A Beat, ‘Bart Simpson’ 5513 Rolex Submariner
I like completely fucked watches. As the collector mantra goes ‘condition is everything’. Yet, I think there’s something so honestly charming about a…
‘Everose’ 6241 Rolex Daytona in 14K YG
Now of course, this isn’t actually Rolex Everose alloy. Everose is Rolex’s propietary pinkish rose gold alloy, first introduced in 2005. The 6241…
King Seiko ‘Special Dial’ First in Steel
Grand Seiko’s First (the 3180) is lore among Japanese horology. Perhaps slightly lesser known, King Seiko also had their debut aimed against Swiss…
Khanjar Rolex Day-Date 1803 in Blue & WG
Why do I feature a mechanically standard 1803 Day-Date? Because every single khanjar Rolex has a story to tell. Additionally, they are just…
Well-Preserved Omega ‘Pie Pan’ Constellation 167.005
When I think Mad Men and Don Draper specifically, this is the very first watch that comes to mind. Now, strictly speaking that…
2998 Omega Speedmaster Straight-Lug
In my mind, a Speedmaster needs alpha hands. This is, I know, nonsense. There are plenty of meaningful references with broad arrows, batons,…
Opera Exotic Diver 10470
I live for fun dials. My life is sad, I am aware. But nonetheless, I cannot hide my enthusiasm for this ultra-outrageous 1970s…
1655 Rolex Explorer II ‘Freccione’ Mark 5
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but with this 1655 Freccione (Italian for arrow, or orange-hand today), I’m beginning…
Universal Genève Compur R12445
After having recently featured Universal’s international variant, it seems timely that a lovely example of the genuine article is now on offer. This…
AP Royal Oak Extra-Thin ‘Salmon Jumbo’ 15202BC
Audemars Piguet has never shied away from limited releases. There are boutique Royal Oaks, commemorative Royal Oaks, and custom-order Royal Oaks from early…
3-6-9 ‘Explorer’ Big Crown 6200 Rolex Submariner
Just when you think vintage Rolex ‘barnfind’ possibilities have fully dried up, something like this happens. 6200 Submariners are not exactly common. They…
Panda Tudor 79170 Big Block with Graduated 12-Hour Bezel
Few watches will ever experience the fame that the Daytona has gathered in its recent few decades. Perhaps the Nautilus and Royal Oak…
Berthoud Genève Compur
If you’re a watch collector hardcore, you likely love Universal Geneve. If you’re a bit of a watch obsessive, may be aware some…
