What's Selling Here - May 10, 2024

By Charlie Dunne

Universal Genève Compax Reference 5124 Retailed By Hermès

We are thrilled to offer this spectacular Universal Genève Compax reference 5124. Universal is among the most prestigious manufacturers of complicated wristwatches. It features a rare non-luminous dial double signed by Hermès. The case that measures 34.5mm in diameter and 41.5mm lug to lug. The case has been lightly polished. We believe the watch dates to circa 1936-1938.

It is paired on a beautiful Hermès strap with deployant buckle. The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Universal Genève Dato-Compax Reference 22325 W/ WWII Provenance Unpolished

We are thrilled to offer this spectacular Universal Genève Compax reference 22325.

This is more than just a spectacular Universal Geneve Dato-Compax chronograph. It was Mayhew Y. "Bo" Foster's timekeeper on May 9, 1945 while he flew Hermann Göring in a Stinson L-5 Sentinel from Kitzbuhel, Austria to Augsburg, Germany for interrogation by the 7th Army before he later stood trial at Nuremberg.

“Bo" Foster (October 9, 1911 – March 21, 2011) was a decorated American pilot and hero. Foster graduated in 1937 with a degree in English from Yale. For his actions in World War II - including 70 reconnaissance combat missions - Foster was awarded the Silver Star for his service in France in 1944, the Air Medal, and the Légion d'Honneur for his contribution to liberating France. Foster later reached the rank of Brigadier General in the Montana Army National Guard

Foster transported Göring in the L-5, a larger plane than the L-4 he normally piloted, because Göring weighed more than 300 pounds. In a letter to his wife, Virginia, written at the time, Foster described his first impression of Göring as "effeminate [and he] gave me the creeps . . . Several times I had the impulse to turn the plane over and see if I could shake him out, but he was wedged in like a champagne cork… He acted as though he was going on a sightseeing tour, or really as though I was going on a sightseeing tour, and he was showing me where he grew up. I had a .45 in a shoulder holster, but he couldn't reach that. But neither could I, because I had two hands controlling the plane.”

When Foster arrived, there was just a single jeep at the airstrip to meet the arriving flight. Foster rode with Göring and formally turned him over to the intelligence officer without ceremony.

It seems likely that Göring was also wearing a Universal Geneve chronograph in steel on that flight - in his case an oversized non-luminous Compax reference 22430 that was in his possession at Nuremberg and sold at auction in 2016.

Göring was eventually convicted of war crimes, but took a smuggled cyanide pill on October 15, 1946 to escape being hanged as his sentence.

It is an emotional object to hold and brings me back to my one late grandfather’s service under General Patton and my other late grandfather’s service under General MacArthur.

All too often we think history is made only by national political leaders, but it is heroes like Bo Foster who are the best part of our world’s mosaic, the best part of our story.

The case that measures 33mm in diameter and 39mm lug to lug. We believe the case is unpolished. The watch dates to circa 1943-1944. It is powered by the calibre 283 and features UOW US import code.

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

Rolex Submariner Feet First Reference 5513

The Submariner reference 5513 is an iconic sports watch which was introduced in circa 1962. The case has been polished in the past but is attractive. It features a 3.08M serial dating to circa 1972. It is paired on a 9315 folded link bracelet with 280 end links which is correct for the model. It features an attractive “Feet First” with attractive lume.

Learn more about the sibling model reference 5512 within Charlie Dunne’s article “Collector’s Guide: Understanding The Rolex Submariner Reference 5512’.

To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, you can watch my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and read the corresponding article.

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

Patek Philippe Reference 2514 in 18K Rose Gold w/ Box and Extract

This Patek Philippe is a very cool and uncommon reference 2514 in rose gold. The watch dates to 1954 and was sold in 1956 according to the Extract. The watch is powered by the calibre 27 SC. The case is made of 18K rose gold. It has been polished in the past but is very attractive. It measures 30.5mm in diameter and 41mm lug to lug. For those who are Tank curious, this is a very interesting model that is fantastic to look at on the wrist!

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

Rolex MK 4 Double Red Sea-Dweller Reference 1665 w/ Box

This Rolex Sea-Dweller reference 1665 features the highly desired and vibrant "Double Red" dial. The earliest Sea-Dwellers used cases like on the Rolex Submariner reference 5512, but incorporated a helium escape valve (HEV) added to the left side of the case.

This watch features a 5.2 million serial dating to circa 1977-1978. The case is lightly polished, but in strong condition overall and an attractive watch on the wrist. The watch measures 40mm in diameter. The aluminum bezel insert has faded to a beautiful dark grey color which appears bluish-purple in some light. This bezel insert looks really nice in contrast to the red font on the dial.

The watch does not come with papers. It does come with box.

Rolex Black Dial Daytona Cosmograph Reference 116500LN Full Set Unpolished

The Rolex Daytona Cosmograph reference 116500LN is one of the most sought-after watches in the world. It is an excellent contemporary timepiece easily suitable for any collector to wear as an everyday watch. The watch features a black dial and black Cerachrom bezel. It beautifully pays homage to the red arched “Daytona” font from the past. The case is unpolished.

The watch comes from the original owner who purchased it new in 2018 at retail. It comes “full set” with original box and papers.

OMEGA Speedmaster Ed White Reference 105.003-65 Unpolished W/ Box

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. We believe the case is unpolished. The dimensions are 38.5mm in diameter (or 48mm lug-to-lug) with a lug width of 19mm. The dot over 90 bezel is in great shape. The crown is original. The dial has very attractive lume.

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. We do not know the service history but it is running well.

Rolex Datejust Reference 116334 Unpolished

The Rolex Datejust is one of the most classic designs in wristwatches. This 116334 is a great model with white dial and fluted gold bezel. The case is stainless steel. We believe the case is unpolished. The caseback has been polished to remove an engraving. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

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

A. Schilds Prototype Calendar Alarm Model Unpolished

This is a very cool A. Schilds prototype calendar alarm watch. The watch is powered by an automatic movement with a quickset date. It is housed in a very attractive steel tonneau case that measures 40mm in diameter and 41mm lug to lug. It is paired on an unpunched strap that is possibly original to the watch.

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

A. Lange & Söhne LANGE 1 DAYMATIC Reference 320.025 in Platinum w/ Extract

This A. Lange & Söhne is a very attractive Daymatic reference 320.025 in platinum. The watch is in very nice condition. It appears to have been lightly polished in the past. The case 39.5mm in diameter and 48mm lug to lug. It is paired on an aftermarket strap and buckle.

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

Rolex "Zenith” Daytona Reference 16528 “Unpolished”

The watch features its original dial with gorgeous creamy tritium lume. The case features a W serial dating to circa 1995. The case is very crisp and unpolished, which is insanely hard to find. This is one of the nicest vintage gold automatic Daytonas I have ever seen. The bracelet is original to the watch, tight, and also unpolished.

This watch does not include the original box and papers, has an automatic movement (Caliber 4030 made by Zenith), and is 40mm in diameter.

Ikepod Megapode MCT33 Box & Warranty Card

This is most technical watch Marc Newson desined for ikepod.

The Megapode was deleloped for pilots and incorporates American ASA flight computer. It uses logarithmic scales that can be operated to calculate fuel consumption and distances and convert units.

This is the second Generation Ikepod designed that was designed by Marc Newson in 2007. Has 46mm case made of Grade 2 Titanium with front and back sapphire crystal. The watch features La Joux- Perret 8301 movement. Additional functions include hour, minutes, seconds, date and quick set second time zone. This particular watch is a Number 1 of a very limited production.

Comes with a leather box and warranty card. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Jaeger Sector Dial Pocket Watch Unpolished

This is an extraordinary and beautiful sector dial pocket watch made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The dial is signed Jaeger with Fab Suisse likely sold in the French market. The hands are a very sharp blue which is very attractive. We believe the case is unpolished. The hinge is firm and angular.

It is not often that we see amazing pocket watches by JLC, so this is a great opportunity for a connoisseur of the manufacturer

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