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"A vintage Rolex is the chicest watch a man can wear." It's a tiny blurb but non the less I'm really proud that TPT got a mention in this year's Big Black Book by Esquire. Six years ago when I started TPT, my assistant at the time bought me a copy of the 2006 Big Black Book and mentioned that it had lots of cool watches inside. After six years of work, amazingly I'm in it. ;)

As the automotive world converges in Pebble Beach/ Carmel this week for the most important and spectacular assemblage of vintage and modern autos seen anywhere, Fourtane Estate Jewelers and Ten Past Ten Timepieces welcomes all VRF Members/Watch enthusiast to join us for a hosted gathering of vintage Rolex enthusiasts and collectors. This year we have several guests coming from all around the world, including the legendary John Goldberger, author of the 100 Superlative Rolex book. This is a great way to mingle with other passionate collectors and dealers, while browsing over an extensive collection of vintage and new Rolex watches.    In addition to many interesting watches, this will be your first opportunity in the USA to view in person the masterpiece that is the ULTIMATE ROLEX DAYTONA book by Pucci Papaleo. We will have a few copies for sale, and you can see for yourself what a landmark publication this really is.  The gathering will start at 6pm, and will be hosted at Fourtane Estate Jewelers, on the corner of Ocean Ave. and Lincoln Ave. in downtown Carmel, CA. While RSVP is not necessary, please email me if possible so that we can plan catering and security accordingly.  Where?  Fourtane Estate Jewelers  Ocean and Lincoln Ave. in Carmel, CA.  When?  Saturday, August 18th 2012  6PM  Who?  Any and all vintage enthusiasts and collectors  RSVP  [email protected]

Unfortunately, I'm not so sure that you'll be able to find something in that price range from Rolex.  That being said, there are many watches that are nice and fit in that $200-500 price range.  A suggestion from me would be a vintage Omega dress watch, or maybe a Seamaster.  There were many different models and many can be found quite reasonably.  Its a good start into the world of vintage watches.  If you can stretch your budget to around $1000, you'd be able to find a nice vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual on a leather strap.  Hope this helps and please let me know if you have any further questions! 

A Newman or two or three, maybe four?

Not sure what else I missed, but find me another!!  (Or you can just buy it at www.10pastten.com)

Friggin' cool!

Good morning Asia! Spending next week and a half seeing customers and saying hi to collectors in the region. MSG me if you'd like to say hi.

Does it get better than this?

Christie's bling fest!!

A trio of Rolex's finest. If I had to choose only one, not sure what I would do!

PAM 372 on The rock! Up close and personal on Alcatraz.

Pink gold hotness.... Rolex Day-Date 6612B

Been in NYC for the last few days for a little R&R after my monster 72 hours between SF-HKG-Jakarta-HKG-SF-NYC Today is the first day of the Spring IWJG show in Brooklyn, so keep your eyes peeled here for some show finds. The vintage Rolex market has been very hot with watches at all price points moving briskly. Will report on any emerging trends or interesting observations later.

Peekaboo! Oyster Paul Newman hiding under baby cashmere on a cold NYC Sunday afternoon...

Lightning strikes! In NYC

It's nice to know where all the stars are... Patek 5102PR

Something for the ladies... Jane Birkin's Birkin.