What's Selling Here - July 31, 2026
By Charlie Dunne
Rolex Ghost Bezel Double Red Sea-Dweller Reference 1665 Unpolished
The Rolex Sea-Dweller reference 1665 is one of the iconic dive watches, and according to Rolex it was produced in 22,038 examples. These watches are appreciated by collectors due to their depth rating and robust cases. This Rolex Sea-Dweller reference 1665 features the highly desired and vibrant "Double Red" dial. The aluminum bezel insert has faded to a beautiful ghosted grey color.
The watch features a 4.06M serial dating to circa 1975. The case appears to be unpolished. it is paired on a nice 9315 folded link bracelet with B date stamp dating to circa 1977 and 380 end links which are correct.
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.
Patek Philippe Square Wristwatch in 18K Yellow Gold w/ Extract
This is a special and early Patek Philippe wristwatch. It is a tank style watch with an incredible 100+ years of history. The case is 18k yellow gold and measures approximately 25mm x 25mm. The watch features a white dial with printed Arabic numerals and spade hands. It is powered by a calibre 10 with lever escapement. It came from the family of the Phipps family.
The watch does not come with a box or paper, it comes with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives. It was manufactured in 1922. It was originally sold in August of 1924. We do not know the full service history, but it is running well.
Cartier Knife Pocket Watch in 18K Rose Gold Unpolished
This is an exceptional and rare Cartier pocket watch in 18K gold. The case appears to be rose gold. The case is a fantastic size at 45mm in diameter. These Cartier pocket watches, in addition to examples from Audemars Piguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre, were named “knife watches” for their exquisite case designs and sharp edges. This watch measures at an elegant 6mm including the crystal while the case bezel descends even more narrow. The dial has an incredible guilloche texture with a “smoked” or “salmon” dial with painted-Breguet numerals. In the subsidiary seconds, the dial is stamped with the prestigious retailer’s name. The case back features what appears to be a white enamel monogram which is shaped like a hilt of a sword.
For those looking for a museum-grade Cartier timepiece, look no further.
The watch does not come with box and papers.
Patek Philippe Ref. 4972 Diamonds in 18k White Gold Full Set Unpolished
This Patek Philippe reference 4972/1G-001 is an elegant timepiece with a radical case design. Patek Philippe is very traditional, yet the manufacturer has a great catalog of asymmetrical case designs. The case is 18k white gold. It features a white mother of pearl guilloché dial. It is powered by a quartz movement. The case measures approximately 39mm by 27mm at the widest points. The case features beautiful pavé set diamonds.
The watch comes with a box and papers. It was originally sold in 2022. We do not know the service history, but it is running well and keeping good time.
IWC Salmon Dial Ingenieur Reference IW322711 Limited Edition w/ Service Box
The IWC Ingenieur is an incredible antimagnetic watch designed by Gerald Genta. This example is a very special limited edition of 100 examples (the other 100 were not produced) with the beautiful salmon dial. These watches were purportedly produced for the Japanese market in circa 2009.
This watch measures approximately 42mm in diameter and 47mm lug to lug. This watch has a steel case. The case has been lightly polished. This bracelet will fit a wrist approximately 7 inches.
It does not come with box and papers. It comes with a service IWC box. We do not know the service history but it is running well.
Hermès Arceau Le Temps Ref. AR 8.910
This Hermès Arceau Le Temps is an elegant modern timepiece in stainless steel. The case measures approximately 43mm in diameter. The watch features a “stop time” complication wherein the 9 o’clock pusher corrects the hour and minute hand to a display position and hides the day of the week until engaged again, when the time resumes.
This watch does not come with a box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Rolex Meters First Submariner Reference 5512 Unpolished w/ Box
This Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is an incredibly attractive example with puffy warm colored lume. The watch has a 1.83M serial dating to circa 1968. It is an gorgeous matte dial with super attractive luminous material. It features the original bezel insert. The case appears to be unpolished. It is was paired on a 7205 Rolex rivet bracelet with 80 end links dating to 1968.
According to Rolex, the Submariner reference 5512’s production consisted of only 17,338 examples. The Submariner reference 5513’s production consisted of a much larger amount, 151,449 examples! Both Eric and I 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).
It is extremely rare to find a great Submariner reference 5512. These are some of my favorite watches of all time.
This watch does not come with papers. lt does come with a box. We do not know the service history, but it is running great! It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
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.
Patek Philippe First Series Dial Reference 2526 in 18K Yellow Gold w/ Extract
The Patek Philippe reference 2526 is an iconic watch and this is an incredibly attractive example in 18K yellow gold. The Patek Philippe Reference 2526 is renowned as the most attractive important of Patek Philippe’s automatic references.
The watch dates to 1954 according to the Extract from the Archives - a first year of production 2526. The case has been polished. The dial is a beautiful First Series enamel dial that is extremely attractive. The case dimensions are 36mm in diameter and 41mm lug-to-lug.
It comes with an 18mm Patek Philippe leather strap and features gold Patek Philippe buckle. It is powered by the iconic self-winding movement from Patek Philippe, the calibre 12-600.
The watch does not come with box and papers. It does come with an Extract from the Archives. The watch was serviced in February of 2025.
Heuer “Gubelin” Autavia Ref. 2446 Unpolished
The Heuer Autavia is recognized by collectors as one of the great sports chronographs of the 1960s. Along with many of its contemporaries of the era, it is powered by the Valjoux 72. The reference 2446 is regarded as one of the great Heuer racing chronographs. The present example is extra special by the signed detail that features the retailer’s name “Gubelin”. The lugs feature a fluid design, tapering down toward the wrist with thinner, beveled lugs. The dimensions are 38mm in diameter with a height of 13mm. The case appears to be unpolished.
The watch does not come with a box and papers. The service history is unknown, but it is running well.
Rolex GMT-Master Reference 16758 in 18K Yellow Gold
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 cool 16758 featuring an 6.6M serial number, dating to circa 1981. The 18k yellow gold case and bracelet has been polished. It has a beautiful sunburst dial. The second hand has been relumed. The watch will fit a wrist slightly above 7 inches. The insert is for a two-tone GMT-Master. It comes with a later all brown insert from the late 1990s.
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.
Rolex Datejust Ref. 16234 Black Dial 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 is a stunning example with black dial. The watch is paired with a 62510H Jubilee bracelet dating to circa 1989 with an N clasp code and 555 B end-links. The case and bracelet are in great condition and appear to be unpolished.
The watch does not come with a box or papers. We do not know the service history but the watch is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
Rolex “1999 Diver of The Year” Submariner Reference 14060 Unpolished
This Rolex “No-Date” Submariner reference 14060 dates to circa 1999 with an A serial. It is a great modern Submariner, before the switch to ceramic bezels. It measures 40mm in diameter and features a black ‘white gold surrounds’ dial with super luminova plots. It comes with a Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 93150 with an X clasp code dating to circa 1999 as well which is original to the watch. The case and bracelet are in great condition and appear to be unpolished. It features a “SWISS” only dial with LumiNova. The watch features a caseback inscription that reads "Hillary Viders 1999 DAN/Rolex Diver of the Year”.
The watch was awarded to Hillary Viders through the Divers Alert Network. According to DAN, “Hillary Viders is a conservationist, speaker, educator, and diver whose dive specialties include marine science and conservation, undersea and hyperbaric medicine, shipwreck exploration, and dive accident management.
Dr. Viders also co-founded the Women Divers Hall of Fame. Her work in science and dive medicine has been published in thousands of publications and books and earned her many awards.”
Viders was the first woman to receive the DAN in 1999. For those looking for an incredible no-date Submariner, this is a special watch with great provenance.
To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, dive into ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and corresponding article.
The watch does not include a box or papers. It comes with a Rolex hangtag that features the watch’s serial number. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
Vacheron & Constantin Reference 6441 Spillman Case in 18K YG Unpolished
This is an incredibly cool Vacheron & Constantin reference 6441 in 18k yellow gold. The case measures 36mm in diameter and 42mm lug to lug. The dial is extremely attractive and features a beautiful non-luminous sunburst finish. The case features a dent near 9 o’clock. The case appears to be unpolished. The case is made by Spillman who was famously involved in the production of 4 digit Rolex Daytonas and 1980s Speedmasters.
We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well. It does not come with a box or papers.
M.A.D. Editions M.A.D. 1 RED Full Set
This M.A.D. Editions M.A.D.1 RED is one of the amazing timepieces from MB&F which excited collectors for its accessible price point. The watch features an awesome rotor displayed on the top of the watch. It features a linear format of the time on the profile of the case. it is a very fun and dynamic watch. It measures 42mm in diameter. The case is unpolished and worn only a few times. It is paired on a Delugs strap.
The watch comes with box and papers from the original owner.
Vacheron Constantin 222 Ref. 46003 in Two Tone w/ Extract & Service Papers Unpolished
This Vacheron 222 is an extremely cool and uncommon watch. This example is a two-tone in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. The watch features an incredible integrated bracelet. The watch measures approximately 33.5mm in diameter. It features an automatic movement. The bracelet will fit a wrist approximately 7 inches. The case appears to be unpolished.
This watch does not come with a box and papers. It does come with an extract from the archives. It was originally sold in 1981. It was serviced in October 2025 and is running well.
LeCoultre Chronograph Reference E 335 Unpolished w/ Box & Catalog
This is an incredibly cool LeCoultre reference E 335 chronograph with black dial and tachymeter scale. The watch is powered by the Valjoux 72. The case is unpolished and measures 35mm in diameter (42.5mm lug-to-lug). For those who appreciate obscure chronographs, vintage LeCoultre models are hard to come by in this condition.
The watch does not include a box or papers. We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well.
Rolex Explorer Honeycomb Dial Oyster-Perpetual Air-King Reference 5504 36mm Unpolished
The Rolex Air-King reference 5504 is a rare and oversized Oyster Perpetual model which measures 36mm (43mm lug-to-lug). This example features the very faceted-arrow markers and the attractive numeral style found on models such as the Rolex Padellone, as well as various Patek Philippe and Movado models.
The reference 5504 is a rare model and finding examples with well preserved “honeycomb” dials is uncommon. The central second hand is heat-treated to a blue color. The case appears to be unpolished and the watch is paired on a 7206 Rivet bracelet by Rolex with 58 end links dating to 1966 which is in fantastic condition. The watch features a 371,XXX serial dating to circa 1958.
The watch does not come with box and papers. The service history is not known, but it is running great! It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
OMEGA Ultraman Speedmaster Professional 145.012-67 Unpolished
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 OMEGA Speedmaster reference 145.012 is regarded as one of the most cherished iterations of the iconic Speedmaster model. Nicknamed after its cameo within the Japanese television series "Ultraman" (or Ultra Series), its distinctive orange hand is the perfect example of how collectors can become enthralled by the slightest nuances.
This example is fantastic condition. The watch dates to circa 1967-1968 and it is paired with an Omega reference 1039 bracelet with 516 end-links dating to 1968. The case measures 42mm. The case appears to be unpolished.
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 or papers. We do not know the service history but it is running well.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Reference 6614 Unpolished
The Rolex Air-King reference 5504 is a rare and oversized Oyster Perpetual model which measures 36mm (43mm lug-to-lug). This example features the very faceted-arrow markers and the attractive numeral style found on models such as the Rolex Padellone, as well as various Patek Philippe and Movado models.
The reference 5504 is a rare model and finding examples with well preserved “honeycomb” dials is uncommon. The central second hand is heat-treated to a blue color. The case appears to be unpolished and the watch is paired on a 7206 Rivet bracelet by Rolex with 58 end links dating to 1966 which is in fantastic condition. The watch features a 371,XXX serial dating to circa 1958.
The watch does not come with box and papers. The service history is not known, but it is running great! It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
Rolex Blue Dial Datejust Reference 1603 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 and the simplicity in this blue-dial reference 1603 is so beautiful.
The watch dates to 1973 and features a 3.47 serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on a 6251H Rolex Jubilee bracelet and 55 end links dating to 1969. The case appears to be unpolished.
It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history of this watch, but it is running great and keeping excellent time. It just passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.
Abercrombie & Fitch Auto-Graph Unpolished
This Abercrombie & Fitch Auto-Mark is an uncommon and highly interesting model. The stainless steel case measures 35mm in diameter (approximately 42.5mm lug-to-lug). The case appears to be unpolished. It is paired on a contemporary beads of rice bracelet. The watch features a central hand that is changed through a pusher near 9 o’clock to mark a stopped time. The watch dates to the early 1950s.
The watch does not come with a box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running great!
Rolex Precision “UFO” Reference 9083 w/ Waffle Dial Unpolished
The Rolex 9083 is nicknamed the UFO for its distinct flying-saucer shape. The honeycomb dial is gorgeous and the case is unpolished. The Swiss-made Oyster rivet bracelet appears to be unpolished and is in fantastic and tight condition. Personally, this is the nicest 9083 I have ever seen or held. It is very honest and came from the family of the original owner, who engraved his military ID and Social Security Number on the case back. My understanding is that the original owner purchased this during his military service. It’s hard to find a Rolex UFO in this sort of unpolished and original condition. Often the UFO watches have replaced bracelets, but this is original. it measures 35.5mm in diameter.
This example features an outstanding non-luminous “honeycomb” or “waffle” dial. The textured Rolex dials of the 1950s are very uncommon and particularly important on Rolex models!
This example dates to circa 1958 with a 347,XXX serial.
This watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history but it is running well.
Heuer Orange Boy Autavia Reference 1163 Unpolished
This Heuer “Orange Boy” Autavia reference 1163 is great model and the Orange Boy is one of the most exciting and attractive dial variants within the reference 1163. The watch is in great condition. The case appears to be unpolished.
This watch does not include the original box and papers, has an automatic movement (Caliber 11 made by Heuer-Léonidas), and is 42mm in diameter. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.