What's Selling Here - August 9, 2024

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Reference 6239 Full Set

This is a rare Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Reference 6239 with a spectacular white dial. It was originally sold at Kirk Jewelers Miami and comes from the original owner who was an attorney and comes with the original box and papers - an extremely uncommon thing to find in the world of the iconic Paul Newman Daytonas..

This example has a 1.98 million case serial, just before Paul Newman’s own Daytona that Paul himself wore which was slightly later 2.005M serial that went for $17.8M at auction in October 2017. The watch dates to circa 1969 and was sold in 1971 according to the original papers and the original owner. The Jubilee bracelet dates to October 1969, which makes sense for the longer time horizon of that time in terms of watches arriving to the store and then selling years later. This example has a “sing-a-song” T SWISS T below 6:00 that is smaller and goes up and down like a rollercoaster, just like on Paul

Overall, you could dedicate years looking for a beautiful early “Paul Newman'“ dial like the present example with the original box and papers. It is just not something you can find or source. The case is lightly polished, but very strong overall and I consider this one of the most beautiful “Paul Newman” Daytona examples I’ve held.

The watch comes with box and papers. This is a rare opportunity to find an outstanding example with white dial with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch just passed a water resistance test of 2 bar.

Cartier London Crash Reference WGCH0006 in 18k Yellow Gold Unpolished Full Set

Designed in 1967 by Cartier’s highly important designer Rupert Emmerson, the Cartier Crash is one of the most iconic timepieces in the world. Very few are made and as a result, the Cartier Crash is rarely publicly available. This is the current production model sold out of the Cartier London boutique. Very few of these have reached the secondary market as they are almost always sold to loyal clients.

The original owner wore it very lightly. This watch comes with the original Cartier box and papers. It was purchased in 2021. It is on the original strap with the original special Crash deployant clasp.

To learn more about the resurgence of the Cartier Crash, watch Rescapement’s ‘How the Cartier Crash Became a MILLION DOLLAR Watch’ below.

Universal Genève Exotic Tri-Compax Reference 881101/03

This Universal Genève Exotic Compax reference 881101/03 is super cool watch. The case is strong, but appears to have been lightly polished. The grey metallic dial is extremely attractive and this is one of the most interesting, desirable, and attractive variants of all Tri-Compax models. The case measures 36mm in diameter. It is paired on a rare UG bracelet made by Gay Frères with aftermarket end links that fit well. The watch is powered by the calibre 281.

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

Heuer Skipperera Reference 7754 on Gay Freres Bracelet Unpolished

I love the Heuer Skipperera reference 7754. It is one of my favorite chronographs and is a very special and rare timepiece. It dates to circa 1968. The watch is paired on a period correct Heuer bracelet made by Gay Freres. These were not sold on these bracelet but are appropriate for Carrera models and look outstanding on the Skippers. We believe the case is unpolished. The dial has patina, but is beautiful.

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

Patek Philippe Reference 3491/3 in 18K Yellow Gold Unpolished w/ Extract

This is a very special and refined timepiece by Patek Philippe. The case and bracelet are made of 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is very intricately made and special. It was produced by Jean-Pierre Ecoffey who produced many of these high-end bracelets for Patek, Audemars Pieguet, and others. The dial has a phenomenal texture that complements the woven bracelet. The case measures 26mm by 26mm. It dates to the mid-1960s-1970s. We believe it is unpolished. These 3491 are among the most beautiful Patek Philippe watches we have ever held

It does not come with box and papers. It comes with an Extract from the Archives from Patek Philippe dating the watch to 1967. We do not know the service history but it is running well.

Rolex Tropical Root Beer GMT-Master Reference 16753

This Rolex “Root Beer” GMT-Master reference 16753 is an awesome model which has become more appreciated by collectors in recent years. This example dates to circa 1979 with a 6.3M serial. The case is polished. It features a very cool tropical dial which is very unique.

To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master you can watch my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and corresponding article.

It does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Eberhard Split Second Index Mobile Gold Filled

This is a super cool Eberhard Index Mobile chronograph with split second function. It is an interesting watch with the spring on the exterior of the dial and that it stops the 2nd chronograph hand while engaging the crown pusher. The 2nd hand then reconnects with the chrono hand after lifting the button. The case is unpolished and gold filled with a steel case back. It measures 37mm in diameter by 44mm lug to lug. The salmon dial is extremely attractive.

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

OMEGA Speedmaster 105.012-66 Unpolished W/ Extract

The Omega Speedmaster was introduced in 1957, initially created for drivers in automotive racing. However, it would reach iconic status by eventually reaching spaceflight qualification by NASA amongst several of the highest grade chronographs of its era.

This is an awesome reference 105.012,.The watch dates to circa 1967. It is powered by the iconic calibre 321, which was recently re-released and garnered great reception and excitement from a large portion of watch collectors. We believe the case is unpolished. It was produced in October 1967 and delivered to The Netherlands.

To learn more about the Omega Speedmaster, you can watch ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Entire Lineage Of The Omega Speedmaster’ video I made with Ben Clymer in 2015 (and corresponding article).

The watch does not come with box and papers. It does come with an Extract. We do not know the service history but it is running well.

Rolex Linen Datejust Ref 16014 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. This 16014 is no exception. The “linen” dial is one of my favorite Datejust dials, as it is so attractive and special. The watch dates to 1984 and features a 8.27M serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter.

The watch is in excellent condition. We believe it is an unpolished case.

It comes with a Rolex box and does not come with papers. It recently passed a water resistance test of 3 bar. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

OMEGA White Dial Ranchero Reference 2990 Unpolished w/ Extract

This is a very cool OMEGA Ranchero reference 2990 with white dial. The dial has developed a beautiful warm color. The white dial variants are quite uncommon and collectible. The minute hand appears to have been relumed in the past, but is matches well in color. It is paired on a stretch rivet Gay Freres bracelet which was made in France. We believe the case is unpolished. The watch was produced in late 1958 and delivered to Spain.

We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with papers. It does come with an Extract.

OMEGA Speedmaster Reference 2998-1 w/ Extract

The OMEGA Speedmaster is certainly one of the most iconic watches with a truly rich history of exploration and sport. This is a super attractive reference 2998-1 which features a gorgeous tropical dial. The case remains has been lightly polished. The original black “Base 1000” aluminum bezel is the best condition one I have ever seen. It includes an Extract of Archives from OMEGA dating to 1959, and delivered to a US Marine Corps.

This watch does not include box and papers, has a manual-wind movement (Caliber 321 made by Lemania), and is 39.5mm in diameter. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

To learn more about the OMEGA Speedmaster, you can read my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The OMEGA Speedmaster’ article and corresponding video with HODINKEE.

Nimer Gilt Dial Chronograph Unpolished

This Nimer chronograph is a very cool watch with a non-luminous gilt dial. The watch features a case very similar (if not also made by) Spillman chronograph models made for UG. We believe the case is unpolished. It features fixed springbars.

This watch does not include box and papers. It measures 37.5mm in diameter by 44mm in length. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Heuer Jochen Rindt Autavia 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 case has been lightly polished. The dimensions are 38mm with a height of 13mm.

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

Rolex Zenith Daytona White Dial Reference 16520 White Dial Unpolished

This is an outstanding example of a Rolex Daytona reference 16520 with a white dial. It has a U92 serial dating it to circa late 1997. The “Zenith Daytonas” have appreciated significantly the last few years as people respect the modified Zenith El Primero movements that Rolex used for their first automatic Daytonas starting in 1988 until circa 2000. This is example features a crisp unpolished case and unpolished bracelet. It measures 40mm in diameter (46mm lug-to-lug).

This particular example features a ‘Tritinova’ dial. These watches, produced for a few months, have dials stamped 'Tritium' but use Luminova for the hour markers and hands. They were the first to feature this new luminous material on old Tritium-stamped dials, typically found at the end of the U serial range.

This watch does not include a box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5065A-001 + Steel Bracelet

The Patek Philippe reference 5065A is one of the great contemporary sports watches. At 38mm in diameter, it has fantastic proportions that can appeal to both vintage and modern enthusiasts. This example is very attractive. The hands and dial feature tritium lume. The case is lightly polished. The watch features the green PP strap. We believe it dates to circa 1998.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch comes with a steel Aquanaut bracelet.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 875 in 18K Gold Unpolished

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox reference E 875 is one of my favorite Memovox references. The cases are really great with fantastic proportions at 37mm in diameter (or 45.5mm lug-to-lug). This particular example has a beautiful unpolished case in 18K yellow gold. It has French owl hallmarks on the case back indicating it was originally imported and sold in France.

It features a high-beat calibre 916. For those with an appreciation for alarm watches and Jaeger-LeCoultre this is a phenomenal option.

It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Learn more about this watch in ‘A Collector’s Guide: Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 875’ by Charlie Dunne.

Heuer Carrera Reference 2447N Unpolished

The only time better than now to buy a vintage Heuer was back in the 1960s! The Carrera is an iconic sports chronograph which is one of the most versatile watches to have in a collection. This is a very attractive example with the black dial. We believe the case is unpolished. It measures 36 millimeters in diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug. The watch is powered by the Valjoux manual-winding calibre 72. It is paired on a nice rally strap and Heuer buckle. The watch dates to the late 1960s.

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

OMEGA Racing Dial Speedmaster ST 145.022 Unpolished w/ Extract

The OMEGA Speedmaster is certainly one of the most iconic watches with a truly rich history of exploration and sport. This is a super attractive “Racing Dial” reference ST 145.022 dating to 1970. The racing dial is one of the most exciting and interesting dial variants on any Speedy. These models are very rare and this example is in outstanding condition.

It was delivered to the United States. We believe the case is unpolished. It is powered by the calibre 861 manual wind movement.

This watch does not include box and papers. It does come with Extract from the Archives.We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

To learn more about the OMEGA Speedmaster, you can read my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The OMEGA Speedmaster’ article and corresponding video with HODINKEE.

M.A.D. Editions M.A.D. 1 ‘Time to Love’ Full Set Brand New

This M.A.D. Editions M.A.D. 1 ‘Time to Love’ is one of the amazing timepieces from MB&F which excited collectors for its accessible price point. The watch was designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

The watch features an awesome rotor displayed on the top of the watch. It features a linear format of the time on the profile of the case. it is a very fun and dynamic watch.

The watch comes with box and papers from the original owner.

OMEGA Speedmaster Ed White Reference 105.003-65 Unpolished W/ Papers + Extract

The Omega Speedmaster was introduced in 1957, initially created for drivers in automotive racing. However, it would reach iconic status by eventually reaching spaceflight qualification by NASA amongst several of the highest grade chronographs of its era.

This is an awesome reference 105.003, also referred to as the “Ed White” as it was famously worn by the astronaut. The watch dates to circa 1965. It is powered by the iconic calibre 321, which was recently re-released and garnered great reception and excitement from a large portion of watch collectors. The dimensions are 38.5mm in diameter (or 48mm lug-to-lug) with a lug width of 19mm. We believe the case is unpolished.

To learn more about the Omega Speedmaster, you can watch ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Entire Lineage Of The Omega Speedmaster’ video I made with Ben Clymer in 2015 (and corresponding article).

The watch does not come with box. It does come with papers and Extract. We do not know the service history but it is running well.