What's Selling Here - August 8, 2025

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co. Gilt Dial Reference 5512

This Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is a special example with a gilt dial and retailer-signed dial by Tiffany & Co. It features a well preserved dial with open-chapter ring with Bart Simpson coronet. The watch has a 1.6M serial dating to circa 1967. It is paired on a C&I Rivet bracelet that was recently added and dates to 1975. The case is polished but is attractive. It features a long 5 bezel insert which was recently added. It has a later Triplock crown which was replaced at some point in the past. This watch came from the daughter of the original owner who purchased it new in New York City. He had it serviced by Rolex in the early 1970s and the bracelet, insert, hands, and crown were replaced at that point.

According to Rolex, the Submariner reference 5512’s production consisted of 17,338 examples. The Submariner reference 5513’s production consisted of a much larger amount, 151,449 examples! Both Eric and Charlie were quite astonished at the number of 5512 Submariners produced being a mere 17,338, as we assumed it was much larger - in the tens of thousands. In simplified terms, there was only just about one 5512 produced for every ten 5513s produced (or 11.4% specifically).

This watch does not come with 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.

For those looking for an incredible retailer-signed reference 5512, look no further!

Learn more about the iconic Submariner within Charlie Dunne’s comprehensive article “Collector’s Guide: Understanding The Rolex Submariner Reference 5512’.

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

Rolex Blue Daytona Reference 6262 Unpolished Full Set

This Rolex Blue Daytona reference 6262 is an incredibly attractive watch. The “DAYTONA” font on these examples feature a light blue color in certain lights (similar to secondary stamped Submariner 5512’s SCOC font). This occurs as the font was stamped subsequent to the Rolex Cosmograph font on the dial. The dial is attractive with clean subdials.

The case appears to be unpolished. The watch measures approximately 36mm in diameter (39mm including the crown). It features a 2.41M serial number dating to circa 1970. The watch was sold in circa 1971 at Molinelli’s (a retailer in Idaho) according to the papers.

It is paired on a Rolex 7205 Rivet bracelet dating to 1964. It features a True Dome D21 crystal.

The watch comes 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.

Heuer Autavia Reference 1163 w/ Parnelli Jones Provenance + Bracelet Pieces Unpolished

I’m thrilled to offer this Heuer Pre-Viceroy Autavia reference 1163. It is an amazing watch with provenance given from legendary driver Parnelli Jones to a member of his “Vel’s Parnelli Jones" racing team during 1970-1971. The Vel’s team won the Indianapolis 500 in 1970 and 1971 with Al Unser as the driver. Parnelli Jones is known as a legendary racer, but also the frontman for the Viceroy Autavia appearing in the advertisements promoting the watch and cigarette collaboration. You can read more about it in an article by Jeff Stein here.

1971 was a tough year for sales for Heuer and it’s possible that Parnelli’s purchase of these watches for his team helped inspire Heuer and Viceroy to hire him as the frontman for the Viceroy Autavias introduced the following year in 1972, which helped save Heuer during that period.

The Viceroy Autavias differ from this earlier model, which is sometimes referred to as a Pre-Viceroy or “Derek Bell”, as they had a fully demarcated hour register displaying 1-12 whereas this displays 3-6-9-12 only.

The dial is in great condition. The hands are relumed as the luminous material had previously fallen out. The case appears to be unpolished.

A similar example was sold by Jeff Stein in 2024 for $18,000 at Sotheby’s without a bracelet, which had been lost in shipment.

This is the only one known with the silver pieces of the original bracelet. The bracelet was badly damaged.

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

Rolex 1/4 Century The T. Eaton Co. Limited Reference 6422 in 14K Yellow Gold Unpolished

I’m thrilled to offer this Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6422 with the special dial commemorating an employee’s 25 year anniversary at The T. Eaton Company Limited. Eaton was a Canadian department store chain that would later be acquired by Sears. We love earned watches and this example is particularly nice with the dial customized by Rolex to reflect a quarter century employee. The case back is decorated with the employee George E. Page’s name and dates of employment from 1933-1958. The 14K yellow-gold case is very attractive and measures 34mm in diameter. The case appears to be unpolished. The 274,XXX serial number dates this watch to circa 1957.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch recently passed a pressure test of 1 bar. For those looking for a rare and particularly amazing vintage Rolex, this is a special example!

OMEGA Seamaster 300 Reference CK 2913-8 Unpolished

This is a really spectacular OMEGA Seamaster 300 reference CK 2913. The case is appears to be unpolished. The case measures 38mm in diameter. The luminous hands and dial are very attractive.

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

OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Ref 3572.50 Full Set Sapphire Sandwich

This OMEGA Speedmaster Professional reference 3572.50 is a cool watch. It is powered by the calibre 1863. The watch dates to 1998.

The case measures 42mm in diameter. It 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 comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is runnning well.

Eterna-Matic Super-Kontiki Reference 130PTX/1 w/ Box

This Eterna-Matic Super-Kontiki reference 130PTX/1 is a very cool model. The dial is a beautiful tropical brown. It features the rare triangular hour markers seen in dive and expedition watches of the era. The luminous material on the dial and hands are original. The bezel insert is a service insert. The case measures 40mm in diameter. It has been lightly polished, but is attractive and even.

The watch does not come with papers. It does come with an Eterna box and spare bezel insert. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Ref. 145.012-67

The Omega Speedmaster was introduced in 1957, initially created for drivers in automotive racing. However, it would reach iconic status by eventually reaching spaceflight qualification by NASA amongst several of the highest grade chronographs of its era. This is a cool OMEGA Speedmaster reference 145.012-67 is a classic vintage model and could be a perfect timepiece for just about any watch collector.

It is powered by the highly admired calibre 321, which was recently re-released to the excitement of many Speedy lovers.

The case has been polished. The bezel is a later service bezel. It is paired on a later 1171 OMEGA bracelet.

The dimensions are 42mm in diameter with a lug width of 20mm. To learn more about the Omega Speedmaster, you can watch ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Entire Lineage Of The Omega Speedmaster’ video I made with Ben Clymer in 2015 (and corresponding article).

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

Seiko 7T27-7A20 Chronograph Unpolished

This Seiko Gen 2 RAF chronograph is a super cool model with some street cred! The P on the dial indicates the luminous material Promethium 147 which is super cool. The titanium case measures 37mm in diameter (43mm lug to lug). It is paired on a cool green nylon strap. The crown and crystal are replaced.

The watch does not come with box and papers. It recently had a battery replacement and is running well.

Piaget Reference 924D1 Unpolished W/ Box, Papers, Receipt

This Piaget reference 924D1 is a very sophisticated timepiece with a stunning dial. The case and bracelet is made of 18K yellow gold. It appears to be unpolished. The watch measures 24mm in diameter. The bracelet is in awesome condition and can fit a wrist as big as 7 inches.

Learn more about the exciting designs and movements of vintage Piaget in the article ‘Undervalued: Vintage Piaget Watches’.

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

Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Two Tone Champagne Dial

This Rolex Datejust reference 1601 is a beautiful two-tone example from 1974-1975 with a 3.83M serial. This is among the final 1601s which later became 1601/3. It features a “champagne dial”. The case appears has been lightly polished but it strong. It measures 36mm in diameter (44mm lug-to-lug). The bezel and links are yellow gold but have developed a rosy color!

The watch does not come with box or papers. It was recently serviced. It is water resitant to 5 bar.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 126000 Pink Dial Full Set Unpolished

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 126000 is an awesome modern watch. It features one of my favorite dial variants from the line in pink. The case appears to be unpolished and measures 36mm in diameter.

The watch comes with box and papers from the original owner. It was purchased in 2023.

Cartier Tank Louis WGTA0011 / 3816 in 18K Rose Gold w/ Card & Pouch Unpolished

The Cartier Tank Louis is among the most prestigious of the Tank collection. This watch is in 18k rose gold and measures 25.5mm in diameter by 33.7mm in length. It features a manual wound movement. The watch features the classic Cartier blue sword style hands and Roman Numeral Indexes.

The case appears to be unpolished. It was sold in 2025 and comes from the original owner. We do not have the full service history, but the watch is running well.

Cartier Vendome Ref 78090 in 18K Yellow Gold Unpolished

The Cartier Vendome is a super cool vintage model. The case is 33mm in diameter. The 18k yellow gold case appears to be unpolished. It features a manually wound movement. The watch dates to the 1980s. It is paired on a beautiful Camille Fournet blue strap. It has a gold plated anonymous buckle. The dial is in great condition. It comes from a great collector.

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

OMEGA Constellation Reference 153.029 CB Case Unpolished

This is a very cool an uncommon OMEGA Constellation reference 153.029. The stainless steel case appears to be unpolished. The case was produced by CB! It measures 25mm in diameter by 39mm lug to lug. It comes from a great collector. It is powered by the automatic calibre 682. It is paired on an Hermes strap!

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

Rolex Tropical Fat Lady GMT-Master II 16760 Unpolished

This Rolex GMT-Master II reference 16760, also referred to as the “Fat Lady” is a very cool reference. The case appears to be unpolished, but well worn. The dial has a tropical patina which is fun. The case has an 8.42M serial dating to circa 1984.

To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master, you can watch my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and read the corresponding article.

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

Zenith Sub Sea Chronograph Ref A277 Unpolished

This is a very attractive Zenith Sub Sea. It features a manual-wind chronograph. The stark contrast of the subsidiary dials allows for easy legibility. The dauphine hands and hour indices feature original tritium luminous material. The bezel has turned from its original black color to a highly attractive grayish blue. The crown appears to be a service replacement. The Zenith Logo is applied at 12 o’clock and is intact. The light makes it look hidden. The hour register hand is slightly off center.

The 41mm case appears to be unpolished. It is powered by the calibre 146HP.

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

Rolex Submariner Reference 16800 Transitional Matte Dial Unpolished w/ RSC

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most renowned sports watches of all time. This reference 168000 features a 7.06M serial number dating to circa 1981. The case appears to be unpolished. The luminous material on the hour markers is a nice pale color. It features the transitional matte dial. It is paired on a Rolex Oyster bracelet with F date code dating to circa 1981.

To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, you can watch my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and read the corresponding article.

The watch does not come with a box. It does come with Rolex Service Center papers from 2022. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Rolex Blue Roman Dial Day-Date Ref 1803 in 18K YG Unpolished

This Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 is very cool gold watch. The case appears to be unpolished. The dial is an uncommon blue Roman numeral dial (often referred to as a “Buckley” dial). It has a distinct look with the blue dial, gold numerals and gold case. The watch features a 3.3M serial dating to circa 1973. The case appears to be yellow gold with a very rosy oxidation

The watch does not include box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed 5 bar.

Cartier Tank Americaine Xl 2927 in 18K RG Unpolished w/ Box

The Americaine Xl reference 2927 is considered by many people a very beautiful watch. This watch is in 18k rose gold and measures approximately 32 in diameter by 52mm in length. It features an automatic calendar movement. Worship! The watch features the classic Cartier blue sword style hands and painted Roman Numeral.

The case appears to be unpolished. We do not know the date of production. We do not have the full service history, but the watch is running well. The watch comes with a Cartier box. It does not come with papers. It comes with a brown Cartier strap which has some wear. It comes with a rose gold deployant buckle by Cartier which can be seen in the photos below.

We do not know the date of production.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 Tropical Dial in 14K YG

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6564 is super cool gold watch. The dial has developed a beautiful warm tropical color with white accents around the gold markers. The case is 14k yellow gold. The faceted markers are amazing on these models. T

The watch features a 214,XXX serial dating to circa 1956.

The watch does not include box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed 5 bar.