Saturday, December 29, 2007

Rolex Ref 116710 Oyster GMT Master II with Ceremic Bezel

Err...finally today after all the hype by Rolex watch enthusiasts recently after Basel 2007...Orchi managed to get a hold of the 50th Anniversary Edition All Brand NEW Oyster GMT Master II with Ceramic Bezel.

Apart from the existing Rolex GMT Master Ref 6542...Ref 1675...n Ref 1675 2T 18K...this GMT Master II is the ONLY new Rolex watch ever featured in here.

Since the watch is absolutely Brand New n stunning...despite the temptation is HIGH to put the stunning watch on Orchi's wrist...Orchi doesn't think Orchi should wear it for quite some time to come.

Orchi would just keep it as it is...Brand New.

Latest M series SS case model ref 116710 LN
Movement Cal.3186, Automatic
Triple Lock Crown
Green 24hr hand
Ceramic 24hr Bezel
c/w ALL Original papers, decor, box n accessories
Unworn Brand NEW


Monday, December 24, 2007

Rolex Ref 1625 Oyster DateJust "Thunderbird"

Err...here's the Rolex Ref 1625 so called "Thunderbird" which Orchi wishes to get soon in the New Year 2008.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust "Thunderbird" - SCOC
Ref 1625, Movement Cal. 1570
Circa 1973~, RARE
18K White Gold "Turn-O-Graph" Bezel on SS Oyster case
All Original untouched
Case may have been buffed
c/w SS Jubilee bracelet
Awaiting authentication.
This RARE watch was introduced n advertised featuring
the world renown US AirForce "Thunderbirds"

History of Ref 1625 DateJust "Thunderbird" with "Turn-O-Graph" Bezel


"Also, in the mid-1950s, Rolex introduced the Thunderbird model of the Datejust. The only real difference between the Datejust of that era and the Thunderbird was in the bezel. The Thunderbird model contained the Rolex Turn-O-Graph bezel, but the name Thunderbird stuck when the Air Force started to award pilots of the Thunderbirds with this particular watch."

Online Article By Mike Moon on Rolex DateJust Ref 1625 "Thunderbird" featuring the "Turn-O-Graph" bezel.





Rolex Ref 6542 GMT Master 1st Generation No Crown Guard

Err...here's the watch that Orchi has been dying to get an Original replacement of its bezel assembly...

Please help Orchi out to locate a suitable replacement of its bezel assembly...TQ.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master with NO-Crown Guard

History of Rolex Ref 6542 GMT Master

The SCOC Rolex GMT Master Ref 6542 is also known as "Pussy Galore" of James Bond's "Goldfinger" when it was learnt that Bond Girl Honor Blackman wore the Ref 6542 GMT Master watch in the movie when she piloted the "Goldfinger"'s Jet.

The 1st of its kind designed n commissioned for PAN AM Airline pilots in the early 50s.

Ref 6542, Cal. Movement 1030(Butterfly rotor) Automatic
Circa 1950~, VERY RARE
Original Rolex Movement Signed 1030
"Adjusted 5 positions & temperature 25 Jewels"
& SS Case are in beautiful conditions
Signed "6542" between lugs, Crown marked "+"
Original Dial/Crown/Acrylic Crystal(visible scratches)
Near perfect aging on dial, Faded luminous hour markers
Bubble Back case signed "IV.56" 4th Quarter 1956 production
Very minor corrosion Untouched Case, Visible scratches
Alternate RED & Black Date(Roulette)
Hour n Minute Hands touch up previously,
Aftermarket GMT Red hand with tiny triangle point n Second hand
Aftermarket Non-Ori. Bezel assembly w/Plastic insert
(to be changed asap when an original bezel assembly is found
Without bracelet, Keeps accurate time
In FINE conditions.























Saturday, December 15, 2007

Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster "Air-King" - Super Precision

Err...this Rolex is Orchi's most recent acquisition. The Very RARE watch has been authenticated...

Rolex Ref 5500 was produced from 1957 to 1990 n marketed as "Air King", "Explorer Precision" n "Metropolitan"

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Air-King" - Super Precision
Ref 5500, Movement Cal. 1530 Automatic
Circa 1958~ with "II.1958" stamped inside of case cover,
meaning 2nd Quarter production.
S. Steel Case, Smooth Bezel n Crown
All Original dials(aged in near perfection)
Original 'Alpha' hands/Original Acrylic Crystal
Matte Silver with applied steel faceted indexes
Minor visible scratches, minor case/cover thread corrosion
c/w original RolexSA buckle
Fitted on aftermarket lizard leather strap
Keeps time accurately, Case width 34mm
In Fine conditions. Very RARE