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Bisquitlips · 7 April 2009, 12:36 PM

So today was a GREAT Rolex day in Santa Fe. I found out about World Class Watches of Santa Fe yesterday and went in for a visit this morning. What a fantastic experience. This shop alone was worth the trip.

David Perlowin is the owner and a second generation master watch maker, his father being his obvious inspiration. He was very gracious and actually spent some quality time with me educating me about Rolex movements. His take on Rolexes is that they are as good a movement as he has ever seen. And more robust than just about anything out there.

His shop was stocked with a fine assortment of both vintage and modern Rolexes, Omegas, A. Lange & Söhne, Cartier, Longines, IWC, Hamiltons and other makers. He had a very nice rail dial GMT with some of the nicest spider webbing I have ever seen. He also had several other GMT's, subs, and bubble backs. Many of his vintage Rolexes were from the 50's. Just a really great selection.

I spent a lot of time talking about TRF and inviting him to join. I believe he will do so, but he did state that his schedule doesn't allow for a lot of internet time. Hopefully he will join and introduce himself as he would be a great addition to our forum.

For a list of his inventory you can go to his website and explore. http://www.wcwtimepieces.com/index.htm

After spending some time with David and his assistant Sherry I have to say it was very refreshing to just come in contact with someone who was genuinely passionate about watches and gave Rolex the credit it deserved. He had lots of good things to say about their movements which actually surprised me in that he works on what some consider to be the very finest of watch movements.

I am going back tomorrow with my son and can hopefully pick him up a nice Omega that will make him a good starter timepiece for where he is at in life now.

Anyway, thought that I would share a very pleasant experience and can recommend them as great folks that love talking timepieces.

By the way, did I mention that I picked up a late series TT Rolex sport model with open papers and a complete package? No, I don't think I did.

Nicky G · 7 April 2009, 12:45 PM

Pictures please! Of the shop, proprietor, and your new find!

Bisquitlips · 7 April 2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicky G

Pictures please! Of the shop, proprietor, and your new find!

Their website has photos of their shop.

Photos of my new acquisition will be forthcoming when I receive it via registered mail toward the end of the week. Should get to Independence about the time we get home from Santa Fe.

buz-lh · 7 April 2009, 07:14 PM

Congratulations on the new one Richard. Can't wait to see the pictures.

kcmo · 8 April 2009, 01:31 AM

Sounds like an awesome day, Richard!!!! I can't wait to see what you picked up!

Give us a hint!!! Any GREEN on the dial????!!!!!

Bisquitlips · 8 April 2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Sounds like an awesome day, Richard!!!! I can't wait to see what you picked up!

Give us a hint!!! Any GREEN on the dial????!!!!!

Karis,

No green, but it is a Z series and has open papers. Complete package! It was originally purchased at Oriental Watches in Hong Kong last year.

I revisited World Class Watches today and David (the owner / watchmaker) had already polished it for me and let me see it as they hadn't boxed it up for shipping. After picking my jaw up off the floor, it was all I could do not to just pay the taxes and take it with me. Not a scratch or hairline on it anywhere. They are sending it out tomorrow so I should have it later this week or early next. Photos will follow of course.

I am now a three Rolex man, just like the legendary JJ, Irani! Oh and the ultra legendary Karis! Perhaps I am reaching WIS Nirvana!

kcmo · 8 April 2009, 10:59 AM

Richard, the suspense is KILLING me!!!

OK OK, I'll be patient! CONGRATS, whatever it is! I know it will be GREAT!

Ahhh, nothing like having a Rolex trio!!!

Bisquitlips · 8 April 2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Richard, the suspense is KILLING me!!!

OK OK, I'll be patient! CONGRATS, whatever it is! I know it will be GREAT!

Ahhh, nothing like having a Rolex trio!!!

Lion · 8 April 2009, 12:37 PM

Sounds like you trip to Santa Fe is a resounding success!!!

7 April 2009, 12:36 PM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	Santa Fe Rolex Reconnaissance Report. Part two. So today was a GREAT Rolex day in Santa Fe. I found out about World Class Watches of Santa Fe yesterday and went in for a visit this morning. What a fantastic experience. This shop alone was worth the trip. David Perlowin is the owner and a second generation master watch maker, his father being his obvious inspiration. He was very gracious and actually spent some quality time with me educating me about Rolex movements. His take on Rolexes is that they are as good a movement as he has ever seen. And more robust than just about anything out there. His shop was stocked with a fine assortment of both vintage and modern Rolexes, Omegas, A. Lange & Söhne, Cartier, Longines, IWC, Hamiltons and other makers. He had a very nice rail dial GMT with some of the nicest spider webbing I have ever seen. He also had several other GMT's, subs, and bubble backs. Many of his vintage Rolexes were from the 50's. Just a really great selection. I spent a lot of time talking about TRF and inviting him to join. I believe he will do so, but he did state that his schedule doesn't allow for a lot of internet time. Hopefully he will join and introduce himself as he would be a great addition to our forum. For a list of his inventory you can go to his website and explore. http://www.wcwtimepieces.com/index.htm After spending some time with David and his assistant Sherry I have to say it was very refreshing to just come in contact with someone who was genuinely passionate about watches and gave Rolex the credit it deserved. He had lots of good things to say about their movements which actually surprised me in that he works on what some consider to be the very finest of watch movements. I am going back tomorrow with my son and can hopefully pick him up a nice Omega that will make him a good starter timepiece for where he is at in life now. Anyway, thought that I would share a very pleasant experience and can recommend them as great folks that love talking timepieces. By the way, did I mention that I picked up a late series TT Rolex sport model with open papers and a complete package? No, I don't think I did. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

7 April 2009, 07:14 PM	#4
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Congratulations on the new one Richard. Can't wait to see the pictures. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

8 April 2009, 12:37 PM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Sounds like you trip to Santa Fe is a resounding success!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 April 2009, 12:45 PM	#2
Nicky G Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 56	Pictures please! Of the shop, proprietor, and your new find!

8 April 2009, 01:31 AM	#5
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Sounds like an awesome day, Richard!!!! I can't wait to see what you picked up! Give us a hint!!! Any GREEN on the dial????!!!!!

8 April 2009, 10:59 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Richard, the suspense is KILLING me!!! OK OK, I'll be patient! CONGRATS, whatever it is! I know it will be GREAT! Ahhh, nothing like having a Rolex trio!!!

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