What's Selling Here - September 29, 2023

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Reference 6239 with Box, Letter of Provenance and Service Receipt

This is a rare Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Reference 6239 with “Mark 1” black dial. It is from the earliest run of “Paul Newman” or “Exotic” dial Cosmograph Daytonas.

The Mark 1 Paul Newman Daytonas feature a larger “T SWISS T” below 6:00, the 300 Units Per Hour bezel, and feature a thin seconds register hand plus flared minute and hour register hands.

The is very nice and attractive example. The rare 300 bezel appears unpolished while the case appears to be lightly polished. The serial number is 1.59 million dating to circa 1967.

The watch comes with box, a letter of provenance, and service papers. It previously came from the original owner who purchased the watch new in Mexico. The Jubilee bracelet is an “Hecho en Mexico” bracelet. This is a rare opportunity to own a Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona with black dial.

Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Reference 6241 Full Set

The vintage Rolex Daytonas garnering the nickname "Paul Newman" due to their exotic dials made by Singer with small boxes in the registers are some of the most iconic and desirable vintage watches that exist. The present watch is one of the most desirable versions, a reference 6241 featuring a white dial and the original “Mark 1” acrylic bezel. The watch dates to circa 1968 and features a 1.76M serial number. The dial is in spectacular condition. The case has been lightly polished, but is quite strong.

This watch came from the family of the original owner, and I found it for a client several years ago. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch comes with box and papers.

Vulcain Efemerid Reference 383001 Complete Calendar w/ Moonphase Unpolished

This Vulcain Efemerid is a very special and rare model. The watch features a spectacular dial by Stern Freres. If you were to buy a Rolex or Patek Philippe with this dial type, you would be paying north of six figures. It features an unpolished stainless steel case which measures 34mm in diameter ( 42mm lug-to-lug).

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

A. Lange & Söhne Reference 381.029 Saxonia Outsize Date Unpolished Full Set

This A. Lange & Söhne Reference 381.029 Saxonia Outsize Date is a very attractive timepiece. The white gold case is remains unpolished. It shows very little signs of wear, as the owner rarely wore it.

The watch comes “full set” with box and papers from 2020. It comes from the original owner.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 853

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. This Memovox is the reference E 853 from the late 1950s. The reference’s “E” stands for Etanche, which indicates the case is a water-resistant model.

The watch is powered by the calibre 815. 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. This example was produced in the late 1950s.

It features a very attractive and warm toned dial with an uncommon dial layout of 3, 6, 9, and 12 numerals. It also features the very attractive dauphine hour markers seen on many JLC dials from the 1950s. The case has been polished in the past. It is 37mm in diameter. The case back is later with a serial for the reference E 855 from the 1960s which was replaced during a service. It features the correct unsigned crowns. Among the vintage automatic Memovox references, the E 853, E 855, E 875 are some of my personal favorites. They are some of the most classic Jaeger-LeCoultre models and wear very nice on the wrist.

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

Rolex Datejust Reference 16014 Linen Dial 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 “linen” dial is one of my favorite Datejust dials, as it is so attractive and special. The watch dates to 1985 and features a 8.17M 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 watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Patek Philippe Tiffany Signed Reference 3820 w/ Breguet Numerals Unpolished

This Patek Philipe reference 3820 is a very refined timepiece. The dial is very exceptional for a 1980s model and is double signed by the prestigious American retailer Tiffany & Co. The case measures 32mm in diameter. It is powered by the calibre 177.

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

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. The ref. 1016 marked the first Explorer with “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" printed on the dial. It 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.

This example features an 2.16M serial dating it to circa 1969. The case is polished and measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). It is paired on a Rolex 7836 bracelet with 258 end links. The bracelet has a bit of stretch and is original to the watch.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, you can see my video and corresponding article Reference Points A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer I.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history and is running great. It features the original crystal. It is offered at very attractive price and comes from the son of the original owner.

Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 5712/1R-001 Unpolished Full Set

This Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5712/1R-001 is a very attractive complicated sports model. The 18K rose / pink gold case is remains unpolished. It does show signs of wear and scratches.

The watch comes “full set” with box and papers from December 2022. It comes from the original owner.

Rolex Linen Dial Datejust Reference 16030 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 and the simplicity in this linen-dial reference 16030 is so beautiful.

The watch dates to 1984 and features a 7.5M serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter.

The watch is in great condition with an unpolished case. It does not come with box and papers. It was just serviced and is running great and keeping excellent time. It just passed a water resistance test of 3 bar.

Tudor Heritage Ranger Reference 79910 On Bracelet Unpolished Full Set

This Tudor Heritage Ranger reference 79910 is an awesome watch. It is paired on a bracelet.

The watch comes “full set” with box and papers.

Heuer Skipper Autavia Reference 73463 Unpolished

Heuer Autavias are some of the best buys in vintage watches. Particularly exciting are models such as this “Skipper” reference 73463 example with a vibrant dial design. The case is unpolished. The model is very bold on the wrist and has great proportions. For those looking for a stylish wristwatch that can also fly under the radar, I certainly recommend models such as these.

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

Rolex Zenith Daytona Reference 16520 White Dial Unpolished

This is an outstanding example of a Rolex Daytona reference 16520 with a white dial. It has a U86 serial dating it to circa 1997. The “Zenith Daytonas” have appreciated significantly the last few years as people respect the modified Zenith El Primero movements that Rolex used for their first automatic Daytonas starting in 1988 until circa 2000 . This is a very nice example with an unpolished case. It measures 40mm in diameter (46mm lug-to-lug).

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