Vickers can be compared with the 420 Vickers score for Alacrite, another highly resistant material. The case middle and lugs are made all of a piece. The bezel, crown and pushers are in ceramics. The high-tech materials and manufacturing techniques result in a very light timepiece indeed: the Millenary Carbon One weights just 69.44 grams which is much lighter than gold or steel. Since the case has to be made individually, the unique pattern of the fibre create an uniqueness of the watch pattern. That is one of the selling feature of this watch, Light, Durable, hi-tech and beautiful.

The Carbon One reveals caliber 2884, a completely proprietary movement equipped with a tourbillon, a chronograph, and a 10-day power reserve. Twin barrels actually store enough energy to power the watch for 12 days, but a locking mechanism allows the watch to run only during the 10 days when the power delivery is at the linear consistent region. Each movement is first assembled on a trial basis in order to set it into motion. This stage requires ten days of adjustments. Once the watchmaker is sure that it runs completely smoothly, he takes it apart and cleans the parts before final assembly and casing up. It takes about 15 days to assemble a finished movement, three of which are devoted to the 80-piece tourbillon.

The high-tech theme is not stopped here at case, it continues inside the movement. Eloxed aluminium is used for the bridges and carbon for the main-plate. It’s an isotropic material composed of carbon nanofibres injected at an extremely high pressure of 7500 N/cm2 and at a temperature of 2,400°C in order to achieve a material possessing mechanical, physical, chemical stability and internal stress free in all directions. This amorphous and chemically neutral composite material maintains its dimensions over a broad range of temperatures. Due to its minimal elastic deformation, this carbon provides a highly stable base for the metal elements attached to it. Watch changes it time accuracy on temperature changes due to mechanical expansion or contraction, this main-plate is totally eliminating this concern. Beside, it is light.

The Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph were produced in a limited series of 120 pieces

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph

Reference
26152AU.OO.D002CR.01
Forged carbon case, black crocodile leather strap
Limited edition of 120

Movement
Caliber : 2884 hand-wound with twin barrel and tourbillon
Carbon main-plate
Bridges in eloxed aluminium and blackened steel
Total diameter : 38.40 x 33.40 mm
Casing diameter : 37.40 x 32.40 mm
Thickness : 9.7 mm
30 jewels
336 parts
Up to 240-hour power reserve
Cadence of the balance : 21,600 vibrations per hour
Finishing : all parts decorated by hand.

Case
Forged carbon with black ceramic bezel, crown and push-buttons
Dimensions : 47 x 42 mm
Cambered glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Blackened titanium back fitted with sapphire crystal
Water resistant to 20 meters

Dial
Open-worked to reveal the movement
White hour-markers with luminescent coating
Blackened luminescent hands

Strap
Hand-sewn “large square scale” crocodile leather with AP folding clasp in blackened titanium

Functions
Hours and minutes
Chronograph
Power-reserve indicator

Where to Buy the Best valued pre-owned Rolex in HK!?





(The Pictures shown here on top is Kuen Kee and the Bottom is Lung Shing)

Where to Buy the Best valued pre-owned Rolex in HK?
This is a question from friends and fans of Rolex to me.
Well, to me, when I buy a pre-owned Rolex I have the following requirement.

1.The goods is original Rolex and Rolex parts
2.The Goods was bought from a Reliable legal source
3.The Goods is having no problem and having Rolex original Quality.
4.Come with Original Warranty certificates and Boxes.
5.The Price must be right and to me… I mean Cheap!
Well, as everyone knows that the first 1,000 Starbucks coffees for the day are made for paying for the rent in HK. As The rental fee in HK is likely Highest in the World. So when you enter the shop in Tsim Sha Tsui hotel shopping arcade to buy a pre-owned Rolex.. likely 10% is going to the pocket of the top-five Landlords of HK, through indirectly the Watch Shop.

So Where Can I buy good value for money Roles in HK!?
Well, My choice is Luen Shing and Kuen Kee in Sham Shui Po…

Why? As Sham Shui Po is HK’s poorest district in terms of People average annual income . The rent is almost lowest in HK, and the rent may be just 20% for that of Tsim Shan Tsui.

And They owe their shop. Meaning that they have intrinsic 20% tendency to be cheaper that other people running the same business.

That is True when you compare their price!
Another point is that they sell almost Rolex only, so you have a lot of choice.

They have been running almost 30 years under the same owner… So they have a good connection with Thailand, Malaysia, China, Singapore and Philippines buyers., In fact Kuen Kee does Whole Sales for Rolex….
On their other hand, their extensive experience to tell how good the Rolex watches are when they buy it.. Also since they owe the pawn shops they can some time get some very rare Rolex and they can dare to buy up!
So, next time when you think of buying pre-owned Rolex go to these shops!

Lung Shing is situated at Cheung Sha Wan Road 169. They open from 1200-1900 only
http://lungshingcentre.com/

Kuen Kee is situated at Ground Floor, 25 Pei ho Street, Sham Shui Po Kowloon.
Tel 27206632, 23864010. Website: http://www.kkwatch.com/ you can exit Sham Shui Po MTR Exit A2, go alone Pei Ho Street, across about 4 block of building, 200 metres away, you will find it. Not too difficult to find for Foreigner. If you are not too sure, go Google Map to take a look first. They Accept VISA… you can ask for some discount…if you are a good sweet talker… well, try to bring home a Good Rolex…
Ps. They display about 400 Rolex watches in the Kuen Kee Shops.

The DeepSEA is selling from HKD$39,000 to HKD$49,000, Submariner is selling HKD$37,000 to HKD$43,000. Explorer is Selling from HKD$29000-36,000.

In Luen Shing I have seen about 80 Rolexes Today.This is purely my personal comment only as I do not mean to say something bad about the shops in Tsim Sha Tsui, however the shop in Tsim Sha Tsui may have more other brands such as VC, AP PP, FM, RD, IWC, Cartier…etc

Sham Shui Po Snob

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Asia First Tourbillon made by Kiu Tai Yu



In 1088, Su Song and Han Gong Lian, the scientists of China created an astronomical clock tower which was more than thirty feet high. The observing devices rotated mechanically and they indicated or pointed the mobile celestial bodies. Therefore we firmly believed that it was China who made history in the chapter of Clock making earlier than The Swiss.

The work of Kiu Tai Yu wanted to show the Western world that the rich heritage and skill of watch making is still present in china. Kiu Created his premier mechanical watch in 1970. He succeeded in fabricating the first Asian escapement sans pallets in 1978. The prolific watch crafter is the father of many innovative Kiu Tai Yu watches but his métier is in creating tourbillion. After making various types of tourbillion watch, he finally attained the job of uncovering world’s first ‘Mystery Tourbillion’ watch in 1993. This creation followed a series of other tourbillion watches. His passion for Kiu Tai Yu watches ultimately paved the path for achieving some patents of tourbillion invention in Switzerland.
However there was debate that Beijing Watch Co. and Mr. Kiu Tai Yu of Hong Kong's World Wide House both claim the distinction of being the first to make tourbillons in China. Indeed Mr. Kiu claims to be the first in Asia. In 1985, I started to buy watch from Kiu, the first one was a 14k Bubble back Rolex Oyster HKD$5,000.00.

And few pieces of watch like Repeater of the 18th Century in Sterling Silver cases, some 18K Yellow Gold IWC and Longines. etc. That was the reason why he bought house in North Point in cash, the day he showed me the money in a Envelope. He has a huge collection of Good watches… he is a Watch and Clock lover…Here shows the 1997 Mystery Flying Tourbillon No.12 is also full of Chinese classic decorative elements. Kiu is till active in watch selling, repairing and making, his watch atelier is in World Wide Centre.

He is a nice, polite and decent man. I hd just talked to his wife yesterday and Wish Kiu would recover from his illness soonest.
HK Snob

Friday, July 22, 2011

There are Only 5 Watch-making Companies who are producing 100% in-house Movements

There are 4 Swiss watch-making brands and One German who are producing 100% in-house movements are Patek Philippe, Jaeger LeCoultre, Rolex, A. Lange & Sohne and Roger Dubuis. Since A Lange & Sohne is manufactured in Germany, we classify this a German Watch though its mother comany is Richemont, Swiss. Amongst these, Roger Dubuis has increased the number of watch production to nearly 5,000 pieces per year; whereas PP is producing 42,000 pieces per year and Vacheron Constantin is producing 25,000 pieces per year. Rolex may produce as many as 1,000,000 pieces a year. Ferrari produces about 6,000 cars a year, so we are even more exclusive than them! Therefore, Roger Dubuis timepieces remain very exclusive when compare to other watch brands like Patek Philippe and VC. So if you want to purchase a watch, you should consider that these are the key factor that the brand name would not be eroded by OEM their movement to some other body. As for Collector’s mindset, everything should be the maker’s original design and product, or better off..do not collect!
HK Snob

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Roger Dubuis Minute Repeater



Everything about Roger Dubuis is distinguished by the Fervent pursuit of Swiss Engineering Superlative Excellence.
I always appreciate Powerful, Bold, unique and Extravagance design, as it is a MUST for A New Borne Classic, there is not more stubborn atmosphere and environment for going so much to the slow mover of boring casing design with insertion of standardized calibers!
Watch for Today is a men’s Accessory, a piece of Art, time Keeping function becomes a side product gradually. Wearing a watch would represent your Glamour, taste and ability to Choose a new Class. As a successful business man who knows how to spend money wisely for a Watch you wear and that might become a Great Classic Tomorrow... Who want to have same watch that may be worn by another passing by sitting in the 5 star hotel lobby?
An exquisite uniqueness is a new criteria for those City Snobs to have…including watches. Imagine that Roger Dubuis produces less than 5,000 watches a year. Imagine that there are just limited 8 to 28 pieces of a Roger Dubuis model … who will be wearing the same watch with you when you travel, that is the uniqueness of yourself… from the day Roger Dubuis establish their own brand name in 1995, they have developed 31 Exclusive calibers in just 10 years. Imagine who can do that nowadays? So Be Calm, you still have a chance to select and buy by money on these watches of blue blood…World is Changing fast and who knows what will the top Auction items are after 15-20 years?
From what we see today at Roger Dubuis Opening of their new concept Boutique at Pacific Place, me as the one to be invited to join…People are nice and beautiful. Today I had a Chance to see this Beautiful example of the masterpiece.

A Platinum Minute Repeater Ref. EX45-08-80-00/0RR00/B,
Movement: RD08 Minute Repeater, Flying Tourbillon, Double micro-rotor automatic winding
Case: 45mm Platinum with Sapphire case-back
Dial: Grey Rhodium plated, black Roman numeral, III and VII embracing the tourbillon
Strap: Black genuine Alligator, hand-stitched
Platinum adjustable folding buckle.
Limited to 28 pieces
It moved my heart when I heard about its Crystal clear Dings and Dongs! Touching!
Would you spend HKD$4,680,000 for this masterpiecs?
HK Snob

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Santos De Cartier 100 Extra Large Model



This is the Icon Watch of Cartier, the Santos 100 Extra Large Pink Gold version, i is not too common in Hong Kong. List Price HKD$184,000.00. I just have seen it at Cartier Shop, HKIA.

It is massive, large and Sportive have a sense of I don't care the size, this is Santos of Cartier.The Surface finish is so delicately polished to almost Perfect....Note that the AP Jumbo looks very Small and thin like a rasor blade when compared side by side with this Extra Large Santos! A Must De Cartier! Friend of mine offered me, I am thinking as I calcualte this way as an Old Chinese thought of Gold, It is almost 200 g of Gold,,, remove the movement which may be just 18gf, after 20% deduction because it is 750 Gold, The net gold is valed nowaday is about HKD$50,000.00! Gold is Forever! I love it...Don't say I am a gold Fever, Look at the Gold price...it is rising everyday. Watch DescriptionSantos 100 watch, extra-large model, flying 18K pink gold case, 18K pink gold octagonal crown decorated with a faceted sapphire, sapphire crystal, slate-grey galvanic dial, openwork satin-finished sunray grid with black transfer roman numerals, sword-shaped blue steel hands, alligator strap, 18K pink gold triple adjustable deployant buckle, workshop-crafted mechanical movement with auto winding calibre and individually numbered, diameter: 24,5 mm, thickness: 4,5 mm, including 19 jewels, balance: 21’600 vibrations/hour, transparent back with sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 30 metres / 100 ft (3 bars). Case dimension : 46.5x54.9 mm, 16.5 thick. HK Snob

Saturday, July 16, 2011

West End Watch


One of this is tri-colour. looks like the National Flag colour combination of India., a Matching colour of leather strap for this automatic watch. Interesting for Inidan I think.

Another manual winding one is Arabic Figure on Dial, Which is quite rare but the watch is not as big as the average size of the Watch Today.

HK Snob

Longines Conquest Auto Vintage Retro

Longines has created this beautiful Watch in 1950, and I used to have a Yellow Gold plated Conquest which does have 5 star at top of 6 o'clock position, and I sold it to our second officer on board. Now this is a re-issue of the Longines Great Classic watch.


Automatic, and note the solid gold enamel seal at the bottom side of the watch.


HK Snob

Seiko Kinetic Watch Perpetual

Seiko Invented Kinetic which has both Auto watch rotor for winding up and accurate of Quartz Watch. The Kinetic Power was used to charge up a power capacity (Battery Cell) and the Battery cell is then drive up the quartz watch module.

However by right after 5-7 years we have to replace the Rechargeable Battery Cell.

One drsaw back is that the battery is expensive... It is about HKD$200.00 a piece, if you go through Seiko AD, it is more.. So Kinetic quartz is no more popular ...My Guess only!

HK Snob

TISSOT T-TOUCH TREKKING Watch

-TISSOT T-TOUCH TREKKING T001.520.44.061.00
WATCH STYLE NAME: TISSOT - T TOUCH TREKKING
OFFICIAL TISSOT MODEL #: T001.520.44.061.00


Price About: $6,200. For each function there are different movements of the hands (see: Meteo and Compass function) and various settings on the LCD display (see: Alarm, Thermo, Chrono, Meteo and Altimeter functions).
WATCH SPECIFICATIONS with
MOVEMENT:QUARTZ (TACTILE) CASE :Titanium
CASE SIZE : 42.mm. CASE THICKNESS :12MMDIAL COOR : CX green, Wife was able to entitlered BLue Us
ANTHRACITE
BRACELET : Titanium
CLASP : Titanium safety clasp
CRYSTAL: TACTILE SAPPHIRE

WATER RESISTANCE: 30 meters

I like this model as this Looks Like Transformer!

HK Snob

Friday, July 15, 2011

HK Watch market in the 60s'

This is a picture taken at Causeway Bay Tramway Terminus in 1962, note the Ad of Rolex and Longines

What is the Major bellowed brand of Watch in HK in 1960.
I my experience, these are the watch from Switzerland to be popular in HK. Note that Omega earned a better fame than Rolex in 1950 and 1960 because of the Success of Constellation series, and After 1960’s Rolex gained a lot of market share from the Success of Submariner, Explorer and Day Date Series.
This is my categorized watch ranking in 1960s’
Super Hi Class Patek Philippe, Audemas Piguet and Vacheron Constantin
Hi End Omega, Rolex,
Middle class Longines, Rado, Mido
Lower class E. Borel, Titus, Titoni, Tugaris
HK Snob

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Tradionnelle World Time Watch

This is a Beautiful Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time Watch Pink Sold gold, beautiful hand craft globe printing, displaying 37 cities for those Travelers walking through the SQ, CX, First Class cabinet, every time the stewardess asks your seat number, you just say “ 1A… 12C…. or Upper deck… Wow, you should equip this watch to show your world Traveler business man status…
But one thing I do not like… It does not display City “Hong Kong”! WHY?
Hong Kong is Under Beijing now!? Oh man, that is why those Northern Old Chaps say Yes, our Donald Dumb will say yes… Those Old Chap say “No” then Donald Dumb would dare not to say “Yes…” indeed he is a good Order follower… HK needs you… But Hong Kong People do not need you… the next Executive Office would be even worse… so as Chinese say “The new crab will be inferior than the previous one” HK Snob

The McIntosh Mantle Clock

A Simple Patek Quartz Clock disguised a Supper Hi End Audio Equipment.
I did not make mistake to put Hi Fi Amplifier on my Watch Blog!The Master Clock System from Patek Philippe the would-be love child of the venerable Swiss watchmaker and super high-end audio make McIntosh. It looks like McIntosh has answered our calls and actually made a clock of their own, without the help of Patek or anyone else. It is constructed with the same beautiful Lake Warm Blue panel and glass in the same dimensions of a McIntosh Power Amplifier. Price!? USD$2,000.00 Cheap as you know how much McIntosh build their Chassis? Or you can use this new McIntosh plinth to put your 1969 MC2100 Power Amplifier in.. Awesome!


HK Snob

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Sheffield Cuff Link Watch

This is a Sheffield Cuff link Watch made in 1950. It was sold in New York. I have the original Warranty card. 17 jewels Swiss movement. One of them is a photo frame.

New York Snob

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Roger Dubuis Will Be Tomorrow's Classic for your Hand Today.


Founded in 1995, ROGER DUBUIS did indeed receive the Poinçon de Genève for all watches. Its founding philosophy based on traditional culture and the most advanced technology. It soon occupies an original, exclusive position in the prestigious watch manufactures. It’s new Pacific Place show room is just renovated recently and I went to see last Sunday. Well the most attractive watches are display in the front window Double tourbillon Excalibur Watch.
The Reason why I like Roger Dubuis is their Super Bold design that is an Avant-garde and latest Manufacturing Technology with Swiss Watch tradition. It is quite different with Patek Philippe and Audemar Piguet, I would Rate Roger Dubuis the Tomorrow's Classic, that is right for your hand Today...if you could afford it!

Show Room:
Peninsula Hotel Gorund Floor , Tsim Sha Tsui,
Pacific Place 330, L3 Admiralty. Hong Kong
HK Snob

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Wind power Watch

French Designer Julien Moise made this Eco Watch with power from a Puff of air that rotate the turbine for generation of Electricity to power the watch for Visual Display.
But I doubt that it should contain a tiny battery cell to keep the quartz timer to be in operative. If you can get rid of the battery, that will be great.


HK Snob

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Piaget dress watch

This is a Beautiful Watch made with some special Kind of Mineral stone that glitters under sunlight, it tells time very accurately. It is watch I go for work once in a while…It is thin have a diameter of 38mm. HK Snob

Monday, June 27, 2011

James Bond's Choice of Watch:Omega Seamaster or...

Someone said the Omega Seamaster was a better watch comparing with Rolex Say Submariner but he wouldn't own one. Well, if this is 1960, Definitely it is as Omega produces the best watch in the 60’s. There is a separate review for the Omega on the site that says it's a great watch. Some watch snobs say nice things about the Seamaster but criticize it for having "James Bond Editions" saying a company like Rolex would never do that.
There are many clothing & style snobs who say it is completely wrong to wear a Rolex or Omega style bracelet watch with a suit or tux and say it shows poor style for James Bond to do it. I personally plan on getting an Omega, probably the Black face Seamaster but not the 007edition. This is the non-James-bond version with Sapphire Crystal. Friend of mine intending to sell to me at HKD$9,000.00 Good Deal to be a James Bond Watch!!


HK Snob

Full Blooded White Skull

This is a pices of White Beautiful Design Swatch, not a bad idea oif that is for your beloved one...


The White Skull bring us a sense of human and mocking to the life and death, If she is tall and slim, I think this is a best matching time peice especially she is on white dress!

HK Snob



Thursday, June 23, 2011

Keep an Eye on Rolex Explorer II Orange Hand Ref. 216570


Rolex makes a note that this orange-hand Explorer is announced on the 40th anniversary of the Ref 1655 Explorer II.
This watch is yet to reach HK, as many friends have asked about this watch, in fact from what I know fro the AD, those shop managers and or AD senior Manager would like to Hold and Keep this watch for himself, his relatives and his VIP Customers, before they are displayed for sales I the shops.
I am a Sham Shui Po Snob*… I can hardly get one too, so please do not ask me to get one for you, though I have no hesitation to offer my help for holding one for you if I could. If you can get one for me with a reasonable price.,.. I will like to buy from you!
Note that the Black One should be the winner! Price? No yet released.,… Keep an eye with your dealer and this is Hottest items from Rolex. WATCH OUT!
The Detail engineering specification as follows
The Ref 216570 Explorer II actually features a brand new movement Cal 3187, which is manufactured completely in-house by Rolex. The upgrades include Paraflex shock absorbers and parachrom hairspring.The case is 42mm and the watch comes with both black and white dials.
The bracelet is also upgraded to include a safety catch and Easylink extension link. Also, the new hands on the Explorer II are much wider than before, and both the hands and markers are now lined with black.

*Note
I have no intension to have a bad comment on Sham Shui Po which is Hong Kong poorest district, but I do like the people there, they are the grass root people in HK. They smile more than you can expect to see in Central or TST…

Sunday, June 19, 2011

This is the Patek Philippe Dream Watch

Adelaide Snob, Admiralty Snob, Akihabara Snob, Bangkok Snob, Beijing Snob, Belgium Snob, Buchon Snob, Causeway Bay Snob, Cebu Snob, Chungjin Snob, Dallas Snob, Dong Yin Snob, Durham Snob, Frankfurt Snob, Fukuoka Snob, Gant Snob, Germany Snob, Hattyai Snob, Helsinki Snob, Ipoh Snob, Jakarta Snob, Jordan Road Snob, Khon Khen Snob, KL Snob, Kokura Snob, Kwai Chung Snob, Kwan Tong Snob, Kwang Xi Snob, Kyoto Snob, Los Angeles Snob, Malacca Snob, Manila Snob, Misasa Snob, Moji Snob, Mong Kok Snob, Moscow Snob, Mumbai Snob, Munich Snob, Nampo Snob, Ngong Ping Snob, Nice Snob, NY Snob, Orange County Snob, Osaka Snob, Pattani Snob, Pattaya Snob, Penang Snob, Phoenix Snob, Peong Yeong Snob, Port of Alexandra Snob, Port of Lincoln Snob, Port Said Snob, Qiang Tao Snob, Regensburg Snob, Rio Grande Snob, Roppongi Snob, Rostock Snob, Saint Petersburg Snob, Saint Vincent Island Snob, Salalah Snob, San Jose Snob, Seoul Snob, San Francisco Snob, Sham Shui Po Snob, Shan Dong Snob, Shenzhen Snob, Shimizu Snob, Shimonoseki Snob, Shinjuku Snob, Singapore Snob, SiRacha Snob, Surabaya Snob, Sydney Snob, Tai Chung Snob, Tai Mo Shan Snob, Tai Shan Snob, Tai Wo Hau Snob, Taipei Snob, TianJin Snob, Tokyo Snob, Tottori Snob, Tsam Kong Snob, Tsim Sha Tsui Snob, Tsuen Wan Snob, Udornthani Snob, Vancouver Snob, Wei Fong Snob, Nan Snob, Yantai Snob, Yau Ma Tei Snob, Yau Tong Snob, Yokohama Snob... After being visiting all these places, still found out that the PP is his best beloved Classics Watch. What can you say about the drawback of such a kind of Great Watch


HK Snob

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Devon Tread 1 Watch

This is an innovation design, timing belts that are driven by micro stepper motors.
It is designed in such a way the illusion tells you that parts are floating within the case.
4 mini micro stepper motors drive the movement of the four lubricant free timing belts mounting on jeweled bearings, moving efficiently and telling time precisely and accurately.
Time base is a temperature feedback Crystal provides the Clock base input to the micro-processor. Powered by lithium polymer rechargeable cell that can provide full stable power supply for 2 weeks before next Charge. Crystal is made for bullet-proof durability.

Imagine that small production volume will definite be not cheap. You can order at £15,000!

HK Snob

Friday, June 17, 2011

HK Snob's passionate Dream Watch from Audemas Piguet

Adelaide Snob, Admiralty Snob, Akihabara Snob, Bangkok Snob, Beijing Snob, Belgium Snob, Buchon Snob, Causeway Bay Snob, Cebu Snob, Chungjin Snob, Dallas Snob, Dong Yin Snob, Durham Snob, Frankfurt Snob, Fukuoka Snob, Gant Snob, Germany Snob, Hattyai Snob, Helsinki Snob, Ipoh Snob, Jakarta Snob, Jordan Road Snob, Khon Khen Snob, KL Snob, Kokura Snob, Kwai Chung Snob, Kwan Tong Snob, Kwang Xi Snob, Kyoto Snob, Los Angeles Snob, Malacca Snob, Manila Snob, Misasa Snob, Moji Snob, Mong Kok Snob, Moscow Snob, Mumbai Snob, Munich Snob, Nampo Snob, Ngong Ping Snob, Nice Snob, NY Snob, Orange County Snob, Osaka Snob, Pattani Snob, Pattaya Snob, Penang Snob, Phoenix Snob, Peong Yeong Snob, Port of Alexandra Snob, Port of Lincoln Snob, Port Said Snob, Qiang Tao Snob, Regensburg Snob, Rio Grande Snob, Roppongi Snob, Rostock Snob, Saint Petersburg Snob, Saint Vincent Island Snob, Salalah Snob, San Jose Snob, Seoul Snob, San Francisco Snob, Sham Shui Po Snob, Shan Dong Snob, Shenzhen Snob, Shimizu Snob, Shimonoseki Snob, Shinjuku Snob, Singapore Snob, SiRacha Snob, Surabaya Snob, Sydney Snob, Tai Chung Snob, Tai Mo Shan Snob, Tai Shan Snob, Tai Wo Hau Snob, Taipei Snob, TianJin Snob, Tokyo Snob, Tottori Snob, Tsam Kong Snob, Tsim Sha Tsui Snob, Tsuen Wan Snob, Udornthani Snob, Vancouver Snob, Wei Fong Snob, Nan Snob, Yantai Snob, Yau Ma Tei Snob, Yau Tong Snob, Yokohama Snob... After being visiting all these places, still found out that the AP is his one of his beloved selection. HK Snob Loves these Watches... once he had put it on his wrist... a nice memory for watch...I have a dream to buy all Royal Oak Models…It Does not matter where you go... there must be one AP that helps you to find the joy of Happy time of the Audemas Piguet... You will not regret as I said, Probably Royal Oak is the Most Beautiful Watch Forever in the World Since 1972...
HK SNOB

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Rolex Fever's Passionate Collections of the Very Rolex of Rolexes



Adelaide Snob, Admiralty Snob, Akihabara Snob, Bangkok Snob, Beijing Snob, Belgium Snob, Brunei Snob, Buchon Snob, Causeway Bay Snob, Cebu Snob, Chungjin Snob, Dallas Snob, Dong Yin Snob, Durham Snob, Frankfurt Snob, Fukuoka Snob, Gant Snob, Germany Snob, Hattyai Snob, Helsinki Snob, Ipoh Snob, Jakarta Snob, Jordan Road Snob, Khon Khen Snob, KL Snob, Kokura Snob, Kwai Chung Snob, Kwan Tong Snob, Kwang Xi Snob, Kyoto Snob, Los Angeles Snob, Malacca Snob, Manila Snob, Misasa Snob, Moji Snob, Mong Kok Snob, Moscow Snob, Mumbai Snob, Munich Snob, Nampo Snob, Ngong Ping Snob, Nice Snob, NY Snob, Orange County Snob, Osaka Snob, Pattani Snob, Pattaya Snob, Penang Snob, Phoenix Snob, Peong Yeong Snob, Port of Alexandra Snob, Port of Lincoln Snob, Port Said Snob, Qiang Tao Snob, Regensburg Snob, Rio Grande Snob, Roppongi Snob, Rostock Snob, Saint Petersburg Snob, Saint Vincent Island Snob, Salalah Snob, San Jose Snob, Seoul Snob, San Francisco Snob, Sham Shui Po Snob, Shan Dong Snob, Shenzhen Snob, Shimizu Snob, Shimonoseki Snob, Shinjuku Snob, Singapore Snob, SiRacha Snob, Surabaya Snob, Sydney Snob, Tai Chung Snob, Tai Mo Shan Snob, Tai Shan Snob, Tai Wo Hau Snob, Taipei Snob, TianJin Snob, Tokyo Snob, Tottori Snob, Tsam Kong Snob, Tsim Sha Tsui Snob, Tsuen Wan Snob, Udornthani Snob, Vancouver Snob, Wei Fong Snob, Nan Snob, Yantai Snob, Yau Ma Tei Snob, Yau Tong Snob, Yokohama Snob...

After being visiting all these places, still found out that the Rolex is one of his beloved selection. HK Snob Loves these Watches... once he had put it on his wrist... a nice memory for watch... Watch from Rolex...HK snob has the passion for Rolex. Especially the Very Rolex Rolex... and the Exotic Colour of Rolex.

HK Snob

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Rolex Authorized Dealer in Tsuen Wan

This was the Tai Hing Shop selling Rolex and Tudor and recently was taken by Rolex as AD of Rolex… It situates at the cross over of Sha Tsui Road and Chung On Street, within the 100 metres, there are at least 8 Gold Smith, this is the Gold Smith street in Tsuen Wan, This Rolex Shop sells Rolex and Tudor, no jewelry. the rent is HKJD$300.000 a month. Sooner later they will eat up the neighbor shop for expansive., as A lot of Chinese Tourist would stop by shopping Gold in Chung On Street, why not buying a Explore II Orange hand there, If you are near by, try this shop for your Next Rolex purchase.


Tsuen Wan Snob



Saturday, June 4, 2011

Rolex DD PT Ref 118209.

In the beginning, the oyster bezel fluting has a functional purpose, it served to screw the bezel on the case, helping to ensure the waterproofness of the Oyster Watch, and It has the same fluting design and dimension at the base of the case. It has to be operated by specific Rolex Oyster Tool. The Bezel evolved over time and later would be friction fitted onto the crystal and the case. The Fluting because an aesthetic element, a genuine Rolex Signature feature. A mark of distinction that is only available on Yellow Gold, EverRose, and White Gold Day Date watch. So this bare bezel is what… Well this is the Rolex Most Expensive version of Day Date: Platinum Watch , it does not come with any Fluted Bezel at all. The Picture shown here is a down to the Earth Ultra Low Profile Rolex Oyster Watch. Most os the people does not know that this is a Top Flagshp watch of Rolex., as they think this is a Cheap version of Stainless Steel watch that is having no Fluted Bezel for Cost Control.
In fact this is a watch of HKD$400,000.00!


Ps
For those Stainless steel Oyster Date Justs, the Bezel is made of 18Kt White gold, and most of the people thought that is Stainless steel.


HK snob

Watch Shops at Sino Centre, Mong Kok

Sino Centre Mong Kok is a popular shopping place for watch, toys, clothes and Electronics goods.
On the Ground floor there are at least 10 shops for new and pre-owned watches selling buying business. Mywatch situated at Shop 3C is just one of them
I saw Submariner 16610LV Green Bezel Black Dial selling at HKD$58,800.00, they marked NEW!
16610LV Green Dial and green Bezel HKD$69,600.00
Daytona 116520 Black Dial SS new $97,800.00.
I saw that a Lot of people checking on their watches...


Mong Kok Snob

Rolex Yellow Gold DD OysterQuartz "Egyptian" Ref 19208

Yellow Gold Oysterquartz Day Date “Egyptian” Rolex, “Oysterquartz, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, case No. 915XXXX, Ref. 19028. Made in 1985. Fine, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K yellow gold quartz wristwatch with day, date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet with concealed clasp. Accompanied by fitted box, certificate (now void), extra Rolex dial, a pair of cuff links and booklets. But I do not have the Cuff Links.
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel with clous de Paris decoration, hooded lugs, screwed-down back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold pyramid indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track with painted black radial Roman numerals, aperture for the day and date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. M. Cal. 5055, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 11 jewels, adjusted to temperature, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Watch Accuracy is ensure to with within 1 second per month from my experince of three OysterQuartz I have.
I love this Watch as it is accurate and is Free-For-battery-Replacement-Forever in Rolex HK!!
Note that the Day Date Display is in Chinese! I think this watch may not more than 3 pieces in Hong Kong. Especially such tip top excellent Condition.

Sham Shui Po Snob

Monday, May 30, 2011

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Paul Breguette Watch Cuff Links- an exquisite beauty of Cuff Link




Paul Breguette is a division of the Ebel Watch Company. Watches of this caliber range from $10,000 - $60,000 and beyond. Now I can find out this Watch-cufflinks offers limited quantity of this pair of gorgeous gold Paul Breguette movements in excellent condition.
The design and construction of these timepieces is second to none. Please note the bar segments, finely inlaid rubies nestled within matching gold settings, as well as the expertly crafted balance and the extremely pleasing shape and dimensions. If you are a true aficionado or simply someone with an appreciation for fine things that reaches the very core of your being, this pair of cufflinks is truly worthy of your esteem. Also, please take a moment to view our Paul Breguette Silver Rectangular Cufflinks for the same design in gleaming silver. Show your friends exactly how you roll. Just slightly more than 7/8 of an inch in length and just slightly less than 7/8 of an inch in width.
Price is $1195.00. go to these website for more watch selection and type..
http://www.watch-cufflinks.com/designer_cufflinks/DNC1167.htm
Sham Shui Po Snob

Friday, May 20, 2011

French Celsius X VII II Company Launches LeDIX Tourbillon Watch in a HandPhone

The French Celsius X VI II company which has been considered as pioneer and leader in high-end communication field released new mobile phones and the new clamshell phone Le DIX . This is no more than just a phone, not like Vertu, this has a Flying Tourbillon made by Richard Miller and Confrérie Horlogère design team and exclusively released 18 pieces worldwide.
Inside the Phone
In January of 2011, This style of watch cell phone was jointly made by watchmaker Richard Miller The sleek smooth aerodynamics and streamline design of Le DIX watch cell phone is to some extent like a Ferrari car which is manufactured by polished the grade five titanium metal all over its body and the whole design reflected contemporary beauty perfection.
Watch part adopts luxurious mechanical stopwatch and supports with all items required by the most rigorous connoisseurs including more than 600 mechanical components, A flyback tourbillon with special shock absorber function and transparent sapphire surface to waterproof and anti-abrasion. Well, at this end of the day, will you spend Euro 250,000 for this watch or handphone?
Kowloon Snob

Montiek Tourbillon

MontieK, is a new brand of exclusive watches with Headquarters in Amsterdam. Jean Taree, founder and CEO, has announced the launch of the “MontieK Tourbillon Collection”, watches featuring the Flying Tourbillon, the ‘finest ever’ conceived time mechanism favoured by all connoisseurs. MontieK responds to an eagerness of many Tourbillon admirers all over the world to own – at an accessible price – a Tourbillon Watch of European signature. A Friend of my blog told me that he has one and it is about 4 seconds tolerance a day, which is pretty accurate. Seems that there is no agent in HK., let me search for it. Kowloon Snob

Casio Sheen

This is the watch for young and engerteic girl of 12-18 years old... I am sure she will like it...
Mong Kok Snob

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Techno Marine Sportive Unisex Watch

This is a Chronograh that is equipped with resolution of 1/20 Second, Changeable outfit plastic case to match with your clothes. A leisure causal when you are not in in office...
HK Snob

Tezuka Osamu World's Black Jack Watch

This is a non-expensive Watch for your kids and girls, best for outgoing teenager who wants something new and special. Quartz movement.
HK Snob

Wolrd Most Expensive Rolex USD$1.16 million

Officially the world's most expensive Rolex, it is the first Rolex ever to crack the million-dollar mark. This split seconds chronograph wristwatch ever made by Rolex, it was never available to the public. This Rolex Chronograph was Sold For A Record breaking $1.16 Million. An oversized stainless steel Rolex chronograph made in 1942 just set a new world record for the most expensive Rolex ever to be sold at auction when it fetched $1.16 million at Christie's Important Watches sale in Geneva yesterday, 18 May 2011.
Limited to 12 examples were known ever produced, of which estimated only eight are known to have survived.

According to Christie's research, the rare chronographs were produced exclusively as gifts to famous gentleman racing drivers in Italy and the U.K. in the early 1940s, such as Stefano La Motta, Barone di Salinella, who raced legendary cars like the Ferrari 166S Spyder and needed to keep track of their lap times.

The Reason why This Rolex could be sold at this price is because it is big, and has a very balanced arangenmnt on dial, a split second watch… only celebrities could have it. And The World Economy is still OK… and of course, this is Rolex who used to be not the first choice in the auction list.. Well, I am speculating that the Ferrari Red Rolex Day Date would in one day hit another prominent Auction Record… let’s wait for a bit more…
HK Snob

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Royal Oak 18KT Solid Gold men’s watch,

  1. The One on left is RO 35mm White Gold Men Watch Circa 1986
  2. The one on the Right is First generation AP RO 39 mm Jumbo Yellow Gold
It was finished to the highest Swiss standard for Perfection, manual polish to the finest insignificant fine line touches by oldest traditional house of watch matching technician.
So beautiful yet so delicate, elegant, and reliable, Simple sweeping second hand, with Diamond calibrated dial, It was tested and verified in accordance with the most stringent techniques. Housing for longer than lifetime, An Automatic mechanism driven by 21 Kt Gold Rotor. It is Royal Oak, 14486A. 0.0477BA.01! Calibre: 14486 (Date) 18K White Gold Standard (Classic)  18K White Gold. 14 mm strap 35 mm size fo watch 2131/1 Ultra-Thin movement Weight about 148 grams est.,
HK Snob

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Rolex Day Date Ref. 1803 Pink Gold

This is another Pink Gold Rolex Day Date Ref.1803, Of course, you have to see it to unveil the ultimate beauty of such a great classic on your wrist. Not just elegant, stylish, also a taste of  Asian favourite Pink Gold colour! An Awesome Day Date!
Kowloon Snob

Rolex Day Date Ref 1803 Rare Chocolate Brown Colour dial with Diamond


I have seen this Rare Colour of Rolex Ref.1803 Day Date in White Gold Today.
Very Low profile on the case and High profile on his colour. Excellent for Senior executive.
Private Collection of Paul.
HK Snob

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Rare Collectible Colour dial of Rolex Day Date

The bunches of Rolexes are of some of the mostly Collectible Dia Colour. Amongst them the Water Melon red is rarest, then light blue, and yellow. Black one is onyx. I have never seen a Yellow one yet. These watches are belonging to Paul. Collector and dealer of Watch in HK.

HK Snob