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Rolex Oysterdate- An understated elegance watch.

Posted by Mayfair Watch · October 10, 2021

34mm Rolex Oysterdate 1997
Just in - 1997 Tudor 34mm Oysterdate on flawless black dial, case and bezel. This is one of the last Rolex Tudor collaborations and is being offered in exceptional condition, throughout. The case and crown are made by Rolex and they bear the Rolex logo on the crown and case back.

Overall, the case is superb condition as the pictures show, as are the sapphire crystal and bezel. What really sets this example apart, is that it is being offered on the original Oyster link bracelet. This beautiful watch comes complete as a full set, which includes the original Rolex made box, cushion, original hang tag and old style paper certificate.

Furthermore, this watch has just had a full and comprehensive service and it is producing excellent values on a timegrapher, all of which can be shown in PDF form, should you require it. It is suitable for wrists of up to 19.5cm.

This is a magnificent watch and it is sure to appeal to many fellow collectors. The Rolex Oysterdates are becoming harder and harder to locate and this one is no exception. It displays understated elegance and one that can be worn with any shirt for any occasion, for both for formal and more casual evening.

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The Omega Speedmaster Reduced

Posted by Mayfair Watch · August 24, 2021

This handsome Omega Speedmaster is powered by the calibre 1861 hand-wound movement, a modern interpretation of the movement that was worn on the Moon. The Speedmaster was famously the first watch to ever go to the Moon and was present during all six lunar missions, making it a legend in the watchmaking community. It also boasts the impressive nickname "Moonwatch." Its design set is instantly recognizable, featuring a slim black tachymeter bezel, iconic chronograph pushers and registers, and stainless steel finish. If you've always dreamt of owning the famed mens Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, this example just might be the perfect opportunity to do so without breaking the bank.

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Omega Serial Numbers

Posted by Mayfair Watch · August 04, 2021

Omega serial number overview (1894-2008):

Serial number	First year made
1,000,000 – 1,999,999	1894	43,000,000 – 43,999,999	1979
2,000,000 – 2,999,999	1902	44,000,000 – 44,999,999	1980
3,000,000 – 3,999,999	1906	45,000,000 – 45,999,999	1982
4,000,000 – 4,999,999	1910	46,000,000 – 46,999,999	1984
5,000,000 – 5,999,999	1915	47,000,000 – 47,999,999	1984
6,000,000 – 6,999,999	1923	48,000,000 – 48,999,999	1985
7,000,000 – 7,999,999	1920	49,000,000 – 49,999,999	1986
8,000,000 – 8,999,999	1934	50,000,000 – 50,999,999	1986
9,000,000 – 9,999,999	1939	51,000,000 – 51,999,999	1989
10,000,000 — 10,999,999	1944	53,000,000 – 53,999,999	1991
11,000,000 – 11,999,999	1947	54,000,000 – 54,999,999	1993
12,000,000 – 12,999,999	1950	55,000,000 – 55,999,999	1995
13,000,000 – 13,999,999	1952	56,000,000 – 56,999,999	1998
14,000,000 – 14,999,999	1954	57,000,000 – 57,999,999	1998
15,000,000 – 15,999,999	1956	58,000,000 – 58,999,999	1998
16,000,000 – 16,999,999	1958	59,000,000 – 59,999,999	1998
17,000,000 – 17,999,999	1959	60,000,000 – 60,999,999	1999
18,000,000 – 18,999,999	1961	61,000,000 – 61,999,999	2000
19,000,000 – 19,999,999	1962	62,000,000 – 62,999,999	2000
20,000,000 – 20,999,999	1963	63,000,000 – 63,999,999	2000
21,000,000 – 21,999,999	1964	64,000,000 – 64,999,999	2000
22,000,000 – 22,999,999	1965	65,000,000 – 65,999,999	2001
23,000,000 – 23,999,999	1966	66,000,000 – 66,999,999	2002
24,000,000 – 24,999,999	1966	67,000,000 – 67,999,999	2002
25,000,000 – 25,999,999	1967	68,000,000 – 68,999,999	2003
26,000,000 – 26,999,999	1968	69,000,000 – 69,999,999	2003
27,000,000 – 27,999,999	1968	70,000,000 – 70,999,999	2004
28,000,000 – 28,999,999	1969	71,000,000 – 71,999,999	2004
29,000,000 – 29,999,999	1969	72,000,000 – 72,999,999	2005
30,000,000 – 30,999,999	1969	73,000,000 – 73,999,999	2005
31,000,000 – 31,999,999	1969	74,000,000 – 74,999,999	2005
32,000,000 – 32,999,999	1970	75,000,000 – 75,999,999	2005
33,000,000 – 33,999,999	1971	76,000,000 – 76,999,999	2005
34,000,000 – 34,999,999	1972	77,000,000 – 77,999,999	2005
35,000,000 – 35,999,999	1972	78,000,000 – 78,999,999	2006
36,000,000 – 36,999,999	1973	79,000,000 – 79,999,999	2006
37,000,000 – 37,999,999	1973	80,000,000 – 80,999,999	2006
38,000,000 – 38,999,999	1974	81,000,000 – 81,999,999	2007
39,000,000 – 39,999,999	1975	82,000,000 – 82,999,999	2007
40,000,000 – 40,999,999	1977	83,000,000 – 83,999,999	2007
41,000,000 – 41,999,999	1978	84,000,000+	2008
42,000,000 – 42,999,999	1979

Omega Speedmaster serial number overview (1957-1990):

Serial number	First year made
14,000,000 – 14,999,999	1957	32,000,000 – 32,999,999	1973
15,000,000 – 15,999,999	1958	33,000,000 – 33,999,999	1975
16,000,000 – 16,999,999	1958	34,000,000 – 34,999,999	1976
17,000,000 – 17,999,999	1960	35,000,000 – 35,999,999	1977
18,000,000 – 18,999,999	1961	36,000,000 – 36,999,999	1977
19,000,000 – 19,999,999	1962	37,000,000 – 37,999,999	1978
20,000,000 – 20,999,999	1963	38,000,000 – 38,999,999	1979
21,000,000 – 21,999,999	1963	39,000,000 – 39,999,999	1979
22,000,000 – 22,999,999	1964	40,000,000 – 40,999,999	1980
23,000,000 – 23,999,999	1966	41,000,000 – 41,999,999	1980
24,000,000 – 24,999,999	1967	42,000,000 – 42,999,999	1981
25,000,000 – 25,999,999	1967	43,000,000 – 43,999,999	1982
26,000,000 – 26,999,999	1968	44,000,000 – 44,999,999	1983
27,000,000 – 27,999,999	1969	45,000,000 – 45,999,999	1984
28,000,000 – 28,999,999	1970	46,000,000 – 46,999,999	1985
29,000,000 – 29,999,999	1970	47,000,000 – 47,999,999	1986
30,000,000 – 30,999,999	1970	48,000,000 – 48,999,999	1990
31,000,000 – 31,999,999	1972

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Timepiece Collection of Princess Diana

Posted by Mayfair Watch · July 28, 2021

The late Diana, Princess of Wales was born The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer on 1 July 1961 in Norfolk. She received the style Lady Diana Spencer in 1975, when her father inherited his Earldom. Lady Diana Spencer married The Prince of Wales at St Paul's Cathedral in London on 29 July 1981. Mayfair Watch

As Princess of Wales, Diana undertook royal duties on behalf of the Queen and represented her at functions across the Commonwealth Realms.She was celebrated in the media for her unconventional approach to charity work.

Mayfair Watch The royal's timepiece collection was no exception: Most of the watches that Princess Diana collected and wore over the years had a special meaning behind them. A yellow gold Patek Philippe model(Ref:3618), gifted to her by Prince Charles for her 20th birthday, was often seen on Diana's wrist during the early years of their marriage. This Patek Philippe Ref. 3618 is very rare, and made from 18K yellow gold.

Mayfair Diana Patek Phillippe

Princess Diana was also gifted several timepieces for her wedding to Prince Charles. The royal family of Saudi Arabia gave her a gemstone-laden Asprey timepiece that was later converted into her immortalized choker necklace, while Queen Elizabeth II presented her with a diamond-set Vacheron Constantin watch from 1947.

Following her and the Prince of Wales's divorce, Diana was more often seen wearing her Cartier timepieces. She possessed two: a Tank Louis Cartier watch with a yellow gold case and black alligator strap and a Tank Française, also in yellow gold. The Tank Française (a gift from her father, John Spencer, the 8th Earl Spencer) was chosen by Prince William as his personal keepsake upon his mother's death. Cartier's emblematic design—first conceived in 1917 and inspired by a bird's-eye view of the war tanks of WWI—only gained more ground as a chosen piece of Princess Diana's personal collection. "The Tank Française blurred the lines between watches and jewelry with its more modern sharp edges and mirror-finished bracelet," says Edouard Caumon of Watchfinder. "Although it was produced in yellow gold, it still managed to maintain its composure and elegance, and it also clearly made an impression on the young Princess. She was known to have worn one from its initial release from Cartier - around the same time as her divorce from Prince Charles, suggesting it heralded a new era of independence."

Diana had a beautiful and priceless collection of watches and jewelry. With many of them gifted to her by friends and family from around the world. Diana was also lent many of the Queen’s jewels to wear over the years. However, two of Diana’s most prized positions; her engagement ring, and her Cartier Tank Française watch. Are now in the possession of her two daughter in laws; Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle.

Princess Diana was a true style icon, who had great taste in luxury watches and jewelry. She’s still the People’s Princess, and still sadly missed.

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Michael Schumacher's Omega Speedmaster racing 1996

Posted by Mayfair Watch · July 22, 2021

Omega had a keen interest in motor racing in the 1990s and other brand ambassadors included ralf schumacher and Michael andretti.

This speedmaster was launched from the karting track in Kerpen, Germany, where Michael schumacher developed his driving skills while he was young.

CALIBRE 1141 In 1995, the automatic calibre 1141 became the rhodium-plated version of the calibre 1140, which was built for Speedmasters with “reduced” cases. Like its predecessor, the calibre 1141 featured smaller dimensions (25.60 mm in diameter) to fit the more refined chronograph design. It had a frequency of 28,800 and featured a distinctive chronograph plate.

Year of production 1996 watch reference pic 3810.61.41 case stainless steel diameter 39mm hands baton bracelet leather strap glass hesalite dial red, sln luminous calibre 1141 launched by Michael schumacher racing this striking model is notable for its “younger aesthetics” and was produced in both red and yellow versions. the piece was launched by racing legend michael schumacher who had become a new omega ambassador in 1996. as well as featuring a racing-style minute track, the watch had a rubber presentation box that resembled the tyres of f1 cars and featured schumacher’s signature in white. 1996 racing launched by michael schumacher.

The watch is now available to purchase at our store.

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