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Rolex Milgauss

Tourbillon — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:18:14 +0000

Rolex fans are surely acquainted with this watch. Rolex Milgauss was originally introduced in 1956 for scientific community. The test showed that this watch could withstand very strong magnetic fields. Milgauss features a corrosion-resistant 940L steel case with hits of amazing green sapphire on it. $7,500.

Rolex Milgauss

Mint James Bond Submariner

Tourbillon — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:11:50 +0000

Rolex Submariner ref is one of the most famous Rolex watches. Mint James Bond Submariner has a reference number 6538. IT was once worn by Sean Connery; thus, making it a James Bond watch. It features amazingly beautiful large crowns, original bezel insert, and luminous pearl in the red triangle. This mint version of James Bond Submariner is available for auction at Christie’s.

Rolex Mythical MilSub

Tourbillon — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:09:01 +0000

We found a Rolex watch issued by the Brit to the Iran special forces. Rolex Mythical MilSub Iranian edition is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s this December 6. It features the Rolex coronet, luminous material tritium, dials marked with encircled “T,” and outside case backs marked with military broad arrow sign. This Rolex Milsub is marked with serial number on the inside case back and the lugs. $TBA.

Rolex Mythical MilSub

Original Rolex Milgauss 6541

Tourbillon — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:30:10 +0000

This Rolex watch may not be the highlight of the Christie’s auction, but it will still draw the attention of watch collectors. Original Rolex Milgauss 6541 was first introduced in the 1950s, where it became famous for its great bezel, hands, and dial. This watch sports two-layered aluminum honeycomb dial, steel minute and hour dauphine hands, striking lighting bolt center hand, and black revolving bezel. Rolex Milgauss is specially designed to be used in areas with high magnetism. $144.

Bart Simpson Submariner

Tourbillon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:46:23 +0000

Watch collectors should really take a look at this Rolex vintage. Bart Simpson Submariner will be on auction at Christie’s in Geneva next week. This vintage watch sports a wonderful lume with golden patina, gorgeous dial, Bart Simpson coronet, original beveled edges, gilt printing, and faded bezel insert. It also comes with an expandable rivet bracelet, which is the exact match of the watch when it was first released. Whoever gets this Bart Simpson Submariner is surely lucky. $TBA.

Rolex Pre-Daytona Ref 6238

Tourbillon — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:31:54 +0000

If you are a vintage watch lover, you’ve got to see this classic Rolex watch. Rolex Pre-Daytona Ref 6238 is a 1960s chronograph. This rare watch, which used to have a silver dial, now comes in an elegantly-looking black dial. And with this rare dial, it is thrice as expensive as the original. If you’re crazy about intricate and vintage watches, include this Rolex Pre-Daytona in your collection. $65,000.

Rolex Daytona Chocolate Dial

Tourbillon — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:59:41 +0000

If you love chocolates, you’ll surely get attracted with this new dial of Cosmograph Daytona. Rolex Daytona offers a sweet-looking, elegant Chocolate dial timepiece. Its features include 40mm Everose Gold case, self-winding chronograph, and of course the chocolate dial. Its reference number is 6240. It is complimented with a classy brown leather straps. Isn’t this Rolex Chocolate sweet?

Rolex Daytona Chocolate Dial

Black DLC Rolex Watches

Second Hand — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:19:16 +0000

You can never go wrong with Black, as its simple and just like the White, it goes and blends perfectly to any colors. That’s why black watches are in, and if you’re looking for one? Then you might want to consider these Black DLC Rolex Watches. All of which are presented in black color schemes, though every model has its own specific design. These are created using a process called PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition). The watches are considerably strong, and that’s why they are typically used in “active” environments like the PVD Rolex Submariner, PVD Rolex Daytona and PVD Rolex Sea Dweller. ~$6,000.

Tudor Fastrider Chronograph for Ducati

Tourbillon — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:40:19 +0000

Tudor became the “official timing partner” of Ducati recently. The Swiss watchmaker introduced the Fastrider Chronograph, the watch they made for the first partnership with the motorbike company. The watch feature the colors of Ducati – black and red, anautomatic chronograph, a 42mm diameter, 46-hour power reserve, and has a cool quick-set date button at 9 o’clock coated in PVD. $3,900 – $4,100.

Hillary Tenzing Rolex Explorers

Tourbillon — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:36:47 +0000

Check out the collection of customized Rolex Explorers from Peter Hillary and Jamling Tenzing Norgay. The watch collection comes with three limited edition models; the 36mm HTE, the HTE 39mm and the HTE 42mm. All three watches pays tribute to their family’s success in trailing the peaks of Mt. Everest. Only 88 examples of each custom Explorer will be made available with a special package. $105,000.