New Stuff

It almost feels like fall in South Louisiana today (and all of this week, really). It's about 72 degrees and there's not a cloud in the sky. I'm sitting in my back yard listening to Jim Croce and Jimmy Buffett and working on a breif (I'm actually taking a little break as I write this).

I have a Rolex Cellini in white gold that is less than a year old. It is really a pretty watch and has all of its boxes and papers. I have a Rolex President, single quick set - 18038 - with boxes and papers coming tomorrow. It has just returned from a service at Rolex in Beverly Hills. I am also expecting a new Z serial stainless Datejust - 116200 - with white Roman dial and a Rolex OysterQuartz President tomorrow.

As always, if you think you might be interested in any of these, let me know before I list them and I will give you first crack at them.

New Stuff & Scammers

It's been a while since I have had a chance to post anything on this blog. Got a few new things coming in the next day or so. I have a white gold Rolex President, model 118209 (new case and bracelet) that is gorgeous. I have an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak coming in today's mail. I also have a very nice older Rolex Datejust that will be very affordable. I have a JLC Reverso Gran Sport with all boxes and papers.

I am looking at a Patek Philippe Jumbo Auquanaut and a JLC Reverso Day and Night in white gold with white gold JLC bracelet. If you have any interest in either of these, please let me know ASAP.

I'm always looking at watches on eBay and elsewhere. I try to remember to make note of the more ridiculous scammers when I come across them. Here are a couple I remembered:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mens-Rolex-Wristwatch_W0QQitemZ150035523517QQihZ005QQcategoryZ31387QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130027498137&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Check out what the guy says in the above listing. He was there when his buddy bought the watch (that's what he told me in an email):). There's so much wrong with the watch that I can only guess that the seller is 9.

The guy below claims to have a 2004 watch, but show papers that are from long before 2004 and 2 different boxes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2F220028805655_W0QQfromZR40QQfviZ1&item=220028805655&rd=1

Want a two tone President? Well, they don't make them. The guy below doesn't know it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mens-18K-Rolex-Day-Date-Oyster-Perpetual-Watch_W0QQitemZ330032211005QQihZ014QQcategoryZ31387QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Long Week

It's been a long week with absolutely no time to concentrate on watches. It looks like I will have time for the rest of the week, though. The Panerai is here and looks great. It really is an impressive watch. I have taken photos, but have not had an opportunity to upload them. For anyone interested - now is the time to let me know. I will be listing it for sale later today. It is a LNIB - with papers and two straps - PAM 024.

I also have an awesome Rolex 5512. It is in excellent shape, except that the crystal has some scratches. So, I am waiting for a new crystal (genuine Rolex) before I list it. If you have any interest, let me know.

Football season is here.

I currently have several Rolex Submariners. I will not be photographing them, unless they make it through the day. I do not anticipate having them in the morning, though. If you want one, drop me a line as soon as possible and I will let you know what I have. Check out the Rolex OysterQuartz that I have listed today.

I got an email last night from a guy wanting to know what kind of camera I use to take pictures. I have had quite a few of these inquiries over the years. The truth of the matter is that I use a very old Sony CyberShot. It was my first camera years ago. I have bought several since then for family photos, but I have never replaced the first one, as I have not found another one that does nearly the job.

Alright, I have a Rolex Datejust 16233 and a Rolex Datejust 16013 coming in. Both are two tone. The 16233 has a sapphire crystal and the 16013 has an acrylic crystal. That's the only difference (other than price). The movements are the same.

Monday I will have a Panerai 024 with all boxes and papers. I have a couple of pictures taken by the original owner. If you are interested, please let me know asap.

Sunday afternoon

It's a relatively mild (still hot) Sunday afternoon. I will be listing a few new watches on eBay today and likely dropping the prices on some that did not sell last week.

I am expecting a Panerai 024 over the course of next week, so anyone interested should drop me a line. I should also have a couple of Datejusts coming. I think they will both be two tones, though I am not certain.

As always, if you are looking for something special, let me know. If you like something that I have listed, call or send an email and I will work with you on the price as best I can. Just remember, some of these watches do not have much room. If I can negotiate, I certainly will.

Feel free to leave comments.

Rick

This is really just an experiment.

I thought I would experiment with a blog to see if I could get info out to you guys that you might find interesting or informative. Obviously, I will limit it for the most part to info about watches. More specifically, I will use it to let you know what's coming to RickPutnam.com.

I also hope that it will be of use to those of you who have questions or suggestions. Perhaps those of us who enjoy collecting and trading fine wristwatches can share information.

Please let me know what you think.

Rick