What's Selling Here - December 5, 2025

By Charlie Dunne

Patek Philippe Reference 3970EG Unpolished w/ Certificate of Origin

The Patek Philippe reference 3970 is part of the legendary family of Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronographs. It is the successor to the cherished reference 2499 with its origin beginning in 1986. It would be produced over the course of the following two decades and remains one of the finest timepieces within the recent chapters of Patek Philippe’s history.

The white gold case appears to be unpolished. The case diameter is 36mm and the lug width is 19mm.

The movement is operated through the calibre 27-70 Q (which originates through the Lemania 2310). The pump pushers are incredibly satisfying when engaging the chronograph.

The watch is accompanied with Certificate of Origin confirming the sale on November 12, 2002. It comes with a Patek Philippe white gold deployant buckle. It comes with a solid white gold case back. The watch does not come with box. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

F.P.Journe Chronomètre Bleu Box & Papers Unpolished

F.P.Journe has become one of the most sought after and beloved independent watchmakers. To many, the of the adoration for the brand will begin in the iconic Chronomètre Bleu. Introduced in 2009, it is considered among the youngest iconic watches. The case measures 39mm in diameter (46mm lug-to-lug), It is powered by the calibre 1304. The case appears to be unpolished.

The tantalum case and buckle are in fantastic condition. Only a few light scratches.

This watch was originally purchased new in 2018. It comes full set with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Patek Philippe Split Second Chronograph in 18K Yellow Gold

This Patek Philippe pocket watch is a remarkable split-second chronograph dating to the 1910s. The caseback features an incredible Art-Deco engraving. The watch features beautiful blue spade hands and painted-Breguet numerals. The dial shows signs of restoration. The bow features PPC hallmarks. It measures 46mm in diameter. The 18k yellow gold case appears to be unpolished.

For those looking for an incredible timepiece, this watch is very special. To own a split-second chronograph from Patek Philippe at this price point is incredible value.

The watch was recently serviced and is running great. It does not come with box and papers. An Extract from the Archives has been ordered.

To learn more about why these Patek Philippe pocket watches are truly remarkable, read Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Undervalued: Why Your Perspective Should Change About Patek Philippe Pocket Watches’.

Rolex Datejust Linen Ref 16234 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 circa 1984 and features a 8.3M serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter. It is paired on a bracelet dating to 1982.

The watch is in excellent condition. The case appears to be unpolished.

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

Rolex Datejust Black Dial Ref 16234 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 16234 is no exception. The black dial is one of my favorite Datejust dials, as it is so attractive and special.

The watch dates to circa 1989 and features a L serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on its original bracelet.

The watch is in excellent condition. The case appears to be unpolished.

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

Rolex Daytona Reference 6241 w/ Black Dial

This is a cool Rolex Daytona reference 6241. The watch dates to circa 1968 and features a 1.75M serial number. The dial is in nice condition. The case has been polished in the past. It is paired on a Rolex C&I bracelet. The bracelet dates to 1972.

For those looking for a nice four-digit Daytona that doesn’t break the bank, this is an awesome watch.

The watch does not come box and papers. The watch was recently serviced and is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Rolex Daytona Reference 6240 w/ Black Dial

This is a very attractive and extremely rare Rolex Daytona reference 6240. It is the earliest run of the 6240 with chrome plated brass pushers. The watch dates to circa 1966 and features a 1.29M serial number. The dial is in nice condition with attractive lume. It features the “Small Daytona” dial with MK1 bezel.

The case has been polished in the past.

It was originally sold on a Jubilee bracelet which comes with the watch. It is paired on a Rolex Rivet 7205 bracelet dating to 1969.

Finding an early 6240 Daytona is very rare and this is just an incredible watch.

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

Gallet Chronograph PVD with Bracelet

This black PVD-coated Gallet chronograph measures 40mm in diameter and approximately 42.5mm lug-to-lug. The chronograph includes a day and date calendar and is powered by the Valjoux 7750 movement. The inner bezel features a tachymeter scale, and the watch has a contrasting red chronograph hand.

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

LeCoultre Memovox Reference 2404 Unpolished

This LeCoultre Memovox reference 2404 is a fantastic example of Jaeger-LeCoultre models sold in the American market. This specific example features a case made by Star Watch Case Company, a casemaker based out of Ludington, Michigan. The watch is powered by the Calibre K814. The lug width is 19mm. The case is unpolished and measures 33.5mm in diameter (or 42mm lug-to-lug).

To learn more about the LeCoultre reference 2404, read you can read Charlie Dunne’s article ‘The Vintage LeCoultre Memovox Reference 2404’ highlighting a luminous example.

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

Vulcain Cricket Blue Dial Waterprotected S2326B Unpolished

The 1960s and 1970s ushered in a fantastic new style for the Vulcain Cricket. Particularly in the bulkier case references such as the S2326B. The massive steel case measures 41mm lug-to-lug, with a diameter of 38mm (excluding the crown). The case is unpolished. The dial features a beautiful variant in blue.

The watch is powered by the calibre MSR S2. It also includes the thin-white “Vulcain” font which is less compact compared to the earliest models.

Read Charlie Dunne’s Collector Guide on: Oversized Vulcain Crickets.

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

Vulcain Cricket Ref. 303010 Unpolished

This Vulcain cricket in stainless steel measures 35mm in diameter and 42mm lug-to-lug. It is paired with an extremely rare steel Vulcain bracelet. The watch features a silver waterproof dial with an engine-turned steel inner bezel.

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

Vulcain Cricket Reference 303010 Unpolished

This Vulcain cricket in stainless steel measures 35mm in diameter and 42mm lug-to-lug. The watch features a silver waterproof dial with an engine-turned steel inner bezel.

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

Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675.

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.

The watch features a 1.59M serial number, dating to circa 1967. The case has been polished in the past. The aluminum bezel insert is very attractive. It is paired on aI Rolex Rivet bracelet dating to 1967. The hands have been relumed.

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

To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master you can watch the ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and 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 Black Dial Day-Date Reference 18038 in 18K Yellow Gold Full Set w/ Service Papers

This Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 is a super cool example with a beautiful black dial. It has an an 18K yellow gold case. The case has been polished. It measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). The bracelet is firm. The watch dates to circa 1982 with a 7.34M serial. The caseback is engraved commemorating the recipient/owner of the watch acquiring it in October 1983. It is powered by the calibre 3055

It comes super full set with box and papers hangtags, and notepad. The watch was serviced by Rolex in November 2023. It is running well. It comes with service papers, card and pouch. It recently passed a water resistance test.

Rolex Submariner Ref 1680.

The Rolex reference 1680 is a cool vintage watch model! This example features a 3.9M serial number and dates to circa 1975. It is paired with a reference 93150 Oyster bracelet with a CP clasp code It comes with the correct 580 end-links. The insert is ghosted!

The dial appears to have been relumed in the past. The hands have been relumed. The case has been polished.

If you are looking for a cool vintage Submariner that is not expensive, this is a very fun watch.

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

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

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

Longines 13ZN Chronograph Reference 4974 Unpolished w/ Extract

To many passionate vintage watch enthusiasts, the Longines chronograph 13ZN is among the most special vintage chronograph watch. These models are historically significant bi-register chronographs introduced in the mid-1930s.

This Longines reference 4974 is a very special chronograph with the iconic 13ZN calibre. It features a luminous dial and handset. This dial configuration is one of four known (all within 3 serial numbers apart).

The case measures 37mm in diameter. The watch is a Tre Tacche (three notches on the caseback) and is one of the early water-resistant chrongraphs with screw-back cases. Furthermore, these case designs are highly admired by collectors for their stepped bezel and monoblocco case. This example is in great condition. The case appears to be unpolished.

There are approximately 70 examples of the reference 4974 known by the collecting community.

This watch does not come with box and papers. It was just serviced and is running well. The watch comes with an Extract from The Archives citing the watch was invoiced to France in 1941.

For those looking for a vintage chronograph, this is certainly one of the most interesting and amazing options to look towards. Vintage Longines chrongraphs are among the finest quality wristwatches of the 1930s-1940s, and to find an amazing example in steel is not an easy task!

Rolex Submariner Reference 1680 in 18K YG

This early gold Submariner reference 1680 is extremely special and rare. This example was produced shortly after the meters-first versions, one of which went for almost $200,000 at auction. Only 5,765 examples of the 1680 in yellow gold were produced according to Rolex.

This example dates to circa 1970, with a 2.5m serial number. The case is in overall strong condition and has been lightly polished in the past. The hands have also been re-lumed.

The bracelet appears to be slightly newer.

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

The watch does not come with a box or papers. The watch was just serviced and passed a water resistance test for 3 bar.

Heuer Camaro Ref. 7843SN on Beads of Rice Bracelet

Heuer is renowned for its rich history with automotive raving, and one of the great models from the golden age of the brand is the Camaro. The Camaro line has always been a sleeper when compared to the more discussed siblings, such as the Autavia and Carrera.

This Camaro reference 7843SN is a great stainless steel chronograph and is a lesser-seen model.

The case measures 37mm in diameter. It is paired with a beads of rice bracelet.

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

Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 White Gold Surrounds Unpolished

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic sports watches and a model that represents the greatest attributes of the manufacturer.

This Submariner reference 5513 is in great condition and features a late white-gold-surrounds dial. The case appears to be unpolished. This example has a 9.1 million serial number dating the watch to circa 1986. It features a K1 date code on the bracelet dating to circa 1986 and is possibly original to the watch.

The 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.

Learn more about the sibling model reference 5512 within Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Collector’s Guide: Understanding The Rolex Submariner Reference 5512’.

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

Rolex Double Red Sea-Dweller Thin Case MK. II Dial Ref 1665

This Rolex Sea-Dweller reference 1665 features the highly desired and vibrant "Double Red" dial and the rare thin case. The earliest Sea-Dwellers such as this example used cases like on the Rolex Submariner reference 5512, but with a helium escape valve (HEV) added to the left side of the case. The case is lightly polished, but in strong condition overall. The watch measures 40mm in diameter. This example with a “MK. II” dial features incredibly attractive lume. The MK. II dials are highly desirable as they are often rich in color and tend to turn tropical. The case has been lightly polished.

The watch features a 1.7 million serial with inside case back dating to circa 1967. These were not assembled by Rolex to be Sea-Dwellers until later.

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