Saturday, December 13, 2008

Restoration of 1930s Cushion Case Rolex Tudor

Hi Watch Collectors,

As promised, I have collected the restored piece of 1930s Cushion Rolex Tudor Vintage Watch. The below diagram shows the piece before the restoration. Front case worn, Glass need to change, missing crown and also not moving.


After restoration, Case restored, the Glass changed, a unused 1930s era crown and the watch is ticking now.

This is an circa 1930s Rolex Tudor Cushion face, it is called cushion face because the shape looks like a cushion or sometimes called a pillow case. The case in this case is a 9K Pink/Rose rolled gold. Please observe the numerals and the second hand at six. This is the typical characteristics of 1930s model watches. Hope you like this restored piece of Vintage Rolex Tudor and you have learn something as well.


Tuesday, December 9, 2008

1930s Vintage Art Deco Swiss Watch

Hi Watch Collectors,

Here is another piece of 1930s era Vintage Art Deco piece restored to its former glory.


Once again, typical characteristics of 1930s Art Deco, the case is decorated by hand crafted designs. The case is usually in 9K pink/rose gold. On its dial, most certain has a second hand indicator at six.

Hope you learn something again today.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Circa 1910s Moonface Pocket Watch

Hi watch collectors,

Some people might think the modern complicated wristwatches' designs are something new. Actually it is not, it is the recycle of old designs. Here is one classic design example of Moonface design, day, date and month. Found this piece from an Antique Shop.




Pocket Watches' case comes in different material for example Solid Gold, Rolled Gold, Silver, Nickel, Stainless Steel and last Gun Metal (Similar to an M16 metal). The Pink/ Rose Gold are the usual in the those era, they come in 18K. 14K, 10K and 9K grade. The 14K and 10K are common in American Market while the 18K and 9K are common to the European Market.

Once again, hope you learn something new.




Saturday, November 22, 2008

International Watch Company (IWC)

Hi Watch Collectors,

From my business trip, guess what I have found among the trashes, a treasure piece.



It is a 1960s model IWC, I nearly did not get to see it among the watches as I was searching through. The watches of IWC are usually very simple in design which I like for office or formal wear.


Saturday, November 15, 2008

Various Designs of 1930s Art Deco Watches

Hi Watch Collectors,

It has been a couple of weeks since I last posted any news on Vintage Watches. This time round, I will show you the various designs of Swiss Watches from the 1930s era. Please take note of the case, the numerals and the dial. Also, normally, they come in 9K pink/rose solid gold case, or 9K pink/rose rolled gold case, stainless steel, chrome or nickel case.


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The below is a close up look on Unicorn (Rolex)

This another piece of Viceroy(Rolex)


There are various brands manufactured by Rolex, there are Rolex itself, Tudor, Unicorn and Viceroy. I hope you learn something today again.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Watches of Interest in November

Hi Watch Collectors,

Now I will highlight the modern watches of interest in every month, for the month of November:

1) ROLEX Cellini - Cellinium
2) OMEGA - Seamaster Professional (James Bond's Choice)
3) BVLGARI - The New Diagono Calibro 303 Watch
4) FRANCK MULLER - Secret Hours (Interesting one)
5) PATEK PHILIPPE - Twenty -4 (Ladies Watch)
6) CHOPARD - Gran Turismo XL
7) FREDERIQUE CONSTANT GENEVE - Gents Moonphase Carree
8) SEIKO - COUTURA
9) CITIZEN - PROMASTER Eco Drive
10) ORIS - Regulateur Der Meistertaucher
11) RAYMOND WEIL - Freelancer (Nice one)

Please go to repective manfacturers websites for viewing.

These watches are mainly featured for high end business people but it is good to know the models of these modern watches.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

More 1930s Art Deco Designs Vintage Watches

Hi watch collectors,


Here are some of the Designs of watches during the 1930s era, watch the case, the dial and numerals.











The most obvious is the second hand at six. Hope you learn something today.