Benrus - Mens

Benrus

Benrus (ref 48.00) Purchased 13/11/2012

Serviced 00/00/00 (ref 00.00)

Roamer - Mens

Roamer

Roamer Rockshell Mk VI Mens (ref 149) Purchased 19/10/2012

Serviced  00/00/00 (ref 00)

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 00 with 00 jewels dated c1970s

BPH 00000 A/h Power-Reserve 00hr.

This was a NOS watch that came with the original leather strap and box. The dial on this is a really nice chequer board. I like this watch as it has a good solid feel with an everyday ready to wear approach.

Roamer - Ladies

Roamer

Roamer Searock Ladies (ref 54) Purchased 26/09/2012

Serviced  00/00/00 (ref 00)

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 00 with 00 jewels dated c1970s

BPH 00000 A/h Power-Reserve 00hr.

This was my first purchase of a vintage mechanical watch and I found this 1970s NOS watch with original bracelet. It even came with the plastic protector attached to the back case of the watch. It was sourced in Malta.

Tissot - Mens Seastar Cal 2481

Tissot
Tissot Seastar Mens (ref 146) Purchased 13/11/2012
Serviced Michael Swift 14/06/13 (ref 43)
The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 2481 with 24 jewels dated 1974
Data11.5''', Dm= 25.6mm, Do= 26.0mm
H= 5.35mm
F= 1.4mm
T= 2.0mm

24 jewels
f = 21600 A/h
power reserve 42h

Features
automatic
sweep second
date: quickset by repeated pushing the crown

 

Tissot - Ladies PR516 GL

Tissot

Tissot PR516 GL Ladies (ref 43) Purchased 13/03/2013

Serviced Michael Swift 14/06/13 (ref 41)

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 2381 (ETA 2671) with 21 jewels dated 1973

Data

7.75''', Dm= 17.2mm, Do= 17.5mm

H= 4.8mm

F= 1.15mm

T= 1.75mm

21 jewels

f = 28800 A/h

power reserve 39h

Features

automatic

sweep second

date: quick set optional hack feature

This is a really nice watch visually and ably backed up by a lovely beat automatic movement. I purchased this from America as it had the original strap which sets the watch off nice. It was running very fast when originally purchased so it has been sent for service. This was the 3rd ladies PR516 watch to be purchased. I am yet to find a mens in good condition with original strap.

Rado

Rado

Rado Diastar Mens "magic 40"(ref 107) Purchased 18/04/2013

Serviced 00/00/00 (ref )00:00

The movement of this watch is an automatic cal 2836-2 with 25 jewels dated (1999-2004)

BPH 28800 A/h-Power Reserve 40hrs

It has quick set day & Date and a hacking feature which stops the seconds hand for accurate timing.

The watch is a strange watch as it's a little "blingy" in look but it's materials are of high quality. A composite made of tungsten carbide powder and a metal binder, hardmetal is moulded and pressed at a pressure of 1,000 bar to form the rough case, which is then sintered in a vacuum furnace at 1,450°C. This process resulted in an incredible hardness of 1,400 to 2,000 Vickers, and a brilliance, after polishing with diamond dust, that would only add lustre. The concept requiring unprecedented hardness led to a new emphasis on the glass as well, which needed to be as robust as the casing. Sapphire crystal proved to be the solution, with the result that the Rado DiaStar, and all Rado watches since, feature sapphire crystal. I like Rado watches and I have yet to get a nice ceramic bracelet Rado. The movement is also a well tested and robust movement that is seen in mid priced watch movements.