Match made in heaven

Yeahhhh after some search. Finally i found the perfect bezel for my 5512 tropical. Such an amazing combination. Can't get hold of the true colours in the image. Brown/greenish, as the dial. And so cool... as the dial has a gradient, the inlay has i also.

The inlay is a super fat font typography. Which is very, very rare. I was told there might be a military connection in them but nobody knows. I am so happy...

WTB a nice watch

Woooow it's hard to find a real nice watch these days. I am searching for something real nice like a 6265 black (sigma, papers not needed) or 1675 UAE (maybe even blue bezel). But finding something with a good case, great dial ... mhhhhhh. Would love to find one with the early mk1 pushers. Even 6240 kind of pushers. Or something else special with great character ...ahhhhh collecting watches is pure stress LOOOOOOOL.

Maybe you know of something special?

Lazy Sunday morning

A friend was just over. And as it goes,.. talking about faded inlays, changing bracelets,.. talking forums and watches. And his quest for a real nice 7928 Tudor gilt/pointed sub. Why,.. why not. What else. Which one. Isn't it typical and nice. Those little meetings with friends. And makes you smile on a sunny early and lazy Sunday morning. Enjoy your weekends.

And ... when you know a real nice 7928...let me know ;-)

5513 love...

Just a nice image.... we are so lucky!

A great gift from a friend

This week was full of surprises.... and out of the blue a package arrived... with just one note ' THIS BOOK HAD YOUR NAME WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!!!".

And whaooow... what a great gift! A lot of memories. Of my tennis-youth. Full of Agassi shoes, Cross-Trainer, Diadora, Wafle-Trainers...

Thank you W. i am so happy with it!!! Big thanks!

Auction coming up.... Bonhams 9th of June

Another auction coming up. Bonhams in London. Looking nice. Some great watches. And i love the ones with a story. Like the 6034 from Norman Buckley. Here is the story from Bonhams (quote):

The 5513...simple but soooo beautiful

It keeps to be my favorite reference. Reduced to the max. But with the right patina, great case and right inlay.... PURE SEX ON THE WRIST!

Sportsbag

These bags are so much fun! Hard-core material. Cool looks..... and something different then the 'big-fashion-brand' at the gym LOOL. This one will go to a friend, as i already have a couple. I love Comex.

Back to Speedy...

One of the most iconic watches. And my aimed at first mechanical watch about 12 years ago. I did choose different then. And kind of regret it. So i am happy to have one in my collection again. Simple.... clean tritium. Great watches they are.

Dr. Phil...please come to the rescue!!!!!

Ohhhhhhhh no....... i looked at my wrist and suddenly... the second hand was loose! Ohhhh no...... Emergency trip to this special Dr. of Watchpassion.

Dr. PHILipp did a great job. Patient saved!!!! whoooooooaaaa alive and kicking again! And was great and special to see the dial without #19.

Thanks my friend!!!

More brown ... more sun!

I got lucky this week. A fantastic 1675 tropical dial GMT. A 1967 watch with the typical shape of the crown-guards. The case has seen some polish but still very nice. But the dial is such a nice brown. Changing colour from deep dark brown to a real great warm chocolate. Changing the angle is magical.

Cooool book

As designer, vintage lover and book fetishist this one is one i want to share with you. A cool book about graphic design of vintage race cars.