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Ali Express Sub-a-Like for £31 – DECENT Replica or Timewaster?

We love testing watches here at Northern Watch Co magazine and this week we have been checking out the latest automatic to arrive from China, or possibly Singapore – hard to tell – in the shape of this sterile dial Rolex Sub look-a-likey. First impressions; Very well packaged in bubble wrap and then surrounded by a padded bubble bag, about the size of a large … Continue reading Ali Express Sub-a-Like for £31 – DECENT Replica or Timewaster?

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Japanese Watches

Namoki Submariner Mod Is a Cool Twist on The Seiko SKX

We are big Seiko fans here so discovering this Seiko Mod homage to the mighty Submariner kinda made our day. Here’s the word from Namoki; A Seiko SKX Submariner mod is a great way to tap into the style of a Submariner without having to deal with exorbitant Rolex prices, or their years-long waitlist just for the opportunity to purchase the watch. Furthermore, there’s a … Continue reading Namoki Submariner Mod Is a Cool Twist on The Seiko SKX

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Classic Swiss

Will a Modded Rolex Ever Be Worth The Same As an Original?

I ponder the question after browsing the fabulous and occasionally gaudy designs on the Label Noir website, where customised skeleton dial Daytonas, super green Milgauss and tourbillion dial models all vie for watch collector cash. Yes, you can argue that a custom Rolex is uber-rare, much more so than a stock Submariner or Oyster Datejust perhaps. The tourbillon also has that unique extra claim in … Continue reading Will a Modded Rolex Ever Be Worth The Same As an Original?

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2020 Rolex Oyster: Are Offbeat Dial Colours The Smart Choice?

The Rolex watch market has its own rules, mainly unwritten and often propelled by rumours as much as real demand from collectors. It’s kinda like the stock market; lots of companies and rich guys are constantly hedging their bets to try and beat the next spike in demand, and that drives the price of the stock higher. Or lower if a new Rolex model appears … Continue reading 2020 Rolex Oyster: Are Offbeat Dial Colours The Smart Choice?

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Best Swiss watches

Titan Black Offers Bespoke Rolex Designs

Here’s a custom watch house we just discovered, but they have been around for about ten years; Titan Black has been producing amazing Rolex, AP, Patek and other luxury watches that are true one-off models. Famously, they designed the Chronolight Rolex for a Sheikh which has his name in illuminated script on the dial. Illuminated, not Illuminati. Important to note that. We also love their … Continue reading Titan Black Offers Bespoke Rolex Designs

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Gardiner Houlgate Auction 21.10.20: Rolex, Ball, Omega & More

Gardiner Houlgate has another watch auction coming up and the star of the show is a 1961 Rolex Submariner, with the 3-6-9 dial, which is estimated to fetch over £150,000. It’s got the original box and paperwork too, which is very unusual for a 60s Rolex as many people simply chucked that stuff away back then. UPDATED: The watch sold to a collector based in … Continue reading Gardiner Houlgate Auction 21.10.20: Rolex, Ball, Omega & More

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Police Auction Includes Patek Perpetual, Nautilus, plus Rolex Sub & Datejust

Merseyside Police have seized luxury motors, including a Rolls Royce from various criminals and these are being auctioned off online – tomorrow, September 3rd. The blaggers swag includes a rose gold Patek Philippe Calendar watch with a new retail value of £130,000. However there are no box and papers with it, so the actual value is probably something like 60K – where would you sell … Continue reading Police Auction Includes Patek Perpetual, Nautilus, plus Rolex Sub & Datejust

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New 2020 Rolex Submariner: Prepare To Join A Looong Waiting List

Rolex has launched the long awaited updated Submariner for 2020. The case size moves up slightly to 41mm, there’s a ceramic bezel insert and the bracelet also gets an upgrade. You can’t blame Rolex for not wanting to upset its loyal investors by changing a winning formula, so the look of the watch – date window, or no window – pretty much remains the same. … Continue reading New 2020 Rolex Submariner: Prepare To Join A Looong Waiting List

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