What's Selling Where - April 28, 2023

OMEGA “Jumbo” Cal 265

This 38mm OMEGA dates back to 1947. It holds the caliber 265, a direct descendant of the well-known and robust CK 2505 – a very successful model from the post-war era. Although not uncommon to see these pop up in the wild, this particular example is in amazing condition, with the exception of the crown being replaced. Finding a replacement OMEGA crown is a dime a dozen, but you don’t find many with clean and crisp dials like this one. Find it here!

1949 Bulova Excellency "300" Bowling Dial

Once I found this online, my curiosity peaked because I had not seen this piece until now! This is a fascinating 1940s Bulova with bowling pin hour markers. The dial on this watch is something out of a cartoon book with its hand painted 10-pin bowling dial. The shading lines placed on the bowling balls and the bowling pins are meticulously done, with each one slightly different if seen under a loupe. It creates almost a 3D effect! This example with its crab claw lugs shows no signs of wear on the plating. To make this piece even more spectacularly fun, it appears to have it original tag. I’ve been able to find only 5 or so pieces online. Get it while you can!

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Universal Genève

Universal Geneve The case design has mild notes of a Curvex when looking from the side, but not exactly a Curvex. From the front, it kind of looks like a Tank? But not an exact match, is it. Another peculiar thing you don’t see often with UG are hidden lugs. This example has just that, and I would imagine it makes for a snug fit on the wrist. Every once in a while, its nice to see something other than your typical Polerouter or Compax. This particular UG is not one I have seen, and I love what its under-the-radar look. Find this UG here!

1982 Cartier Catalog

This catalog is packed with 72 pages of the many Cartier's we see today that we wish we had and could afford. Some of the timepieces you can find in this catalog have seen hammer prices at auction that not even Cartier would have imagined or anticipated. What pieces would you snag if you had a time machine? Find it here!

Jaeger-LeCoultre Lamp Post Clock

It would be a dishonor to say anything about this piece while there is an amazing write-up on these lamp post clocks by the connoisseur of all things Jaeger LeCoultre – Troy McHenry. Read his article! A small snippet if you are short on time: “What stood out to me when I first encountered one of these clocks was the little blue street sign attached. I’d surmise a full 95%+ of the clocks feature the Parisian street, “Rue de la Paix”. A direct translation would be, “Street of Peace” or “Peace Street”. I first thought the street sign was perhaps a subtle, not so subtle, reminder of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s location in the city. Last time I was in Paris, I remember walking the streets with my wife and visiting the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique,... at 7 Place Vendôme.” You can find the clock here!

Movado Tempomatic Sign

If you’re a Movado fan, spend the 25 USD and buy this because these rarely pop up! Regardless of the small size, it is better to have one than to not because I would imagine only a handful of these still exist! Find it here!

Rolex Pocket Watch

Want to learn something new? Did you know that prior to the 1930s, it was not uncommon for timepieces to be marked with the jewelers/retailers name rather than the manufacturer? In this example, this pocket watch was made for Kenyan retailer Dobbies of Nairobi. Huge shoutout and thanks to Swami for pointing this out! I wish the price was closer to $2k! You can find it here!

AUCTION: 18k Piaget

This vintage Piaget was made in the 1980s and is a very attractive timepiece with a unique blue dial. The 18k white gold Cushion shaped case measures 32mm in diameter and appears to be unpolished! It houses the very thin 12P automatic movement, coming in at a mere 2.3 mm thick! You can learn more about vintage Piaget's in this article ‘Undervalued: Vintage Piaget Watches’. You can find this Piaget here!

AUCTION: Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox

Everyone knows about the Memovox, but did you know why it was called the ‘Memovox’? The prefix originates from the Latin word Memor, meaning remembering. The suffix originates from the latin word Vox, meaning voice. Memo + Vox = Remembering + Voice. The memovox on the left is the Desk clock model (made to be propped up on a desk) while the one on the right is the Keychain model. Both are 40mm and are made of a two-piece gold plated case; both seemingly in good condition. The seller states neither movements were tested, so bid at your own risk! You can find it here!

Longines 18 Size 21 Jewels WW2 1941 Army Air Corps Navigation Watch

This is a WW2 1941 Longines Army Air Corps Navigation pocket watch. The creamy white dial on this Longines is packed with information, but was executed for easy legibility. It comes with a power reserve indicator, 24-hour indices, and it pairs well with the deep blued hand set. The G.C.T. (Greenwich Civil Time) was used by the U.S. military from 1920s to 1950s, and is what the used before they adopted the term G.M.T (Greenwich Mean Time). You can find it here!