What's Selling Here - December 20, 2024

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Ford Blue Oyster Perpetual Reference 67198 Full Set Unpolished

I’m thrilled to offer this vintage Rolex watch! This Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 67198 is a very special example that was sold to Ford Motor Co in 1985. It features a very special “Ford” blue dial with diamond hour markers. It is unclear whether it was sold as a promotional award, or perhaps was given to the wife of a Ford executive.

The watch dates to 1985 and features an 8.77M serial. The case measures 26mm in diameter. We believe the case is unpolished. It is paired on the original Rolex Rivet bracelet which are incredibly hard to find. It features an amazing case back engraving with the Ford motto “Once in A Lifetime” which is used in both past and present marketing material.

The watch comes with the coolest powder blue “Pearl” box with papers indicating the sale to Ford Motor Co. We do not know the service history of this watch, but it is running well. This is one of the coolest watches on the site, and I love being able to offer timepieces like this.

Rolex Big Red Daytona Reference 6263 Full Set

This Rolex Daytona Reference 6263 is a very attractive vintage Daytona. The dial is very beautiful and has a warm tone. It is paired on a 78350 Oyster bracelet with 571 end links. The case has been lightly polished. This watch has a 8.7M case serial number dating to circa 1985. It is powered by the manual-wind movement Caliber 727 made by Valjoux and is 37mm in diameter. It features a service replacement bezel.

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

Rolex Big Red Daytona Reference 6263

This Rolex Daytona Reference 6263 is a very attractive vintage Daytona with a black matte dial. It is paired on a 78350 Oyster bracelet with 571 end links. The case has been lightly polished. This watch has a 6.15M case serial number dating to circa 1979. It is powered by the manual-wind movement Caliber 727 made by Valjoux and is 37mm in diameter. It features a service replacement bezel.

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

Rolex Blue Datejust Reference 16234 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.

The watch dates to 1994 and features an S serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on a 62510H Rolex Jubilee bracelet and 555B end links. It features a beautiful blue soilel dial.

The watch is in excellent condition. We believe the case is unpolished. It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history of this watch, but it is running well.

MB&F Legacy Machine Sequential EVO Full Set

“Maximilian Büsser never said that MB&F would never make a chronograph. What he did say is that MB&F would never make a chronograph like all the other chronographs out there. Those who spoke the language of MB&F always knew what this meant. All good things come with time; better things come with more time and after many years of creating horological art, MB&F brings us something better: the Legacy Machine Sequential EVO, the brand's 20th movement and the first chronograph wristwatch of its kind.”

The MB&F Legacy Machine Sequential EVO is one of the best watches in the MB&F catalog, and for good reason! It is a fully integrated dual chronograph developed for MB&F by Stephen McDonnell with the signature Legacy Machine flying balance wheel. It is paired on a very comfortable rubber strap. The watch dates to 2024. The case measures 44mm with a height of 18.2mm. The case is made of zirconium, which is awesome. For those looking for a fun independent watch that will make everyone bow down, this is a perfect choice.

The watch is in excellent condition. We believe the case is unpolished. It comes with box and papers from the original owner.

Patek Philippe Reference 6007G-010 Full Set

The Patek Philippe reference 6007G-010 is one of the recent Calatrava models with a touch of flair via the vibrant colors. This example features a homage to vintage examples with radial numerals. The center of the dial incorporates a beautiful crosshatch pattern complementing the strap. The white gold case is 40mm in diameter. The watch is powered by the calibre 26‑330 S C.

The watch comes with box and papers. It was purchased in 2023.

Rolex Ladies Datejust Reference 6900 Unpolished w/ Box

I’m thrilled to offer this vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust! It is a very rare reference 6900 with Florentine bezel and bracelet. I’ve never held an example as nice as this one.

The watch dates to 1981 and features an 6.78M serial. The case measures 26mm in diameter. We believe the case is unpolished. It is paired on the original Rolex bracelet made by Gay Freres which are incredibly hard to find.

The watch comes with the coolest powder blue “Pearl” box. It does not come with papers. We do not know the service history of this watch, but it is running well.

This is one of the coolest watches on the site, and I love being able to offer timepieces like this.

Rolex Polar Explorer II Reference 16570

The Rolex Explorer II reference 16570 is a fantastic sports watch. The case is polished. The case measures 40mm. The watch features an A serial and dates to circa 1999.

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

Patek Philippe 5905/1A-001 Full Set Unpolished

The Patek Philippe reference 5905/1A-001 is a very special self-winding annual calendar flyback chronograph. The steel case measures 42mm in diameter. We believe the case is unpolished. It is paired on a beautiful bracelet and has an amazing olive green dial.

The white gold case is 40mm in diameter. The watch is powered by the calibre CH 28‑520 QA 24H.

The watch comes with box and papers from the original owner. It was purchased in 2023.

Rolex Datejust Reference 126200 Green Dial Full Set Unpolished

This Rolex Datejust reference 126200 is a great example from the modern catalog. The steel case is 36mm. We believe the case is unpolished. It features a beautiful green dial which looks great in any setting. It is paired on an Oyster bracelet and features a smooth bezel.

This watch comes from original owner and is “full set” with box and papers. It was purchased in 2023.

Rolex Pink Dial Air-King Reference 14010 Unpolished

This Rolex Air-King reference 14010 is a very attractive timepiece with a pink dial. The watch is slightly over 34mm in diameter (with a lug-to-lug length of 43mm). The lug width is 19mm and the height is slightly lower at around 11.5mm including the crystal. We believe the case is unpolished. It features an A serial and dates to circa 1999.

The watch does not include box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running great.

Hermès H08 Graphene Edition Watch Full Set

The Hermès H08 watch and all watches from Hermès are interesting timepieces. They are one of the best fashion brands to create watches. This is likely because they have sold many incredible watches over the years as one of the most prestigious retailers. The watch is made of graphene composite and has a sunburst satin-brushed ceramic bezel. It measures 42mm x 39mm.

The watch comes with box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running great. It comes on an orange strap and does not include a black strap.

Kurono Tokyo by Hajime Asaoka 2024 Anniversary Reiwa Full Set Unpolished

Kurono watches are some of the most popular watches coming out of Japan - and for good reason! They have a great story, and are very distinct. As a very popular emerging brand, it seems as though everyone who loves watches loves Kurono watches! Kurono is a Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) winner in the years 2020, 2022, and 2023. WOW!

It measures 37mm in diameter (42.75mm lug to lug). The case is unpolished. For those looking for a great conversation timepiece that flies a bit under the radar, this watch is awesome!

The watch comes with box and papers from the original owner. TheIt was delivered in 2024.

Rolex Air-King 126900 Full Set Unpolished

This Rolex Air-King 126900 is an amazing modern sports watch. The case is 40mm in diameter and remains unpolished. The watch dates to 2022.

The watch comes “full set” with box and papers.

Heuer Camaro Reference 7743 N on Gay Frères Bracelet Unpolished

Heuer is renowned for its rich history with automotive racing, and one of the great models from the golden age of the brand is the Camaro. The Camaro line has always been a sleeper when compared to the more discussed siblings such as the Autavia and Carrera. This particular reference 7743 N represents why the Camaro is a watch that warrants more discussion. The charcoal dial has aged beautifully turning light brown. The crisp branding is emphasized in white, with highly legible subdials at 6 and 9 o’clock. We believe the case is unpolished. It is powered by the Valjoux 7730, a formidable bi-register chronograph that has stood the test of time.

The watch comes does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The bracelet is worth approximately $5,000 alone.

Breitling Black Dial Chronomat Reference 769 Unpolished

I’m thrilled to offer this super cool Breitling watch. The Chronomat is one of the ingenious timepieces deveveped by Breitling in 1941. These watches were advertised as the toolwatch for "mathematicians, businessmen, and engineers" with a logarithmic circular slide-rule. The patent was registered in 1940 by the manufacturer’s visionary Willy Breitling. This reference 769 is Venus calibre 175. The case is in outstanding condition and remains unpolished. The case measures 35mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug).

For those who are not familiar with the incredible heritage of Breiting, we encourage you to watch the linked video featuring Breitling’s Historian Fred Mandelbaum. We have become very enthusiastic about vintage Breitling watches over the past two years, and feel their catalog deserves more attention from discerning collectors.

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

Patek Philippe Shreve, Crump & Low Pocket Watch in 18K Yellow Gold

This Patek Philippe pocket watch is an extremely beautiful timepiece dating to the early 20th Century. The enamel dial features a very bold Roman numeral set with blue Breguet hands. The case measures 45mm in diameter. It features “Wolf’s Teeth” gearing. The caseback features a stylized engraving of initials and the interior is engraved “M.E.M. - J.E.F. October 7, 1916”. The movement is signed Patek Philippe Shreve, Crump & Low - a prestigious Boston retailer of Patek Philippe.

To learn more about Patek Philippe pocket watches, read Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Why Your Perspective Should Change About Patek Philippe Pocket Watches’.

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

Universal Geneve Compax Evil Nina Reference 885103/01

This Universal Geneve “Evil Nina” Compax reference 885103/01 is a super cool and collectible chronograph. We believe the case/lugs are unpolished, but the caseback has been polished. The case measures 36mm in diameter. This watch dates to the mid 1960s. It features luminous hands within the subsidiary dials.

It does not include the original box or papers, has a manual-wind movement (Caliber 72 made by Valjoux). We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Rolex Datejust 6605 Honeycomb Dial w/ Box

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 Datejust reference 6605 is a very special example with a silver honeycomb dial. The case has been lightly polished but is attractive. The watch dates to 1956 and features an 19X,XXX serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on a Rolex Jubilee bracelet dated to the 4th quarter of 1955.

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

Zenith Defy On Bracelet

The Zenith had some very cool and unusual designs back in the day. This Zenith Defy is one of them with a fun angular case design and integrated bracelet. The case has been lightly polished and is 34mm in diameter. For those looking for a funky vintage watch, this is a cool option.

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

Rolex Explorer I Reference 214270 Full Set Unpolished

This Rolex Explorer I reference 214270 is an amazing modern sports watch. The case is 39mm in diameter and remains unpolished. The watch dates to 2019.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, you can see my video and corresponding article Reference Points A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer I.

The watch comes “full set” with box and papers from the original owner. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.