What's Selling Here - May 23rd, 2025
By Charlie Dunne
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990/1A-011 Full Set Unpolished
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 particular model is a reference 5990/1A-011 dating to 2023.
It features the new and highly coveted blue dial variant. It is powered by the CH 28-520 C FUS. The watch comes from the original owner. The case is unpolished.
The watch comes with the original box and papers, as well as additional links that are original to the watch.
Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer Reference 2444 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 spectacular warm cream colored dial with excellent blue accents in the registers. The minute register is designated for timing yacht races. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures roughly 35mm in diameter. The watch dates to the early 1960s.
The crown is likely a replacement.
The watch comes from the family of the original owner. They reside in Charlie Dunne’s hometown - How cool is that?!?!
The watch does not come with box or papers. The watch was recently serviced and it is running well!
Universal Geneve Compax Nina Rindt Reference 885103/02 Unpolished with Box & Blank Papers
A very nice example of the Universal Geneve “Nina Rindt” Compax reference 885103/02. The case appears unpolished. It is pared on a rare Gay Freres bracelet. This watch is from the mid 1960s. It is powered by the manual-wind movement (Caliber 72 made by Valjoux), and is 36mm in diameter.
It comes with box or blank papers (which is common). We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Piaget Polo Reference 15562 C 701 In 18k Unpolished
This Piaget Polo reference 7661 C 701 is an incredible timepiece with a stunning dial. The lapis dial models are incredibly luxurious and rare. The watch is powered by a quartz movement. The case and bracelet is made of 18K yellow and white gold. It appears to be unpolished. The watch measures 32mm in diameter.
The Piaget Polo was the watch for stylish members of high society as well as car dealers in the 1980s. Famous actress and Bond girl Ursula Andress reportedly helped put the watch on the map when she wore it during the World Polo Cup in the 1980s outside Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida. It’s often a watch seen on the wrists of moneyed Palm Beach residents who bought them new in the 1980s or who inherited them from their parents.
Learn more about the exciting designs and movements of vintage Piaget in the article ‘Undervalued: Vintage Piaget Watches’.
The watch does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Rolex Submariner Reference 16610 Box & Papers
The Rolex Submariner reference 16610 is a fantastic wristwatch. This example features an N serial and dates to 1991. The case is polished. The watch measures 40mm in diameter.
The bracelet features an R code dating to 1993.
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 comes full set 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 Submariner Ref 1680 Unpolished
This Rolex Submariner reference 1680 is a very cool sports watch dating to circa 1975-1976 with a 3.9M serial. It is a super nice white Sub. The case appears unpolished. The dial, minute and hour hand all have the original lume which is incredibly attractive. The second hand has had the lume patched as it was falling out. It is paired on the original bracelet. The bezel has some scratches, but it remains a very raw and attractive example!
The bracelet is a folded link 9315 Rolex bracelet dating to 1976 with correct 380 end links which is likely original to the watch.
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.
To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, dive into my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and corresponding article.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande GMT Q302240 in 18K RG Full Set
This Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande GMT Q302240 is an amazing model. It features two dials. The case is made of 18k rose gold. It measures 30mm by 46mm. The case appears to be unpolished. It was sold in 2009.
It comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Vacheron Constantin 1921 Historiques Américan Reference 82035 Full Set
This Vacheron Constantin 1921 Historiques Américan is an amazing model. It is a reference 82035. The case is made of 18k rose gold. The case appears to be unpolished. It was sold in 2011. It measures 40mm by 40mm in diameter.
Josh Brolin wore one of these in ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ and that is great! We love a good movie with a good watch! Shia wore an IWC. Perhaps Uncle Johann put it on them!
It comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
VC sells these new for +$40,000, so this is an amazing deal!
Panerai Radiomir California 1936 PAM 249 Full Set
This Panerai Radiomir is an amazing limited edition model. It dates to 2006 and commemorates the original Radiomir! Only 1936 examples were produced! The case is made of steel. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures 47mm in diameter.
It comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Cartier Tank Cintrée in 18K Gold w/ Service Papers
The Cartier Tank Cintrée is one of my favorite Cartier models. The cases are very well made and among the most beautiful styles from the manufacturer. These models have grown to become highly collectible over recent years. It is a great contrast to many sports Rolex models within a collection and can be worn in both a casual and dressed up state.
This example dates to circa 1978. It features an 18K yellow gold case. It features a service dial. The case appears to be unpolished.
The case measures 20mm in diameter and 36mm in length.
The watch does not come with box and papers. The watch was serviced by Cartier in 2024 and is running well.
To learn more about the spectacular watches from Cartier, read our article My Dream Cartier Collection.
Patek Philippe World Time Reference 5110J-001 w/ Box
This Patek Philippe World Time reference 5110J-001 is a very attractive complicated timepiece. The case is 18k yellow gold. The case measures approximately 36mm in diameter (46mm lug to lug). We do not know the date of production.
We do not know the date of production.
The watch comes with box. It does not come with papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Rolex Submariner Ref 1680 Unpolished
This Rolex Submariner reference 1680 is a fantastic sports watch dating to circa 1975 with a 3.93M serial. The case appears to be unpolished. The dial, minute and hour hand all have the original lume which is attractive.
It 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.
To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, dive into my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ video and corresponding article.
IWC Rattrapante Chronograph IW3712 in RG Full Set
This IWC Rattrapante Chronograph IW3712 is very cool! It measures 41mm. It features the coolest split seconds chronograph! The case is 18k rose gold, but looks yellow to us! Supposedly it was only in rose!
It appears to be unpolished. It features a beautiful dial!
The watch comes with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
These boxes are messy!
Rolex Blue Datejust Reference 1603
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 1974 and features a 3.33M serial. The case measures 36mm in diameter and is paired on a Rolex Jubilee bracelet. It has been polished.
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 1 bar.
OMEGA White Dial Ranchero Reference 2990 w/ Extract
This is a very cool OMEGA Ranchero reference 2990 with white dial. The white dial variants are quite uncommon and collectible. The watch was produced in late 1960 and delivered to Sweden. The case measures 36mm in diameter. It has been polished. The luminous material is very warm. It is paired on a contemporary OMEGA Strap and buckle.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with papers. It does come with an Extract.
Vulcain Cricket Black Textured Dial Unpolished
This is a rare Vulcain Cricket with black textured dial. It dates to the late 1950s and is one of the coolest models of the early Crickets. The watch is chrome plated and measures 34mm in diameter. The case appears to be unpolished.
The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
Universal Genève Polerouter Silver Dial Ref 20368-2 Unpolished
This is a very fun Universal Genève Polerouter reference 20368-2. It measures 34mm in diameter. The case appears unpolished. It features a luminous dial. It features an automatic movement. The watch is paired on a vintage Universal Genève strap and buckle which are possibly original to the watch. The strap is bent and may need replacing.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with box and papers.
Universal Genève Polerouter Retailed Freccero Reference 10376-1 18k RG Unpolished
This is a very cool Universal Genève Polerouter reference 10376-1 in 18k rose gold. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures 34mm in diameter (39mm lug to lug). The watch is paired on a JB Champion strap and Universal Genève buckle which are possibly original to the watch. It features an automatic movement. The dial is double signed by Freccero!
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with papers.
Universal Genève Ladies Polerouter 825603/07 Unpolished
This is the cutest Universal Genève Polerouter on the planet. It is a reference 825603/07. It measures 26mm in diameter (32mm lug to lug). The watch is very attractive with nice luminous plots. It dates to the early 1960s.
And guess what…. It’s unpolished!.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with box and papers
Universal Genève Polerouter Black Dial S20217-4
This is a very cool Universal Genève Polerouter reference S20217-4 with black dial. The case has been lightly polished. It measures 35mm in diameter (44mm lug to lug). The watch is paired on a Universal Genève strap and buckle which are possibly original to the watch. It features a bumper automatic movement.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with papers.
Universal Genève Polerouter Reference 20360-2
This is a super interesting Universal Genève Polerouter reference 20360-2. It measures 35mm in diameter (44mm lug to lug). The case has been lightly polished. It features silver dial.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with box and papers
Universal Geneve Polerouter Date Non-Luminous Ref 204503-2 Unpolished
This is a very cool Universal Genève Polerouter Date reference 204503-2 with black non-luminous dial. The case appears to be unpolished. It measures 35mm in diameter. The watch is paired on a Universal Genève strap and buckle which are possibly original to the watch.
It features a microrotor automatic movement.
We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with papers.