Friday, February 27, 2009

1930s to 1970s Omega Watch Vintage Series

Hi Watch Collectors,

I have gone into my boxes of collection and searched for Omega watches. These watches are not restored yet. I just wanted to show you over the years how Omega has evolved from 1930s Art Deco to the 1970s chunky series.


1930s Art Deco - Case decorated ususally in Solid or Rolled 9K Pink/ Rose gold.

1940s - Design evolved from 1930s retaining the second hand at six.

1950s - A much bigger dial and fancy lugs or fancy dial, this piece has been stored.


Late 1950s to early 1960s - Transition from 1950s to 1960s, Thicker case and Automatic is commonly used. This is a Seamaster.


1960s - Simple Gentleman Wristwatch

1960s - Omeage Seamaster Model


1970s - Omega Seamaster Cosmic, Chunky Solid Case is typical during that era.

This is a sample of my Omega Collections, unforunately, I do not go beyond 1970s. I hope you learn something with Omega evolution.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Abracadabra!!! Another restored 1960s Vintage Gents Wristwatch.

Hi Watch Collectors,


Just got an ordinary piece of 1960s vintage watch back from the retired watchmaker, you can see the magic.





The watch is missing the stem, crown, second hand, scratches on the watch crystal, dirt inside the case and not working at all.

After restoration, you can see the difference.....a clean and working piece. The cost of restoration with a new second hand, a new stem, a new crown, a working cleaned piece of 1960s vintage watch is S$50. Try to get any shops in Singapore to beat that with original swiss parts included.



Tuesday, February 24, 2009

1960s Rolex Tudor which holds its value

Hi Watch Collectors,

I am wondering how many people will have this in their collections. I am always fascinated with the quality of vintage watches out there. The rarity of design on the dial is one interesting aspect in collecting vintage watches. For the value of this piece please click on the year 1960s on the price guide link.

You will be amazed that quality vintage watches do appreciate in both demand and value for years to come.


Sunday, February 15, 2009

1930s JAEGER Travel Clock

Hi Watch Collectors,

From the bag of goodies, I found this travel clock, look at the design of the 1930s era, simple and yet stylish.


A close up.

Look from behind. See the crown from pocket watch is used on the time setting.


Saturday, February 7, 2009

Marvel at a 1950s Seiko

Hi Watch Collectors,

It has been while, I was busy with my business travel as usual. Just got back, I have found an unusual piece of 1950s Seiko. It is a manual winding watch in stainless steel case.


I also managed to bring back with me a bag full of other watches, I hope I do get time to sort them out and to show them to you. The piece above is US$250. Seiko do come out with special pieces over the past years, you just have to hunt them down......I hope you enjoy hunting rare pieces like I do.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Former glory of 1910s WWI and 1930s Cushion Face Watches

Hi Watch Collectors,


Here are some of the watches which I got back recently after restoration. The watches are back to its glory.

1910s WWI Silver Gents WristWatch



1930s Cushion Face 9K Pink/ Rose Rolled Gold Gents Wristwatch


I should have taken the pictures prior sending in the watches for restoration but I was too eager to get them done. Now, you guys can only see the end results. The watches were in really bad conditions, dirty dial, no crowns, unpolished case, no watch straps and no working. Now, they are fully functioning and accurate time pieces once again. I love those porcelain dial, they last forever, dust and dirt cannot get to them except the hairline cracks.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Unusual Citizen that is worth collecting

Hi Watch Collectors,

It has been hard to find interesting pieces of vintage watches anymore. I guess the supply is diminishing and people are holding onto their vintage pieces. I stumble onto an interesting piece of 1960s Citizen, many watch collectors thought that Seiko and Citizen are solely for uncles only. Here is one that will show you why Citizen is not for uncle only. It is an Alarm watch, if you can get hold of one. Keep it because they are not common.

A 1960s model - Citizen Alarm



A Rare 1930s model - Citizen Art Deco