An Evening with Rolex

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

I recently enjoyed a private dinner with Rolex & around 12 other guests at their new 32 St James building in London, truly beautiful premises which they have sympathetically refurbished to provide a perfect setting for small informal client & collector events.

The dinner was followed by a private viewing of the new Rolex DEEPSEA SEA-DWELLER CHALLENGER and one of the original vintage Rolex DEEPSEA SPECIALS. I won't go into too much detail as there are always more questions than answers, but will share a few images of the evening just to put you in the mood.


The original Rolex DEEPSEA SEA-DWELLER CHALLENGER 39370FT / 12000M


Image of the Rolex DEEPSEA SPECIAL presented above the actual watch in the Display
Another Image of the Rolex DEEPSEA SPECIAL presented above the actual watch in the Display
actual Vintage Rolex DEEPSEA SPECIAL
The Case & Lugs are of interest
actual Vintage Rolex DEEPSEA SPECIAL
Interesting to note that the fact the actual watch on display did not have an underline was lost on our hosts
Do you have an original vintage Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega or Blancpain watch you are looking to sell, value or just share your story? Please contact Daniel Bourn via sales@vintage-db.com or tel. +44 7977 469 568.

Goyard Watch Boxes

Monday, February 18, 2013

Although the trip to Paris was nothing short of a disaster due to the theft of 4 vintage Rolex. I did manage to collect my latest order of Goyard watches boxes.
For anyone not familiar with Goyard (www.Goyard.fr)  they were established in 1792, and are the oldest Parisian trunk maker's still in business. The company has been passed down from generation to generation under the successive names of Martin, Morel and finally Goyard.
As any watch collector will know, finding the perfect watch box to store your prized possessions is not any easy task. Goyard in my opinion offer the best solution of any luxury trunk maker. Combing style and heritage with perfect dimensions and sufficiently secure casing for most storage & travel requirements, There are just enough design/colour combinations to keep each box interesting. Available in 4 different sizes containing either 4,6,8 and 12 watch rolls.
Anyone wishing to order one (delivery is circa 3 months) should contact the delightful Joseph Albanese at Goyard 233, rue Saint HonorĂ© 75001 Paris T +33 1 42 60 57 04 









Do you have an original vintage Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega or Blancpain watch you are looking to sell, value or just share your story? Please contact Daniel Bourn via sales@vintage-db.com or tel. +44 7977 469 568.

Vintage Rolex Stolen in Paris

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Unfortunately at 19.00 on Saturday 16th February, 4 vintage Rolex watches were stolen from me at Gare de Lyon station in Paris.

If anyone has any information or is offered the watches, please contact me

via telephone on +44 7977 469 568 or email sales@vintage-db.com

A reward is offered for their safe return.


Model references & serials as follow
  • Rolex 6263 Daytona with 2 colour White Paul Newman Dial. Serial 3,645,876 
  • Rolex 6536-1 Submariner with 4 Line Gilt Dial & Red Triangle Bezel. Serial 399,718 
  • Rolex 16610 Submariner with Tiffany & Co Dial. Serial X456,213 
  • Rolex 5512 Submariner 2 Line Gilt Outer Track. Serial 764,291



Do you have an original vintage Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega or Blancpain watch you are looking to sell, value or just share your story? Please contact Daniel Bourn via sales@vintage-db.com or tel. +44 7977 469 568.