Circa 1956. Credit picture: Phillips. Superb looking and very interesting Rolex, with its dead second movement, Cal 1040. The case is 35 mm big, which is fine for me. Definitely a reference I should own, one day. Best, Nicolas

Two old pictures of our dear friend HS 111's one. Another dial version. Credit picture: Mazzariol. My favorite version: A reference I have in my mind. Now, finding one is not an easy game... Best, Nicolas

Here some few shots of such 34mm marvels: Rolex Date Ref 15000 (left) & Ref. 6556, Cal 1040 (“Tru Beat”): 1956 Best, hs

Friends, recently I have brought back from the vault, two little treasures, I truly cherish, which didn't get too much air-and wristtime lately.. Without further ado, here they are: My Tudor Prince Little Rose, all Gilt on a black dial , from 50ies, reall

Friends, several of us witness the gradual decline of summer; after a number of golden autumn days we witness the change of seasons here. Gone the days at lakes & sea for many of us, while we also often change from our summer watch choices to the dressier

Enter your post text Brought my Rolex Reference 6556 Tru-Beat circa 1955 out to play today. "An exceptionally rare Rolex model, the Tru-Beat reference 6556 was launched in 1954 as a tool watch for doctors and healthcare workers. It’s the only mechanical R

.. would match nicely with my TruBeat 6556, 1961 (and the 1016 Explorer).. Thus, just here an admiring greeting ! Ref 6556 TruBeat Credits: pic - Nico, watch - hs Cheers & Best, hs

Millgauss 1019 Near that appeal, though not quite.. But with a special twist, the dead beat Also a fine watch - not more, no less.. The TrueBeat (Ref 6556) Sometimes, these all-time classics have their own spell.. Best, hs

It is always the same song, with a GTG... You discover or re discover some true treasures from the Past. As a GMT Master Fan, I cannot stay insensible to the charm of a nice 1675. This one is no exception! It is always thrilling to face a nice 6610, too:

.. Friends , another weekend approaching; it will be a pretty relaxed one, will just be going to an art exhibition & seeing friends.. What to take ? Decided to give some wrist-time to two of my more recent arrivals: - the TruBeat , Ref 6556, sort of low-k