What's Selling Here - July 2, 2025

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex GMT-Master Reference 16758 in 18K Yellow Gold Original President Bracelet 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 an extremely attractive 16758 featuring an 6.51M serial number, dating to circa 1980-1981. The aluminum bezel insert is in fantastic condition. The case appears to be unpolished and is so crisp. It is paired on an extremely rare Presidential bracelet often found on Mexican market gold-sports models. The dial features nipple hour markers is in fantastic condition with slight patina in the left side.

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’.

It does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed a 5 bar water resistance test. It is so rare to find an example of this watch in this condition.

Rolex Day-Date United States Merchant Marine Reference 18038 Unpolished

The Rolex Day-Date was introduced in 1956 and was the first watch to display the date, as well as the fully-spelled-out day of the week.

This Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 is an incredibly attractive watch with an unbelievably rare United States Merchant Marine dial. This particularly with this original non-Rolex gold bracelet makes for a seriously impressive watch. We would rather have this logo on our watch than the signature of a despot who allegedly committed patricide, honestly!

The 18K-gold case appears to be unpolished. It measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). This particular example dates to circa 1986 with a 9.31M serial.

The watch does not come 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.

For those looking for a prolific vintage Day-Date, this is one of the coolest examples we have offered!

Piaget Mexican “Centenario” 50 Pesos Coin Watch in 18K Yellow Gold Unpolished

Coin watches are remarkable creations which are both extremely uncommon and very difficult to create. Made from two coins, they are an interesting blend of horology, numismatics, and history. More often than not, these coins would begin as legal tender, then would require a skilled coin maker to dissect two sides, carve an interior within each to house the timepiece, and finally reconstruct the two sides in a hinged fashion.

Piaget is amongst the most sophisticated watchmakers involved in creating these timepieces. This example is an exceptional testament to the art.

It is a rare and highly-coveted Mexican “Centenario” 50 pesos gold coin. It is considered one of the most valuable and beautiful Mexican coins ever made. A Rolex coin watch made from one of these 1947 Centenario coins sold for 84,000 CHF at auction in November 2024.

These are the ultimate horological accessories and way cooler than any Audemars Piguet that you could purchase today. We are elated to offer this timepiece. It is one of Charlie and Eric’s favorite coin watches and they will be bowing down and worshiping the next owner.

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

To learn more about vintage coin watches read Charlie Dunne’s authoritative article 'An introduction to coin watches: Where craftsmanship meets currency'!

Urwerk UR-220 C81 Carbon Limited Edition Full Set

There are only a number of modern watches that are undeniably awesome. Urwerk watches represent forward thinking watchmaking and get just about everyone excited - whether you intrigued by the case or are amazed by the linear format of this timepiece.

This watch is a limited forged carbon edition with only 15 examples produced annually. This version is rarely seen on the secondary hand market and is highly collectible. The case measures 53mm x 43mm and is amazing on the wrist. For those looking for an incredible independent watch, look no further.

The watch comes from the original owner and comes full set with box and papers. It comes with an additional black strap! It was recently serviced and is running great!

Dunhill Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox White Dial Ref E 855 Unpolished

This is the highly elusive and rare Dunhill Memovox E 855 sold in New York during the 1960s. Very few examples are known to exist. This example dates to circa late 1960s. The case appears to be unpolished. The case measures 37mm in diameter and wears excellent. The dial has a very sophisticated painted Breguet numerals and a white dial.

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 clocks, 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. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.

To learn more about this model, read Charlie Dunne’s Collector's Guide: Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Reference E 855.

Rolex IBM Datejust 16220 Unpolished w/ Box

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 and the simplicity in this silver-dial reference 16220 is so beautiful. The watch dates to circa 1991 and features an X serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on a 78360 Rolex Oyster bracelet and 558 end links.

The watch is in excellent condition. The caseback features the former owner’s name engraved with his employer’s (IBM) logo. It was received by the employee in 1990.

The case appears to be unpolished.

It does come with box. It comes with papers that are mismatched - which is often the case for IBM watches.

We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 1 bar.

Heuer Carrera Reference 1153BN Unpolished

The Heuer Carrera reference 1153BN is an incredible 1970s chronograph. It features the calibre 12 movement. The case appears to be unpolished. It has super attractive lume. The dial is a very attractive blue finish with sharp orange accents.

This watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It is paired on a rally strap and unsigned buckle.

Heuer Silverstone Reference 110.313F Unpolished

The Heuer Silverstone is one of the coolest and funkiest chronographs of the era. It features the calibre 12 movement. This reference 110.313F is in outstanding condition. The case appears to be unpolished. It has super attractive lume.

This watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It is paired on a rally strap and signed buckle.

Rolex Meters First Submariner Ref 5513 Unpolished

The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 is an iconic model! This example featuring the “Meters First” dial. The watch is paired on a Rolex C&I stretch Rivet bracelet dating to 1968. The case appears to be unpolished. The insert is later.

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 include 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.

Rolex Portuguese Day-Date Reference 1803 in Rose Gold On Oyster

This Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 is an out of this world example and is a very rare 18K rose gold. The dial is in amazing condition and is a very rare pink sunburst finish with Portuguese day wheel. The rose gold case has been lightly polished. It measures 36mm in diameter. It features a 1.06M serial dating to 1964. It is paired on the near impossible to find Oyster Rivet bracelet in pink gold dating to 1966.

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

This Day-Date is one of the most incredible examples we have offered and is certainly a grail for those who admire the iconic model. It recently passed a water resistance test of 1 bar.

Heuer Jo Siffert Colors 3 Register Autavia Reference 73663

This Heuer “Jo Siffert Colors” Autavia reference 73663 is from a super cool watch that is very similar to the reference 1163 famously worn by the automotive racer.

It is in great condition. The case has been polished. It has super attractive lume.

This watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It is paired on a rally strap and unsigned buckle.

Audemars Piguet Ladies Cobra in 18k White Gold Unpolished

This Audemars Piguet ladies Cobra is an amazing timepiece. The dial features diamond applied markers. The case is made of 18k white gold. It appears to be unpolished. It is a very beautiful matte finish on the white gold. The bracelet measures approximately 6.8 inches and is an incredible design. It measures approximately 20mm in diameter.

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

Rolex GMT-Master Reference 1675 Full Set + Receipt

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 reference 1675 featuring a 3.99M serial number, dating to circa 1975. The case has been lightly polished. The aluminum bezel insert is very attractive.

It is paired on a Rolex solid link bracelet with an A date code (circa 1976).

It was recently serviced. The watch comes with box and papers and receipt. The watch 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 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 Datejust Reference 6305-1 in 18K Yellow Gold

The Datejust is one of the greatest watches introduced in 1945. While we’ve highlighted the great value in steel Datejusts in our past article ‘Don't Sleep On This: The Simple Vintage Rolex Datejust In Steel’, models such as this 18K yellow gold example are just amazing.

This Rolex Datejust is an amazing time watch. It has been lightly polished. It features a 975,XXX serial dating to circa 1953. It features luminous “dagger” markers and “alpha” hands. The 18K gold case is lightly polished, but is nice. It measures 36mm in diameter and 44mm lug-to-lug. The watch is paired on the original Jubilee bracelet has been tightened and is very nice and tight. It dates to 1954.

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

Rolex Saudi Dial Day-Date Reference 18238 in 18K Yellow Gold w/ Service Card

This Rolex Day-Date reference 18238 is a very cool model. It has an an 18K yellow gold case. It features the the rare Saudi Arabian crest dial with a very special palm tree and swords. These crests can be seen on models such as Universal Geneve, Rolex and others. These watches were often gifts from a member of the royal family to diplomats.

The case has been polished. The watch features an L serial number dating to circa 1989. It was serviced by Rolex in 2023 and comes with a Rolex Service Center card.

The watch comes with box and papers. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Rolex Ladies Datejust Reference 69178 in 18K Yellow Gold Unpolished

We are thrilled to offer this very exceptional Rolex Datejust reference 69178. It is a stunning example and is 18k yellow gold. The case appears to be unpolished. The case is 26mm in diameter and 33mm lug-to-lug. It is an absolutely stunning timepiece. It features an N serial dating to circa 1991.

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

Rolex Non-Luminous Speedking Reference 4220 Unpolished

This Rolex Speedking is a super cool watch with non-luminous dial with Art-Deco painted numerals. The steel case measures approximately 30mm in diameter (36mm lug to lug). The case appears to be unpolished. It features a 224,XXX serial dating to circa 1943.

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