What's Selling Here: 6/27/22
by Charlie Dunne
Rolex Daytona “New Old Stock” Reference 116520 "Full Set"
The reference 116520 was produced from the course of 2000-2016. This specific example features a 4X serial number and dates sometime after 20011. Finding an unpolished early reference 116520 is extremely difficult, and I am thrilled to be able to offer this never worn example.
The watch comes from the original owner and has box and papers.
Rolex Daytona “New Old Stock” Reference 116520 "Full Set"
The reference 116520 was produced from the course of 2000-2016. This specific example features a V serial number and dates sometime after 20011. Finding an unpolished early reference 116520 is extremely difficult, and I am thrilled to be able to offer this never worn example.
The watch comes from the original owner and has box and papers.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3900/1J “Full Set”
This Patek Philippe Nautilus is an outstanding vintage-sports watch in 18K yellow gold. The watch and bracelet are unpolished. According to the secret code APSP, this watch finished production in October of 1990. It is powered by a quartz movement and comes “full set” which includes box, papers, certificate of origin as well as service receipts. It was purchased from the original owner.
Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner Reference 9411
This Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner Reference 9411 is a very special dive watch. The deep-blue dial has a great deal of character and includes a beautiful dark brown hue on the hour markers and has also developed an interesting texture that resembles the lunar surface. This reference contains a date complication. The watch does not come with box or papers. The case is unpolished and the hands have been sympathetically relumed. The case is 40mm in diameter (47mm lug-to-lug). The watch dates to circa 1976.
It was sourced alongside a Tudor Oyster-Prince Reference 7016.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Tudor Oyster-Prince Reference 7016
This Tudor Oyster-Prince reference 7016 is a stunning example of everything a classic divers` watch should be. The case is unpolished and the hands have been sympathetically relumed. The watch features its original “Long 5” bezel insert. The watch comes on a nylon strap, but if desired it can be sold with a period correct bracelet at an additional cost. The case is 40mm in diameter (47mm lug-to-lug). The watch dates to circa 1968.
Our understanding is that this watch was purchased by a member of the U.S. military and worn in Vietnam. It was sourced alongside a Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner reference 9411.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Rolex “Red” Submariner Reference 1680
This Rolex Submariner reference 1680 dates to 1972 and features the highly desired red Submariner text. The case is in strong condition and it features the original bezel insert. It is paired with a 9315 bracelet with folded links. To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, you can read my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ article and corresponding video with HODINKEE.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Universal Genève Tri-Compax "Eric Clapton" Reference 881101/01
This Universal Genève Tri-Compax is a very special example with a rare, non-luminous dial/hands. The case is unpolished and has a 2.3 million serial number. It came from the estate of the original owner.
Eric Clapton wore a similar model when he was part of Cream and the watch now has the moniker “Eric Clapton” in the watch community.
The watch comes with an original UG-signed bracelet made by Gay Frères with the rare correct UW end links. The watch was just recently serviced and is keeping great time.
There is a small scratch above the month aperture and a little chip on the original bezel above 90 on the tachymeter scale.
The watch does not come with its original box and papers.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3800/1AJ
This Patek Philippe Nautilus is an outstanding vintage-sports watch in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. The watch dates to the early 1990s and has been lightly polished. The dial is absolutely gorgeous, and features original lume in the hour markers and hands. It is powered by a quartz movement.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Universal Genève Tri-Compax Reference 122100-2
This Universal Genève Tri-Compax reference 122100-2 is an awesome representation of complicated chronographs from the mid-century. The watch features a 1.77M serial number which dates it roughly to the mid 1950s. Its 18K pink gold case has been lightly polished.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6332
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6332 is a unique timepiece while being a rare and uncommon reference. The dial has developed a charming off-white tone. This watch is an early post Bubbleback design. The profile of the case is brushed similar to the early Submariner reference 6204. The case is incredible and unpolished while the dial features an elongated coronet at 12 o’clock. Some other interesting aspects of this watch is the seconds track is shorter than the minute track and the dauphine hands. This watch dates to 1953 and measures 34.5mm in diameter (41mm lug-to-lug. It is paired on a period correct Oyster bracelet, dated to the 4th quarter 1952. The crown is slightly later as it was a service replacement. The case back is engraved “stainless steel”. I am certain that I will not see a watch like this again in this condition.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Rolex Submariner Reference 16610 "Full Set"
This Rolex Submariner reference 16610 dates to the early 1990s. The case is unpolished. It features a tritium dial.
The watch comes “full set” with box and papers.
