Tuesday, October 25, 2011

It's Bay Watch Tuesday!!





Seriously, Not That Bay Watch...

"Ebay"
For those of you just tuning in to The Swiss Monster, "Bay Watch Tuesday" is a weekly post that shows two unique/rare timepieces available on Ebay.

My first Bay Pic is for:
RARE Rolex 6542 GMT! HERE


Seller's Description:
RARE 1958 Rolex GMT Master 6542 "No Crown Guard" Model with Intact Bakelite Insert 100% Authentic Rolex In Box ~ With Letter of Description ** Priced To Sell With Low Reserve **
Our family has decided to sell this rare 1958 Rolex GMT Master 6542 watch.
This is a one owner timepiece. Was purchased new in 1958 by a Pilot in the United States Army. He wore it while flying missions over Vietnam in the 1960's. This Rolex has been in storage for over 30 years. Interesting details about the owner and watch can be made available to the buyer, if desired.
Mr Bob Ridley, Certified Horologist, professionally examined this watch and produced a detailed Letter of Description. This signed document will be included with your purchase.
100% Authentic Rolex GMT Master
Model: 6542
Serial Number: 427XXX
Case: Very good condition. No major dings or scratches, Caseback stamped "IV.1958"

Dial: Glossy black Rolex Service Dial in very good condition
Hands: Original hands in good condition with very desirable small period 24 hour hand
Insert: Highly collectible original Bakelite insert in good condition, with only minor lines visible @ 13, 16, 18. Wear consistent with age
Bezel: Excellent condition
Movement: Rolex caliber 1030 - serial # N827129. Watch is keeping time, can be manually wound and the all black date wheel advances. Has not been worn in over 30 years & some service may be in order

Bracelet: Handsome Rolex rivet bracelet with tight links: #80 / 7206, clasp is stamped "I.66".

Box: Comes in original green leather Rolex box with Letter of Description.





2. For my second Ebay pick I chose:

Rare Audemars Piguet Star Wheel Here!
Seller's Description:
This is extremely elegant, classy and very cleverly designed, Pre-owned in very good condition – Audemars Piguet Star Wheel Automatic Men's watch featuring mechanical movement with automatic winding, Audemars Piguet 2124/2812 Caliber, 33 jewels, Power reserve 45 hours, adjusted to 5 positions, Heat / Cold, Winding rotor and bridges are decorated with Cotes de Geneve, rhodium-plated.

The round-shaped stepped case is crafted in 18K Yellow gold, in three parts, high polished bezel, brushed case band, Case diameter is 36 mm (excluding winding crown and lugs), Height is 8.25 mm, Flat anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Partially White and 18K Yellow Gold Guilloche-decorated dial, Black printed minute chapter in the upper part of the dial, Printed minute chapter in the upper part of the dial. Black-colored Arabic hour indicators are located on three rotating transparent sapphire discs, which progress as rotating satellites as hour changes. Pull-out winding crown. Screw-on case back with sapphire exhibition window showcasing beautiful works of the movement. Dark brown genuine crocodile skin leather strap with 18K Yellow Gold tang buckle. This watch is pre-owned in very good condition,and it's in very good operational order, with normal indication of wear on the strap. This great timepiece comes in the after-market box and without papers. Don't let the opportunity to own this magnificent, hard-to-find, and collectible watch pass you by.



























-JKS

Remember to swim safely! There are sharks even in friendly waters!

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