What's Selling Here - June 28th 2025

By Charlie Dunne

Rolex Paul Newman Tropical Daytona Reference 6239 Unpolished

This is a rare Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Reference 6239 with a spectacular white dial with tropical subregisters.

The tropical dial is one of the most attractive tropical dial chronograph models I have ever held. It is just out of this world!

The case appears to be unpolished. It is paired on an American made oval link Rolex bracelet made by JB Champion - which adds a bit of heft to the watch on the wrist. The serial number is 2.00M dating to circa 1969. The serial is close to Paul Newman’s former watch and very close to Paul Newman’s own Paul Newman Daytona that sold for $17.8 million USD in 2018.

The watch does not come with box and papers. I purchased it from a coin store in Wisconsin who got it from the original owner’s family last year. As a proud Wisconsinite, I was thrilled such an amazing watch out of Wisconsin. I found the watch on a strap and added the Jubilee bracelet, which is unpolished and very attractive. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of the nicest Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytonas on the planet. Is it expensive? Yes. A similar tropical Paul Newman Daytona reference 6241 sold a few weeks ago in NYC for over $900,000 and back in 2018 a similar 6239 with extremely close serial number sold for 951,000 CHF in Geneva in more worn condition. These are priced in line with those examples.

Is it the best? In my opinion, yes.

Rolex Pistachio 41MM Oyster Perpetual Reference 134300 Brand New Full Set

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 134300 is an awesome modern watch. Nicknamed “The Pistachio” - this dial is incredible and one of the most exciting 2025 releases from Rolex! People absolutely love it and are losing their minds! It has great proportions at 41mm in diameter. The smooth bezel gives it a slightly more dressy look.

The watch comes with box and papers. It was sold in 2025. It is in brand new condition

Rolex Day-Date Lapis/Diamond Dial Reference 18238 Full Set w/ Service Card

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 reference 18238 is a very special Day-Date with the rare lapis lazuli dial with diamond hour markers. The 18K yellow gold case measures 36mm in diameter. The case and bracelet has been polished. The watch features an E serial dating to 1990.

The watch comes with box and papers. It comes with a Rolex Service Center card from 2004. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Reference 6239 Unpolished

This is an incredible Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona reference 6239 with white dial.

The case and bezel appear to be unpolished and are extremely crisp. It is paired on a Rolex Oyster rivet reference 7205 bracelet with correct and very rare 71 end links dating to 1968. We added the bracelet to the watch, which we found head only on a strap. The serial number is 1.9M dating to circa 1969. The serial is close to Paul Newman’s own Paul Newman Daytona Reference 6239 that sold for $17.8 million USD in 2018.

It has good provenance and is a fantastic example. The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

The watch is gorgeous - it is so difficult to find great Paul Newman Daytonas with white dials like this example. Finding an unpolished? I might see one or two maximum come to market each year. I can envision a day in the not-too-distant future where each great Paul Newman Daytona with white dial is $1 million or more and I expect whoever buys this watch will be very happy to own it as time passes.

It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

Vulcain Cricket Reference 303001 Unpolished 5 Patents

This Vulcain Cricket reference 303001 is among the early oversized Cricket models from the 1950s. Similar to the “King Cricket” model, the case dimensions are 38mm in diameter (47mm lug to lug) with a lug-width of 20mm. It is unpolished.

These oversized or “Jumbo” Vulcain Crickets are some of the most interesting and wearable vintage Cricket models, but their interest should be far wider than that. Collectors of oversized vintage time-only and chronograph models, such as vintage Longines, Breitling or Universal Genève collectors, often have not had the chance to see one of these rare models in person, but when they do, it is not unusual to hear an audible gasp or at least eyes widening when they try it on their wrist.

This example is very interesting in that it features the 5 patents on both the case back and movement - which is incredible.

It features the beautifully applied Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 with corresponding applied hour markers.

The watch dates to the early to mid 1950s, and is powered by the calibre 120. As a passionate Cricket collector, I am thrilled to offer this fantastic example to the next lucky owner.

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

Learn more about these watches by reading Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Jumbo Vulcain Crickets: The References 301001 And 303001’

Heuer Camaro Reference 7743 NT 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 7743 NT represents why the Camaro is a watch that warrants more discussion. The dial has aged beautifully and is a dark brown. The crisp branding is emphasized in white, with highly legible subdials at 6 and 9 o’clock. It is powered by the Valjoux 7730, a formidable bi-register chronograph that has stood the test of time.

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

Rolex GMT-Master II Black Insert Reference 16710 Unpolished

This Rolex GMT-Master II reference 16710 is a very fun watch. This example dates to circa 2000-2001 with a K serial. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures 40mm in diameter (47mm lug-to-lug).

To learn more about the Rolex GMT-Master you can watch my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master' video and corresponding article.

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 3 bar.

Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Full Set Unpolished

Rolex “Pepsi” GMT-Master II reference 126710BLRO is one of the most sought-after modern sports watches today. It captures the iconic DNA from the models created for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s. Due to its incredible heritage and iconic look, it remains a flagship model for Rolex to this day.

The watch remains unpolished. It was worn minimally over the years and has a few scratches on the buckle. Outside of that it is in exceptional condition. It was sold in 2021, it was purchased from the original owner, and is “full set” with its original 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.

Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition For HODINKEE Full Set Unpolished

I’ve got a dirty little secret - I love this HODINKEE x Zenith collab! Don’t tell anyone! The Zenith Chronomaster Original Limited Edition For HODINKEE is one of the coolest LEs by HODINKEE. Particularly, this dial is very attractive for a Zenith El Primero and I quite love it.

It comes with box and papers and shows very little signs of wear. It comes from the original owner.

TUDOR Monte Carlo Reference 7159/0 Unpolished

The Monte Carlo reference 7159/0 is an awesome and rare chronograph in the TUDOR catalog. The watch is highly admired based on its vibrant orange accents and extremely cool dial design. This example dates to circa 1974 with an 826,XXX serial.

The case appears to be unpolished. The case measures 38mm in diameter (47mm lug-to-lug). The watch is paired on a Rolex 7836 folded-rivet bracelet. The bracelet is lightly polished.

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

Patek Philippe 5196R-001 Full Set Unpolished

The Patek Philippe 5196R-001 is a classic Calatrava model. The rose gold case measures 37mm in diameter. It appears to be unpolished. The watch is paired on a Patek Philippe strap and buckle. It dates to 2016. The watch comes from the original owner.

The watch is “full set” and includes its original box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

Enicar Sherpa Jumbo Reference 144-59-01 Unpolished

This is a an incredible Enicar Sherpa. The case is 40mm in diameter and stainless steel. It is a super rare model and great on the wrist. The case appears to be unpolished. The watch features an automatic movement. The dial is very interesting - instead of it being a traditional sunburst finish it is radial from the 6 o’clock section. It is also non-luminous. Overall, this is just an outstanding timepiece.

This watch is from circa 1960s, does not include box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.