What's Selling Here - July 10, 2026

By Charlie Dunne

Patek Philippe Ref 2508 in 18K YG Unpolished w/ Extract

The Patek Philippe reference 2508 is one of the most amazing time-only models. It is powered by the calibre 27 SC. This example, with an 18K yellow gold case, is in fantastic condition. It appears to be unpolished. It is 35mm in diameter and produced by François Borgel (Taubert Frères). The dial is features some marks, but is attractive and features non-luminous hour markers and hands.

The watch comes with an Extract from The Archives. It does not come with a box. The service history is unknown, but it is running well. It was originally sold on January 26th, 1957.

For those looking for an incredible mid-century Patek Philippe, this is a special watch.

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch in 18K Yellow Gold Owned by James G. Whiteley

This is an incredibly special and important Patek Philippe pocket watch belonging to James Gustavus Whiteley. According to The New York Times, “James Gustavus Whiteley was dean of the consular service in Baltimore, died this morning in his home. He would have been 81 on July 9. Mr. Whiteley's most extensive service was to the Belgian Government, for which he was consul for thirty-one years. He was an authority on international law and diplomatic history and was a member of the International committee which organized Le Congres International d'Histoire Comparee in Paris in 1900. His appointment as consul for Belgium in Baltimore came in 1916 after he had been knighted by King Leopold for services rendered the Belgian Government.”

The case is made of 18k yellow gold and appears to be unpolished. The watch measures 45mm in diameter. The dial is outstanding and the watch features extremely attractive blue Breguet hands. It features “Wolf’s Teeth” gearing.

To learn more about Patek Philippe pocket watches, read Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Why Your Perspective Should Change About Patek Philippe Pocket Watches’.

We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well. It does not come with a box or papers. An Extract from the Archives has been ordered.

Universal Genève Tri-Compax Ref. 52218 in 14k Yellow Gold Unpolished

Universal Genève is one of the most fantastic watchmakers with a great past catalog. This 14k yellow gold case is in great condition. It appears to be unpolished. The diameter measures approximately 35mm and is 41mm lug-to-lug. It features female springbars.

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

HODINKEE "8 Day" Travel Clock Limited Edition Full Set

We never thought we would have the opportunity to offer the limited edition HODINKEE Travel Clock, but as fate would have it we were offered this timepiece from one of the few collectors that was lucky enough to snag it in mid 2020. Since the launch, only a few have been offered publicly for sale on the secondary market. The clock made noise during its initial release, and the alarm function is certainly capable of making a statement in any office or collector’s meet up. People are going to worship you if they see this in your office (or bedside table). This timepiece is powered by the Pontifa 7320 and features an eight-day power reserve.

The clock comes from the original owner and includes box and papers. We do not know the service history but it is running well. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of HODINKEE history.

Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 5712/1A-001 Unpolished Full Set

The Patek Philippe Nautilus is perhaps the most desired watch on the planet. The introduction of the model marked the first true sports watch from the manufacturer in 1976. Along with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, it ushered in the world of integrated stainless steel watches which are adored by watch enthusiasts today.

This Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5712/1A-001 is a very attractive complicated sports model. This stainless steel example appears to be unpolished. The watch is powered by the calibre 240 PS IRM C LU. The case measures 40 mm in diameter. For those looking for a luxurious complicated sports watch, there are few superior options!

For those who appreciate the incredible complications within luxury sports watches, this is a seriously cool timepiece. The watch comes “full set” with box and papers from 2019. We do not know the service history but it is running well.

Rolex Celebration Dial 41mm Oyster Perpetual 124300 Full Set Unpolished

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 124300 is a very special and interesting release from Rolex featuring the “Celebration” dial. These were a very exciting and unexpected design from the crown. The watch appears to be unpolished. It measures 41mm in diameter.

It comes full set with box and papers. It was purchased in 2024.

Rolex Feet First Red Submariner Reference 1680 Unpolished

This Rolex Submariner reference 1680 is a fantastic sports watch dating to circa 1971 with a 2.6M serial. It is an incredible Red Sub! The case appears to be unpolished. The dial, minute and hour hand all have the original lume. It is paired on a firm 9315 bracelet dating to circa 1970. For those looking for an amazing Red Sub, this is a great choice!

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

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

Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Ref. 17000 White Roman Dial Unpolished

This Rolex Datejust is an awesome deviation from the iconic design the model is known for in that it has a bold Oysterquartz case. The watch measures approximately 36mm in diameter but wears slightly larger due to the lug profile. The example features a white roman “Buckley” dial. The case is in great shape and appears to be unpolished. The watch dates to circa 1979 with a 5.9M serial number.

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

Sicura Safari Knife Watch

The Sicura “Safari” features a Victorinox knife that folds into the case. I first saw one of these on the wrist of Pucci Papaleo at the Parma show in 2017 and thought it was insanely cool, so I set about trying to find one. This one is very worn, but it almost feels better that way than something more mint. The case measures approximately 41mm x 50mm.

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 Green Dial Ref. 228239 in 18K WG Unpolished w/ Box & Papers

This Rolex Day-Date reference 228239 is a highly attractive modern dress watch in 18k white gold. This example features a beautiful Olive green dial. We believe the 40mm case and the President bracelet to be unpolished. It has a lug-to-lug of approximately 47.5mm. It is in great condition and appears to be unpolished.

It comes from the original owner with a box, papers and a hangtag. It was sold in 2023. We do not know the full service history, but the watch is keeping great time. It recently passed a 5-bar water resistance test.

Rolex Datejust Reference 16238 in 18k Yellow Gold Unpolished

The Rolex Datejust is one of the brand's most iconic models. This reference 16238 in 18K yellow gold is a rare reference as full precious metal Datejusts are no longer produced. This example is in fantastic condition with a champagne dial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and appears unpolished. It is paired with a honey wind strap. The watch features an L serial dating to circa 1989.

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

Rolex Two-Tone Linen Dial Datejust Ref. 16233 Unpolished

This model 16233 has a champagne-linen dial set with 18K gold applied coronet and index markers, shielded by a sapphire crystal. The watch is in incredibly well preserved condition and we believe the case and Jubilee bracelet are unpolished. The watch features the caseback sticker. The X serial number dates the watch to circa 1991.

To learn more about the “Champagne Linen Dial” check out this article in our blog The Rolex Datejust Reference 16233 with a ‘Champagne Linen’ Dial written by Gavin Galiardo.

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

Andersen Geneve Mundus World's Thinnest World Time in Platinum

This Andersen Geneve is an incredible World Time watch with a platinum case and buckle. The Mundus World Time was introduced in 1994 and remains the world’s thinnest World Time wristwatch. It is powered by a modified Frederic Piguet calibre 9.51 movement. The watch measures approximately 33mm in diameter. It is 4.2mm tall. The watch was produced in 24 examples. It is paired with the original leather strap and signed buckle. It features an exhibition caseback. The watch features Vendome style lugs.

The watch does not come with a box or papers. The watch is under a two year service warranty by AG's US Service Partner (Time Innovations). It comes with a custom made Jean Rousseau strap that is unpunched.

TUDOR Submariner Reference 7923

This TUDOR Submariner reference 7923 is an incredibly special vintage sports watch. The TUDOR reference 7923 is particularly interesting in that it was the only manual-wind Submariner from Rolex or TUDOR. These are among the rarest TUDOR watches - this being one of the first dozen known.

It measures approximately 37.5mm in diameter (47.5mm lug-to-lug). The hands have been replaced in the past with Rolex Submariner hands from the era. The lume on the hands have likely been relumed. The case appears to have been lightly polished. The serial is a 217,XXX dating to circa 1958.

The TUDOR Submariner reference 7923 was a record breaking reference for the time as the most expensive TUDOR sold at auction in 2017 for $99,000. One example purportedy sold for $350,000 and another sold at auction for around $125,000 last year.

The watch comes from the family of the original owner who was in the military and is fresh to market. The watch does not come with box and papers. It passed a pressure test for 5 bar. We do not know the service history.

Grönefeld 1941 Principia Automatic Meteorite Dial Full Set Unpolished

The Grönefeld 1941 Principia Automatic is an extremely cool model. This example features the elusive Gibeon meteorite dial that is different from every other example. These watches were produced in 12 examples for the prestigious New York retailer Cellini. The case appears unpolished. The case is stainless steel. The diameter is 39.5mm and 47mm lug to lug. An example recently sold for $81,000.

The watch comes with a box and papers and was originally sold in 2022. We do not know the service history but it is running well.