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Bendey · 21 March 2015, 10:05 PM

Hi all, the event is hosted by Vintage Concept & Bonhams over this weekend in HK, showcasing mega collection of vintage sub. Its not everyday you see all iteration of single and double red in one location. Plus ~ half a dozen of Comex, and plenty of Mil Sub. I will let the photos do the talking, enjoy!

And a nice free booklet documenting all the pieces, and my TT OQ and my friend's awesome Pyramid OQ

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Bendey · 21 March 2015, 10:25 PM

And at the other side of Bonhams, also very interesting, we have:

A German Enigma Machine

A Soviet Cosmonaught Suit

A planetary orbit "thingy" from London

A Gen 1 apple computer

Alan Bean's Apollo 12 Gold Speedy

And Turing's manuscript

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willang · 21 March 2015, 10:49 PM

Wow. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. :)

g-boac · 21 March 2015, 11:12 PM

Wow. Amazing subs.

The cosmonaut suit is called a Sokol, which is the Russian word for "falcon". It is used to provide hypobaric protection to crewmembers during launch and entry, in case Soyuz spacecraft depressurizes. Its counterpart is the Orlan (Russian word for "eagle"), which is used for spacewalks.

Is this simply an exhibition? Or are the subs (and other items) on sale/auction?

Beaumont Miller II · 21 March 2015, 11:17 PM

Great post thanks for sharing.

Mike Wood · 21 March 2015, 11:29 PM

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

I enjoy seeing photographs of these exhibitions, especially after hosting a few similar events here in the UK over the years! A very nice display put together by Thomas and his team at The Vintage Concept, and Nick B and the good people at Bonhams!

Any photos from the after-party?

Mike Wood

Bendey · 21 March 2015, 11:48 PM

Is there one? Unfortunately i wasn't invited 😂

Some closer shots, hope i didn't get the sequence wrong from my tiny iphone screen:

Single red Mk1

Mk2

Mk3

Mk4

Mk5

DRSD Mk1

Mk2

Mk3

Mk4

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Bendey · 21 March 2015, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-boac

Is this simply an exhibition? Or are the subs (and other items) on sale/auction?

It said on display only, but I wouldn't be surprised if they end up in an auction in the near future, especially with Bonhams involvement and all.

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Old Expat Beast · 22 March 2015, 12:08 AM

A lot of that stuff is usually on display in their stores, isn't it?

Bendey · 22 March 2015, 12:13 AM

Actually yes😂, but not so systematically displayed and shown at once i guess

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jdmi32 · 22 March 2015, 12:22 AM

Very nice display. Thank you for sharing. I'll be dreaming about those two 6200's and that 5510.

fario · 22 March 2015, 12:33 AM

. . . amazing Bendey - "yr name up in lights toooo!"

Hey guys, of the pics that Bendey has presented, would anyone like to take a stab at their collective "street value".

. . . would love to have been there.

cheers, fario

Bendey · 22 March 2015, 12:41 AM

Nothing scientific, but there were in total 50 pcs, at a conservatively rated USD 40k each (some lower, a lot higher), thats 2 mil USD already.

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fario · 22 March 2015, 12:48 AM

. . . I would have thought the 1665 Oman alone would have been well over 300K . . . ?

Bendey · 22 March 2015, 01:09 AM

The other stuff by Bonhams are for sale.

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Jiggo · 22 March 2015, 01:23 AM

Simply STUNNING!!! TFS indeed

Dr.Smellody · 22 March 2015, 01:23 AM

Too cool! Thanks for sharing

PoderEsBueno · 22 March 2015, 01:24 AM

Great showcase - nice to see all together, thanks

traf · 22 March 2015, 03:48 AM

Very cool!

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Chris B · 22 March 2015, 04:18 AM

Thanks for sharing

Vincent65 · 22 March 2015, 04:23 AM

Fantastic selection of stunners, thanks for posting it.

nick c · 22 March 2015, 04:27 AM

WOW CRAZY WATCHES THANKS FOR SHARING

Divingdeep87 · 22 March 2015, 08:10 AM

Stupid question? Did the mill subs just arrive as a head back in the days? Or are the bracelets just worn out?

FTX I · 22 March 2015, 08:40 AM

Wow. Thanks for sharing

watchcrank · 22 March 2015, 10:15 AM

nice, thanks

azguy · 22 March 2015, 10:26 AM

always wanted an Orrery, that one is perfect

RCAFBuster · 22 March 2015, 10:31 AM

Thanks for the photos. What an extraordinary event!

sleddog · 22 March 2015, 10:42 AM

What a fantastic event. Would have love to have seen that first hand.

Thanks for sharing with the community!

linesiders · 22 March 2015, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nejmann

Stupid question? Did the mill subs just arrive as a head back in the days? Or are the bracelets just worn out?

Vast majority of Milsubs (models 5513/5517) only have fixed lugs and used NATO straps. No bracelets - though some have been civilian ized and lost a lot of value as a result.

Lgear080 · 22 March 2015, 01:04 PM

I was surprised to see the Oman logo'd box.
Didn't realize they had collateral accessories. Maybe just haven't seen a full correct set before.

21 March 2015, 10:05 PM	#1
Bendey Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 109	From the Far East, Vintage Sub mega show (pic heavy) Hi all, the event is hosted by Vintage Concept & Bonhams over this weekend in HK, showcasing mega collection of vintage sub. Its not everyday you see all iteration of single and double red in one location. Plus ~ half a dozen of Comex, and plenty of Mil Sub. I will let the photos do the talking, enjoy! And a nice free booklet documenting all the pieces, and my TT OQ and my friend's awesome Pyramid OQ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2015, 11:17 PM	#5
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Great post thanks for sharing. __________________

21 March 2015, 11:48 PM	#7
Bendey Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 109	From the Far East, Vintage Sub mega show (pic heavy) Is there one? Unfortunately i wasn't invited 😂 Some closer shots, hope i didn't get the sequence wrong from my tiny iphone screen: Single red Mk1 Mk2 Mk3 Mk4 Mk5 DRSD Mk1 Mk2 Mk3 Mk4 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2015, 01:24 AM	#18
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Great showcase - nice to see all together, thanks __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

22 March 2015, 04:23 AM	#21
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Fantastic selection of stunners, thanks for posting it. __________________

21 March 2015, 10:25 PM	#2
Bendey Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 109	And at the other side of Bonhams, also very interesting, we have: A German Enigma Machine A Soviet Cosmonaught Suit A planetary orbit "thingy" from London A Gen 1 apple computer Alan Bean's Apollo 12 Gold Speedy And Turing's manuscript Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2015, 10:49 PM	#3
willang "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 489	Wow. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. :)

21 March 2015, 11:12 PM	#4
g-boac 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 343	Wow. Amazing subs. The cosmonaut suit is called a Sokol, which is the Russian word for "falcon". It is used to provide hypobaric protection to crewmembers during launch and entry, in case Soyuz spacecraft depressurizes. Its counterpart is the Orlan (Russian word for "eagle"), which is used for spacewalks. Is this simply an exhibition? Or are the subs (and other items) on sale/auction?

21 March 2015, 11:29 PM	#6
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Excellent! Thank you for sharing! I enjoy seeing photographs of these exhibitions, especially after hosting a few similar events here in the UK over the years! A very nice display put together by Thomas and his team at The Vintage Concept, and Nick B and the good people at Bonhams! Any photos from the after-party? Mike Wood

22 March 2015, 12:08 AM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	A lot of that stuff is usually on display in their stores, isn't it?

22 March 2015, 12:13 AM	#10
Bendey Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 109	Actually yes😂, but not so systematically displayed and shown at once i guess Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2015, 12:22 AM	#11
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Very nice display. Thank you for sharing. I'll be dreaming about those two 6200's and that 5510.

22 March 2015, 12:33 AM	#12
fario "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 14	. . . amazing Bendey - "yr name up in lights toooo!" Hey guys, of the pics that Bendey has presented, would anyone like to take a stab at their collective "street value". . . . would love to have been there. cheers, fario

22 March 2015, 12:41 AM	#13
Bendey Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 109	Nothing scientific, but there were in total 50 pcs, at a conservatively rated USD 40k each (some lower, a lot higher), thats 2 mil USD already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2015, 12:48 AM	#14
fario "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 14	. . . I would have thought the 1665 Oman alone would have been well over 300K . . . ?

22 March 2015, 01:09 AM	#15
Bendey Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 109	The other stuff by Bonhams are for sale. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2015, 01:23 AM	#16
Jiggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: "A" Location: Bangkok Watch: 5512/5513 Posts: 176	Simply STUNNING!!! TFS indeed

22 March 2015, 01:23 AM	#17
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	Too cool! Thanks for sharing

22 March 2015, 03:48 AM	#19
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Very cool! Sent from my  iPhone 6 using Tapatalk

22 March 2015, 04:18 AM	#20
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Thanks for sharing

22 March 2015, 04:27 AM	#22
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	WOW CRAZY WATCHES THANKS FOR SHARING

22 March 2015, 08:10 AM	#23
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 860	Stupid question? Did the mill subs just arrive as a head back in the days? Or are the bracelets just worn out?

22 March 2015, 08:40 AM	#24
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Wow. Thanks for sharing

22 March 2015, 10:15 AM	#25
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	nice, thanks

22 March 2015, 10:26 AM	#26
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	always wanted an Orrery, that one is perfect

22 March 2015, 10:31 AM	#27
RCAFBuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia Watch: Too many to list Posts: 103	Thanks for the photos. What an extraordinary event!

22 March 2015, 10:42 AM	#28
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	What a fantastic event. Would have love to have seen that first hand. Thanks for sharing with the community! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

22 March 2015, 01:04 PM	#30
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I was surprised to see the Oman logo'd box. Didn't realize they had collateral accessories. Maybe just haven't seen a full correct set before.

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