What's Selling Here - August 22, 2025
By Charlie Dunne
Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 Radial Dial
The Rolex GMT-Master was originally designed for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s and continues to be a flagship model for Rolex to this day. The reference 1675 was introduced in 1959 and remained in production until 1980.
This is a beautiful Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675 with the special “Radial Dial”. It features a 5.02M serial number dating to circa 1978. The case appears to be polished. The bezel insert is super nice and has a beautiful faded blue with sharp red. The bracelet features a VC date code for 1978 and is likely original to the watch. The bracelet is polished.
It was just serviced in 2024 by Dr. Greg Petronzi of True Patina and is running well. It does not come with box and papers. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master you can watch the ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and the corresponding article I produced. You can also read Charlie Dunne’s comprehensive article ‘Collector's Guide: The Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 In Steel’.
Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref 1665 Full Set
This Rolex “Great White” Sea-Dweller reference 1665 is a very attractive watch and wonderful it has the box and papers. It features the “Great White” Sea-Dweller dial.
It is a “Maxi” Sea-Dweller dial and was among the last examples of the legendary reference 1655 made. These examples with 6 million serial numbers have the extremely large hour markers that give them the “Maxi” moniker. I find them to be the most beautiful Great White Sea-Dweller dials. The reference 1655 models with all-white text are known as “Great White” models and the early examples are known as “Double Red” Sea-Dwellers with two red lines of text and the earliest, essentially prototype and not-for-sale, Sea-Dwellers are known as “Single Red” Sea-Dwellers with a single line of red text.
The case and bracelet have been lightly polished. It dates to 1981 with a 6.6M serial.
The lug-to-lug length is 47mm and it measures 40mm in diameter excluding the crown. It is paired on an Oyster bracelet with F date code dating to circa 1981 and is original to the watch.
The watch comes box and papers. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar. It features a TrueDome D39 crystal.
TAG Heuer Carrera 'Dato' Limited Edition For HODINKEE Unpolished Full Set Brand New
This TAG Heuer Carrera 'Dato' is a very attractive limited edition release for HODINKEE. The watch is super clean with the black and white dial. It is 39mm in diameter and unpolished. It features the Calibre Heuer 02.
It is Brand Spanking New!
The watch comes "full set" with box and papers. It comes from the original owner.
Rolex Explorer I Reference 14270 Mint Unpolished Full Set Swiss Only
This Rolex Explorer reference 14270 is a great example. It is in mint condition and unpolished. It features the “Swiss Only” dial and was worn very little.
It is 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). This example features a U serial and dates to circa 1998.
The watch comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It comes from the original owner. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
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.
Breguet Classique Ref 5177/5178 with Certificate of Origin & Instruction Booklet
People are saying Breguet is next hot brand. We love hearing that and we hope Abraham-Louis is smiling in heaven hearing the praise. This is a sophisticated Breguet Classique with 18k white gold case. It measures approximately 38mm in diameter. It features an automatic movement which is as beatifully decorated as the dial!
The watch comes with a certificate of origin and instruction papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It dates to 2018.
Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680
This Rolex Submariner reference 1680 is a fantastic sports watch dating to circa 1978 with a 5.26M serial. The bracelet is period correct. It has a serial that is different and was likely added later. The case has been polished in the past.
It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, dive into my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and corresponding article.
Heuer Autavia PVD Reference 113.603 w/ Bracelet
This Heuer Autavia reference 113.603 is an awesome watch dating to the 1970s. The case is in great shape and fully PVD coated. It appears to be unpolished. It comes with the Heuer PVD bracelet which is very rare.
The watch does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E 855 Unpolished
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox reference E 855 is one of my favorite watches of all time. This example dates to circa mid 1960s. The case measures 37mm in diameter and wears excellent. The case appears to be unpolished. The luminous material on the dial and hands are super attractive and it has a nice bold font.
The watch is powered by the calibre 825, the first automatic alarm wristwatch to incorporate the calendar complication. 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.
Along with the Atmos clock and Reversos, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s advancements in alarm timepieces throughout the 20th century are certainly one of the most iconic genres from the Le Sentier manufacturer. Perhaps the quintessential Memovox is the reference E 855 from the 1960s. The reference’s “E” stands for Etanche, which indicates the case is a water-resistant model.
The watch does not come with box or papers. It was recently serviced and is running well.
To learn more about this model, read Charlie Dunne’s Collector's Guide: Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 855.
Abercrombie & Fitch Movado Ermeto Purse Watch
The Movado Ermeto “purse watch” is one of the coolest horological accessories. These watches are super interesting and have some great variations in both material on the sterling silver cases, as well as dial variants and complications. This example is a fantastic example from Abercrombie & Fitch. The watch dates to the 1940s.
It does not come with papers. It does come with box. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.022-69 Straight Writing Unpolished
This OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.022-69 is spectacular example. It features the straight writing or “scritte dritte” case back. The case measures at 42mm. It is powered by a manual wind movement (Caliber 861 made by Lemania) and it features its original crown. The watch is paired with a more recent 1171 stainless steel bracelet with 633 end links. The case appears to be unpolished.
To learn more about the Omega Speedmaster, see the ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Omega Speedmaster’ article and corresponding video.
The watch does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Heuer Autavia Reference 73363 Unpolished
This Heuer Autavia reference 73363 is a super cool example with orange accents and hands. The watch is powered by the calibre 7733. It is paired on an anonymous strap and buckle.
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 14010M with Pink Dial Unpolished
This Rolex Air-King reference 14010 is a very attractive timepiece. The watch is slightly over 34mm in diameter (with a lug-to-lug length of 43mm). The lug width is 19mm and the height is slightly lower at around 11.5mm including the crystal. The case appears to be unpolished and has a Y serial dating to circa 2002.
The watch does not include box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.