 Swiss Wrist Customer Service,I want to thank you for the beautiful watch I purchased from Dennis Gold. Dennis did a wonderful job assisting me with customizing it. I collect watches & Tag Heuer was the highest quality watch I had acquired until I purchased my first Rolex (Datejust w/18K Gold Fluted Bezel, White Diamond Dial, Steel and 18K Gold Jubilee Band). I love that watch but it pales in comparison to my new Presidential. Dennis knows his product & answered all my questions in detail. Your very pleased customer, Michael www.swiss-wrist.com www.swisswrist.com Swiss-Wrist Swiss Wrist |
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
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Dennis, 
It was a great experience working with the people at Swiss Wrist. The watch was received in the condition it was promised, and on the date I was told.
The watch is in excellent condition and I will look forward to wearing if for many years.
Thank You
Mark
It was a great experience working with the people at Swiss Wrist. The watch was received in the condition it was promised, and on the date I was told.
The watch is in excellent condition and I will look forward to wearing if for many years.
Thank You
Mark
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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 Purchased a beautiful Rolex Ladys Datejust via the website in November '09. The transaction couldn't have been any easier and the watch was shipped and arrived in the UK within a week. The assistance i received via e-mail during the whole process was excellent.Would have no hesitation in recommending SwissWrist to anyone who asked. Mike Burns, Liverpool, UK www.swiss-wrist.com www.swisswrist.com Swiss-Wrist Swiss Wrist |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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The Holiday Season is already here and Swiss Wrist would like to help you find the perfect gift that will be remembered and cherished for years to come.
Friday, December 11, 2009
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I recieved my White Gold Daytona in time for Thanksgiving and I am very pleased with SwissWrist. They have a large selection with extremely competitive pricing. The sales manager was very knowledgeable and accommodating with my purchase. He even sent my watch all the way to Mosul, Iraq! They deliver as promised. I would highly recommend SwissWrist to anyone looking for a Rolex timepeice and I will be a return customer as well. Thanks Again! Michael Glenn www.swiss-wrist.com www.swisswirst.com Swiss-Wrist Swiss Wrist |
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Swiss-Wrist , Swiss-Wrist.com , Swiss-Wrist.com The Rolex GMT-Master II
The Rolex GMT-Master II was launched in 1983. It was designed with the same basic functionality as the GMT-Master. It displays multiple time zones simultaneously. However, as opposed to the original, the GMT-Master II offers more versatility in terms of both looks and additional functionality.
The GMT-Master II allows more flexibility in displaying any two time zones simultaneously. In this model, you can set the regular hour hand to a different time zone without adjusting the 24-hour hand and the bezel in any way without affecting the accuracy of the watch. As you unscrew the winding crown to the first notch (position 3), the watch never stops showing the time. Therefore, you can go ahead and slowly turn the crown clockwise or counterclockwise. This versatility enables the hour hand to jump one hour at a time without affecting the minute or the second hand. This “one-hour jump” feature gives the GMT-Master II an edge over the GMT-Master.
Different Versions of Rolex GMT-Master II
Model 16760: Introduced in 1983, the first GMT-Master II was powered by caliber 3085 movement that made the special 24-hour hand independently adjustable. In addition, it was the first GMT variant to feature a scratch-resistance sapphire crystal and indices with white gold borders. It was equipped with the hacking feature and had the standard depth rating of 330 feet. The watch utilized extra large crown guards as well. This model was made available in steel with a new combination of red and black on the bezel. Its was given the nickname “Fat Lady” because of its extra-thick case. “Sophia Loren” is another name for this model (but this was not meant as a negative comment on the weight of the famous leading lady).
Model 16710: In 1989, Rolex came out with a new GMT-Master II variant, which was powered by caliber 3185 movement. Its main attraction was that the automatic movement had a 50 hour power reserve. The basic features such as sapphire crystal and depth rating of 330 feet were the same as the previous models. There are a few variants available in this model. For instance, model 16713 is a gold and steel combination while model 16718 is an all gold version. This model also gives you three bezel options such as Coke (red & black combination), Pepsi (red & blue combination), and LN (black). Until the end of 2007, this model has been in continuous production. It has, however, evolved in many aspects such as the introduction of a solid end link bracelet in 2000, laser crown and no-hole case in 2003, and the new caliber 3186 movement.
Model 116713 LN: This was the 50th anniversary edition of the GMT-Master II, which was introduced at the Basel Fair in 2006. It is a combination of steel and gold featuring an all green dial. Later, the black dial version also was made available. It sports a number of cosmetic improvements over the previous model 16710. For instance, it features a new bezel made of an extremely hard ceramic material that prevents discoloration and other handling damages. The numbers on the bezel are filled with a fine layer of gold using a process known as physical vapor deposition. The larger hands were an added attraction as well. In regards to technical aspects, this model improved over previous models by featuring a larger triplock crown as opposed to the twinlock crown of the old GMTs. This new feature offers more protection and greater endurance. The other technical superiority is the new hairspring, patented as the Parachrom Hairspring that makes the watch less sensitive to temperature variations and magnetic fields, thus improving the performance of the watch.
Model 116710LN: Launched in 2007 at the Basel Fair, this model is actually a steel version of the model 116713 LN. It features a ceramic bezel with platinum entrusted numbers, triplock crown, Parachrom hairspring and a green 24-hour hand. The other features of this model are an anti-reflective Cyclops lens, a maxi-dial, 3186 caliber movement, the standard depth rating of 330 feet, a new bracelet with a more solid clasp similar to that of the Daytona, a larger case, and an inner bezel ring engraved with “ROLEX”.
The ceramic bezel in most of the current models is black. However, Rolex is working on introducing twin colors on the ceramic bezel.
Some Exciting GMT-Master II Models Currently Available
With the standard case size of 40mm, the GMT-Master II is available in 18k yellow gold, white gold, steel and Rolesor--a combination of steel and gold. The GMT-Master II, available in 18k yellow gold or white gold, offers numerous styles of dials--from a black and green dial to a diamond-paved dial. The most popular choice in rotating bezels is the one set with diamonds and sapphires. There is even an incredibly opulant bezel style available, fitted with rubies as well as diamonds and sapphires. If precious stones are not your fancy, the option of black ceramic rotating bezel is available as well. To complement this bezel, you still have the availability of diamond-fitted lugs. In bracelets, the Oysterlock bracelet with Easylink is the most popular variety.
However, the steel GMT-Master II is no less impressive. Featuring a black dial with black ceramic rotating bezel and Oysterlock bracelet with Easylink, this model is increasingly popular. The same dial, bezel, and bracelet styles can also be found in the GMT-Master II in Rolesor (steel and 18k yellow gold).
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Swiss-Wrist , Swiss-Wrist.com , Swiss-Wrist.com The Rolex Submariner
The Rolex Submariner is an example of Rolex's commitment to create a special watch that overcomes any national boundary and continues to perform. To this very day, no wristwatch nearly as effective in terms of water resistance has been produced by any other watch company. This model has also been successfully tested in an expedition to Antarctica where it withstood temperatures of -45 degrees Celsius. Many of the early models of Submariner were in fact used in several James Bond movies like "Dr. No," "Live and Let Die," "License to Kill," "The Man with the Golden Gun," and many more. The popularity of this model made it one of Rolex's flagship models.
Early Models of Rolex Submariner
The first prototype Rolex Submariner, known as the "Deep Sea Special," was successfully tested to a depth of 10,336 feet on September 30, 1953. Some of the earliest Submariner versions included model numbers 6200, 6204, and 6205, and these models were put into different categories based on their depth ratings because not every recreational diver needed a watch with a depth rating of 600+ feet.
The model 6200, believed to be the first Rolex diving watch (released in 1953) was powered by the A.296 movement, unlike models 6204 and 6205 which were both fitted with an improved version--the A.260 movement. In addition, the model 6200 featured a bi-directional bezel and a dial that strongly resembled that of Explorer prototypes. Its case was thick and coupled with an over-sized crown. Nowhere was the word Submariner engraved on the watch; rather, the crown was marked with the word "Brevet" under the coronet. The model had a depth rating of 660 feet.
It was the model 6204 that was officially introduced as the first Submariner at the Basel Spring Watch Fair in 1954. It had a depth rating of 600 feet. It also featured a new dial that had round hour markers with rectangles at the 3, 6, and 9 positions. What was special about this model was that it was the first version to carry the name "Submariner" in very small print on the dial. Another model that made its appearance in 1954 was the 6205, almost similar to the 6204--the only difference being that the 6205 was rated to a depth of only 330 feet under water. All these early Submarines used gilt printing on glossy black dials. In addition, Radium paint was used for the luminous indices.
Major Facelifts During the Mid and Late 1950s
The earliest models 6204 and 6205 were renumbered as 6538 and 6536, respectively, in 1955. Along with these changes, other prominent updates included the following:
- All these models were marked with "Submariner" in large print (as opposed to the previous smaller print) above the 6.
- The new 1030 movement and Mercedes hands were introduced in the model 6536.
- The model 6200 received the Mercedes hands in 1955 and was made available with both the standard Submariner dial and the Explorer-styled dial.
A key change came in the form of a redesigned Submariner bezel in 1956. It now started featuring individual minute marks for the first 15 minutes. This gave the watch a unique look. In addition, the triangle positioned on the bezel was painted red. However, these changes did not continue for long as the bezel was redesigned once more--this time featuring squared font numbers and a triangle that was no longer red. Some other notable changes during this period included the addition of a thicker case and a larger Brevet crown. In addition, in 1958 the model 6200, renumbered as the 5510, was fitted with the new 1530 movement.
A New Wave of Submariners in the 1960s
The new wave of Submariners started with a chronometer version--model 5512. Launched in 1959, it was fitted with the 1570 movement and was the first model to feature the crown guard (or shoulder) with squared ends. These shoulders were added as a protective measure for the winding or setting mechanism. By the early 1960s, the crown guards had a more pointed appearance at the ends. Later, in the mid-1960s, the crown guards started looking rounded. Also, the 1560 movement replaced the earlier 1570 movement and the words "Officially Certified Chronometer" appeared on the dial.
Another major Submariner model making its way to market during this time was the 5513, powered by a non-chronometer 1530 movement. The main attribute complementing the 5512 and 5513 models had been their over-sized crown that later became a standard feature of the Submarine line. The model 5513 was worn by Roger Moore in the movie "Live and Let Die," and to this day is the most popular and memorable Submariner.
Another major change was a shift from Radium paint for the luminous indices to the Tritium-infused paint. In addition, Rolex discontinued the use of gilt or silver gilt dials and in their place introduced white printing on the Submarine watches. The chronometer Submariner models were also engraved with the words "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified."
In 1966, Rolex introduced yet another masterpiece: model 1680. It was the first Submariner to be equipped with a date feature. It was a significant development because it transformed the image of the Submariner from a specialist watch to one that could be worn by anyone. The word "Submariner" was painted in red in this model. Also, the bubble-shaped crystal in earlier versions had given way to the thicker yet flatter crystal in this new model. This change allowed the Cyclops magnifying bubble to be positioned over the date aperture.
Early Rolex Submariners for Military Use
The first Rolex Submariner was issued to the British Royal Navy in 1954. It was a version of the model 6204. Later, a version of the 6538 was specially adapted for the British Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy. The most popular version issued to the British Royal Navy had been the model 5513 in the year 1968. What made this special was its large diamond-shaped hour hand; the tip of the second hand had a similar shape. In addition, the letter "T" was engraved inside a circle on the dial, just above the word "Submariner," signifying the switch from Radium to Tritium as the luminous material used on the dial and hands. A model identical to the 5513 had also been designed for the British Royal Marines in 1972. It was numbered 5517. It was different from 5513 only in one aspect--it featured a bezel that had individual minute markings all the way around. In model 5513, the markings were restricted to the first 15 minutes.
All the models described above look quite different from the ones that are available today. This may be the reason why these are the most sought-after vintage models. People are passionate about collecting them, their popularity is not restricted to their profile of a diver's watch, and they sell for very high prices. People also love to collect them because of their stylish, sporty look and the ongoing connection to the legendary James Bond.
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