What's Selling Here - October 27, 2023

By Charlie Dunne

Patek Philippe Reference 3940P

The Patek Philippe reference 3940 perpetual calendar is one of the most elegant complicated timepieces one can find from any manufacturer. The calendar is in English.

This watch features the thin self-winding calibre 240Q with microrotor. The case is 36mm and is made of platinum. The case appears to be lightly polished, but strong. The watch has a solid caseback.

It is paired on what appears to be the original Patek Philippe strap and a deployant buckle. It does not include a box or papers. An Extract from The Archives has been ordered.

Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer Reference 2444

The Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer is essentially the same watch as the Heuer Mareographe reference 2444 with a bit of retailer sauce! This example has a spectacular warm cream colored dial with excellent blue accents in the registers. The minute register is designated for timing yacht races. The case is lightly polished and measures roughly 35mm in diameter. The watch dates to the early 1960s.

The watch does not come with box or papers. The watch was recently serviced and it is running well.

Rolex Submariner Maxi Mark 1 Reference 5512

This Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is an awesome example with attractive pale yellow lume. It features a Maxi Mk I dial. The watch has a 5.4M serial dating to circa 1978. It features the original bezel insert. The case is lightly polished but is attractive on the wrist. It is paired on a period correct 93150 bracelet with the correct 580 endlinks.

This watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running great! It has been pressure tested and passed a 5 bar test.

Rolex Milgauss Reference 116400 Black Dial w/ Box and Service Card

When it comes to the antimagnetic wristwatches of the 1950s-1960s, several manufacturers produced what would go on to become iconic timepieces. Among those are the IWC Ingenieur, the Eberhard Scientigraf, the Omega Railmaster, as well as Patek Philippe’s reference 2570 / 2570-1 and 3417. However, one of the most beloved models of orientated for the physicist or engineer of the day was none other than the Rolex Milgauss.

This Rolex Milgauss reference 116400 features the black dial with orange accents and thunderbolt hand. The watch has been polished, but is nice. It has an M serial dating to circa 2007-2008. It measures 39mm in diameter (48mm lug-to-lug).

The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar. It comes with a box and does not come with original papers. It comes with a service card from 2021.

Movado M95 Chronograph on Bracelet Unpolished

The Movado M95 chronographs are incredible timepieces not only for their movements, but also the cases and dials. This is very attractive and nice example with a tachymeter dial. It is paired on a period correct Movado bracelet. The case is unpolished and measures 35mm in diameter. The case was produced by Taubert Frères (formerly François Borgel).

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

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Reference 16013 Unpolished

This two-tone Rolex Datejust is very attractive timepiece with a beautiful white dial often described as porcelain. The watch dates to 1986 with a 8.99M serial number. The steel case and gold bezel are unpolished and measure 36mm in diameter. The watch is paired on 62523H bracelet. The bracelet is in good condition and has a little play. It is not very stretched.

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

Abercrombie & Fitch Solunar Unpolished

This Abercrombie & Fitch Solunar is a super nice example has a spectacular colors in the dial. The minute register is designated for tide changes. The case is unpolished and measures roughly 36mm in diameter. The watch dates to the early 1950s.

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

Piaget Polo Reference 365843

This Piaget Polo is an incredible timepiece with a stunning dial. There is a good chance the brand will re-release a model like this within the next year. When this occurs, expect to see examples in this condition be extremely hot and go up in value. Charlie Dunne personally feels this watch is very good look, as he was recently pulled over for egregiously speeding through West Palm Beach wearing a similar model and managed to not get a horrendous ticket! Perhaps the officer thought so too???

The watch is powered by quartz. The case is made of 18K yellow and white gold. It has been lightly polished, but is very strong. The watch measures 34mm in diameter. The bracelet is in awesome condition and can fir a wrist as big as 7.4 inches.

Rolex Explorer I Reference 1016

Introduced in 1960 an icon was born in the Rolex Explorer reference 1016. The 1016 was produced until circa 1989. This example features a 5.5M serial dating it to circa 1978. The case is lightly polished and the bezel is unpolished. It measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). The lume is very attractive on this dial. It is paired on a Rolex 78360 bracelet with 558 end links.

The 1016 is one of the most desired timepieces and for great reason. The 1016 is one of the purest expressions of watch design and for this reason that I am probably asked for vintage Explorer reference 1016s more than any other watch.

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

Rolex Air-King Reference 14000 Unpolished

This Rolex Air-King reference 14000 is a superb example. The watch features a X serial number and dates to circa 1991. The case is unpolished. This Air-King is an awesome wristwatch for both casual and formal attire.

We do not know the service history, but it is keeping excellent time It does not come with box and papers.