What's Selling Here 3/3/2023
Rolex Daytona Reference 6263 in 14k Gold Unpolished
The Daytona reference 6263 in gold with a black dial and black acrylic bezel is one of the most desirable vintage Rolex models, made even more special when it is in the rare and rosy 14k gold for the American market. This watch is in outstanding condition and the gold has developed a bit of oxidation making it even more of a rich rose gold color. The tritium luminous plots are in excellent condition and match the hands perfectly. The black acrylic bezel is original and is in outstanding condition while the crown and pushers appear to be the original 14k gold and the pushers are the original Mark 2 pushers. The watch is paired with a US-made Jubilee bracelet made of 14k gold. The watch measures approximately 37mm in diameter and the 14K gold case is unpolished. The watch dates to circa 1978.
The watch came from widow of original owner. The engraving on the back is part of a poem the husband wrote his wife. She gave it to him on 12-30-1978, as engraved on case back.
This is certainly a grail Daytona and grail watch.
It does not have the original box and papers.
Rolex Explorer I Reference 1016
The Rolex Explorer I reference 1016 is the watch I am asked more than any other watch and for good reason. The Explorer reference 1016 was introduced in 1960 and stayed in production until 1989. It is a beloved sports watch that can be not only recognized but appreciated by almost everyone.
This example features a beautiful, gradient black dial with pale luminous hour markers. The case is lightly polished, but very strong. The watch features a 9.06M serial dating to circa 1986. It is paired on a Rolex 78360 bracelet with 580 end links.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Breitling SuperOcean Reference 1004
The Breitling SuperOcean reference 1004 is one of the coolest vintage Breitling watches. There are versions such as this which are time-only models, and there is also the chronograph variant reference 807.
The bezel appears to be a replacement. The dial and hands are absolutely spectacular. The diameter is 39mm and 44mm lug-to-lug. The inward sloping bezel is very distinct and unusual. The case is strong and appears to be lightly polished.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Heuer Carrera Reference 2447NT
The Heuer Carrera reference 2447NT is an extremely unusual and rare model. Only a small number are known of this particular model. It has the racing aspect of having a tackymeter on the dial, but also having the all black dial. The condition is very good overall and the case is lightly polished. It measures 36 millimeters in diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug. Don't wait on your chance to get one of the rarest Heuer Carrera dial variations!
A Gay Frères bracelet with the correct HEL end links can be purchased for an additional $5,000.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Blancpain Aqua Lung
The Blancpain Aqua Lung is a legendary dive watch first introduced in 1953. This watch is a 37mm example from circa 1965 that feature tritium lume and is an honest, charismatic survivor with an unpolished case. The lume in the hands seems to be original and just has aged to a dark color. This is an extremely charismatic watch at a very attractive price.
Eberhard & Co. Scafograf Super
The Eberhard Scafograf is one of the most desirable watches made by Eberhard and is very uncommon. This is the successor to the original known as the Eberhard Scafograf Super. It has a larger case similar to Jaeger-LeCoulte Polaris II models and other distinct dive watches including the Zodiac Super Seawolf. The printing on the dial is unusual in that it is gold. The case is strong and appears to be lightly polished.
One of my favorite things about the Scafograf watches are the casebacks. It has a very distinct stylized seahorse. This watch is also remarkable in that it's rated to 500 meters (1650 feet) placing it as a competitor of the Rolex Sea-Dweller. The bracelet is also unusual and in very good condition
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Rolex GMT-Master Reference 16750
The Rolex GMT-Master reference 16750 was introduced in circa 1979 with a production run until circa 1988. These models feature the calibre 3075 which improved upon the ref. 1675’s movements with a higher vibrations per hour at 28,800, hacking seconds and quickset date function. This example dates to circa 1985 and the case is lightly polished. The bezel has a striking blue and a very cool faded red. The dial has some wear at around 6 o’clock.
To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master, you can watch my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and read the corresponding article.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Darth Reference 101.035 with Black Dial
This A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 reference 101.035 is a fantastic timepiece dating to 1999. It has a fantastic black dial which looks so great with the white font. The platinum case appears to be lightly polished and measures 38.5mm in diameter. One thing that is worth highlighting in these Lange watches are the very nice numerals and hands. The watch is powered by the calibre L 901.0. The applied-Roman numerals are very refined and something to admire while looking down at your wrist.
The watch comes with an extract. It does not come with box and papers.
Vulcain Cricket with Luminous LBJ Dial
This is a spectacular cricket with a beautiful patina to the dial and hands. It features the original or “OG” style case. It measures 34mm in diameter (just under 43mm lug-to-lug). The steel case features drilled lugs and the dial has the distinct diamond hour marker at 12:00 o'clock (the earliest dial variant). The crown and pusher are original.
The early crickets had serial numbers on the case backs before they switched to reference numbers on the case backs. The case remains unpolished. The watch is powered by the calibre 120, and has an exceptional and loud alarm.
Overall, this is an extremely beautiful example with great provenance reference
Jaeger-LeCoultre Time Only
This Jaeger-LeCoultre time-only water resistant is a remarkable watch from circa 1961. It was awarded to Ray Brubacher as the Champion Herdsman at the J.P. Eves Award from the D.C.C.
This watch was found in Wisconsin from the family of the original owner. The case appears to be unpolished and the non-luminous dial and hands are extremely beautiful. Finding an example like this and this sort of untouched condition with what appears to be the original crown is something very special.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Eberhard & Co. Pre Extra-Fort Pink/Salmon Dial
This Eberhard Pre Extra-Fort chronograph is a very cool chronograph from the 1940s. It features a pink/salmon dial which is very uncommon for the period. The case appears to be unpolished and measures 39mm in diameter (45mm lug-to-lug).
The watch does not come with box or papers.
Ikepod Hemipode Weekplanner NOS Full Set
The Ikepod Weekplanner one of the coolest Ikepod models. It is a rare model and in new old stock condition. It is powered by the ETA 2892.A2 giving it a very interesting dial layout on this complicated Ikepod. The orange accents on the calendar hand and weeks gives off a great look. It measures 43mm in diameter. The watch comes full set with box and papers.
Vulcain Cricket "Waterprotected" Reference S2325B
This Vulcain Cricket reference S2325B is one of the many great models from the 1960s and 1970s. The cases on these models are among my favorites of all Vulcain Crickets. This example is unpolished and shows its radial brushed surface. The bevels on the case are very defined and attractive to look at on the wrist. The diameter is 34.5mm and 39mm lug-to-lug.
The dial is vertically brushed and features the applied V-logo and thin “Vulcain” font which is less compact compared to the earliest models. The watch is powered by the calibre MSR S2. The watch is paired with a light blue Wind Vintage strap by Nick Gabarro. The alarm on this example is extremely loud, so I look forward to hearing the next owner’s first impression upon arrival.