What's Selling Here - July 26, 2024

By Charlie Dunne

Patek Philippe Pink "Dorè" Dial Reference 3941J Unpolished & Extract

This Patek Philippe reference 3941 in yellow gold is a rare and uncommon model from the early period of the amazing reference 3940. Whereas the earliest examples of the Patek Philippe reference 3940 only had a solid case back, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 3941 as the exhibition case back only model. This example for sale dates to 1989. Starting in the early 1990s, Patek Philippe made the 3940 models with both exhibition and solid case backs except for the platinum model, which only had a solid case back for the entirety of its run.

The references 3940 and 3941 are arguably the most elegant Patek Philippe watches made over the last 40 years. The watch is powered by the self-winding calibre 240Q with microrotor, which when released was the thinnest automatic perpetual calendar movement available. The case is 36mm, and it comes on tan strap with the original yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle. We believe the case remains unpolished. The watch shows little wear and features crisp hallmarks, which is extremely rare for reference 3940s and 3941s. The dial is a very beautiful pink "dorè" dial. Our understanding is that this beautiful “dore” dial was the result of a special request by the original owner, a prolific Patek Philippe collector.

The watch comes with an Extract from the Archives indicating a production of 1989, as well as a Patek Philippe winding box.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reference 2983 on Gay Freres Bracelet Unpolished w/ Extract

This is one of my favorite vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre watches. It is a time-only reference 2983 and is an uncommon model. The stainless steel case is unpolished. It measures 37mm in diameter or 45mm lug-to-lug, which is very large for time-only vintage JLC models. Other models in this size from the era include Powerwinds, Futurematics, and several waterproof cases of the period. It has a very slender height of 10mm (including the domed case back and crystal). The watch is a very elegant timepiece that reminds me of some of the 1950s Patek Philippe or Audemars Piguet models. It has very attractive applied Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9 and 12, with great arrow markers seen on many JLCs and similar to the Rolex Padellone. It is paired on a period correct Gay Freres bracelet.

You can learn more by reading my article on the watch from a few years back ‘The Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Reference 2983: It’s about time for time-only JLC to get its praise’.

This watch does not come with box and papers. It was serviced in 2021 and is running well. It does come with an Extract from The Archives which dates the watch to circa 1952. I originally found the watch with a signed JLC service crown, however I located an unsigned crown for a similar JLC model. To me, this is one of the most beautiful vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre models, and I hope the next owner appreciates it as much as I do.

Rolex Daytona Everose 116505 Unpolished + Full Set Stickered

The Rolex Daytona Cosmograph reference 116505 is one of the most luxurious sport watches in the world. The Everose case is unpolished and in outstanding condition, still covered by the original protective stickers applied to new watches at the Rolex factory.  These protective stickers on the crystal, bezel, and case assure the buyer of a watch in pristine condition.  These stickers show fingerprints but we prefer to leave the stickers and the case untouched.

The watch was sold in 2022. It comes “full set” with original box and papers from the original owner who has worn it a handful of times over the last two years.

Patek Philippe Reference 3940P w/ Extract Unpolished

The Patek Philippe reference 3940P perpetual calendar is one of the most elegant complicated timepieces one can find in amongst all manufacturers. This particular example is in platinum and versatile for both formal and casual wear. The watch is powered by the self-winding calibre 240Q and dates to circa 2002. The case is 36mm, and it comes on a strap and platinum deployant buckle. We believe the case is unpolished. The platinum examples have a solid case back only and do not have an additional sapphire exhibition case back.

The watch comes with an Extract from The Archives, rectangular leather pouch, and pin pusher. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Patek Philippe Reference 3582 in 18K White Gold w/ Service Papers Unpolished

This Patek Philippe reference 3582 is a super interesting timepiece from the 1970s. We believe the white gold case is unpolished. It measures 34mm in diameter (29mm lug to lug).

The watch comes with service papers from late 2023. It comes with the older Patek Philippe strap and a new Patek strap with buckle.

Zodiac Sea Wolf on Bracelet Unpolished

The Zodiac Sea Wolf is a great entry level dive watch. The seawolf is a very fun, collectable piece that many collectors love due to the colorfulness. This watch looks outstanding on the oval link bracelet it is paired with, which was likely produced by C + I. The dial is a beautiful blue color. This watch dates back to the 1960s. This watch measures approximately 35mm in diameter and 42.5mm lug to lug.

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

Patek Philippe Blue Dial Reference 5070P-001 Unpolished Full Set

This Patek Philippe reference 5070P-001 is a amazing chronograph designed after the classic 1940s models from the manufacturer. This example is in fantastic condition. We believe the platinum case is unpolished and is 42mm in diameter. It is powered by the manual wind calibre CH 27-70. It features a beautiful blue dial.

This watch comes with box and papers and dates to 2008. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Patek Philippe Reference 5070G-001 Unpolished Full Set

This Patek Philippe reference 5070G-001 is a fantastic chronograph designed after the classic 1940s models from the manufacturer. This example is in fantastic condition. We believe the white gold case is unpolished and is 42mm in diameter. It is powered by the manual wind calibre CH 27-70.

This watch comes with box and papers and dates to 2007. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Rolex Green Oyster Perpetual 126000 Full Set Unpolished Sticker

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a very collectible watch due to its green dial. For many months, this was one of the hottest, non-sport Rolex models. This watch has a steel case and comes on a steel oyster bracelet. It measures 36mm in diameter. The watch was sold in 2021. The watch is in exceptional condition, and still has stickers on the case.

The watch comes full set.

Rolex Ice Blue 40mm Platinum Day-Date 228206 Full Set Unpolished

The Rolex Ice platinum Day-Date is a great watch and pairs beautifully on a platinum presidents bracelet. The unique pattern on the dial makes this a very fun admire - similar to the honeycomb dials from the 1950s. This watch measures 40mm in diameter.

We do not know the service history of the watch but it is running very well. It dates to 2021.

Vulcain Cricket "Waterprotected" Reference S2326B

The 1960s and 1970s ushered in a fantastic new style for the Vulcain Cricket. Particularly in the bulkier case references such as the S2326B. The massive gold-plated case measures 41mm lug-to-lug, with a diameter of 38mm (excluding the crown).

The watch is powered by the calibre MSR S2. The watch is paired with a tan Wind Vintage strap by Nick Gabarro.

The dial features a beautiful variant in brown. It also includes the thin-white “Vulcain” font which is less compact compared to the earliest models. Models such as these, and the blue-dial variants, are very underrated options in the vintage Vulcain Cricket world.

Vulcain Cricket Reference 303007

This Vulcain Cricket reference 303007 is among the early oversized Cricket models from the 1950s. Similar to the “King Cricket” model, the case dimensions are 38mm in diameter (47mm lug to lug) with a lug-width of 20mm. These oversized or “Jumbo” Vulcain Crickets are some of the most interesting and wearable vintage Cricket models, but their interest should be far wider than that. The watch dates to the early to mid 1950s, and is powered by the calibre 120. The case has been lightly polished.

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

Learn more about these watches by reading Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Jumbo Vulcain Crickets: The References 301001 And 303001’