What's Selling Here - June 14, 2024

By Charlie Dunne

Heuer Autavia Reference 3646 “First Execution” Unpolished

One of the most attractive Autavias is the First Execution Autavia reference 364 which features “Big Subs” (or “Big Eyes”) from the early 60s. These early Autavias are considered “Holy Grail” pieces amongst the Heuer collecting community.

The dial has a very beautiful patina throughout the hour markers with slight fading on the exterior of the 12 and 6 numerals. Often, these early Autavias get damaged within the white registers, however, this example has remained very clean. The two-register 3646 features a more symmetrical look than the 2446 and you can enjoy the attractive luminous numeral at 6:00 on the 3646.

The case is unpolished. The watch comes from the original owner and features a cool Virgin Islands engraving on the back. It is powered by the manual-wind movement (Caliber 92 made by Valjoux) and is 39mm in diameter.

OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.012-68 w/ Extract

This OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.012 dates to 1968 (with a -68 case production). The watch is incredibly attractive with beautiful lume! The case has been lightly polished in the past, but is nice. It measures 42mm. It is powered by a manual wind movement (Caliber 321 made by OMEGA).

To learn more about the Omega Speedmaster, see my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Omega Speedmaster’ article and corresponding video.

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

Rolex Khanjar Two-Tone Datejust Reference 1601

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 “silver soleil” dial is one of my favorite Datejust dials, as it is so attractive and special. The watch dates to 1979 and features a 6.32M serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on its original bracelet.

This 1601 in two tone is no exception. This example showcases an attractive “soleil sunburst” dial, yet with a very special green Khanjar logo applied. The watch dates to 1978 and features a 5.05M serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on its original bracelet. The watch 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. It has just passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

OMEGA Railmaster Reference 2914-4 SC Unpolished

This OMEGA Ralimaster reference 2914-4 SC is one of the nicest examples I have ever seen. It has very beautiful lume. We believe the case is unpolished. The case measures 38mm by 47mm lug to lug. The watch dates to circa 1959 with a 17.3M movement number.

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

Patek Philippe Reference 3940J with Extract

The Patek Philippe reference 3940 perpetual calendar is one of the most elegant complicated timepieces one can find from any manufacturer. This particular example is in yellow gold. The dial is English and is strikingly beautiful.This watch features the thin self-winding calibre 240Q with microrotor. The case is 36mm. The case has been lightly polished.

The watch does not come with box and papers. It does come with an Extract from the Archives. It was produced in 1990. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Cartier Paris Tank Louis in 18K White Gold Unpolished

This is a very attractive Cartier Tank Louis in 18k white gold. It measures 23mm in diameter by 31mm lug to lug. It features a very attractive Paris dial. We believe the case is unpolished. We believe it dates to the late 1970s.

The watch does not come with box and papers. It comes with a red Cartier pouch, and extra Cartier deployant and Cartier strap. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Cartier Paris Louis Tank Mini in 18K Yellow Gold Unpolished

This is a very attractive Cartier “mini” Tank Louis in 18k yellow gold. It measures 18mm in diameter by 28mm lug to lug. It features a very attractive Paris dial. We believe the case is unpolished. It comes on a nice Cartier deployant buckle. We believe it dates to the late 1970s.

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

Rolex Explorer II Reference 226570 Full Set Unpolished

This Rolex Explorer II reference 226570 is an awesome example. The case measures 42mm in diameter (and 50.5mm lug-to-lug). This example is unpolished. It was sold in 2023..

This watch comes from the original owner and is “full set” with box or papers.

Tudor Heritage Ranger Reference 79910 On Bracelet Unpolished Full Set

This Tudor Heritage Ranger reference 79910 is an awesome watch. It is paired on the original bracelet. The case appears to be unpolished

The watch comes “full set” with box and papers. It is a great value for the money. IT comes with an extra nylon strap and bund.

Patek Philippe Reference 2457 in 18K Rose Gold

This is a very attractive Patek Philippe dating to the 1950s. It is a successor to the reference 96. It is a rose gold case which is quite rare. The case is lightly polished. It measures 31mm in diameter and 39mm lug to lug. It is powered by the calibre 27 SC.

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

Patek Philippe Ladies 24 Reference 4910/10A-011 w/ Service Papers

This Patek Philippe Ladies 24 reference 4910/10A-011 is a very attractive timepiece. The watch measures 24mm by 28mm. The case has been lightly polished.

The watch does not come with box and papers. It comes from the original owner’s family with Patek service papers from 2022.

LeCoultre "Lapis" Memovox Travel Clock Reference 11015

This JLC Memovox travel alarm clock is a super cool timepiece dating to the 1960s. The case is a faux lapis shell which is very attractive. The case is gold plated. The dial is in great condition. These have very cool trapezoidal date windows - as seen on models like the Polerouter. It was produced for the American market.

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

Rolex Silver Soleil Datejust Reference 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 “silver soleil” dial is one of my favorite Datejust dials, as it is so attractive and special. The watch dates to 1979 and features a 6.32M serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on its original bracelet.

The watch is in excellent condition with an unpolished case. The dial and hands have outstanding lume!

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It has just passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Reference 126710BLRO Full Set Unpolished

Rolex “Pepsi” GMT-Master II reference 126710BLRO is one of the most sought-after modern sports watches today. It captures the iconic DNA from the models created for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s. Due to its incredible heritage and iconic look, it remains a flagship model for Rolex to this day.

The watch remains unpolished. It was sold in 2023, it was purchased from the original owner, and is “full set” with its original box and papers.

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

Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference 5738R-001 Full Set Unpolished

This Patek Philippe Ellipse is a spectacular timepiece. The watch is powered by the calibre 240. The case is unpolished and made of 18K rose gold. The case is unpolished.

The watch was sold in 2018 and includes box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Vacheron & Constantin Pink Dial Pocket Watch

This Vacheron & Constantin pocket watch is an extremely cool example dating to the 1930s-1940s. The case is a two-tone stainless steel body with gold crown. The bow is very firm, and resembles designs such as the reference 600 by Patek. It measures approximately 46mm in diameter. The movement is beautifully decorated with Geneva stripes or Côtes de Genève. The dial is incredibly attractive, with a salmon or pink dial with silvered minute track and matching applied Arabic numerals.

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

Rolex Explorer II Reference 16570 Unpolished Full Set

This Rolex Explorer II reference 16570 is a great sports watch. The case is unpolished. It is rugged and bullet proof sports watch with great versatility. The watch features a Y Serial and was sold in 2002.

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

IWC Fancy Lugs in 18K Rose Gold

This rose-gold IWC is a great example. It features beautiful “pearl” minute demarcations. It measures 37.5mm in diameter and 42mm lug to lug. A great size for those looking for a sophisticated dress watch! It incorporates a fancy lug style.The case is lightly polished, but attractive. For those looking for a jumbo IWC this is a great option.

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

Panerai Luminor GMT 10 Days Limited Edition For Palm Beach in 18K Rose Gold Limited Edition Full Set Unpolished

This Panerai Luminor GMT has an automatic movement, featuring a 10 day power reserve. This watch measures 51.5mm in diameter and 53mm in width. It has an awesome Palm Beach case back which you can show to your enemies as they kneel before you. This limited edition watch is an amazing buy and only 10 were produced!

The watch comes with box and papers from the original owner. It has not been serviced, but it is running well.