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Boopie · 14 July 2010, 02:05 PM

I have recently developed an interest in vintage IWC Pilots' watches, so while browsing the 'Net tonight I came across some "for sale" listings of vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket watches. They are supposedly vintage 1942 aviators' watches for the Canadian aviators in WWII. This is the first I have heard of them, but they look pretty cool.

Anyone know anything about these watches?

The link is here. I hope this works:

http://www.watchestobuy.com/newpage5.htm

ParisDakarBmw · 14 July 2010, 02:12 PM

Pay close attention to the size 29.5mm

I have purchased several older military watches, but found that the guys 70 years liked small watches.

That would be awesome if it were 39mm

Lol-x · 14 July 2010, 02:56 PM

I agree they are interesting watches with a great and exciting name, but the size for me has been a significant drawback at 29.5mm.

adam78 · 15 July 2010, 12:03 AM

I have quite a few 27-31mm watches. I also wear a 5513.

30mm

29mm

27mm

Some Pair · 15 July 2010, 03:41 PM

Nice Timepieces for sure. Even Vintage Longines, Hamilton, etc. Thanks for the link.
If you are able to try on a few smaller pieces at a Pawnshop, etc. you'll have a good idea if you like the smaller look on your wrist.
I have my grandad's 1942 Longine's, but at about 27mm, it looks out of place on my wrist.
That Sky Rocket and the Victoria above it are amazing! Good Luck...

Lol-x · 15 July 2010, 05:23 PM

Those vintage watches looks great Adam

14 July 2010, 02:05 PM	#1
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,771	Rolex Sky-Rocket I have recently developed an interest in vintage IWC Pilots' watches, so while browsing the 'Net tonight I came across some "for sale" listings of vintage Rolex Sky-Rocket watches. They are supposedly vintage 1942 aviators' watches for the Canadian aviators in WWII. This is the first I have heard of them, but they look pretty cool. Anyone know anything about these watches? The link is here. I hope this works: http://www.watchestobuy.com/newpage5.htm

14 July 2010, 02:56 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,255	I agree they are interesting watches with a great and exciting name, but the size for me has been a significant drawback at 29.5mm. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 July 2010, 12:03 AM	#4
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Size isn't everything! I have quite a few 27-31mm watches. I also wear a 5513. 30mm 29mm 27mm 27mm __________________ Cheers, Adam

15 July 2010, 05:23 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,255	Those vintage watches looks great Adam __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 July 2010, 02:12 PM	#2
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Pay close attention to the size 29.5mm I have purchased several older military watches, but found that the guys 70 years liked small watches. That would be awesome if it were 39mm

15 July 2010, 03:41 PM	#5
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Nice Timepieces for sure. Even Vintage Longines, Hamilton, etc. Thanks for the link. If you are able to try on a few smaller pieces at a Pawnshop, etc. you'll have a good idea if you like the smaller look on your wrist. I have my grandad's 1942 Longine's, but at about 27mm, it looks out of place on my wrist. That Sky Rocket and the Victoria above it are amazing! Good Luck...

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