New Look! "We < Swiss Monsters"

 New Look! "We < Swiss Monsters"

Hello My Fellow Monsters,
Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Lights, Camera, Watches!
New look... Same old class.

Patek Philippe Reference 2457

Your humble host,

 J.K.S 

< Swiss Monsters...

Johnny Depp May Quit Acting...

Johnny Depp May Quit Acting...

Come on...

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He wears a Cartier Ballon Bleu. This is a joke, right?

In all seriousness. Mr. Depp most likely has quite a few watches. His Cartier is just a tribute to the country he lives in "France". There are worst things then being a Francophile.

 Francophile: is an individual who has a strong positive predisposition or interest toward the government, culture, history, or people of France.

For those of you who don't know who Johnny Depp is: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Depp

A message.

I've been on break.

I want to thank you all for the many emails and messages that I received inquiring about my absence.

I intend on returning.

I am just beginning a new journey.

What I Know.

I still love watches but I have to focus on the people in this world I love as well.

TIME WITH THE PEOPLE I LOVE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN OBJECTS THAT MEASURE IT.

In short,


I am writing this to remind everyone to love and not neglect their loved ones. We have one life and while I love beautiful objects/timepieces----remember what is most important. I think we
sometimes forget.

The Good News.
I know now and I wont forget.


I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week. Please check back soon.

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-JKS

Rolex "Corporate Warrior"

Or Ref. 18038 a.k.a the single quick-set Rolex Day-Date (The President). There is something about a vintage Rolex President. Most reader's know I have a special affinity for the ref. 180X. In my mind Pie-Pan dials with acrylic crystals is as good as vintage Rolex watches get. Today, however, I am wearing a 18038 Sapphire Crystal 8.3 million serial "Corporate Warrior". The bracelet has stretch and the dial has Sun Damage, I mean is a bit tropical---yet I don't care. I am perfectly happy wearing a watch that I can imagine was purchased to make a statement. What statement... "I'm the Boss", "I am Successful", "I am a Used Care Salesman-God!" The truth is... chances are if you bought a Rolex President in the 80s it wasn't for the horological beauty. It was because you were or you wanted badly to be a "Corporate Warrior"
 

Just got back from a great GTG!!!

Just got back from a wonderful GTG. There were Rolex and Rolex. There were Pateks and more Pateks!!! Best of all there were tons of passionate people.

See Pics Here:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/message/1358827479/Modem+Burner.+Winter+GTG+Atlanta%2CGA

OceanicTime: GERMANO & WALTER 500m (a deeply inspired design)

OceanicTime: GERMANO & WALTER 500m (a deeply inspired design)

 : By TLex 

Possibly one the coolest homage watches in existence, completely handcrafted in Germany, it not only respects the design it tak...

Sky-Dweller... I like it!

BUT.... $46K is a chunk of change!

A Rolex 6234 to be auctioned!

A few interesting pieces are up on the Auction Block!! I am sure most of you guy's know that I am partial to ref. 6234 http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20080/ -JKS

Patek Philippe ref. 2499

Below is a wonderful video review of the highly prized and beautiful Patek ref. 2499. The example featured is a Series III version. The video review talks about the variants and history. Enjoy:

Real Men Wear Diamonds.

This Rolex ref. 1803 in white gold features stunning factory set diamonds. The quality of these diamonds even made my Jeweler blush. I only hope that I don't look like a used car-salesman. In all seriousness, there is something interesting about white gold and diamonds. While this piece is far from being stealth-wealth, unlike other gold Rolex watches (in yellow gold) with diamonds, I think it doesn't scream nouvea riche. However, as a very wise man once said "The only part that matters in "nouveau riche"  is the "riche" :-)

So Bling, Bling, Bling:
Please visit here: http://bourbonandpearls.blogspot.com/2012/10/what-does-your-watch-say-about-you.html

-JKS