Iam used to seeing lots of beautiful watches, but have trained myself not to covet every tantalising chronograph, special edition chronometer or seductive evening watch that I see.

But there was one watch I simply had to have, and it would not leave me alone. An early model Rolex circa 1930 with gorgeous, plump curves and a glossy slick enamel dial with hand-painted Art Deco numerals was what I was yearning for.