Sneak preview..

We've got something nice for you that will be posted later this week. It has something to do with these pics and no, it's not the Persol! LOL!

Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Albino'

Another piece we snapped up is this Speedmaster Pro with unusual eggshell-coloured dial, dubbed 'Albino' by TWW. A all-white Professional is a rare but lovely sight - 100% different from the usual black. We put it on a green nato and love it!

Rolex Milgauss 116400 GV

One of the watches we picked up yesterday in Cologne is this Milgauss 116400 GV - the green crystal model.

When introduced around 2007 the GV caused a lot of buzz and even commanded a premium over retail in the first months/year. Rolex also experienced some problems producing the crystal. Nowadays prices are a bit more reasonable and we think it's a very cool piece, very suited for everyday wear. Bullit-proof Rolex quality, nice size and heft, sober design with some unusual and quirky features.. killer cool.


As of yet this piece will remain in our personal collection.

Read all about the 116400 by clicking here.

Cologne Watch Fair

Polo-power on the Autobahn - GMT 1675 - 16700

Yesterday we took a trip to Cologne for the quarterly watch fair. Autobahning for 2.5 hours but wow, it was worth the drive! Clear skies, friends and watches.. the good stuff!

Almost there..

The fair. Nice location right in the centre of Cologne

The watches were wonderful but did not come cheap. We managed to snap up a few to bring to The Netherlands though. They will be featured later this week.

The coffee sucked hard. Life sucks.

Rolex Yacht-Master 16622

Together with the GMT featured below came this Yacht-Master reference 16622. When introduced, the Yacht-Master became an instant hit. Waiting lists at AD's and premiums for used examples were common practice, just ike they were with the Daytona until quite recently. The Yacht-Master was the first major change in years from the classic Submariner - both the GMT-Master and Seadweller look quite similar and the Explorer has always been somewhat of an ugly duckling.

The Yacht-Master is obviously the luxury edition of the Submariner. The case has the Daytona-style curves instead of the straight edges like found on other Oyster Professionals. The inlay is made of platinum. The same material was used in the frosted finish of the dial. It was the first Rolex of the sapphire-era using the maxi dial and hands.

Rolex GMT-Master II 16710

This GMT-Master ref. 16710 came to us last week featuring the classic pepsi-bezel. The 16710 is the last GMT using the old stye case (it was replaced by the 116710 ceramic) and is steadily increasing in popularity ever since it was discontinued.

Our 16710 is actually one of the last. The case is sans lugholes and the serial sports the additional T - 16710T in full. Connoisseurs might note that this is a so-called stick dial - the roman II in GMT-Master II is lacking the serifs.

Urban Alert - RIP Nate Dogg

Another legend gone forever.. R.I.P.

They took my rings, they took my Rolex
I looked at the brother said "damn, what's next?"