What's Selling Here - November 8, 2024

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Milgauss Reference 6541 Unpolished

The Rolex Milgauss reference 6541 is an incredible timepiece produced for scientists and doctors who worked in highly-magnetic environments. Only a few hundred examples of the Milgauss reference 6541 were produced at most and they remain mythical for collectors of rare sport Rolex watches. In 2023, a similar Rolex Milgauss sold at auction for approximately $2.5 Million. These watches were very special featuring honeycomb dials, a lightning seconds hand and hour markers unique for the Milgauss model. Along with the interesting design, the case is very robust on the wrist.

This example dates to circa 1958-1959 with a 412,XXX serial, like all the other reference 6541 examples. We believe the case is unpolished, with some wear. The watch is paired on a Rolex “Big Logo” stretch bracelet with 65 end links dating to the 2nd quarter of 1959, which was added to the watch. The luminous dauphine hour and minute hands have tritium and are possibly replaced. The original non-luminous dial is in beautiful condition. The watch features the original and rare non-luminous bezel insert and rotating bezel. Many Milgauss reference 6541 examples had smooth non-rotating bezels for the American market, but the rotating bezel examples are extremely rare. The case back has an engraved “ROLEX OYSTER CASE” along the edge, which is a very neat and unusual detail. The red MILGAUSS text has faded to a beautiful pink. The watch is fresh to market and came from the nephew of the original owner in Canada.

The watch does not come with box and papers. The watch was recently serviced and is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 3 bar.

This Rolex Milgauss reference 6541 is truly a dream and a special opportunity for a connoisseur to get one of the rarest Rolex sports models from the 1950s.

Rolex Prince Royal Pocket Watch Reference 1649 in 14K Rose Gold Unpolished

This Rolex pocket watch is an incredibly cool timepiece. The Prince Royal models were larger chronometer pocket watches. The rose gold case measures 37mm in diameter and 41mm in length. We believe the case is unpolished. The case features the Geneva Key 12 indicating it was produced by Genex SA. The case engraving cites a production date in circa 1944. The interior case features an engraving “To Theodore Marconette from Employees of Hotel Cleveland May 1944”, as well as the initials hand engraved on the case back. It features a“Pink-on-Pink” dial and case with applied Roman and pyramid numerals. This watch is really a special Rolex and a connoisseurs’ choice. I would be thrilled to own something like this, and am excited to offer it for sale!

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

Universal Genève Pocket Watch Reference 11743 in 18k Rose Gold

This Universal Genève pocket watch is a very special timepiece. The rose gold case measures 45mm in diameter. It has been lightly polished in the past. The case features the Geneva Key 23 indicating it was produced by Eggy & Cie.

It features a“Pink-on-Pink” dial and case. The case shape and bow are identical to the Patek Philippe reference 650 pocket watch also made by Eggly & Cie.

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

Patek Philippe Reference 3442/1 In 18K Yellow Gold Unpolished

This Patek Philippe reference 3442/1 is a very cool and uncommon dress watch. It features painted Breguet numerals. It is powered by the calibre 23-300. The case measures 28mm in diameter (34mm lug to lug). The case is unpolished.

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

Patek Philippe Reference 3940J-014 Full Set Unpolished

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 in English and is strikingly beautiful.. This watch features the thin self-winding calibre 240Q with microrotor. The case measures 36mm. We believe the case is unpolished.

The watch comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The Certificate of Origin cites the date of purchase to August 2001.

TUDOR Submariner Reference 7016/0

The TUDOR Submariner is a great sports watch. The watch features a 0.62M serial dating to circa 1968. The case has been polished in the past, but is attractive. The bracelet is a Rolex C&I stretch Rivet bracelet dating to circa 1968. The dial has nice warm luminous plots. The hands appear to be replaced or relumed at some point. The insert appears to be a few years later. For those looking for an affordably priced vintage TUDOR Submariner, this is a great choice.

It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 3 bar.

Rolex Blue Applied Roman Dial Datejust Reference 16030

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 blue-dial reference 16030 is a super cool watch with a rare dial configuration with applied Roman numerals. The watch dates to 1987 and features a R2 serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and has been lightly polished.

It 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 3 bar.

TUDOR Ranger Reference 7995

This TUDOR Ranger reference 7995 is a super cool vintage watch. I love these rare no-date models with the “smiley” automatic font. It features a beautiful TUDOR “Rose” logo which collectors go crazy for. The case is lightly polished. The watch measures 34mm in diameter. It dates to circa 1966 with a 0.541M serial. It is paired on a period correct bracelet dating to 1970. The hands are possibly relumed and glow a tad bit longer under UV.

The watch does not include box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 3 bar.

Heuer Super Autavia 2nd Generation Reference 16.8433 Dashtimer

This Heuer dashboard super Autavia is an amazing watch dating to the late 1960s. It features tritium lume and is a the very attractive 2nd generation or execution of the prestigious dashtimer. It is powered by the Valjoux 5. Learn more about these amazing timepieces on Jeff Stein’s On The Dash article!

The watch does not come with box and papers. It was recently serviced and is running great.