Friday, September 16, 2011

PREVIEW - STEINHAUSEN LEONARDO TW783G SKELETON GENTS WRISTWATCH







Swiss inventor and architect Ulrich Van-Heusen was a master craftsman who dedicated himself to his trade. He lived in an era when only the wealthy could afford a timepiece. But in 1923, Van-Heusen completed his first automatic calendar watch - only one of seven he ever completed. It displayed not only the time, but also the date, day and month; and it was the first to designate the difference between AM and PM. Van-Heusen named his brand Steinhausen after the region in Switzerland from where his family came. He was steadfast in his belief that wristwatches, not the prevalent pocket watch, would eventually become an item people could not live without. And he was correct! The Great Depression almost eliminated handmade watches of this quality. One that remains today fetched $300,000 at auction. Wristwatches became the must-have item for people of all social strata, but the distinguished gentry continued to buy Steinhausen's handcrafted marvels.

Steinhausen continues its reputation of producing the finest workmanship and classy designs. And now, we are pleased to re-introduce the original Steinhausen model with stylish updates. Like the original Steinhausen, each watch is painstakingly reproduced by hand from 185 genuine Swiss parts. Then it is so rigorously tested for two weeks that just six percent of movements made end up in a Steinhausen. Swiss automatic movement standards allow for an accuracy of +25/-27 seconds per day and the Steinhausen watches rate +15/-13 seconds per day, making it more accurate.

The Limited Edition Leonardo follows the tradition of displaying the movement through exhibition frontcase and backcase. The sweeping second-hand movement, brushed and polished stainless steel, and gold tone dial with Roman numerals is included, too. However, they added hand-cut precious sapphire gemstones from Vietnam to the buttons to add a rich luster, 21 jewels aid movement and accuracy; and interchangeable brown, black leather and gold/stainless steel wristbands to match whatever you're wearing.

PREVIEW - STEINHAUSEN LEONARDO TW783G SKELETON GENTS WRISTWATCH







Swiss inventor and architect Ulrich Van-Heusen was a master craftsman who dedicated himself to his trade. He lived in an era when only the wealthy could afford a timepiece. But in 1923, Van-Heusen completed his first automatic calendar watch - only one of seven he ever completed. It displayed not only the time, but also the date, day and month; and it was the first to designate the difference between AM and PM. Van-Heusen named his brand Steinhausen after the region in Switzerland from where his family came. He was steadfast in his belief that wristwatches, not the prevalent pocket watch, would eventually become an item people could not live without. And he was correct! The Great Depression almost eliminated handmade watches of this quality. One that remains today fetched $300,000 at auction. Wristwatches became the must-have item for people of all social strata, but the distinguished gentry continued to buy Steinhausen's handcrafted marvels.

Steinhausen continues its reputation of producing the finest workmanship and classy designs. And now, we are pleased to re-introduce the original Steinhausen model with stylish updates. Like the original Steinhausen, each watch is painstakingly reproduced by hand from 185 genuine Swiss parts. Then it is so rigorously tested for two weeks that just six percent of movements made end up in a Steinhausen. Swiss automatic movement standards allow for an accuracy of +25/-27 seconds per day and the Steinhausen watches rate +15/-13 seconds per day, making it more accurate.

The Limited Edition Leonardo follows the tradition of displaying the movement through exhibition frontcase and backcase. The sweeping second-hand movement, brushed and polished stainless steel, and gold tone dial with Roman numerals is included, too. However, they added hand-cut precious sapphire gemstones from Vietnam to the buttons to add a rich luster, 21 jewels aid movement and accuracy; and interchangeable brown, black leather and gold/stainless steel wristbands to match whatever you're wearing.

AUTHENTIC JAEGER LE COULTER WRISTALARM (EALIER MEMOVOX) GENTS WRISTWATCH








BRAND/JENAMA: AUTHENTIC VINTAGE 10K GOLD FILLED LECOULTRE WRISTALARM (EALIER MEMOVOX) GENTS WRISTWATCH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's

MODEL: POWER RESERVED

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACRYLIC

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: LECOULTRE 17 JEWELS MANUAL MOVEMENT CAL.411

DIAL COLOR: CHAMPAGNE

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND AND ALARM DISC

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: GOLD TONE STICKS AND ARABIC MARKERS

CASING : 10K GOLD FILLED

LUGS: 16mm UNUSUAL LOGS LUGS

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 34mm DIAMETER INCLUDING CROWN and 37mm LUG TO LUG

BEZEL: 10K GOLD FILLED BEZEL

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: -

CROWN: UNSIGNED ORIGINAL CROWN

STRAP/TALI: 10K GOLD FILLED SPIEDEL BAND

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 9.5" FULL LENGHT

DISCONTINUED LECOULTRE MODEL... RARE BUMPER MODEL!

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING GOODTIME AND ALARM BUZZING LOUDLY

PRICE/HARGA: RM2,500 (NEGOTIABLE)

A BRIEF HISTORY OF LE COULTRE WATCHES

A brilliant inventor and self-taught watchmaker, Antoine-LeCoultre founded his first workshop in 1833, following the invention of a machine to produce watchmaking pinions. Ever since, the Manufacture Jaeger-Lecoultre has developed constantly around the founder's original workshops.

Surprisingly enough, it was neither a physicist nor an engineer who first measured the micron; it was Antoine LeCoultre, in 1844. He had created watch components that were so perfect no tool could actually detect their degree of inaccuracy. He followed that up by inventing the world's most accurate instrument: the Millionometer, which served as a benchmark for over half a century.

In 1847, LeCoultre created a revolutionary system that was to do away with the need for keys to rewind and set watches. His simple and brilliant solution was a pushbutton that activated a lever to switch from one function to another. It was the first keyless winding mechanism, and the first reliable system that eliminated the need for keys to wind or set a watch.

In 1866, when Swiss watchmaking was still structured around small home-run workshops, Antoine LeCoultre and his son Elie decided to bring together under one rood the many skills involved in making watches, and installed a steam-driven machine to operate their new tools. LeCoultre & Cie thus became the first Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux.

It was in 1903 when the Parisian Edmond Jaeger set Swiss watchmakers the challenge of producing ultra-thin calibres. It would lead to the Calibre 145, the world's thinnest mechanical movement, measuring no more than 1.38 mm, and the friendship of Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-Devid LeCoultre. These two men would give a rise to a range of horological wonders, and eventually the birth of the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand in 1937.

In the year 1908, the Manufacture created its first rectangular-shaped calibre in response to the challenge created to miniaturize watches to wear on the wrist. By the "Roaring 20s" (1920s), very small ladies' wristwatches were all the rage, but extreme miniaturization always led to a loss of reliability and precision. The Duoplan brilliantly solved this problem by arranging its parts on split levels. It would lead to the world's smallest movement, Calibre 101. Outdoing the Calibre 145, Jaeger-Lecoultre miniaturized the Duoplan caliber to the extreme, weighing in at barely one gram and comprising of 74 parts. Its record is still unmatched to this date.

Since its founding, the Manufacture has created and produced over 1,000 different calibres in many varieties. Over 200 patented inventions have contributed to the progress of Swiss watchmaking in the field of movements, as well as that of cases, bracelets, dials, and watch functions.


AUTHENTIC JAEGER LE COULTER WRISTALARM (EALIER MEMOVOX) GENTS WRISTWATCH








BRAND/JENAMA: AUTHENTIC VINTAGE 10K GOLD FILLED LECOULTRE WRISTALARM (EALIER MEMOVOX) GENTS WRISTWATCH

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's

MODEL: POWER RESERVED

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACRYLIC

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: LECOULTRE 17 JEWELS MANUAL MOVEMENT CAL.411

DIAL COLOR: CHAMPAGNE

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND AND ALARM DISC

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: GOLD TONE STICKS AND ARABIC MARKERS

CASING : 10K GOLD FILLED

LUGS: 16mm UNUSUAL LOGS LUGS

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 34mm DIAMETER INCLUDING CROWN and 37mm LUG TO LUG

BEZEL: 10K GOLD FILLED BEZEL

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: -

CROWN: UNSIGNED ORIGINAL CROWN

STRAP/TALI: 10K GOLD FILLED SPIEDEL BAND

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 9.5" FULL LENGHT

DISCONTINUED LECOULTRE MODEL... RARE BUMPER MODEL!

EXCELLENT CONDITION, KEEPING GOODTIME AND ALARM BUZZING LOUDLY

PRICE/HARGA: RM2,500 (NEGOTIABLE)

A BRIEF HISTORY OF LE COULTRE WATCHES

A brilliant inventor and self-taught watchmaker, Antoine-LeCoultre founded his first workshop in 1833, following the invention of a machine to produce watchmaking pinions. Ever since, the Manufacture Jaeger-Lecoultre has developed constantly around the founder's original workshops.

Surprisingly enough, it was neither a physicist nor an engineer who first measured the micron; it was Antoine LeCoultre, in 1844. He had created watch components that were so perfect no tool could actually detect their degree of inaccuracy. He followed that up by inventing the world's most accurate instrument: the Millionometer, which served as a benchmark for over half a century.

In 1847, LeCoultre created a revolutionary system that was to do away with the need for keys to rewind and set watches. His simple and brilliant solution was a pushbutton that activated a lever to switch from one function to another. It was the first keyless winding mechanism, and the first reliable system that eliminated the need for keys to wind or set a watch.

In 1866, when Swiss watchmaking was still structured around small home-run workshops, Antoine LeCoultre and his son Elie decided to bring together under one rood the many skills involved in making watches, and installed a steam-driven machine to operate their new tools. LeCoultre & Cie thus became the first Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux.

It was in 1903 when the Parisian Edmond Jaeger set Swiss watchmakers the challenge of producing ultra-thin calibres. It would lead to the Calibre 145, the world's thinnest mechanical movement, measuring no more than 1.38 mm, and the friendship of Antoine LeCoultre's grandson, Jacques-Devid LeCoultre. These two men would give a rise to a range of horological wonders, and eventually the birth of the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand in 1937.

In the year 1908, the Manufacture created its first rectangular-shaped calibre in response to the challenge created to miniaturize watches to wear on the wrist. By the "Roaring 20s" (1920s), very small ladies' wristwatches were all the rage, but extreme miniaturization always led to a loss of reliability and precision. The Duoplan brilliantly solved this problem by arranging its parts on split levels. It would lead to the world's smallest movement, Calibre 101. Outdoing the Calibre 145, Jaeger-Lecoultre miniaturized the Duoplan caliber to the extreme, weighing in at barely one gram and comprising of 74 parts. Its record is still unmatched to this date.

Since its founding, the Manufacture has created and produced over 1,000 different calibres in many varieties. Over 200 patented inventions have contributed to the progress of Swiss watchmaking in the field of movements, as well as that of cases, bracelets, dials, and watch functions.


Monday, September 12, 2011

AUTHENTIC MARVIN AUTOMATIC BUMPER GENTS WRISTWATCH









Marvin is a classic watch-making brand steeped in the tradition of fine Swiss horology since 1850. For over 150 years, it has remained true to its founding principles of passion, daringness, strong ethics and humor.

The Marvin brand is known for its tradition of beautiful and reliable time pieces, rich in style and history.Marvin's elegant and original watches, powered by top-quality Swiss movements, propelled the company to success early on in over sixty countries. And now, once again, Marvin is poised to reinvent the luxury watch.Unique aesthetics and daring designs. Relentless attention to detail and finish. Exclusive and unique concepts. All brought together with technical perfection at affordable prices. This is what the unmistakable signature of a Marvin timepiece is all about. To view latest version of Marvin watches, please visit Marvin E-Boutique

THE HISTORY
Brothers Marc and Emmanuel Didisheim create their watch-making company in 1850 and base it in St-Imier, in the Jura section of Switzerland. The company experiences quick and significant growth based on product quality and extensive distribution networks. In the early 20th century, the company takes up the name “Marvin”, honoring its largest American partner. It also establishes the three-pointed crown as its corporate logo symbolizing both the inverted “M” of Marvin and the “W” of watch. After taking the USA by storm, Marvin takes top billing among Swiss watch brands in over sixty countries worldwide. Over time, millions of watches are produced including several well known collector classics.

Marvin components were considered so reliable, that even other brands licensed them internally. Movie stars, politicians and racing legends all wore Marvin watches at one point in time. And Marvin also produced official corporate pieces for Air France, KLM, Ferrari, Mercedes, Jaguar, MG, Chevrolet and Rover. Over time, four generations of Didisheims have taken the helm at Marvin, succeeding one another. And while Marvin has always embraced change, the same vision of authenticity, originality, detail, and quality has driven the company and its people for over 160 years until today.

AUTHENTIC MARVIN AUTOMATIC BUMPER GENTS WRISTWATCH









Marvin is a classic watch-making brand steeped in the tradition of fine Swiss horology since 1850. For over 150 years, it has remained true to its founding principles of passion, daringness, strong ethics and humor.

The Marvin brand is known for its tradition of beautiful and reliable time pieces, rich in style and history.Marvin's elegant and original watches, powered by top-quality Swiss movements, propelled the company to success early on in over sixty countries. And now, once again, Marvin is poised to reinvent the luxury watch.Unique aesthetics and daring designs. Relentless attention to detail and finish. Exclusive and unique concepts. All brought together with technical perfection at affordable prices. This is what the unmistakable signature of a Marvin timepiece is all about. To view latest version of Marvin watches, please visit Marvin E-Boutique

THE HISTORY
Brothers Marc and Emmanuel Didisheim create their watch-making company in 1850 and base it in St-Imier, in the Jura section of Switzerland. The company experiences quick and significant growth based on product quality and extensive distribution networks. In the early 20th century, the company takes up the name “Marvin”, honoring its largest American partner. It also establishes the three-pointed crown as its corporate logo symbolizing both the inverted “M” of Marvin and the “W” of watch. After taking the USA by storm, Marvin takes top billing among Swiss watch brands in over sixty countries worldwide. Over time, millions of watches are produced including several well known collector classics.

Marvin components were considered so reliable, that even other brands licensed them internally. Movie stars, politicians and racing legends all wore Marvin watches at one point in time. And Marvin also produced official corporate pieces for Air France, KLM, Ferrari, Mercedes, Jaguar, MG, Chevrolet and Rover. Over time, four generations of Didisheims have taken the helm at Marvin, succeeding one another. And while Marvin has always embraced change, the same vision of authenticity, originality, detail, and quality has driven the company and its people for over 160 years until today.

Friday, September 2, 2011

RARE COLLECTORS' ITEM: SEIKO TUNA CAN 600M 6159-7010 PROFESSIONAL DIVER WATCH





















This is my second classic 6159-7010 shrouded diver that was made between 1975 and 1978. Some say that its sheer rarity puts its desirability, the 6159-7010 was one of the best JDM Seiko Diver ever produced, using 6159A automatic movement that mostly equipped the Grand Seiko watches.



The 6159 line are the highly collectible, 6159-7001 Professional 300m sold in the late 1960s and the movement was later chosen to equipped 6159-7010.

Seiko designed the 6159-7010 Professional 600m as the most advanced in diving watch technology for professional diver in 1960's




MOVEMENTORIGINAL AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT, Cal. 6159A, Seventeen(17) Jewels With Hacking Mechanism.

Professionally serviced just recently and is running well.

METALSolid Titanium Case and Case back.
CASE 'n SIZEORIGINAL FACTORY CASE WITH ORIGINAL . .

Width: 52 mm excluding crown; length: 55mm from lug to lug. Thick: 18mm with bezel.

DIAL/MINUTE CHAPTER RING/HANDSORIGINAL SEIKO 6159-7010 DIAL AND HANDS



STEM/CROWNORIGINAL STEM (male/female type) engages hands, day and date wheel as it should.

ORIGINAL CROWN it screws down securely at 3x180 degrees turn.

It Comes With English/Japanese Day Wheel.

CRYSTAL/Retainer RING

Original Hardlex Crystal with minor scratches

Crystal is attached with crack-free ORIGINAL CRYSTAL-RETAINING RING NOT glued.

Rotating BEZEL 'n INSERTORIGINAL BEZEL RING rotates in bidirectional rotation with clicks.

ORIGINAL BEZEL INSERT.

BRACELET/STRAPIt comes with green Nato Strap.

FAT SPRING BARS are used in this watch as Seiko diver should come on fat spring bars.

SERIAL NUMBER501457 which dates production back on January 1975. She is 36years old.
WATER RESISTANCEWater Proof 600 Meters

RARE COLLECTORS' ITEM: SEIKO TUNA CAN 600M 6159-7010 PROFESSIONAL DIVER WATCH





















This is my second classic 6159-7010 shrouded diver that was made between 1975 and 1978. Some say that its sheer rarity puts its desirability, the 6159-7010 was one of the best JDM Seiko Diver ever produced, using 6159A automatic movement that mostly equipped the Grand Seiko watches.



The 6159 line are the highly collectible, 6159-7001 Professional 300m sold in the late 1960s and the movement was later chosen to equipped 6159-7010.

Seiko designed the 6159-7010 Professional 600m as the most advanced in diving watch technology for professional diver in 1960's




MOVEMENTORIGINAL AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT, Cal. 6159A, Seventeen(17) Jewels With Hacking Mechanism.

Professionally serviced just recently and is running well.

METALSolid Titanium Case and Case back.
CASE 'n SIZEORIGINAL FACTORY CASE WITH ORIGINAL . .

Width: 52 mm excluding crown; length: 55mm from lug to lug. Thick: 18mm with bezel.

DIAL/MINUTE CHAPTER RING/HANDSORIGINAL SEIKO 6159-7010 DIAL AND HANDS



STEM/CROWNORIGINAL STEM (male/female type) engages hands, day and date wheel as it should.

ORIGINAL CROWN it screws down securely at 3x180 degrees turn.

It Comes With English/Japanese Day Wheel.

CRYSTAL/Retainer RING

Original Hardlex Crystal with minor scratches

Crystal is attached with crack-free ORIGINAL CRYSTAL-RETAINING RING NOT glued.

Rotating BEZEL 'n INSERTORIGINAL BEZEL RING rotates in bidirectional rotation with clicks.

ORIGINAL BEZEL INSERT.

BRACELET/STRAPIt comes with green Nato Strap.

FAT SPRING BARS are used in this watch as Seiko diver should come on fat spring bars.

SERIAL NUMBER501457 which dates production back on January 1975. She is 36years old.
WATER RESISTANCEWater Proof 600 Meters