What's Selling Here - January 9, 2026

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Tropical Gilt Explorer I Reference 1016 Full Set w/ Letter of Provenance

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 model features a tropical gilt dial. The watch features a 1.15M serial and dates to circa 1965. The case is 36mm in diameter. It is in nice condition and has been lightly polished. It is paired on a period correct Rolex 7206 rivet bracelet with 58 end links dating to 1964. The hands have been color matched.

It comes with a letter of provenance from the original owner who was a Junior Officer in the British Merchant Navy. They purchased the watch at Artland Watch Co in Hong Kong while working overseas. They detail in the letter having one bad memory with the watch - an altercation in Manila where a thief tried to steal their 1016! Thankfully they held tight to the watch and had allies come to defend him.

The watch comes with box and papers. It was recently serviced in December 2025 and is running well.

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:

Longines Non-Luminous “Sei Tacche” Reference 5532 Unpolished w/ Extract

This Longines reference 5532 is an incredibly cool Sei Tacche watch. The steel case measures 33.5mm in diameter. It measrues 42mm lug to lug.

It features a non-luminous metallic grey dial that is increduble. The case appears to be unpolished. It is paired on a Private Eyes beads of rice bracelet.

The original serial number 6'818'776 identifies a wristwatch in stainless steel bearing the reference 5532. It is fitted with a Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 10.68Z and was invoiced on 23 November 1944 to the company Wirth, which was at that time our agent for Switzerland.

For those looking for a very special non-luminous Longines, this is an incredible option.

The watch does not come with box or papers. It does come with an Extract from The Archives. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5036/1R-001 Full Set Unpolished

This Patek Philippe reference 5036/1R-001 annual calendar is a very special and complicated timepiece. In addition to the annual calendar, the watch displays a moonphase and power reserve indicator. The rose gold case measures approximately 37mm in diameter. The watch is powered by the Calibre 315/199, made visible with an exhibition caseback. It features an attractive white dial with luminous Roman numerals and leaf hands. It comes with a five-link rose gold bracelet. The case appears to be unpolished.

The watch comes as a “full set” with a box, papers, gold pusher and Certificate of Origin. It was originally sold in 2002. It was last serviced in 2021 by Patek Philippe.

Dunhill Time-Only Blue Dial Breguet Numerals by Jaeger-LeCoultre Unpolished

This is an extremely cool time-only Dunhill wriswatch by Jaeger-LeCoultre. It features the classic painted Breguet numeral dial found on many Dunhill JLC watches. Noteworthy, this is the same blue layout as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Dunhill Memovox E 855s. These watches are rare and extremely cool. Many seem to have been sold in Japan. The watch dates to the late 1960s. It features a stainless steel case which appears to be unpolished. It measures 34mm in diameter.

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

Girard-Perregaux Deep Diver Reference 9018 FA With Papers Unpolished

This is a very rare Girard-Perregaux Deep Divery reference 9018 FA. These feature an incredibly cool roulette-style dial. It incorporates an internal rotating bezel. The case appears to be unpolished. The case production dates to circa 1970 - the year of introduction. Usually they have the Calypso hands, but this seems to be an early example and we believe the hands are original. The case is produced by EPSA. It measures 40mm in diameter (43mm lug to lug).

There is a highly popular Girard-Perregaux x Bamford collaboration watch that retailed for $15,000!

We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well. It comes with original papers and a service receipt.

Cartier Colisee Two-Tone Wristwatch

This Cartier two-tone is made from an 18k yellow gold and stainless steel case. The case measures approximately 24mm in diameter. The dial features Roman numerals and sword hands. The case appears to have been polished in the past. The watch features an intricate bracelet design with alternating gold and steel links. It is a quartz movement watch. It will fit a small wrist of up to approximately 5.9 inches.

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

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 126515LN on Oysterflex Unpolished Full Set

The Rolex Daytona Cosmograph reference 126515LN is a great contemporary iteration of an iconic sports watch. Paired on its original Oysterflex band, it is truly suited to be worn in all active situations. The 40mm case is 18k Everose gold. The watch is in excellent condition and appears to be unpolished.

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 “full set” with original box and papers. It was sold in 2024.

“This is hands-down, possibly the greatest Modern Rolex in Everose on Oysterflex that’s ever graced my wrist.” - Charlie Dunne

Rolex Meters First Dial Submariner 5513

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic watches of all time. This reference 5513 features a 1.58M serial number dating to circa 1967. It is paired with a Rolex C&I stretch rivet bracelet dating to 1966. This example features a “meters first” matte dial with extremely attractive tritium lume. It has been polished but is very attractive overall.

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 read my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ article and corresponding video.

We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 3 bar. It does not come with the original box or papers.

Heuer Dash Timer Double Set “Indianapolis Speedway”

This is an extremely cool set of HEUR dash timers, the timers, in stainless steel cases, are wound and operated through monopusher winding crowns at the 12 o’clock position. They come with a plastic Heuer twinboard that holds them together.

These were mounted in automobiles for the purpose of racing and are absolutely incredible for those that appreciate this cross over between racing and timekeeping.

This example emerged from a small auction in Indiana recently. It is a slightly newer set from the 1960s and one of the coolest bits of Heuer and Indianapolis Motor Speedway memorabilia one can own!

An earlier example sold for $18,750 at Christie’s in 2017 and is now on display at the TAG Heuer museum.

We do not know the service history, but they are both running wel

Minerva Gilt Pocket Watch Unpolished

This Minerva Pocket watch in stainless steel measures approximately 47mm in diameter. The watch features a grey dial with a black gilt track that features silver roman numerals. There is a sub dial at 6 o’clock displaying small seconds. The bow features and engraved floral pattern. This is a cool pocket watch with a highly attractive dial.

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

Rolex Flat 4 Kermit Submariner Reference 16610 Full Set Unpolished

This Rolex Submariner “Kermit” Submariner Reference 16610 is an amazing sports watch. The case appears to be unpolished. It features the Flat 4 Bezel insert. The watch features a F0 serial dating to circa 2003-2004. It was sold in Saint Tropez which is very nice!

The service history is unknown, but it was recently put on a time graphed and is running well. The watch comes full set with box and papers. It 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.

Vulcain Cricket Black Dial Mirror Track Reference S2328A Unpolished

This Vulcain Cricket reference S2328A is an incredible and rare example with the black dial and mirror track. The watch is extremely attractive. It is powered by the calibre MSR S2. The case is unpolished. It features the very cool “Officer” style lugs, and an angled bezel. The case measures 35mm in diameter (41.5mm lug-to-lug).

The dial is outstanding and the outer mirror track is super cool. The hour markers are also very attractive. The “Vulcain” font is super crisp against the black dial.

For those looking for an amazing 1960s Vulcain Cricket, look no further.

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

Vulcain Cricket Mirror Track Reference S2324A Unpolished

This Vulcain Cricket reference S2324A is a fantastic and rare example with the rare grey metallic dial with a mirror track. Over the years of collecting, I have only seen two examples - one of which was in my personal collection and the other is this example! It belongs to Eric Wind and it was famously worn in the Rolex Explorer Reference Points video! It is powered by the calibre MSR S2. The case is unpolished. It features the very cool “Officer” style lugs, and an angled bezel. The case measures 35mm in diameter (41.5mm lug-to-lug). The alarm is very loud and will surely wake you up when it rings!

The dial is outstanding and the outer mirror track is super cool. The hour markers are also very attractive. The “Vulcain” font on these dials is very cool in that it has some speckling that resembles graffiti font.

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

Enicar Ocean Pearl Alarm Unpolished

The Enicar Ocean Pearl Alarm is a very rare watch that most people have never heard of. When you ask knowledgeable vintage watch enthusiasts to cite the manufacturers that made Alarm Dive watches - they will immediately say “The Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm”, “The Polaris of course!”, or begin screaming “Vulcain Cricket Nautical, Vulcain Cricket Nautical, Vulcain Cricket Nautical!” 😱 (Yes, these conversations do occur). However, there is also an Enicar dive alarm watch - also with an EPSA case! These watches are incredibly cool, and compact dive models. It features the A. Schilds calibre. The case measures 35mm in diameter by 44mm in length. The case is unpolished. The bracelet is a later unsigned model that looks very nice on the watch. It features an Explorer dial layout and rotating bezel.

Eric has seen 2 examples (including this one). Due to the 12 people globally that know about these two watches, we will not say it is “scholarship changing”, but it is still an epic watch that is super rare!

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

Patek Philippe World's Columbian Exposition Chicago (World’s Fair) 1893 Pocket Watch in 18K Gold

This is a very special and important Patek Philippe pocket watch dating to 1893 produced for the World's Columbian Exposition Chicago. This was the first year Patek Philippe became a jury member of the World's Columbian Exposition.

The dial is phenomenal. It features the original glass crystal which has some scuffs. The case measures 51mm in diameter. It features “Wolf’s Teeth” gearing.

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

To learn more about these special timepieces, read Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Undervalued: Why Your Perspective Should Change About Patek Philippe Pocket Watches’.

Heuer Camaro ARR.C. Reference 9220N on Gay Freres Bracelet Unpolished

Heuer is renowned for its rich history with automotive racing, 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 particular reference 9220N is a very special example with provenance being won at the 1967 American Road Race of Champions! The dial is in fantastic condition. The watch is paired on a Gay Freres Bracelet with HLA end links - which was added later - and is significantly hard to find. The watch is powered by the Valjoux 92. The case appears to be unpolished.

The watch comes does not come with box and papers. It does come with a catalog and ticket from the 1967 American Road Race of Champions which were added subsequently for those who appreciate the associated ephemera. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. For those who appreciate great vintage Heuer watches and the incredible examples with provenance, look no further!

Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer Ref 2444 by Heuer Unpolished

The Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer is essentially the same watch as the Heuer Mareographe reference 2444 with a bit of retailer sauce! This example has a very attractive warm colored dial with excellent green and yellow accents in the registers. The minute register is designated for timing yacht races. The 9 o’clock register indicates tide changes. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures roughly 35mm in diameter. The watch dates to the early 1960s.

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

Rolex Big Daytona Reference 6239 w/ Letter of Provenance

The Rolex Daytona reference 6239 is the original and earliest reference of the Daytona. This example features a “Big Daytona” logo where DAYTONA is large and underneath COSMOGRAPH on the dial. I really love the way the ROLEX / COSMOGRAPH / DAYTONA text lines up in descending order like a pyramid in shape.

This example also has the original early “300” Mark 2 reference 6239 bezel, which differs from later examples by having 300 on the tachymeter bezel and “UNITS PER HOUR” between 12 and 2 o’clock, whereas later bezels have it by 3 o’clock. This is the second version of the steel bezel found on the reference 6239 and the earliest Mark 1 examples have a 275 and dashes rather than dots next to the numbers. The dial is super attractive with the silver soleil dial. The registers are turning slightly brown, but I would not necessarily call it tropical.

The case features a 1.52 million serial number dating it to circa 1967. The case has been polished in the past, but is extremely attractive.

The watch does not come with box and papers, but it does come with a letter from the daughter of the original owner. I purchased the watch from her several years ago and sold it to a client who is now selling it to help fund the purchase of a home. The watch features a new TrueDome D21 crystal. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Rolex Silver Dial Datejust Ref 16030 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 love the steel engined turned bezel on these classic stainless steel models.

This watch features a quickest date movement. The dial is a very attractive silver dial. The reference 16030 is notable for its stainless steel engine-turned bezel. The watch features a 7.7M serial number, which dates to circa 1983.

The watch is paired with a 62510H Jubilee bracelet with an N7 date code dating to circa 1989, as well as the correct 555 end links. The minute hand has been relumed. The case appears to be unpolished.

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

Audemars Piguet Ref. 14790ST Blue Dial

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is among the most iconic wristwatches. This example, a reference 14790ST, is a great compact Royal Oak. It measures 36mm in diameter, but wears larger as it has a lug to lug measurement of 46mm. The bracelet can fit a wrist of approximately 7.25 inches. The case is very attractive and appears to be unpolished.

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

Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 16710 Coke Unpolished

Originally designed for Pan-Am pilots in the 1950s, the Rolex GMT-Master is one of the most sought-after models in the brand’s lineup. Due to its incredible heritage and iconic look, it remains a flagship model for Rolex to this day.

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. You can also read our comprehensive article on the earlier reference ‘Collector's Guide: The Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 In Steel’.

This example, reference 16710, a stainless steel model, with an N serial dates to circa 1991. It is paired with a reference 78790A Oyster bracelet with a P clasp code dating to circa 2001, likely original to the watch. The case and bracelet appear to be unpolished. The watch features a black and red “Coke” bezel insert.

The watch recently failed a water resistance test of 5 bar. The watch does not come with a box or papers.

Heuer Carrera Reference 2447N on GF Bracelet Unpolished

The only time better than now to buy a vintage Heuer was back in the 1960s! The Carrera is an iconic sports chronograph which is one of the most versatile watches to have in a collection. This is a very attractive example with the black dial. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures 36 millimeters in diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug. The watch is powered by the Valjoux manual-winding calibre 72. It is paired on a nice Gay Freres Bracelet dating to 1969. The watch dates to circa 1968-1969.

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

Rolex Fuchsia GMT-Master 1675 Unpolished

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 very cool Fuchsia 1675 featuring a 1.9M serial number, dating to circa 1969. These bezels were born on watches featuring 1.8M and 1.9M serial range from circa 1968-1969.

The case appears to be unpolished. The aluminum bezel insert is very attractive. It is paired on a correct 7206 Rolex rivet bracelet with 80 end links dating to 1969. The hands were relumed due to previous fissures in the lume. The dial is turning a bit tropical.

It was serviced in mid 2025 and is running well. It recently passed a 5 bar water resistance test. 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 Milgauss Reference 1019 Black Dial w/ Box

When it comes to the antimagnetic wristwatches of the 1950s-1960s, several manufacturers produced what would go on to become iconic timepieces. Among those are the IWC Ingenieur, the Eberhard Scientigraf, the Omega Railmaster, as well as Patek Philippe’s reference 2570 / 2570-1 and 3417. However, one of the most beloved models of orientated for the physicist or engineer of the day was none other than the Rolex Milgauss.

The Rolex Milgauss reference 1019 was the successor for the reference 6541. Like many of the Milgauss models over the years, the dial features a distinctive look that deviates from the consistent aesthetics from Rolex models.

This is the Mark 1 black dial with lume across the 3:00, 6:00, and 9:000 markers - later examples have luminous plots only on the outside of the hour markers. The case has been polished. This example features a 2.55M serial from circa 1970-1971. It is paired on a 7836 Rolex bracelet with 258 end links dating to 1970.

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

Heuer Carrera Reference 3647S “Sherman Decker” Unpolished

This Heuer Carrera reference 3647S is an extraordinary example with great provenance. It is powered by the Valjoux calibre 92. The watches belonged to the legendary driver and road racer Sherman “Sherm” Decker, and presumably was a gift from Heuer.

The patinated dial features the driver’s name SHERMAN DECKER above 6:00. We only know of two other examples of name-only Carrera dials - one being the famous JAMES GARNER example that was worn by the famous actor and that sold for over $176,000 in 2022. This same font and style of dial was used on the legendary MG Carreras.

The stainless steel case measures approximately 36mm in diameter or 45mm lug to lug. The case appears to be unpolished. This is an incredibly early example with case serial 54398 - one of the earliest known two-register Carreras. Ben Clymer has the earliest known Carrera found by Eric on eBay many years ago for him and it has case serial 53781!

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