Eterna Vintage
This Eterna watch commissioned by Cyrux.
When I asked Cyrux to tell me a story about his Eterna this is what he had to say,
'It is an Eterna that my Grandfather purchased during his first business trip abroad in the 60's. It has never been serviced and nothing has been replaced. It's all original and I love the fact that it's scratched and cracked.
My Grandfather gave it to my dad and my dad gave it to me when I moved to Australia in 2003.
It is not worth much but it's very sentimental to me. I thank you for doing the painting for me so that I can share it with others when they come and visit.'
The aging and wearing was important for Cyrux. It was made clear to me that the crack over 11 and the scratch over 3 be made apparent.
Cyrux and I share a love of story. Every watch has a story. Every watch has something to share with it's owner, whether it is newly manufactured or has been through a war, or is simply being passed from father to son.
I love watches like this Eterna. One where the price doesn't matter.
It could have been a $30,000 watch and with the same story and I would have loved it the same.
Watches passed down through the generations maintain a value that is simply priceless. It could be sold at auction but no amount would do history the justice it deserves.
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WristPorn: Tissot Visodate
Here's the Wristporn Tissot Visodate.
I've painted a Visodate before and it was an amazing watch to see completed (see it here). Approaching the same watch again was a bit daunting as the previous one was so beautiful. I'll let you do your own comparison.
Follow the process of this Watches Project painting in the images below.
Bob's Watches' Gold Rolex
Bob's Watches is the site for pre-owned Rolex watches. I loved the look and character of their Gold Rolex Submariner 1680.
A Little About The Gold Rolex Submariner 1680
- The Model 1680 Gold Submariner is the first to have a reference date window and was manufactured by Rolex for Tiffany Co.
- The 1680 was also the first gold Rolex.
- A golden anchor was produced to go with the watch .
- Vintage submariners have a thicker crystal made of acrylic which is shatterproof. They do scratch easy though.
- Vintage 1680s are difficult to find, making them more valuable and to many, more interesting.
About Paul Altieri
Paul Altieri is the owner and CEO of Bob’s Watches. Paul is an avid Rolex expert and enthusiast. Over the years he has collected a myriad of rare, vintage Rolex watches, each one having its own unique and interesting story to tell.
About Bob’s Watches
Bob’s Watches was founded by Paul Altieri who is the mastermind behind the World’s First and only Pre-Owned Rolex Exchange. The Rolex Exchange allows consumers to buy, sell, and trade second hand Rolex timepieces at fair market prices. The website openly publishes current buy and sell values for each model of Rolex. Every watch on Bob’s Watches is in stock ready to be shipped to your front door via overnight shipping.