Friday, October 16, 2009

Alarm Watch by Mercedes Benz


This is an early production watch by Mercedes Benz, sold at Merc's own accessory shops in the late 1990s.

It is an alarm wrist watch with fully hand-winding mechanical movement.

The dial still imprint with Mercedes Benz brand. The "Alarm" wording was printed in red colour.

Apparently this piece remains the "only" hand-winding alarm wrist watch manufactured under the Mercedes Benz name.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Military Collection - US Presidential Seal


This is a special collectible piece, ordered by the White House for its staff and secrete agents.

It is made of stainless steel with special black coating to avoid reflection while in use, typical for military (and special forces) operations.

There are many other military watches on the market but this one that bears the Seal of US president on watch dial is rather unusual. Normally such watches comes with special forces unit's emblem.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Vintage Tissot


I bought this watch more than 30 years ago... brand new then.

This is a Tissot automatic movement wrist watch with special treatment of 18k "gold-capping" for its case. Therefore, it still looks excellent in condition.

The watch dial signed SEASTAR which means it is meant for sea sporting activities and sailing.

The design of this watch is vastly different in presentation as compared to current days Tissot sport watches.