Saturday, January 26, 2013

"Bluesy" Sub

I am often intrigued by the Rolex two-tone Submariner with blue dial. To me, blue and gold is a perfect combi and echoes an elegant ruggedness, more so in the context of a Submariner. I sold some watches to raise funds for the 116613LB which has the square lugs and maxi-dial. I bought this watch one year ago and it has all this while been a safe queen. The bracelet was sized few days back after I bought a hollow-ground screwdriver from Horotec. Sizing Rolex bracelets is now a walk in the park!

The blue dial and ceramic insert reflects a different shade and tone of blue, depending on how it catches the light.

Submariner new face lift

My first Rolex was a Submariner Ref 14060M. I sold it away as I thought it was too small to wear (although now I can appreciate the classic size). Last year I got my hands on the latest Submariner with square lugs and maxi-dial. The new Submariner wears better than the classic 14060M and I have been happily wearing at my new workplace. New job, new watch!

Clean classic timeless masculine look.

Solid construction of the double-locking clasp.

New Glidelock technology.

Triplock crown keeps the water out during swim days (ya, I know it is a diver's watch ).

Another new look - Blue lume.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Seiko Square

I was helping my sister source for a watch as a birthday present. We finally decided on this Seiko Square. The in-house caliber is the 4225 that can be hand wounded also. Seiko does not produce many Squares and this discontinued model (with metal bracelet) is a wonderful piece that can be dress up or dress down easily.

NATO

Old school Omega Speedy Pro on grey NATO for an ultimate military drab look. I got this NATO from William Jean from Canada. It seems the length of this NATO suits my 6.5in wrist better. Although the NATOs sold locally are cheaper, they look clumsy with the long tail.