What's Selling Here - April 3, 2026

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Big Red Daytona Reference 6263 Black Dial Unpolished w/ Box

This Rolex Daytona reference 6263 is an incredible example with a very nice black “Big Red” dial. The dial is spectacular and the lume plots are fully intact, which is rare for vintage Daytonas. The hands and dial have a nice warm lume. The registers are a nice cream color.

It features the correct Mark III screw-down pushers. It is paired on an Oyster 78350 solid link bracelet with 571 end links that appears to be original. The case appears to be unpolished and is extremely crisp with some general wear This watch has a 8.8M case serial number dating to circa 1985. It is powered by the manual-wind movement Caliber 727 made by Valjoux and is 37mm in diameter. The pushers appear to be the original Mark 3 pushers with ridges and Rolex switched to these pushers in the circa 1981/1982 timeframe for steel Daytonas with screw-down pushers.

The comes with a vintage Rolex box that is period correct and probably original to the watch. It does not come with papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and passed a water resistant check of 5 bar.

This is one of the nicest “Big Red” Daytonas we have ever had at a great price, so we don’t recommend waiting as I have no idea when we will find another like it at this price point.

Rolex Black Dial Date Reference 15037 in 14K Yellow Gold Unpolished

This Rolex Date reference 15037 is an outstanding example with a black dial. The case is a rare version in 14K yellow gold. It appears to be un unpolished. The case is 34mm in diameter. It is paired on its original Jubilee bracelet with G date code dating to 1982 and appears to be original to the watch. The watch features a 6.7M serial dating to circa 1981. The gold font on the dial is very sharp and resembles the gilt dial Rolex watches of the 1960s. The hands have developed a very attractive patina that appears somewhat green. For those looking for an incredible Rolex Date in yellow gold, this watch is a great option.

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.

Rolex Serpico Y Laino Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Reference 5050 on Gay Frères Bracelet

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Bubbleback” reference 5050 is an incredible watch with a non-luminous dial retailed by Serpico Y Laino. Serpico Y Laino is one of the most prestigious names in double-signed dials. It is the Venezuelan retailer known for selling some of the most incredible Rolex and Patek Philippe wristwatches in the 20th century. The watch dates to the late 1940s. The case measures 32mm in diameter by 39mm lug to lug. The dial has developed a beautiful warm tone. It is paired on a beads of rive bracelet made by Gay Frères dating to 1951. It will fit a wrist approximately 7 inches. The case is possibly unpolished.

For those looking for an incredible double-signed Rolex, this is such a special timepiece.

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

Rolex Ladies Datejust Reference 6702 in 18K Unpolished

We are thrilled to offer this vintage Rolex ladies Datejust! It is a very rare reference 6702 with brick trextured bezel and bracelet similar to the Florentine finish. The watch dates to 1967 and features an 1.74M serial. The case measures 26mm in diameter by 31mm lug to lug. The case appears to be unpolished. It is paired on the original Rolex bracelet made by Gay Freres dating to 1967. Both the bracelet and bezel feature an incredible textured layout which is so uncommon in vintage Rolex models.

This is one of the most interesting and beautiful watches on the site, so we are very excited for the next owner. The bracelet measures approximately 7 inches.

It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history of this watch, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Rolex Explorer I Ref. 1016

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

This example dates to circa late 1966 with a 1.61M serial. It features a tritium matte dial. The watch may have originally been born with a gilt dial. The case is 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). It is paired on a later service Oyster bracelet dated to circa 2000. The case has been polished in the past.

We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with a box or papers. It recently passed a 5 bar water resistance test.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, you can see the video and corresponding article I produced with HODINKEE:

Rolex “Red Sub” Submariner Ref. 1680 Ghost Bezel

This Rolex reference 1680 “Red Sub” is a great ‘date’ Submariner in stainless steel. The watch features a 2.4M serial number and dates to circa 1970. It is paired with a reference 9315 Rolex folded link Oyster bracelet dating to 1970. It comes with the correct 280 end-links. We believe it to be original to the watch. The dial is attractive and features Submariner in red writing. The bezel insert has faded to a grey “Ghost” color. The case has been polished in the past.

The lug-to-lug length is approximately 47mm and it measures 40mm in diameter excluding the crown.

The watch does not come with a box and papers. We do not know the service history but it is running well. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, dive into my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and corresponding article.

Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 “Ghost Dial”

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 1601 is no exception.

The watch dates to circa 1978 and features a 5.0M serial. It features a stunning grey “Ghost” pie-pan dial, with white Rolex text. It is also a “Sigma” dial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on a reference 62510H Jubilee bracelet, the clasp is a service replacement. The case is very nice and appears to be unpolished. The bracelet has been lightly polished. The dial has been re-lumed. The hands have not.

The watch does not come with a box or papers. It recently passed a water resistance test. We do not know the full service history but the watch is running well.

Vulcain Cricket Exotic Dial C Case Ref S2325B Unpolished on Bracelet

This Vulcain Cricket reference S2325B is a very rare example with exotic dial with blue accents and blue demarcations on the outer track. The stainless steel case is unpolished and the diameter is 34.5mm and 39mm lug-to-lug. The cases on these models are among my favorites of all Vulcain Crickets. These hour markers are incredible and super interesting to admire under a loupe. They are very uncommon and I imagine it would have been a very difficult design to produce. It is paired on the original bracelet which is very rare. The watch has been in Eric’s collection for several years and is one of the coolest Vulcain Crickets we have ever seen.

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

Behrens Inventor BHR030 Full Set Like New Stickered

This Behrens Inventor reference BHR030 is an ultra light 20g watch with an openworked dial and power reserve. The oblique style case measures roughly 38 x 42.5mm and is made of titanium. The watch features a sapphire crystal and BM02 base movement. It comes with an integrated rubber strap and titanium pin buckle. It is in like new condition with the original caseback sticker.

The watch comes as a “full set” with a box and papers. It was originally sold in 2026. We do not know the full service history, but the watch is running well.

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Black Dial Ref. 4500V/110A-B483 Full Set Unpolished + Straps

This Vacheron Constantin Overseas reference X45AV483 is a great modern sports watch from one of the most renowned and historically significant manufacturers. The case and bracelet are made of stainless steel. The watch is in excellent condition and appears to be unpolished with minor signs of wear. The case measures 41mm in diameter. It is paired on the stainless steel integrated bracelet and it comes with a leather and rubber strap from Vacheron Constantin.

The watch comes as a “full set” with a box and papers, and is from the original owner. We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well. The watch was originally sold in November of 2021.

Mulco Non-Luminous Two-Tone Dial Chronograph in Stainless Steel

This Mulco chronograph is a great vintage watch in stainless steel. The case measures approximately 35.5mm in diameter and 42mm lug-to-lug. It features a gorgeous non luminous two-tone silver dial. The watch is manually wound. It is paired with the Private Eye beads of rice bracelet. It dates to the 1950s. For those looking for an interesting chronograph this is a great timepiece.

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

Rolex Day-Date United States Merchant Marine Reference 18038 Unpolished

The Rolex Day-Date was introduced in 1956 and was the first watch to display the date, as well as the fully-spelled-out day of the week.

This Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 is an incredibly attractive watch with an unbelievably rare United States Merchant Marine dial. This particularly with this original non-Rolex gold bracelet makes for a seriously impressive watch. We would rather have this logo on our watch than the signature of a despot who allegedly committed patricide, honestly! These Merchant Marine Day-Dates are extremely rare and only a few are known. The 18K-gold case appears to be unpolished. It measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). This particular example dates to circa 1978 with a 5.4M serial.

The watch comes full set 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.

Rolex "Pre-Daytona" Chronograph Ref. 6238

The Rolex “Pre-Daytona” reference 6238 is a great chronograph for Rolex enthusiasts. This example features a silver dial with a printed tachymeter scale. This particular example dates to circa 1965 with a 1.1M serial number. The case is 36mm in diameter and has been polished in the past. It is paired with a C+I bracelet dating to 1969.

This watch does not come with a 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.

Rolex Explorer I Reference 1016 Unpolished on Oval Link Bracelet

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

This is a very special Explorer reference 1016. The case back features an incredible Spanish engraving “Trabajador Distinguido 1975” (Distinguished Worker). It was given to a Mexican field worker by his boss who owned a farm after being a loyal employee for a number of years. The font is hand engraved and particularly attractive.

This example dates to circa late 1972 with a 3.00M serial. It features a tritium matte dial. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). It is paired on Rolex Oval link bracelet made by Joske's in Mexico.

We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with a box or papers. It recently passed a 5 bar water resistance test.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, you can see the video and corresponding article I produced with HODINKEE:

Rolex Wide Boy Rolex Cup Guards Polo Club Windsor Datejust Ref 1601 Non-Luminous

This is a special Rolex “Wide Boy” Datejust reference 1601 that was likely presented by the then Prince of Wales and now King Charles to the winner at the 1978 Guards Polo Club. It features an attractive and uncommon non-luminous dial which was probably chosen due to the rough nature of the sport. The case has been lightly polished but is attractive. It measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). The watch has a 3.3M serial number dating the watch to circa 1973. It is paired on a Rolex Jubilee bracelet with 55 end links dating to 1970.

We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch comes does not come with box and papers. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 w/ Service Box

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 is one of the epic Royal Oak chronograph models. The watch measures 41mm in diameter and has a stainless steel case and bracelet. It will fit a wrist slightly above 7 inches. This example features a black “Grande Tapisserie" dial with silver subregisters.

This watch does not come with a box or papers. It comes with a service box. We do not know the full service history but it is running well. We do not know the date of production.

Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610LV “Kermit” Unpolished w/ Card and Bracelet

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most renowned sports watches of all time. This 16610LV features an M serial number and is paired with a “super” Jubilee bracelet with hidden clasp. This reference features a green bezel, a black dial and a date window at the 3 o'clock position. The watch is in incredible condition and appears to be unpolished. The watch comes with an additional oyster bracelet that is fully stickered.

We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar. It comes with the Rolex card and dates to 2008. It does not come with a box.

To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, dive into my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and corresponding article.