Welcome to My Horological World
As a collector based in Singapore, I started collecting watches when I was a kid; growing my collection in size over the years. I love showing off my favourite finds and sharing my collection with others. Here you will find pictures of watches that I have collected or sold over the years. Occasionally I may also post some new models that are coming up in the market.
My Humble Watch Collection
A Journey of Nostalgia
I couldn’t imagine when I first started collecting that my collection of watches would grow to such a size, but that’s part of the joy of being a longtime Watch Collector. Explore the items below and feel free to let me know you think.
Zenith
Vintage 70s Port Royal
This is a vintage 70s Zenith Port Royal that I had purchased from a friend eons ago. When the watch first landed on my hands, the old plating was polished off so I had to send it for Gold-Plating to restore its looks. This is followed by a search on EBAY to get the original strap with the old Zenith Square Logo. This watch is powered by Zenith Cal 49 Movement (ETA2892 based) which is a workhorse movement so I figured its gonna last me for years to come. Enjoy the pictures guys / gals !!
Gold Plated Case with the Dial and hands complete the 70s look.
Port Royal 70s Model
Original Zenith Leather strap with the old Zenith Logo Buckle
Gold Plated Case with the Dial and hands complete the 70s look.
Rado Diamaster Automatic Grande Seconde
Working with Time on my Hands
The Rado Diamaster Grande Seconde was one of the watches I wear daily for work. The dial is clear, open and very readable. The minimalist design and the 43mm high-tech ceramic case fits very nicely under my shirt cuff. This is complemented by its oversized seconds display and shows a contrasting complication that looks classic as well as eye-catching on the wearer.
Blue Dial, Big Second and Date Display
42Hours Power Reserve
Grande Seconde vs Power Reserve
Blue Dial, Big Second and Date Display
Rado 70s Chronograph
A Watch born out of partnership
My first Rado Vintage Chronograph that was acquired from a good friend upon me starting out my new job. This watch was manufactured in the 70s and is powered by the evergreen Valjoux 7750 Movement. Notice the special Anchor Logo at the 9 o'clock which acts as the second hand.
This case design is very common in the 70s and brands like Longines and Certina have similar designs
Rado Chronograph Version 2 - Notice the rotating anchor at the 9 o'clock
Rado Signed Winding Crown
This case design is very common in the 70s and brands like Longines and Certina have similar designs
Rado Diamaster Power Reserve
Time cannot be reserved even with a power reserve indicator present.
This is a blue Rado Diamaster Automatic Power Reserve watch in a 43mm High-Tech Ceramic Case and is powered by an ETA C.07.671 80hrs Power Reserve movement. W.R is rated at 100m and the dial is protected by a Sapphire Crystal with AR coating. This is my daily watch worn at work so I am amazed that despite my daily banging, it still looks great!! (By the way Ceramic Case and Sapphire Crystal are scratch resistant)
Blue Dial with Power Reserve Indicator and Date
43mm High Tech Ceramic Case feels right on the wrist
The Rado anchor is the service indicator of the watch.
Blue Dial with Power Reserve Indicator and Date
TISSOT HERITAGE PORTO MECHANICAL
Something Unique and Special
This heritage watch is inspired by a watch from the 1910s and is defined as "tonneau-shaped": a timepiece with a special shape case resembling a barrel. Whereas its name "Porto" takes back from a previous limited edition, honoring the Portuguese city after being declared European capital of Culture in 2001
Watch is powered by a manual winding ETA 7001 movement with a power reserve of 42hrs. Size is around 42.45mm x 31.1mm (estimated). Comes in Stainless steel and Rose Gold PVD coating.
Status: Pending KIV to purchase
The Model: T128.505.16.012.00.
Model: T128.505.36.012.00.
Reaching out beyond elegance and style. With its retro and sophisticated lines, Heritage Porto sails between eras and surfs over the present day. A slender and domed tonneau-shape, this watch takes its inspiration from Art Nouveau. It will appeal to lovers of vinyl records, instant Polaroid snaps, retro gaming and anyone looking for a hint of old-fashioned style. (Source: Tissot)
The Model: T128.505.16.012.00.
Vintage 70s Rotary UFO Watch
Back to the 70s!
This is a beautiful vintage 70s Rotary which I purchased from a good friend. It is powered by a vintage swiss automatic 21 Jewels movement (A Schilds) encased in a round and almost UFO like base metal chromium case. The blue dial and raised markers are what attracted me and I have attached a bund strap to complete the vintage look of the watch.
A very special blue dial with chunky raised markers that are typical of the 70s era watch design
The watch looks pretty nice on the brown bund strap but I would consider changing it for a tropical strap next time
A very special blue dial with chunky raised markers that are typical of the 70s era watch design
Titus Chronograph Watch
天長地久” “Love lost is perhaps the love that remains with you for all time”
This is a Titus manual winding chronograph powered by a Seagull movement. The dial is white-enamel like with the tachometer scale reminding me of the old vintage Titus in the early 50s. The arabic font markers and the blue hands add on to the vintage look of this watch.
A very nice reissue with a enamel-like dial and twin chronograph registers
An Seagull ST-19 movement. Features: manual-wind chronograph, 60s, 30min, column wheel, sub second Jewels: 19, Frequency: 21.600 bph, Power reserve: 51h
A nice combination with the brown leather strap and the gold plated case
A very nice reissue with a enamel-like dial and twin chronograph registers
Vintage 60s Rotary Campus Watch
Roaring 60s! Back to Campus
This is a vintage 60s Rotary Campus Watch in a mono-bloc fibreglass case, a design that was done to improve its water resistance. This also meant that the servicing for the watch can only be done via the crystal removal on the dial side. The watch has a very unique plastic band and is powered by a Swiss ETA 17 jewel mechanical movement Cal ST96.
A close up of the red dial with the original Rotary Winged Logo and the raised indexes
Fiberglass Backcase, 50m Water Resistance, Swiss Made
Powered by a hand-Winding Swiss ETA 17 jewel mechanical movement Cal ST96
A close up of the red dial with the original Rotary Winged Logo and the raised indexes
Hamilton Singapore Arm Forces Military Watch
National Service - A must for all Singaporean Men.
This Hamilton Military Watch is given out upon completion of the reservist cycle of the Singapore Arm Forces. It has an inner (for second time zone) and outer rotating bezel (for measuring time) and is powered by a ETA quartz movement. The 6 o'clock features the insignia of the SAF.
Model: H744510
Specs: ETA Quartz, WR100M, Inner Rotating Bezel
Model: H744510
Citizen Calendar Watch
One Watch to tell it all
This is an old Citizen Quartz Calendar Watch, probably from the 90s which explains its smaller than usual size (35mm).
To summarise the functions of the watch. The 12 o'clock sundial shows the Sun/Moon, the 6 o'clock shows the moon phase, the 3 o'clock shows the month, the 9 o'clock shows the day followed by a pointer that shows the date.
Amazing functions for a watch ain't it?
Model: 6390-631034K
A nice wrist shot
Model: 6390-631034K
MIDO Ocean Star Dive Watch
Diving into the abyss
Whenever someone think of Mido watches, the Commander model comes to mind. Little known to the majority of watch collectors is that Mido made very nice and affordable diving watches known as the Ocean Star.
Mido Ocean Star Sport M0114301705122 watch. Stainless steel case with one-way rotating bezel. Swiss automatic movement with day/date. Black textured dial with luminous hands and markers. Soft silicone strap. Water resistant to 200 meters
Model: M0114301705122. White varnished hands. Super-LumiNova radiation-free luminous filled. Black first half and white luminous last half of hour and minute hands plus red sweep second hand.
Black Dial color. Guilloche texture. Applied polished steel tone markers. Luminous (radiation-free Super-LumiNova ) hour markers.
See through back case showing the ETA Automatic Movement
Model: M0114301705122. White varnished hands. Super-LumiNova radiation-free luminous filled. Black first half and white luminous last half of hour and minute hands plus red sweep second hand.
Jaquet Droz
The history that was ignored
My Vintage Jaquet Droz (Pre-Swatch Group). Notice that the logo is different from the present JD Logo as these were produced through the cooperation of a dial maker, case maker and movement supplier; hence represented by the 3 lines arrow on the logo.
JD1001 vs Caribbean 100
Simple, Numeral Dial, Gold Plated, Manual Winding Movement
Sporty, SS Case, Automatic Swiss Movement
JD1001 vs Caribbean 100
Vintage Longines Weems Watch
Navigating the Skies
The watch was designed by Philip Van Horn Weems for Longines. This model was probably produced after 1935 and it still has a US patent number on the dial. This version 2 has a rotating outer bezel instead of an inner rotating disc for navigation.
Basic Specifications:
Movement: 17Jewels
Dial: Silvered
Case: 27mm SS
Bezel: Engraved revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, locking crown near 2 o'clock.
US Patent: 2008734 is for the design of the rotating bezel
Signed Longines, Weems, U.S. PAT. 2008734, circa 1943
US Patent: 2008734 is for the design of the rotating bezel
Festina 70s Watch
Something Simple and Unique
Festina was created in 1902 by the Stüdi family in the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds, in Switzerland. In 1935 the founding family transmitted the brand to businessman Willy Burkhard von Wilhelm. In 1985, businessman Miguel Rodríguez acquired Festina, thus forming the Festina-Lotus group.
The watch below is a 70s model going by the design of the dial, the hands and the markers. The gold tone bezel seems to be out of place and I believed it was changed as the original was damaged. Watch is powered by an A.Schild Automatic movement which are typically used in the 70s. Hopefully I get more wrist time out of this watch as I really liked it!
A vintage Swiss Made Watch from the 70s
A screw in case-back with the Festina Logo and the WaterProof stamping
A vintage Swiss Made Watch from the 70s
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About SG Watch Collector
Budget Watch Collector
Hi, my name is John, the creator behind this blog page. As a budget Watch Collector, there’s no better feeling than the thrill of finally getting my hands on an item I’ve been trying to add to my collection. It’s why I’ve spent so much time and energy on building it up. What began as just a fun hobby has turned into a real passion; one I know I’m going to keep on enjoying and sharing. At present I am working as a Boutique Supervisor for a Swiss Watch Brand in Singapore so the hobby and work intertwines in this case.