What's Selling Here - August 18, 2023

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Rainbow Daytona Reference 116595RBOW In Everose Full Set Like New

Gem-set Daytonas are significantly important watches within Rolex catalog and cherished by collectors. The “Rainbow” Daytona reference 116595RBOW is a very rare timepiece. It is one of the most exceptional gem-set watches ever created. It features 36 baguette-set sapphires in the bezel, 56 diamonds set into the lugs and case. For those that appreciate the craftsmanship in intricate gem-setting, this is a grail watch. It is powered by the calibre 4130.

The watch comes full set with box and papers. This example dates to 2021. It is in like new condition. It comes from the original owner who wore it seldomly.

Rolex Myriad Day-Date Reference 18238 Diamond Dial Unpolished

Gem-set watches are significantly important watches within Rolex catalog and cherished by collectors. This particular example is known as the “myriad” dial Day-Date. These watches were produced in 90s. This example dates to circa 1999. It features an attractive set of non-luminous hands with a black center. The dial is in brilliant condition and the case is unpolished.

The watch comes does not come with box and papers.

Rolex Big Red Daytona Reference 6263 Original Owner Full Set

This Rolex Daytona Reference 6263 is an exceptional watch. The dial beautiful and the lume plots remain fully intact, which is rare for vintage Daytonas. The hands and dial have a nice warm lume. It features the correct Mark III screw-down pushers. It is paired on what appears to be the original 78350 Oyster bracelet with 571 end links. The case has been lightly polished but is very strong. It features what appears to be the original acrylic bezel, which is in strong condition.

This watch has a 9.06M case serial number dating to circa 1986. It is powered by the manual-wind movement Caliber 727 made by Valjoux and is 37mm in diameter.

The watch comes from the original owner with box and papers. It has just recently been serviced. It is water resistant up to 3 bar.

Abercrombie & Fitch Reference 2447SF Unpolished

I’m thrilled to offer exceptional vintage watches that I personally would love to own. This Abercrombie & Fitch reference 2447SF is just out of this world. These watches are extremely rare, and only around 20 are known. It is a very early example dating to circa 1965 with a non T dial. It is paired on a later Gay Frères bracelet for Heuer which looks brilliant. The case is unpolished and in incredible condition.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.

Heuer Rowing Stopwatch

Heuer has a fantastic history that not only involves racing on the track, but also on the water! The brand was the preeminent maker of stopwatches for track and field, as well as nautical sporting events like rowing.

The watch does not come with box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running well.

Universal Genève Compax Reference 22209 Unpolished

This Universal Genève is a very nice chronograph reference 22209. The case is unpolished and measures 34mm in diameter and 40mm in length. The dial is very attractive. It is powered by the calibre 281. The case back features an awesome engraving “Company Basketball Champions 1946 USFET”.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.

Rolex Silver Dial Datejust Reference 1601 Unpolished

I absolutely love steel Rolex Datejusts. I recently wrote about them in our blog ‘Don't Sleep On This: The Simple Vintage Rolex Datejust In Steel’. I’m constantly amazed by the quality and differentiations of the dials that Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades. I have found the Rolex Datejust to be one of the most versatile watches a person can have and the simplicity in this silver-dial reference 1601 is so beautiful.

The watch dates to circa 1972. The case measures 36mm in diameter. The watch is in excellent condition with an unpolished case. It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history of this watch, but it is running great and keeping excellent time.

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Reference 179163 w/ Roman Numerals Unpolished

This Rolex Datejust reference 179163 is a very attractive timepiece. The two-tone and Roman numerals are a very nice vibe. The watch dates to circa 2003-2005. The case measures 27mm in diameter. The watch is in excellent condition with an unpolished case.

It comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history of this watch, but it is running great and keeping excellent time. It recently passed a water resistance test of 3 bar.

Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference 3546 in White Gold Unpolished

This Patek Philippe reference 3546 is an incredible timepiece. The case is unpolished. The dial is absolutely stunning. It is powered by the calibre 23 300. The case measures 27mm in diameter and 35mm in length. It is paired on the original strap and buckle.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.

Cartier Pasha 150th Anniversary Limited Edition W3102255 Unpolished

This Cartier Pasha is a very cool timepiece. The watch features the classic cage over the dial. It features Roman numerals. We do not know the year of production. The case is stainless steel.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.

OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Reference ST 145.022 Dot-Over-90 Dial Unpolished w/ Extract

This Speedmaster Professional reference ST 145.022 is a very gorgeous timepiece with a correct dot-over-90 bezel. The case is super attractive and unpolished. The watch is powered by the calibre 861. The production dates to March 12, 1970 as mentioned in the Extract.

The Speedmaster is, of course, one of the most iconic and important watches ever made. To learn more about the Omega Speedmaster, you can see my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Omega Speedmaster’ article and corresponding video.

This watch does not come with box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running great. It does come with an Extract from the Archives.

Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 w/ Silver Dial

I absolutely love steel Rolex Datejusts. I recently wrote about them in our blog ‘Don't Sleep On This: The Simple Vintage Rolex Datejust In Steel’. I’m constantly amazed by the quality and differentiations of the dials that Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades. I have found the Rolex Datejust to be one of the most versatile watches a person can have and the simplicity in this silver-dial reference 1601 is so beautiful.

The watch dates to circa 1972. The case measures 36mm in diameter. It is paired on a nice Jubilee 6251H bracelet from 1970 which is in good shape. The watch is very nice with a lightly polished case.

It does not come with box and papers. The watch was just recently serviced and it is running great and keeping excellent time.

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 and quickset date function. This example dates to circa 1983 and the case is lightly polished. The bezel has a striking blue and a very cool faded red. The luminous hands and dial have a nice patina.

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.

This watch does not come with box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running well.

Heuer Jochen Rindt Autavia Reference 2446 Unpolished

The Heuer Autavia is recognized by collectors as one of the great sports chronographs of the 1960s. Along with many of its contemporaries of the era, it is powered by the Valjoux 72. Nicknamed the “Jochen Rindt” for its association with the German Formula One driver, the reference 2446 is regarded as one of the great Heuer racing chronographs.

This example is the second generation case of the Autavia which was introduced from 1967-1969. The lugs are a very fluid design, tapering down toward the wrist with thinner, beveled lugs (as opposed to the beefier non-beveled lugs found on the 1st generation). It is unpolished and maintains its true structure. The dimensions are 38mm with a height of 13mm. The crown is unsigned, but we believe it is original. We purchased the watch from a small estate auction years ago where it was consigned by the family of the original owner. The tritium lume is original in the hands and on the dial and a beautiful color.

The dial is in beautiful condition and is breathtaking to witness in the sunlight. The watch does not come with box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running well.

Heuer Autavia Jochen Rindt Reference 2446

The Heuer Autavia is recognized by collectors as one of the great sports chronographs of the 1960s. Along with many of its contemporaries of the era, it is powered by the Valjoux 72. Nicknamed the “Jochen Rindt” for its association with the German Formula One driver, the reference 2446 is regarded as one of the great Heuer racing chronographs.

The lugs are a very fluid design, tapering down toward the wrist. It is lightly polished. The dimensions are 38mm with a height of 13mm.

The watch does not come with box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running well.

Heuer USS Whale Carrera Reference 2447S Eggshell Dial

We are thrilled to offer this “Whale” of a Heuer Carrera Reference 2447S with significant military provenance. Acquired from Ambassador Linton Forrestal Brooks (U.S. Navy Retired), the caseback is engraved “U.S. Naval Submarine School / LT. L.F. Brooks / USN / June 17, 1966 / SPEAR FOUNDATION PRIZE.”

Until I knew its history, this was a watch I wouldn’t think existed – an early “eggshell” white dial in a later series case with a 91,8xx serial number. Brooks received this remarkable watch in 1966 as a prize for graduating first in his submarine school class at the U.S. Naval War College. This annual watch prize tradition started in 1938 and continues to this day. L.Y. Spear, President of the Electric Boat Company (which became General Dynamics), started the Spear Foundation in 1942 with an endowment to fund the watch prize.

The Spear Foundation allowed the shipmate to pick out his own watch from Mallove’s Jewelers in Groton, Connecticut. Brooks wisely selected a Carrera chronograph, but there was a catch. Navy regulations restricted external radioactive sources aboard nuclear-powered boats, so as to ensure accurate monitoring of radiation levels from propulsion systems. This watch had its tritium luminous material removed from dial and hands. An early dial was evidently selected for this purpose. This was possibly done on special order from Heuer, or by the retailer at the time of original sale.

Brooks served a distinguished Navy career, including as Commander of the Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Whale (SSN-638) from 1975 to 1978, retiring with the rank of Captain. As a civilian, Brooks held important Senate-confirmed positions in government. He was appointed Ambassador to lead negotiation of two strategic arms reduction treaties between the U.S. and Russia, and served as U.S. Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, responsible for managing the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

The watch is powered by the Valjoux calibre 72. The case is lightly polished but very strong. The dial and hands had the original tritium luminous material removed. The signed crown is original. The watch is fitted on a black leather rally strap from Abel Court with a rare signed vintage “Sun” buckle. The watch does not come with box and papers.

The watch will be accompanied by military ephemera personally owned by Ambassador Brooks – a framed photograph of USS Whale (SSN-638) during her sea trials, a heavy bronze insignia removed from the Whale and mounted on a wood plaque for presentation to Brooks, and selected books from Brooks’ library bearing personal inscriptions and his writings regarding the subject of submarine warfare.

The watch was just serviced and it is running great.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 855 W/ Papers

Along with the Atmos clocks, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s advancements in alarm timepieces throughout the 20th century are certainly one of the most iconic genres from the Le Sentier manufacturer. Perhaps the quintessential Memovox is the reference E 855 from the 1960s. The reference’s “E” stands for Etanche, which indicates the case is a water-resistant model.

The watch is powered by the calibre 825, the first automatic alarm wristwatch to incorporate the calendar complication. The movement is a bumper-automatic, which means it does not rotate a full 360 degrees. Instead, the oscillating weight will bounce back and forth between two spring sides within the movement.

This example dates to circa 1967. The dial and hands feature tritium lume. The case is lightly polished, but very nice. The watch does not come with box. It does come with papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.

Casio Yacht Timer TRW-31

This Casio Yacht Timer TRW-31 is a fantastic multi-purpose timepiece. In addtion to the chronograph, the top of the dial incorporates a yacht timer. It is an awesome throwback to those who grew up wearing the Casio wristwatches in middle school and perfect if you have a desire to revisit the past nostalgia of the brand.

IWC Automatic In Steel Unpolished

This IWC is a very cool example in stainless steel. The vertically brushed dial is very attractive with prominent hour markers. The case is unpolished and measures 35mm in diameter (41mm lug-to-lug).

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.