Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 2nd January 2009 at 05:48 AM, Filed in Luxury Watches

Here’s your chance to pick up one of the rarest Rolex Watches ever… it’s a 1976 Rolex Comex Submariner 5514 and currently has a price tag of £72,000 on Watchfinder.co.uk.

It will be going under the hammer at Bonhams in early 2009 so keep your eye out for this masterpiece.

The Rolex Comex Submariner with its unique model number was developed by Rolex and Comex to meet the growing demands of professional divers and the spectacular development of underwater exploration back in the late 70’s. The 5514 was not available to the public. It differs from the 5513 in that it has a Helium Escape Valve on the right side of the case.

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 21st November 2008 at 04:11 AM, Filed in Expensive Jewelry,  Luxury Watches

I just love the name… the watch is a bonus!

Made by Cuervo y Sobrinos, the watch makes up part of a collection that stays true to its roots in the heart of the Caribbean.

The dial, case, lugs, pushers and materials are a combination of precious metals including titanium, gold, burnished steel and bronze. It also offers interchangeable rings that fit in layers between the case and the bezel. Other features include the case and chronograph pushers inspired by the shape of a cannon, grooved cannonball detail on the crown and the space between the lugs representing the bow of a ship.

To add to the Cuban flava the box it comes in is modelled around a “treasure chest” humidor and includes a deck of Cuervo y Sobrinos playing cards.

There’s 2 versions:
Chronograph: 25 of each in steel, titanium and 18-carat gold; and 125 of each in steel, titanium and bronze.
GMT: 25 of each in steel, titanium and 18-carat gold and 125 of each in steel, titanium and bronze

Retails around a respectable £4,825

Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 22nd August 2008 at 08:31 AM, Filed in Luxury Watches,  Unusual Luxury

In 1908 Rolex, the world’s leading luxury watch brand, was established and to celebrate 100 years of excellence, John Goldberger has collected the most beautiful and renowned designs for the latest illustrated collector’s edition from Damiani.

100 Superlative Rolex Watches captures this pioneering spirit with over 700 images and 400 descriptions
illustrating every element of the Rolex watch, from the rather attractive watch faces to the intricate inside mechanisms.

Dividing itself by collections, from Oyster to Sport, 100 Superlative Rolex Watches explores not only the technical supremacy of each collection but also its social context; examining how the Rolex became a status symbol and one of the most popular brands in the world.

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Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Mon 18th August 2008 at 02:18 AM, Filed in Expensive Jewelry,  Luxury Watches

Founded in the mid-19th century, Lange & Söhne have become a name synonymous with chic Swiss watch design and production. Their two new styles are no exception.

The first is the Little Lange 1 “Soirée” (£26,800). There are two styles of this ladies watch, both of which are limited edition and both come with a metallic-silver crocodile or aquamarine ray leather strap and are adorned with 63 sparkling diamonds.

Each one is a composition of 18-carat white gold, mother of pearl and, for the first time, have diamonds on the lugs and the dial. Not only are they the most gorgeous watches, but A. Lange & Söhne’s position at the pinnacle of the watchmaking world means that they are collectors’ items and therefore have great investment potential.

The second is the Grand Lange 1 (£16,300), which has been re-launched with a new face. It is an enlarged version of A. Lange & Söhne’s very first wristwatch – the Lange 1 – and is available in yellow gold, pink gold and platinum with matching monochrome solid-silver dials in champagne, argenté and rhodié. This is traditionally a man’s watch but its elegance means that it also ties in with a growing trend for women to wear complicated men’s watches.

Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Thu 24th July 2008 at 06:40 AM, Filed in Expensive Jewelry,  Luxury Watches,  Rich And Famous

Designed in the 1940’s in the ‘Officine Fontana’ labs of high precision instruments and components, Ilvo Fontana designed a professional wrist watch specifically for pilots.

The project was not completed for commercialisation due to the instability in Europe at the time… but the first batch of watches were produced in 1999. Italo Fontana decided to resurrect his grandfather’s project and developed the stylish watches you see before you. Welcome to U-Boat watches!
Flightdeck 18K Gold CA – £12,700.00 ($24,892)
50mm Flightdeck Automatic Chronograph
Movement: Valjoux (ETA 7750) – Soigné
28,800 Alternations/Hour (8 ticks per second)
Case: Single Block of 18K Gold
Black Alligator Strap
Waterproof to 100m
Unique U-Boat Left-Hook Crown which opens up hand movement – Designed for Scuba Divers

Flightdeck Gold Bezel – £5,560.00 ($10,900 approx)
43mm or 50mm Flightdeck Automatic Chronograph
Movement: Valjoux (ETA 7750) – Soigné
28,800 Alternations/Hour (8 ticks per second)
Case: PVD & 18K Rose Gold
Face: Carbon Fibre Finish
Black Alligator Strap
Waterproof to 100m
Unique U-Boat Left-Hook Crown which opens up hand movement – Designed for Scuba Divers

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