It seems that every Monday, visitors Longines Conquest Chronograph Mens watches L3.662.4.76.6 of the German Rolex Forum (www.r-l-x.de) who are fortunate enough to own a Rolex Oyster Day-Date, should post a picture of their precious time piece. In the meanwhile, Monday has been replaced by every day. Although it is not an everyday watch of course.Although the original Day-Date is only 36mm in diameter, I still prefer it over a Day-Date II (which is 41mm). To me, the Day-Date is the classic wrist watch in precious metal (available in gold or platinum) that you cant go wrong with.Enjoy some of the Day-Date photos sent in by visitors of R-L-X.Photo by HannesPhoto by Savoy TrufflePhoto by KurtPhoto by KurtPhoto by RO.lexThe Day-Date models were introduced in 1956, being the first wrist watch featuring a day and a date window. This watch was and is only available in precious metals, such as gold (in various colours and combinations) and platinum. A vintage 1970s Day-Date on a leather strap can be found starting around 3250 Euro and 5750 Euro makes you own a white gold Day-Date with President bracelet.If you are on a quest for a nice gold dress Longines Conquest Chronograph Mens watches L3.662.4.76.6, you may want to consider a Rolex Day-Date ref.1803 on a leather strap, which is (as you can see above) quite affordable and will keep its value for years to come. The solid Rolex movement caliber 1555 wont let you down, I am sure. Models later than 1980 with a solid gold President or Oyster bracelet will still cost you serious money.Click here for the thread on the German Rolex Forum (pictorial).
I have been to Singapore two times now (for business) and from what Ive seen, it is one of my favourite places in the world. Linde Werdelin, also a favourite of mine, now introduces the 3-Timer Racing time piece. A limited edition in close collaboration with ECollezione (their website is really worth checking out), a watch retailer from Singapore (located in the Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road), that is based on the regular 3-Timer model. Whats so limited about it? Well, for starters, the colours. It will be available in red and yellow and only 9 (!!) pieces each.As you can see, the colours are everywhere except on the dial. The bezel numerals (with special designed Linde Werdelin font) are in yellow or red, the bolts in both the case and strap and the strap itself has red or yellow stitching and dots.The 3-Timer Racing time piece also has the word Racing engraved in the stainless steel case back. All other characteristics of the watch correspond with the normal 3-Timer models, of which I am the proud owner as well (as you can read here, for a more in depth review). The 3-Timer is a watch that is always in my weekly rotation programme of watches and although the dimensions (46 mm x 49 mm) of the watch are impressive, so is the comfort when wearing it.Price of these 18 beauties? SGD10,800 or €5,280 each!Specifications for the wrist watch techies:Size: 46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 12mm (h)Movement: ETA 2893 – A2 mechanical automatic 42 hour power reserveCase: stainless steel case, 24 hour bidirectional bezel, screw on case-back, 2.2mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal, screw in crownDial: blackWater Resistance: 300 metersStrap: black pointed calf strap Longines Conquest Chronograph Mens watches L3.662.4.76.6 with red details &stitching and steel ardillon buckleUpdate: PuristsPro is fortunate enough to have a lot of live pictures of these beauties. Click here to see them!
