What's Selling Here - November 29, 2024
By Charlie Dunne
Rolex Daytona Reference 6263 in 18K Yellow Gold Full Set
The Daytona reference 6263 in gold with a black dial and black acrylic bezel is one of the most desirable vintage Rolex models. This example features an 18k yellow gold case. It has been polished in the past, but is very attractive. The watch measures approximately 37mm in diameter.
These are among the least common 4-digit Rolex Daytonas, so finding a great example in gold is quite the hunt. The bracelet is a Rolex reference 7205 with 71 end links which are correct. This bracelet would be valued at around $20,000-$25,000 with these end links and are extremely hard to find.
The black acrylic bezel appears to be original and is in great condition while the crown and pushers appear to be the original 18k gold and the pushers are the correct Mark 2 pushers for this serial range.
The watch dates to circa 1979 with a 5.9M serial. It comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It features a D21 TrueDome crystal which looks fantastic.
Universal Genève Monodatic Dioramic 100112-1 Eastern Arabic Bezel Pink on Pink Unpolished
This is a very cool and rare Universal Genève Monodatic also known as the Dioramic. It measures 34.5mm in diameter and 41mm lug to lug. It features a pink on pink dial case which are both in outstanding condition and very attractive. We believe the case is unpolished. It features an incredibly cool Eastern-Arabic bezel. It is the only example we know of in this configuration. The pyramid hour markers and alpha hands are also very special. The watch features female spring bars.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with box and papers.
TUDOR Hodinkee Black Bay 58 Full Set Unpolished
The TUDOR Black Bay 58 is one of the coolest modern watches. This particular example is one of the 100 examples produced for HODINKEE’s Friends & Family. I love the model and have it within my personal collection! It is particularly interesting to vintage watches enthusiasts, as the design is very much inspired by the iconic Rolex Big Crown Submariner 6538, 6200, 5510, as well as the TUDOR Submariner 7924. The dials have a similar texture to the matte dials with gold accents inspired by gilt dials. For those who love HODINKEE and appreciate the greatness of the TUDOR Black Bay 58, this is an incredible timepiece to wear in any setting.
The watch has some light wear and scratches, but we believe it is unpolished. It comes from an important (and most importantly cool) individual within the Hodinkee universe.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch comes full set with box and papers.
Jaeger-LeCoultre "Bruce Wayne" Reverso Grande Date 8 Days Unpolished Full Set
Move aside Rolex GMT-Master II, because this is the true “Bruce Wayne” watch. Worn by Hollywood superstar (and perhaps the best Batman) Christian Bale, this watch had a cameo in Batman Begins. To some, it was the star of the movie. Way better than the Breguet La Tradition worn by the always tired Ben Affleck (@watchAbbie hates that watch by the way).
The Jaeger-LeCoultreReverso Grande Date 8 Days reference 240.8.15 measures 46.5mm in length, 30mm in diameter and has a height of 12mm. We believe the case is unpolished.
The watch comes “full set” with box and papers. We do not know the service history but it is running well.
Zenith El Primero Ref A386 Unpolished
Introduced in 1969, the Zenith El Primero Reference A386 sits amongst the most celebrated chronographs in watchmaking. Powered by the automatic high-beat calibre 3019, the highly emphasized red chronograph hand glides over the dial in the smoothest manner.
The model’s hands and hour markers feature a pale yellow tritium that is very attractive. Competing with the tri-colored subdials, the attributes of this watch are really a beautiful testament to the sports watches of yesteryear. The chronograph seconds hand appears to be slightly newer, but is correct for the reference.
The watch is 38mm wide (with a lug-to-lug length of 45.5mm). The lug width is 19mm and the height is 12.5mm. We believe the case remains unpolished showing its original finishing and bevels.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with box or papers.
Patek Philippe Reference 3423 in 18K Yellow Gold Unpolished w/ Box and Extract
The Patek Philippe reference 3423 is a very cool model that is very nice to wear. They are not overly delicate or dressy watches and can be enjoyed in casual settings. These are among my favorite references with “officer” lugs, and wear great on the wrist. We believe the case is unpolished. It measures 34mm in diameter by 43mm lug to lug. They have a very cool case with stepped bezels. The cases are made by Baumgartner. It is powered by the calibre 27SC.
These references have several dial configurations, hour markers, and are sometimes seen with retailer dials. This example features a super cool dial variant with segmented lines ( confirmed and described in the Extract as “painted diagonal hour markers”) which can be seen in the “Montres Golf” reference 783 designed by Gilbert Albert. This dial configuration is seen on several of the Gilbert Albert models from Patek Philippe and also seen on some watches from Swiss watch fairs during the early 1960s.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with papers. It does come with a small Patek Philippe box from the period. It does come with an Extract from The Archives citing the date of production in 1960 and sale in July 7th, 1961.
Universal Genève Tri-Compax Reference 22539 Non-Luminous Unpolished
I’m very excited to offer this outstanding Universal Genève Tri-Compax reference 22539. The watch is in fantastic condition and the case is unpolished. It measures 36.5mm in diameter and 44mm lug to lug. This case design is one of my favorite cases from all UG models.
The watch is powered by UG’s column-wheel caliber 287. For those that love vintage Universal Genève timepieces, this one is a really special example. Furthermore, it features a rare non-luminous dial with incredible Art-Deco numerals which has developed a nice warm tone.
The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Rolex Four Line Black Dial Zenith Daytona Reference 16528 in 18K YG Unpolished
This is a super attractive black dial Zenith Daytona in 18k yellow gold. The case features an L serial dating to circa 1989. It features an awesome “Four Line” dial which are seen on the earliest Zenith Daytonas.
Four-Line Daytonas are extremely rare and simply say “Superlative Chronometer” on the dial and not “Officially Certified” as found on the predecessor and successor versions of the reference 16520. It is surmised that Rolex was finding the amount of text on the dial a bit tedious for the predecessor “porcelain dial” versions of the automatic Daytona.
We believe the case is unpolished. It is powered by the automatic movement (Caliber 4030 made by Zenith), and is 40mm in diameter. It features the early bracelet clasp without the flip lock, which is quite interesting.
The watch does not include the original box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Vulcain Cricket Breguet Dial Unpolished
This Vulcain Cricket is a very early waterproof/waterprotected model. It predates the reference S2329A but features nearly the same case. These dials are incredibly cool and feature the rare “waterproof” font with applied Breguet numerals. The case is unpolished. It measures 34mm in diameter (42mm lug-to-lug). The watch is powered by the Calibre 120’s successor the MSR S2. I have only seen three examples of this variant - this being a fourth.
The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history but it running well.
Gallet Clamshell Non-Luminous Chronograph Unpolished
This Gallet Clamshell chronograph is an awesome vintage watch from the 1940s. The cases on these chronographs are among my favorite designs and are the earliest waterprotected chronographs. The case is unpolished and measures 34mm in diameter (42mm lug to lug). It is powered by a Venus 150 movement. it features a very attractive multi-tone dial. The crown is a replacement one which was done in the past.
It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to 1931 Unpolished Full Set
The Jaeger-LeCoultre “Tribute to 1931” Reverso models are among many collector’s favorite models of the iconic timepiece. For enthusiasts of JLC or simply those who prefer the Reverso, this is one of the Grail Rervso models. These models harken back to the original sterile or anonymous dials with simply “Reverso” font. This example features the very cool syringe hands. The case is unpolished.
The watch comes “full set” with box and papers. We do not know the service history but it is running well.
Seiko Pogue Automatic Chronograph Reference 6139-6001 Unpolished
The Seiko reference 6139-6001 is an incredible vintage Seiko known as the “Pogue”. These watches are are some of the most fun and exciting vintage Seiko watches. The dial and bezel combination on this watch is iconic and this example is in fantastic condition. The watch is approximately 40mm. We believe the case is unpolished. It has the original H-link bracelet which is great on the wrist. The watch dates to circa 1970.
The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Vacheron & Constantin Model 97342 in 18K YG Full Set
This Vacheron & Constantin Model 97342 is a very sophisticated timepiece in 18k yellow gold. The case measures 24mm in diameter and 31mm in length. The case is possibly unpolished. It dates to the late 1960s.
The watch is powered by a manual wind movement. The case back features screws in the back side of the lugs.
It comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar 100-02-25-05-05 18K Rose Gold Full Set
The Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar wristwatch is a very sophisticated dress watch. The 18k rose gold case measures 42mm in diameter and 48.5mm in length. We believe the watch is unpolished. It is a very nice combination of rose gold and black dial.
The watch is powered by an automatic movement. It features an exhibition case back so you can show your friends the movement. They will worship you.
It comes with box and papers from the original owner. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Black Gilt Dial Memovox Reference E 855
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox reference E 855 is one of my favorite watches of all time. This example dates to circa mid 1960s. The case measures 37mm in diameter and wears excellent. The case has been lightly polished but is very nice. It features the rare black gilt dial.
The watch is powered by the calibre 825, the first automatic alarm wristwatch to incorporate the calendar complication. The movement is a bumper-automatic, which means it does not rotate a full 360 degrees. Instead, the oscillating weight will bounce back and forth between two spring sides within the movement.
Along with the Atmos clocks, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s advancements in alarm timepieces throughout the 20th century are certainly one of the most iconic genres from the Le Sentier manufacturer. Perhaps the quintessential Memovox is the reference E 855 from the 1960s. The reference’s “E” stands for Etanche, which indicates the case is a water-resistant model.
The watch does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.
To learn more about this model, read Charlie Dunne’s Collector's Guide: Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 855.
Benrus Type II Class A Unpolished
The Benrus Type II Class A wristwatch is one of the iconic US Military issued watches and is beginning to develop a cult following over the most recent years. It is powered by the self-winding, Benrus caliber GS1D2 / Modified ETA 2620. The watch features fixed spring bars - the top fixed spring bar was replaced with a standard spring bar. The asymmetrical case remains unpolished (albeit a few scratches from its time in action). It measures at 43mm in diameter and 15mm in thickness. These watches were issued to elite forces like the Navy SEALS, UDT, and other special operations forces. Rarely were these watches not damaged during active duty in the field. It’s in excellent original condition.
It was issued to the US Military as part of the MIL-W-50717 contract. The watch dates to November 1978. It comes from a very good and affable collector.
Rolex Ladies Datejust Ref 69178 Unpolished
We are thrilled to offer this very exceptional Rolex Datejust reference 69178. It is a stunning example and is 18k yellow gold. We believe it to be unpolished. The case is 26mm in diameter and 33mm lug-to-lug. It is an absolutely stunning timepiece. It features an 8.1M serial dating to circa 1984.
The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Heuer Carrera Tropical Reference 2447SNT Unpolished
The Heuer Carrera is one of the legendary chronograph designs of the 20th century. Featuring stark angled lugs that were a product of the architecture of the 1960s. You can read more about the origins of the Carrera in the in-depth article that I wrote back in 2013.
This example is a very rare reference 2447 SNT (Silver/White dial, Noir/Black Registers, and Tachymeter) dial. The subdials have developed a beautiful tropical color. The watch is powered by the manual-wind Valjoux calibre 72. The crown is a service replacement. The case very strong and we believe it is unpolished. Overall, it is an incredible sports
The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Patek Philippe Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Reference 4819 w/ Box
We are thrilled to offer this very exceptional Patek Philippe reference 4819 retailed by Tiffany & Co. It is a stunning example and is 18k yellow gold. We believe it to be unpolished. The case is 25mm in diameter. It is a quartz powered watch. It is an absolutely stunning timepiece. .
The watch does not come with papers. It does come with a box. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 in 18K YG
as originally designed for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s and continues to be a flagship model for Rolex to this day.
The watch is paired on a gold 7206 bracelet with aftermarket end links. The case has been polished in the past. The hands have been relumed and color matched.
To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master you can watch the ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and corresponding article I produced with HODINKEE. You can also read about the iconic watch in Charlie Dunne’s Collector's Guide: The Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 In Steel.
The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.