Replica Watches 9

Founder of Delta Force wore a Rolex

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:23:20 +0000

If anyone happens to notice the new Time magazine Special Issue titled Special Ops, I highly recommend purchasing it if the subject interests you.

While flipping through it at the checkout today the chapter that really held my attention focused on Delta Force or 1st SFOD-Delta. This unit has fascinated me more than other units in SO because of how they came to be, what they do and how they do it. Some of this is touched on in that chapter.

Anyway what struck my eye was what Col. Charlie Beckwith, Delta Force founder, was wearing. In the following pictures it appears to be a Submariner on a strap. 1680 perhaps? The image is not clear and my camera macro feature shot the best it could.

From a different angle.

You can clearly observe the classic Sub dial with the 12:00 marker above a tiny dot (Rolex crown?), and text beneath the hands. The cyclops lens also stands out because it distorts the dial at 3:00 whereas the 9:00 marker is clearly visible. Note also the crown guards and bezel.

That watch must have seen some real action.

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Air-King 114200

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:27:26 +0000

Hello Folks. I thought I would post a review of my new Rolex Air-King so that you can see and get an idea of this understated beauty. But first a brief pictorial history of the Air-King and it’s siblings. This is by no means complete and is just to give an idea of the lineage. I found these pictures on the web so thank you to whomever posted them in the first place!

The first in line from my research is the Air Tiger but I could not find pictures of those so we will start the ball rolling with the Air lion and Air Giant from the early 1940′s
Air Lion.

Air Giant.

We then have the earliest Air-King I could find the 4499 from 1940

The 4925 from 1945.

Then we get into the 1950′s with the 6552 which for me heralds the modern Air King the closest, from whence the new Design heralds I feel.

Now we are getting somewhere! The 5504 which I feel in this incarnation is the closest vintage Air-King to my modern day one! Just look at the dial details in comparison to the dial on my watch. This is what I love about Rolex and what makes them so special, they acknowledge and incorporate their heritage, wonderful!

And in comparison, bang up to date!

So that is a brief and very incomplete photo history of the Air line of Rolex Watches and now on to present day!

As many of you know my Air-King was the most wonderful and generous gift of fellow forum member and my very good friend Carl. Since this watch became mine on Saturday night I have become absorbed by it like no other watch I have owned before.

I think this is why I started with a pictorial history for that is one of the reasons this watch is, I feel, such an important member of the Rolex line-up.
Kudos to Rolex for not super-sizing the case or altering the simplicity of this watch too far from how it started out. For I think, in this busy, "sophisticated" world there is a place for timeless good design. For comfort, for getting the job done with the minimum of drama or fuss or "look at me, I’m special" and for me, the Air-King epitomizes those ideals.

Here we have a tried and true Caliber 3130 a workhorse of a movement that due I believe to the lack of date complication gives superb accuracy (brief tests by me show my particular watch to be -2 seconds since Saturday.

I know 34mm will put some folks off but in truth once you get re-aquainted with the traditional sized mens watches there is no going back I feel. The great thing with this size is comfort. One simply does not know the watch is on the wrist. It slips underneath shirt cuffs, never snagging and yet the dial is as legible as watches I have owned that are 10mm bigger in diameter.

The new bracelet on this watch is, along with my Galbee, the most comfortable metal bracelet I have worn with a watch. I have all the links in and the micro adjustment in the middle. The one finger under the clasp test is passed with this setting and even though the case is smaller due to the flat case back and weight of the 904 steel the watch head plants itself on the top of the wrist and once ones initial body moisture builds it is stuck like glue!

This is the cheapest of the mens watches in the Rolex line up and one would assume they would skimp somewhere but not so! The steel is the same as that on the Daytona 904L and I have always found that particular formula gives an almost white gold colour which I love. Likewise the indices and Arabic numerals and hands are of white gold and the dial is as exquisitely finished as that on Day Dates or Date Justs.

I have always loved Rolex sunburst blue dials, for me the best blue dial on the market but when I saw this watch last year when Carl purchased it I fell in love with the tone of silver they use on this dial. Due to the sunburst effect the dial colour can change from a dark steel grey or Rhodium to a light champagne.

You would think that the white gold hands and numerals would be hard to read against such a dial but not so, due I think to the deep shine and lustre the hands and numerals are easily read.. Even with these well used 48 year old eyes and even without my reading glasses!

The case is the classic oyster case which means it hugs the wrist beautifully and the 19mm end links on the bracelet ensure the case shoulders are a little more narrow for even greater comfort.

Is there anything I would change? Simply, No! I feel Rolex have done a superb job with this watch. They honour the past and their history by keeping the case size to 34mm. They give more than a gentle nod to their vintage dials in the modern models. The movement is super accurate and having a longer second hand one hardly notices the second hand stutter present in all mechanical watches. Though not a sport watch the lume is wonderful, very powerful and lasts as long as any lume on a Rolex.

If you are wanting a watch that clearly gives more than a passing glance to heritage, if you want a watch that is elegant, robust (remember this watch is water resistant to 100m) and will last a lifetime in terms of both reliability and style then this may be the watch for you!

I hope you enjoyed my review as much as I enjoyed writing it. Here are some photos of my Air-King to close, Thanks for reading!

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Panerai Barometer

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:31:08 +0000

I nearly forgot about this beauty that Mario and I saw in a Panerai AD a couple of weeks ago.

This one would look great above my desk.

Title edited for accuracy!

Sent from my Droid

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Invitation to first Rolex 100 % Passion Meeting in Hong Kong the 29th May 2012. Join!

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:22:58 +0000

Im looking forward to invite you vintage Rolex lovers, for the 29th May 2012 to join us for our first ever Passion goes Asia, Rolex Passion Meeting HongKong. Interesting to attend by every dedicated vintage Rolex collector whos willing to share, discuss, see and feel amazing examples of Rolex their enormous heritage in watchmaking. Already some great friends are joining with some of their best pieces in display….Can’t wait to see it myself!

This invitation for Rolex Passion Meeting HK is on RSVP only, please confirm me by email in your interest to join me in The fine line between Passion and Obsession..

To sign up please register at: info@rolexpassionreportdotcom

During the week of the 29th May, the Watch Auction will be held by Bonhams ( May 23, 2012) Chrities day after Passion Meeting on May 30, 2012 & Antiquorum ( June 2, 2012)
Plenty of reasons to joins us with your presence. Next are some nice impressions of earlier Rolex Passion Event held in Maastricht last year for reference

Above, collection of Rolex Military and some rare early gilt Submariner…down: Comex spread

Rolex Explorer The start of the tool watch evolution, after the successful ascent of Mt. Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay

Selection of rare vintage Panerai..

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Double Red Seadweller, Patent Pending MK1 with original papers…

Peter Hillary & jamling Tenzing Norgay will lecture about their fathers achievements and will highlight the Rolex watches
they got from Geneva themselves, also those of Sir Ed and Tenzing Norgay, worn during their brave adventurous lives…

Feel free to contact me if you have a question. The meeting will take place in a secure & secret area. Really looking forward meeting you soon! Please don’t be afraid to share your passion,
even when it’s a cool white 5513 only you adore, the spirit towards vintage Rolex is that counts to join!! Ego’s, as always, stay at home!

Best Regards,
Philipp

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:23:40 +0000

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my very first Rolex

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:23:25 +0000

I can’t believe I’m holding this, but this was actual my very first Rolex that I bought. I purchased it used from a coworker of mine that I work with. I ended up giving this watch to my father-in-law before I purchased my first brand-new Rolex which was my submariner. Since my wife went to the Philippines to attend her brother’s wedding he send it back with her to get repaired. Gosh I really missed this watch, it puts a smile on my face.
I work so hard and save my lunch money for about 3 months so I can buy it

any suggestions where I can get this overhauled?

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Cool Sug Watch images

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:23:58 +0000

Check out these sug watch images:

Sug’s watch

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Max Bill and Junghans Watches

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:11:14 +0000

Generally speaking, when I hear the term “bauhaus” used in conversation the speaker is employing the term to describe their newest Ikea purchase or as a synonym for minimalist and sleek design. Bauhaus is actually a German school of design which was founded in the 20’s and has seen its values and aesthetics woven into modern architecture, furniture, art, fonts and even clocks and watches. Bauhaus is Germany’s interpretation of the international style and promotes unity between the artist and the craftsman in an attempt to improve the aesthetic qualities of manufactured goods. Being comprised of many artists and designers and having a huge effect on typography, graphic art, and architecture, Bauhaus can be hard to define along any one passion or effect.

The Swiss designer Max Bill was trained in the Bauhaus tradition during the late 20′s in Dessau, Germany. Max Bill would go on to lead a long and creative life with many different design outlets including architecture, typography, graphics, sculpture, and timepieces. In the early fifties, Bill founded the Ulm School of Design in Germany and expanded on his Bauhaus roots while teaching in design theory.

The 1950s also saw Max Bill and his students working to design clocks for the German manufacturer Junghans. Unsurprisingly, these clocks are functional, clean and exceedingly legible, very Bauhaus. Bill’s design saw use in Junghans wrist watches by the early 60′s is still employed today in both a line of clocks and a range of watches including both three handers and chronographs. Sharing similar design roots as the Nomos brand, it’s easy to see fundamental similarities in their design including sparse and functional dial details, thin hands and highly legible typeface.

The model that best exemplifies the style and simplicity of the Max Bill design is the 027/3500.00 (above right). This 38mm white-dialed watch features a minimal stainless steel case with short lugs and an extremely thin bezel. The crystal is acrylic plexiglass and the watch is powered by the automatic Junghans J800.1 (ETA 2824-2). Junghans line of modern Max Bill watches are fairly authentic reinterpretations of the 60’s era models, there is even a 34 mm option (above left). Our preference would be in the 38mm model with the date feature (027/4700.00, seen right) which can be found online for as little as $ 870 USD. We like the white dial version as it should suit many different strap colors and should make for a very flexible daily wearer providing you don’t wear a wetsuit or a tux to work. The acrylic crystal will likely attract a lot of scratches but can be re-polished and should instill a vintage feel to the Max Bill auto, even when brand new.

The Max Bill designs should find a great home on your wrist if you’re a fan of Bauhaus design but find the Nomos models, and their lovely in-house movements, a bit too pricy. With models starting just under $ 650 USD the enduring Max Bill aesthetic is available to nearly any buyer. While we understand the use of any acrylic crystal from a design and authenticity perspective, we don’t know how well they will hold up to the average daily grind.

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The Suunto Ambit GPS Explorers Watch

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:06:57 +0000

Finnish watch manufacturer Suunto has announced a new GPS ready multi-sport watch they call the Ambit. The Ambit will feature all of the tools we have come to expect from Suunto such as a compass, barometric altimeter, barometer, thermometer, weather tracking, and heart rate monitoring (relies on an optional heart rate belt), an alarm and dual time zones. In addition to this bevy of features, the main new skill set of the Ambit is its SiRFIV chip driven GPS ability. Suunto calls the Ambit “The GPS for Explorers” and, providing it delivers a usable and reliable experience, we can’t think of any reason we wouldn’t want one on-wrist for our next adventure.

The Ambit can manage waypoint navigation and can also render your location in conjunction with multiple coordinate systems. The Ambit can also blend data from its accelerometer and GPS connection to render highly accurate speed and pace measurement data. All of the data collected by the Ambit can be synced with Movescount.com where users can plan and share their next sporting achievement or training goal and even customize certain settings for their watch (via a USB cable).

Available in a black or silver case which is 100m water resistant and fitted with a mineral crystal, Suunot does not list the size of the Ambit but it will be large (see wrist shot). Power comes from a rechargeable lithium ion battery and the Ambit screen has an adjustable back light and can be reversed (either white text on a black background or black text on a white background). Additionally impressive is the 50 hour battery life with GPS enabled, allowing for two straight days of GPS use before requiring a recharge.

GPS seems like an excellent functionality for planning routes, bookmarking locations or sharing your coordinates with others. Imagine the practical use for a back-country skier given access to speed, altitude, and coordinates if they needed to be rescued. The Ambit is not the only GPS watch on the market but it boasts a full feature set, an attractive design and excellent battery life. The competition is growing in the GPS watch segment but much of the early development came from handheld and dashboard GPS manufactures like Garmin, so we are happy to see continued innovation from a well known sport watch brand like Suunto. The Ambit is slated for retail release in March and pricing should be in the neighborhood of $ 500.

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Keep or Sell Rolex in Today’s Market?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:52:38 +0000

Have you owned a Rolex for some time and considered it an investment on which you can capitalize on? Throughout the land, an increasing number of Rolex owners are cashing in on their Rolex for cash. The reasons for such actions have much to do with the current value of gold, silver, platinum, and diamonds. In all truth, there is no clear cut answer as to what you should do with your pre-owned Rolex; however, we hope the following thoughts will help you best weigh your decision.

Weigh Your Decision Carefully

There are two obvious camps out there attempting to predict the future of gold, silver, platinum, and diamond values. One camp believes that Gold is going to rise to more than $ 2000 and the other items will rise in value as well, and the other camp believes that precious metals have already reached their peak and will drop in price over time. In other words, there are some who believe that the world economy will begin to grow and succeed and others who believe it will collapse even further.

Currently the price of gold is sitting at about $ 1730. In 2007, gold was valued at just over $ 500 and steadily increased over a span of 5 years. If the trend continues it is very possible that gold will be worth three times the amount it is within the next 5-10 years. This isn’t a sure thing, but it is possible. Thus, if your hunch is continued value growth for gold, you may want to buy Rolex and hold onto the watches you own. On the other hand, if you foresee a dip in gold prices and you are in need of instant cash, you may want to sell. Such logic can also be applied to any other precious metal and diamonds.

Factors that Influence Rolex Values

Types of precious metals utilized. For example, a pure gold bracelet is more valuable than one that is a mix of gold and stainless steel, and a pure platinum bracelet also holds definite value.
Diamonds. The quantity, size, and quality of diamonds make a difference.
Year Made and Rarity. There are certain watches made during certain years that are more valuable than others. Additionally, the less of a certain model or edition released to market, most likely the more its value.

In order to make the right decision, it is recommended that you find a used Rolex Huntington Beach broker that you trust. Also, before trying to sell Rolex to a broker, you should have a clear understanding of the watch’s value. Don’t be afraid to walk away if the deal isn’t worth your while!

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