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New Steel Rolex Submariner Watch For 2010

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:27:58 +0000

The long awaited new steel version of the new generation of Rolex Submariner watches is here. The official name is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date. This is not a surprise release from the brand for 2010. However, the introduction of a standard green dial is something I didn't expect. Like clockwork, over the last few years Rolex has been updating their GMT Master II collection and then a white gold new Submariner. Last year the released a new two-tone (steel and gold) Submariner watch with a blue or a black dial. It was only logical that this year would see the release of a new all steel Submariner, ref. 116610. This is most important because the steel versions are the most popular - given their position as having the lowest cost version of one of the most popular timepieces on the planet (if not the most popular luxury watch on the planet).

The new watches have the same 40mm width, but a slightly different shape of case and a new "maxi dial." Like the other new Submariners and GMT Master II, the dial has larger hands and hour indicators. Plus the lume should glow blue. Another wonderful addition to the steel Submariners is the ceramic bezel. Rolex calls it "Cerachrom," and they do it probably better than anyone else. The ceramic has a beautiful tone and is very crisp looking. Compared to the ceramic bezel on the GMT Master II, the Submariner bezels are a more matte finished.

A broader case looks elegant as ever and still thin. Even though the Submariner is smaller at 40mm in size that most modern men's watches, it still holds it own quite well. A bold wrist look that you just can't beat. Don't forget that the case is water resistant to 300 meters in this "original" mainstream true diver's watch. The larger hands and indexes make the face easier to read and dare I say, more Rolexy. The case is not made of grade 316L steel, but rather the higher grade grade 904L steel that has all sorts of special chemical resistance abilities.

Green is a color that Rolex is known for using in special models. The release of a new mainstream Submariner model is a special occasion. It is a substantial tone that isn't too bright or dark. The dial is metallic, while Rolex calls "Green Gold." There is another reason for the green face - to help get existing Submariner buyers to get one. If you have a previous generation Submariner there isn't huge incentive to upgrade unless you are "that type of person." But with a new dial color, and potentially new personality, existing fans will see reason to add to their collection.
Thankfully we now have a Submariner with the famous Rolex Glide-Lock clasp. This gives the bracelet clasp a special micro-adjust ability that gives it a very precise fit. Plus, you can change the size as often as you like for tighter or looser days. Rolex isn't the first to have a special bracelet clasp like this, but they do it oh so well. Inside the watch is the same invincible 3135 automatic COSC Chronometer certified movement. Not much to say there, there are few better three-hand date movements out there. It is of course 100% made and designed by Rolex. Price for the new Submariner watches hasn't been released yet, but I suspect they will be almost identical to the outgoing models. Look for them in stores soon watch lovers. The new piece might not be a monumental upgrade, but that isn't watch Rolex does. They just keep making their good stuff better.

1970 Rolex Submariner 5513 Stainless Steel Mens Divers

25 Bids

US $3,350.00

50m

ROLEX SUBMARINER DOUBLE RED SEADWELLER MARK III WATCH

0 Bid

US $48,650.00

1h 12m

Tudor Rolex SUBMARINER Prince Oysterdate dive watch

6 Bids

US $2,036.00

1h 22m

ROLEX SUBMARINER BLUE FACE 2TONE 18KT SS DATE QUICKSET

US $5,500.00

1h 32m

Brushed stainless steel watch buckle 16mm size opening

US $12.99

1h 44m

Rolex YG Stainless Steel Black 94 Sub GREAT LOW PRICE

US $5,195.00

2h 4m

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Rolex Reinvents a Classic: The New Datejust II Rolesor

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:24:52 +0000

Since its initial release in 1945, Rolex's Datejust Rolesor is one of the most recognizable and iconic watches the industry has ever seen. The timepiece is all at once classic and immortally modern, always a step ahead of design trends and expectations.

It can't be denied that Rolex is one of the most renowned watch brands, setting the standard for luxury time-telling, distinctive accessories. Not only meeting standards and the expectations of wearers world-wide, but setting new standards, innovating the industry and changing the way we tell time today.

The first Oyster Perpetual Datejust Rolesor immediately became a coveted men's accessory, both masculine and highly luxurious. This year, Rolex has released a new, updated Rolesor, embracing all the latest watch making innovations and timepiece technology.

The new Datejust II features the slowly evolving design of the line, bring the hit watch of 1945 steadily into the contemporary age, making Rolex's Rolesor the go-to look for men, and now women as well, once again.

The four stunning dials of the Datejust II for men are testimonies to the brand's unparalleled stance in the industry as luxury watch maker. A fluted bezel in yellow or white gold makes a dramatic frame for the sleek texture of the dial, punctuated by bold Arabic numerals.

Classically pairing white and yellow gold with an either white or yellow Rolesor case brings the rich hues of the gold new brilliance while the large date at 3 o'clock is proudly magnified through the sapphire crystal. This time around, Rolex has extended its experienced and knowledgeable hand toward women, bringing female fans of the unparalleled brand the satisfaction of wearing the renowned Datejust Rolesor as well.

With a bezel crusted with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds, the design is elevated to a new level of femininity, and when paired with 10 additional diamonds found in the dial of some models, it's as if the Datejust were a women's watch all along.

The dial of the women's Datejust Rolesor allows for a wide range of versatility, ideal for women, who not only look to their timepiece to tell the time, but to act as an accessory as well. From dramatic green and delicate pink mother-of-pearl dials, to the classic and modern look of black mother-of-pearl, Rolex has created a Datejust Rolesor perfect for any occasion and personality.

As creator of the first self-winding mechanism with a free rotor, Rolex has always aimed at design and execution excellence, believing that aesthetics and function go hand-in-hand. This year, a favorite is reinvented and released to both men and women, reminding us why we all fell in love with Rolex in the first place.

ROLEX LADIES TWO TONE DATEJUST W DIAMOND DIAL BEZEL

US $3,825.00

21m

Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch 179163

US $5,150.00

25m

Ladies Rolex Datejust SS Blue Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel

US $2,370.00

32m

AUTHENTIC Mens 18kt Gold SS Rolex DateJust Champagne

US $5,950.00

42m

Ladies Rolex Datejust SS Ice Blue Diamond Dial Bezel

US $2,370.00

48m

ROLEX MENS 2T DATEJUST W BLACK DIAMOND DIAL BEZEL

US $3,985.00

51m

New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Exhibits the Latest Trends in Vintage Jewelry, Watches, Estate Pieces, July 23- 26

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:23:28 +0000

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) The Fourth Annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will exhibit the latest trends in vintage jewelry, watches and estate pieces July 23-26, 2010, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

Recent industry reports show that sales of fashion accessories, including fine jewelry and luxury pieces, rose 17 percent in the first quarter 2010, after ending the year 10 percent lower in 2009. “Despite being a young show, coupled with global economic downturn, The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show continues to grow and be amazingly successful for exhibitors and attendees alike. We attribute a great deal of our show’s success due to our location in the jewelry capital of the world, New York City,” said Andrea Canady, fair director for GLM’s New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. “This year’s show is shaping up to feature truly extraordinary merchandise available at all consumer price points for viewing and purchase.”

With major retailers logging an uptick in sales due to increased consumer confidence and the stabilization of the stock market, luxury spending is on the rise. With signs pointing toward retail revitalization, the four-day New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, which opens two days prior to the JA Summer Show, will bring together more than 100 of the finest dealers in antique and estate jewelry and watches.

Show attendees, which include celebrities and well-known socialites from around the globe, will have the opportunity to view and purchase highly sought after rare and signed pieces, a wide variety of antique jewelry, exceptional jewels and gemstones and unique designer pieces, as well as the finest in personal timepieces representing multiple periods throughout jewelry history.

Some of the well-known brands on display will include, Louis Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Harry Winston, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and many others. Here’s a preview of just a few of the most unique items available at the show:

Jacob’s Diamond & Estate Jewelry, based in Los Angeles, is featuring this rare late Victorian brooch, circa 1900. It is mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring amethyst, carved ivory, diamonds and pearls.

Jerome Heidenreich, based in Los Angeles, will display this beautiful dragonfly brooch set with a GIA certified 1.81 carat natural fancy intense green-yellow diamond, circa 1960.

McTeigue Since 1895, based in New York City, is showcasing this magnificent Art Deco square sapphire and baguette diamond bracelet. The square sapphires are approximately 13.86 carats. Baguette diamonds approximately 8.40 carats in a platinum mounting.

Morelle Davidson, based in London, will display this brilliant Van Cleef & Arpels suite. This set is made of 18 karat yellow gold diamond and coral and is comprised of a necklace, which converts into four bracelets, a pendant, a ring and earrings. The diamonds are approximately 17 carats, circa 1980.

Raymond Lee Jewelers, based in Boca Raton, Fla., is featuring these exquisite platinum antique earrings with 10 carats of diamonds
Yafa Signed Jewels, based in New York City, is showcasing this stunning platinum, diamond and ruby brooch. It is signed by David Webb.
Show hours are from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 23; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 26. The one-time admission fee of $15 is valid for all four days of the show.

For additional show information, please call (239) 732-6642 or visit www.nyantiquejewelry.com.

VINTAGE 1930s BREGUET LADIES WRISTWATCH

14 Bids

US $86.00

15m

VINTAGE MONTANA PARIS FASHION QUARTZ MEN WATCH

1 Bid

US $9.99

15m

VINTAGE RUSSIAN WRISTWATCH SLAVA 21 JEWELS 1980 ES

US $50.00

16m

Womens antique CARAVELLE wristwatch

1 Bid

US $.99

17m

Benrus Automatic Vintage Mens Wristwatch w Date NM

US $85.49

18m

VINTAGE BULOVA MENS 15J WRIST WATCH 10BT

US $39.99

19m

Rolex New Collection at BASELWORLD 2010

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:19:47 +0000

Rolex New Collection at BASELWORLD 2010

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Breitling Creates Avenger Seawolf Chrono Blacksteel Watch

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:27:01 +0000

At Baselworld 2010, Breitling is to unveil its new Avenger Seawolf Chrono Blacksteel watch. The timepiece is best characterized as robust and highly technical.

The zest of the new Breitling watch is the brand’s exclusive, patented magnetic push-piece system concealed inside the case. The system allows to activate the timepiece through the metal case with no direct mechanical contact. Most chronograph watches cannot be activated while diving, but this system provides the Avenger Seawolf Chrono with the total water-resistance and functionality at a record 1,000-meter depth.

The Breitling watch also boasts the brand’s exclusive thermocompensated SuperQuartz TM movement, Breitling 73 calibre. The outstanding COSC-certified mechanism offers the precision ten times greater than the precision provided by common quartz movements. The SuperQuartz TM movement measures times to 1/10 of a second and indicates intermediary times.

The watch provides a range of useful functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, split-seconds chronograph, and direction memory.

The steel case of the Avenger Seawolf Chrono measures 45.4 mm in diameter and is provided with ultra-resistant carbon coating. The case incorporates a ratcheted unidirectional rotating bezel. The face of the watch is shielded by a convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides.

The Breitling watch demonstrates a flange with the compass card to be used for memorizing directions above and below water.

The volcano black dial is completed with luminescent hour-markers and hands, including the central direct-drive seconds-hand and split-seconds hand. You will notice the 12-hour chronograph counter at 10 o’clock, while the 1/10-second counter is positioned at 2 o’clock. The date window is found at 4 o’clock.

The Breitling Avenger Seawolf Chrono Blacksteel watch, reviewed by Watches.InfoNIAC.com, is presented on the brand’s signature black Diver Pro rubber strap or Ocean Racer strap with holes. The bold timepiece will be available in a limited number of 2,000 pieces.

20MM STAINLESS STEEL MESH BRACELET DESIGN MESH END BAND

US $52.55

16m

DAVID YURMAN SS SILVER BLACK ONYX DIAMOND NECKLACE

US $2,150.00

32m

BOB CALF STRAP FOR BREITLING CARAMEL 18 MM NEW

US $24.99

32m

MENS CITIZEN GOLD TONE DATE DRESS ECO DRIVE WATCH

US $210.00

35m

925 STERLING SILVER 1ct MARQUISE BLACK ONYX AVON RING

US $10.00

35m

LADIES 925 STERLING SILVER ROUND BLUE LAPIS HIGH RING

US $39.00

35m

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Watch Review

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:26:35 +0000

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms diver watches constitute the apex of the company's Sports Collection. Fifty Fathoms timepieces combine technologically advanced movement (Calibre 1315) with a leaner, more restrained design than the testosterone-pumped Speed Command and Air Command. Yet despite shedding some “muscle mass”, the collection displays unmistakable masculine character – only instead of a body-builder's physique, the watches show off a swimmer's body, as appropriate for a diver watch. Fifty Fathoms include a women's line, which abandons the deep black in favor of a more mellow mother-of-pearl (also appropriately found in the sea) off-white palette.

All Fifty Fathoms watches include a unidirectional rotating bezel (to prevent it from moving accidentally backwards and deceiving the diver by showing more than actual amount of remaining diving time and air), large illuminated indexes and numerals, and massive illuminated hands. As exemplified on the website, the focused glow enables to read time quickly in dark conditions. Red-tipped seconds hand, self-winding movement and a case that has undergone antimagnetic treatment add another set of useful functions. Overall, design elaborations and subtleties cannot change the true character of a Fifty Fathoms watch: it is decidedly sports and function oriented. A historical collection (the first Fifty Fathoms watch was manufactured in 1953), it continues to evolve, as Blancpain dedicate time and research to this line of diver watches.

BLANCPAIN LEMAN AUTO CHRONO DATE FLYBACK NR

US $7,500.00

1h 1m

BLANCPAIN AIR COMMAND TRILOGY COLLECTION FLYBACK NR

US $7,000.00

1h 3m

Blancpain Leman Moonphase Complete Calendar Ladies

US $7,850.00

1h 52m

Blancpain Air Command Flyback Chronograph in SS

US $4,600.00

2h 23m

IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph SS 3714 17 MINT

US $4,850.00

3h 5m

Vintage Working Omega 17J 3X Signed Ladies Wrist Watch

16 Bids

US $51.00

4h 5m

Patek Philippe Ref 3970 brings $142k

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:34:50 +0000

The highly important timepiece shines in Antiquorum's $5m sale
Last week, Antiquorum offered an excellent range of 467 fine and rare timepieces in their New York Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks sale, last week (March 10).

Many of the pieces were from the famous 'Arman Collection' put together by world renowned artist Arman.
The auction was a huge success, with over 90% of lots sold and a sales total of $5,000,388. This was due in part to strong international interest, with phone and internet bids from Spain, Russia, China, Canada and Italy as well as live on the floor.
Although there were many great sales, the two stand-out performances were from Patek Philippe:
This top lot was a Platinum Patek Philippe Ref 3970, Ref. 3970 EP.

Created in 2004, the very fine and important, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch boasts a round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. It brought $141,600.
Close behind was a white gold Patek Philippe Ref. 5970.

The very fine, astronomic, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch has a square button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, tachometer, sapphire crystal back and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. It was taken away for $138,000
"As confirmed by these results, prices realized for rare vintage and modern wristwatches have increased by 15% in the past year." commented watch designer and auctioneer Julien Schaerer. With the possible exception of vintage guitars, most investments haven't appreciated this well.

Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch 179163

US $5,150.00

25m

LONGINES VINTAGE 10K GOLD FILLED AUTOMATIC RARE

US $400.00

1h 35m

LONGINES VINTAGE 10K GOLD FILLED MANUAL RARE

US $300.00

1h 35m

Cartier Tank Vermeil Tricolor Dial

US $800.00

3h 20m

Vintage Omega Speedmater Stainless Steel Bracelet Circa

0 Bid

US $500.00

5h 4m

VINTAGE IWC CLASSIC ROUND WATCH ROSE GOLD CIRCA 1950S

0 Bid

US $1,600.00

5h 14m

Breitling B01 Movement Revolutionizes the Swiss Watch Industry

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:11:29 +0000

Breitling's B01 In-House Movement Revolutionizes the Swiss Watch Industry
By Patrick C Bedford

Breitling has unveiled its most recent horologic innovation to the amazement of the watch industry. The new B01 chronograph movement is the luxury watchmaker's first completely in-house manufactured complication. The new features in this movement distinguish it from any other Swiss movement on the market and set a new bench mark for watch-making excellence.
Breitling has always shared a close and essential relationship with aviation, sports, and industry. It is no surprise that the maker of the first wrist chronograph and first fully automatic chronograph would pursue a higher standard of precision in its designer timepieces. By appropriating itself of the entire movement manufacturing process for the B01, Breitling can now oversee every detail of the chronograph's development.

The B01 project has created a revolutionary specialized assembly process that guarantees the integrity of each watch's quality. Movement along the assembly chain is conducted by an ultra sophisticated computer program that monitors and routes each movement throughout the various paths of assembly. The program alternates the movement's components in two phases. The first phase is fully automated and conducted exclusively by precise robotic arms. This ensures a better quality product as these machines have greater precision than a human hand. The second phase directs the components of the movement to a separate facility where partial manual assembly is required. Upon exiting the assembly chain, the movements are sent to the C.O.S.C. for extremely rigorous testing and analyzes.

The caliber B01 is available exclusively in its C.O.S.C certified version, with accompanying documentation to prove its clearance of highly meticulous precision testing. It is considered a high frequency movement at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The new Chronomat B01 features this new movement, and encases it beautifully in stainless steel, steel & gold, or 18k rose gold. This timepiece has been developed with endurance in mind and boasts 500 meters of water resistance. Another feature that has created excitement over this new Breitling movement is an optimized column-wheel device that provides a clean start/stop function without a jump of the hand. The movement is equipped with a 70 hour reserve which is an impressive feat considering its sleek shape. A patented self setting device for the resetting hammers does away with the traditional need to have a watchmaker correct each individual movement.

As the crowning achievement of this great watch manufacturer's 125th anniversary, the caliber B01 ushers in a new era for chronograph movements, and validates Breitling as the world leader in precision time-keeping instruments for professionals.
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BREITLING CHRONOMAT B 01 AUTO CHRONO SILVER DIAL WATCH

US $5,395.00

7h 40m

OFFICIAL BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 AUTOMATIC CHRONO WATCH

US $5,495.00

◆◆ BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 CHRONOGRAPH BLACK WATCH ◆◆

US $5,395.00

8h 39m

ORIGINAL BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 STAINLESS STEEL WATCH

US $5,395.00

1d 5h 43m

BREITLING CHRONOMAT B01 AUTOMATIC CHRONO STEEL WATCH

US $5,495.00

1d 6h 32m

SWISS MADE BREITLING WINDRIDER CHRONOMAT B01 MENS WATCH

US $5,495.00

1d 12h 39m

A Guide to Buying Vintage Watches

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:57:38 +0000

A Collector's Guide to Buying Vintage Watches

Collecting vintage watches is a growing hobby in most parts of the western world. Men, particularly, are attracted by the romance and novelty of having a micro-engine on their wrist as both a time-teller and an image statement.
One of the most frustrating aspects of collecting vintage watches is the number of fakes, frankenwatches and fraudsters one encounters in pursuit of this noble, but increasingly costly, passion.

The comeback of the mechanical watch has drawn out all sorts of insects from under their rocks. The pursuit of one's passion for old timepieces will inevitably lead to numerous encounters with rogue repairers who charge house prices for inferior work, linear decendents of horse thieves who palm off fakes as the real thing, Doctor Frankenstein who create sought-after models from parts of other watches, the usual bevy of crooks and tricksters out to convince the gullible and the unwary to swipe their well worn credit cards.
In a recent seven day survey and follow-up I completed on the listing of vintage Omega Constellation watches on a major on-line trading site, more than 50 percent of all listings were of watches that were inauthentic in some way - that gives you some idea of what collectors are up against.

Caveat Emptor, rarity and product knowledge steer the purchasing behaviors of astute collectors in any collecting field and these three principles are particularly important when purchasing vintage watches on-line and through bricks and mortar dealers.
Frankenwatches describe the practice of taking parts from different watches of the same calibre series and 'creating' a new or better pedigree of movement. In some countries of Europe they are called 'Wedding' watches. This practice is especially prevalent in middle and higher end timepieces that are most sought-after by collectors.

In tandem with the obvious deception of Frankenwatches, there are a number of other intentional and inadvertent frauds that occur:

1. Housing a different movement in a genuine case or re-dialed model. If you are interested in collecting a particular brand of watch, get to know the calibre numbers of movements that power particular models. Calibre numbers are different to serial numbers and can best be described as the engine type (similar to cars: e.g. 2.5-litre DOHC V6 describing the engine in a current X Type Jaguar). Some calibres of a particular brand are more collectible than others, so it pays to know what's under the bonnet.

2. Using a similar movement series and replacing the part that has the calibre number. This is prevalent in watch brands that have numerous models and where the top line models fetch higher prices that the cheaper models. Often you can tell a fraud of this type through coloration contrasts or newness of the parts that contains the calibre number.

3. Placing a high end dial and movement in the wrong case. Many of the higher end vintage watches have case back numbers that can be checked with serial numbers to see if they match.

4. Replacing worn hands and crowns with non-genuine hands and crowns and claiming the watch is 100 percent authentic. A common problem with many vintage models that reduces the value of the watch. Before buying, build up a library of pictures of watches that you know are genuine and match a prospective purchase against them. On-line forums are a great way to acquire and swap pictures.

5. Badly executed dials and re-dials. Ask for super-sized pictures so you can examine the quality of the printing and also the placement of lettering. A bad re-dial will wipe as much as 30 percent off the value of the watch. Again pictures and the help of other collectors are invaluable in making sure you have an authentic watch.

6. Replacing numerous worn parts in genuine models with genuine parts. While this is a perfectly acceptable practice, it does indicate that at some stage in the life of the movement it was neglected or damaged. Knowledgeable and pernickety collectors look for signs of color variation on the movement and often avoid watches that are not of one color hue.

Look for scratches or gouges on the non-replaced parts, and look for corrosion or other signs of wear and tear. Ask the vendor for a detailed report on the history of servicing of the watch and its current condition. If the vendor cannot supply such information it is better to let the watch go rather than experience the disappointment of acquiring a watch that has suffered abuse in the past and having to deal with the ongoing symptoms of that abuse.

7. Claiming an old warrior is a handsome prince. Many vendors use descriptions like 'minty', '100% authentic', 'very clean', 'this one is a keeper', and so on. Most of these descriptions are useless if not backed up by evidence.
When examining a good quality picture of the watch movement, and always ask for pictures if you are buying on the internet, look for any discoloration of the surfaces of plates and bridges. Look for any signs of corrosion or parts of the watch that do not match in color, particularly rotor bridges and the part of the watch that contains the calibre or serial numbers. Look for new additions that show themselves by their shininess. These are all indicators of inauthenticity, parts swapping or at least major repairs.

8. Examine the movement for burred screw heads and scrapes and damage to the movement plates or bridges, which are sure signs of inexpert work, or at least indicate the movement was separate from the case for some time before a case was found to match. Checks for surface discoloration on the movement plates, blotches, corrosion, or parts that don't match the rest of the movement patina.

9. Examine the case back to determine whether the watch has had a hard life. Beware of excessive polishing that takes the sharpness away from the edges of the watch case, as that again indicates considerable wear and tear overall and devalues the watch.

10. A watch that has obviously had a hard life indicates carelessness towards its maintenance and irregularity in servicing. Generally speaking, mechanical watches should be serviced every three to five years, and it is not difficult to detect a watch that has been neglected because the signs of neglect are obvious to the naked eye.

Badly discolored watches with scratches, gouges to the movement, highly polished case backs and inexpertly refinished dials are sure signs of the amateur watchmaker at work and should be avoided. They can also point to a tired old movement jazzed up for sale and marketed with great hyperbole to the unwary Internet shopper.

11. Look carefully at the dial to see if screws have caused minor or major indentations on the dial. This indicates that incorrect or inauthentic screws have been used in the movement.

Look for corrosion on the dial or flakes that have come off the dial. This can indicate that a watch has spent some or all of its life in the tropics and was not serviced as regularly as it should have been. It can also indicate immersion in water.
Watches that are regularly serviced will have their seals replaced at service and should show few signs of moisture having entered the case. Remember rust under a dial cannot be seen and flaky dials can be a sign of hidden problems underneath.

12. Rust cannot generally be removed from watches and at best can be neutralized. A sure sign of neglect is corrosion on or near the threads of the case back or the area where the case back meets the case. These are signs of irregular servicing and signify the possibility of excessive wear of the movement.

Watch collecting is a rewarding past-time for thousands of collectors worldwide. Fortunately they congregate in various forums on the Internet and are generally very happy to share their knowledge and passion for particular brands. Build up and use your knowledge to better determine the value of the watches you collect.

An evenly colored movement, retaining much of its original sheen and showing signs of regular service demands a higher price and improves its value far better than a poor cousin that has been through the wars.

Bulova Accutron

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:16:15 +0000

Bulova Accutron combines their knowledge and understanding of the latest technology with an unparalleled eye for up-to-date aesthetics and trends.

Through the use of only the finest materials, techniques that have been researched and perfected over the decades and the industry's leading technology in movement, each timepiece released by Bulova Accutron benefits its wearer with precision accuracy and beauty.

Bulova Accutron's newest addition to the Mirador Collection brings the sporty timepieces to a level of true extravagance and luxury. With the same technology that has made the brand a leader and innovator of the industry, their new designs continue to raise the bar of excellent watch making.

The white ceramic and stainless steel bracelet is reminiscent of its sister watches in the collection: one in the same white ceramic and another in feminine pink. But where the others stop at just 39 diamonds set on the case, the new design soars with an incredible 652 individually hand-set pavé diamonds.

Sporty touches such as the rotating bezel, screw-down crown and screw-back case remain to tie the new watch to Mirador's existing pieces, but giving you the choice of elevating your all-day style timepiece to a level appropriate for day-to-night wear.

With almost 135 years behind it, the Bulova Corporation has tirelessly pushed the envelope of watch making to places no one thought possible. Founder and father of the brand, Joseph Bulova, began selling and designing timepieces from a small jewelry shop on Maiden Lane in New York City in 1875 and watched as his brand accomplished extraordinary feats.

Accutron's innovation has covered the spectrum, from ingenious creation of Accutron, the world's first electronic watch, to changing the way customers acquire lavish timepieces with time-payment plans, and the brand shows no signs of stopping. You can be sure that each new design will be more remarkable than the last while the brand continues to change the way we tell time.

14K WHITE GOLD 050CT DIAMOND HOOPS EARRING

US $399.99

19m

14K WHITE GOLD 075CT DIAMOND HOOPS EARRING

US $549.99

20m

14K WHITE GOLD 100CT DIAMOND HOOPS EARRING

US $699.00

21m

Bulova ACCUTRON 214 M4 Asymmetric 14K Gold BEZ Ring

US $475.00

23m

Vintage Wittnauer Military Watch Circa 1940s Mil Strap

US $265.00

25m

14K WHITE GOLD 147CT DIAMOND HOOPS EARRING

US $807.49

27m