In the landscape of modern horology, much fascination is derived from not only reissuing popular classic models but also reshaping them to cater to contemporary preferences. The 1966 Omega Seamaster 300 reference 165.024 exemplifies this shift, representing a harmonious blend of vintage charm with subtle touches of modern aesthetics.
Mike Wood, a passionate vintage watch aficionado and avid Rolex collector, has become a magnet of intrigue for the watch enthusiast community. He recently opened the doors of his private collection, dubbed as ‘For Exhibition Only’, revealing an enchanting collection of over 200 vintage Rolex watches, meticulously curated over decades. This array of admirable timepieces resides in an intimate environment, nestled on the outskirts of Liverpool.
Alongside the sea of Rolex watches displayed, relics from various eras occupied every corner of this exhibition space. Everything from vitrines filled with precious time treasures, vintage Rolex adverts gracing the walls, to a functioning watchmaker’s bench from a Rolex service centre in the 1970s — each item a testament to Wood’s unyielding determination to gather anything Rolex.