Description: VERYGOOD condition. Stunningly beautiful dial on this watch and I've kept the price even lower than the other one we just sold. See what I am referring to Pierce, click here. Extra fine collectable often overlooked by collectors, Pierce chronographs had fantastic dials which often lasted for generations. All original with sweet luminescent Arabic numeral and filled hands. Very faint at this point. The detail is fantastic and I find my eye exploring all of the detail and timing charts. Tachymeter and Telemeter and a 60 seconds track plus the two (also called up down dials) subsidiary dials keep up to 30 minutes, like a stop watch. The single button at four starts, stops and resets the red chronograph hand. This watch has a steel back which is held in place with screws and uses an old fashioned lead seal. The main or middle body (there is no removable bezel) is chrome over base metal. The lugs are holed for ease of strap changing and the crown is large and easy to grip. From a collector who has serviced it recently and Wayne has also had a look to confirm and check for problems. There is one I would like to mention. Some sort of spacer or case/movement clamp or screw is missing as the movement and dial have a little play in the case which is noticed by experienced watch collectors while winding. I've marked the price lower than usual for this reason. The in-house movement is very clean and sharp and it runs great. They have a rare mechanism which starts the chronograph hand smoothly rather than with a one second jump or jerk. This is fascinating and rare for chronographs. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 39 mm long x 14 mm thick. {$675} Item #5652

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Wow. Fantastic watch with an unbelievable dial. It isn't perfect, but very near. It is a two tone silvered dial with a matte interior and glossy or shiny outer track. Under magnification and in our close-ups you can see small dots from age. Mostly on the middle part of the dial and some on the lumed chromed hands. All steel with a signed snap on back and signed crown. New acrylic crystal also installed by Wayne the watchmaker who has examined the Omega Caliber #470 in-house 17j automatic movement and regulated it for time. Case reference #2828 14-SC. Fitted with a sweet honey colored thick DeBeer Paris leather strap. Measures 32 mm wide (not including the crown) x 39 mm long x 11.5 mm thick. {$675} Item #5837 SOLD

Title: Nice Modern Breitling Colt, Quartz

Description: EXCELLENT condition. This high grade Swiss dive watch is about 10 years old as we sold it to one of our regulars a long time ago. He's kept good care of it but there are some tiny nicks on the bezel and other light scuffs here and there. Mostly one sees the bezel nicks but we under grade so most are surprised with better condition than said when their watch arrives. Well made with a 1000 foot rating and mineral glass crystal. It does have some scratches on it, the crystal. Checked by Wayne for problems and a new battery installed. All steel with a bead blasted or parkerized type dull finish. Completely original including the dark green dial. Pick any strap $30 or less for free. I like the original which is made by Hadley Roma and looks like this exactly except not marked Breitling. Click here for the MS886. Measures 38 mm wide (not including the crown) x 44 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$695} Item #5916

Description: GOOD condition. I've only rated this GOOD because of some pitting on the steel case and a refinished dial. Also, the hands are yellow, the correct style and probably Omega but the arrowhead shaped indices (markers) are rose. Originally would have rose colored hands to match the rose indices. It is not extremely noticeable upon first glance. Wayne has checked the Omega Caliber 351 bumper wind automatic and added a new acrylic crystal and gaskets. Signed crown. Screw on signed back. The pitting is not too severe but it does lower value over a near mint or perfect example. Still a very attractive watch and affordable for something extremely unique. Should be fine for hand washing and rainy days but no longer water proof, not that we've tested anyway. The strap is a new black soft rubber but you may choose something else from our Accessories page in the $30 or under range or add $30 credit to an upgrade. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 43 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$569} Item #5909

Description: EXCELLENT condition. This 10k gold filled (see about gold filled watch cases <HERE>...) case is of one piece design with no removable back. Shaped like a bowl for greater water and dust resistance. Quick set date will change date of the month with a push of the crown. Gorgeous original dial has pylon style raised markers and a fantastic 60's, early 70's style. The 12 and 6 have lum dots but I checked them in the dark and they don't light up much. The LeCoultre automatic movement has been evaluated by our watchmaker and is keeping good time and we have lightly buffed the case. The large crown is easy to grip and matches in style and color but has S on it. Sweet large vintage high grade LeCoultre Master Mariner automatic! Measures 36 mm wide (not including the crown) x 40 mm long x 12 mm thick. {$875} Item #5348

Description: GOOD condition. This sure is a gorgeous time piece but I paid $300, then found out it needed service ($125), then some parts and now I'm selling it for my cost! Great! The non-water resistant snap back case is marked acier innoxable (rustless steel) and Swiss. It has been buffed or brought back to a nice polished finish and has some small dimples or dents on the back. Not actually noticed without close examination. The Landeron Caliber 48, Swiss made chronograph movement has been fully serviced, oiled and timed by Wayne and some new parts installed. New crystal, mainspring and crown.  The dial was original, I thought but looking very closely I see that it says t swiss t and there is no tritium anywhere except the hands. The text is very well done and the detail excellent. And, although this is a Swiss watch with a Swiss made case and movement, I am surprised that the pushers are not water resistant. Anyway, great looking watch and quite a bit larger than most vintage chrono's and is fit with a fantastic DeBeer Paris sport leather strap. Measures 40 mm wide (not including the crown) x 48 mm long x 13 mm thick. {$575} Item #5439 SOLD

Title: Beautiful Stainless Steel Vintage Omega Century Serviced

Description: EXCELLENT/NEARMINT condition. Rare 16j Omega hand wound Caliber 30T2-SC Swiss made movement has a  pretty pink gold wheel train and was serviced by the watch restorer a few years ago when the last owner, a collector of top condition watches, purchased it. It was made in about 1944 during WW II when steel was hard to get and good watches for civilians not so common. The Ref. #10567146 Omega signed back snaps in place and has some pitting on one edge between the lugs. The middle body does also but not the inner lip or seal. This has all been cleaned up by the company who refurbished the watch and not easily visible without looking real close. It may effect water proofedness but the style is not very water proof anyway although this case has a fancy curved stem area and is probably sealed in the crown/stem area. The nice black dial is a refinish and was also done by the watch restorer. The indices are yellow while the hands are white or silver in color. Nice large crown is easy to grip. I believe this is the correct case and movement for a Century but since the dial has been refinished I need to do a little more research. Some of my Omega customers may write and let me know before long so I'll update. A brand new black Hadley Roma genuine square grain Alligator strap is attached with a brand new authentic Omega stainless steel buckle. A millimeter or two larger than most hand wound versions from this age, measuring 35 mm wide (not including the crown) x 42 mm long x 12 mm thick. {$975} Item #5832

Description: NEARMINT condition. Although this watch is unbuffed and rarely used it does have some nicks. I am rating it nearmint because it was collected in mint condition, unused and then worn a bit by a careful new old stock collector. Some nicks, micro-fine scuffs and two or three small scratches on the crown/pusher side which has a gorgeous brushed finish. Large steel watch with a signature slotted screw back where the observatory shows us what mint/no wear observatories should look like. A large 24 mm "Alpha" brand leather strap is attached, 99% unused and a neat brushed and polished (matching the head) unbranded stainless steel double deployant buckle is attached. Quick set day date with the crown and sunken pushers. Flat mineral glass crystal. Nice coin edge bezel. Signed crown. Really good time keeper in a good size and shape which I think is fairly unique in today's market. Measures 38 mm wide (not including the crown) x 43 mm long x 12.5 mm thick. {$775} Item #5827

Description: VERYGOOD condition. Simply gorgeous with this unusual, nearly one of a kind dial. Re-finished professionally with a silver center, black outer portion and light green Arabic numerals and hands. The white gold filled case is in great condition with no wear through of the gold and has beautiful engraving on the side. This type of case is reinforced with heavy metal material inside and weighs more than other models from that time. There are a few little tiny dings in the signed back which snaps on perfectly. The American made Caliber 987-F movement was recently serviced by the previous owner and it is keeping good time. The crown is probably not original but is large and easy to grip. Perfect crystal feels like glass but it may be a modern hardened acrylic. Made in the late 1920's and can easily rival the beauty of some more expensive Illinois models. Decent size for the age also as many watches were much smaller than this at that time. Measures 28 mm wide (not including the crown) x 34 mm long x  mm thick. {$575} Item #5829

Description: VERYGOOD condition. Gorgeous condition in pink gold and signed, hallmarked and stamped. This genre is a lightweight watch with a metal dust cover which doubles as an anti-magnetic device. The Swiss made, hand wound Landeron movement is shiny and bright and hardly looks used. It runs great and all of the timing/chronograph functions are working properly. The original dial is fantastic and looks perfect and mint to the naked eye. With magnification you may see some lost paint up around the edge. I've not noticed this at all until the photos showed it. Still can't see it without a loupe it is so small. This dial is really sweet. It has pink numerals and indices placed in a raised track of sorts along with a tachymeter, telemeter and other meters, all in fine colored print around the edge. Measures 38 mm wide (not including the crown) x 45 mm long x 12.5 mm thick. {$690} Item #5851 SOLD

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Boy, this is a real honey and the only thing not perfect about it is that the size is mid-sized, not larger like this one we just sold recently...click here. Housed in a signed, three piece steel case which has been lightly buffed but still shows much of the original brushed finish seen on the sides of the middle body, for example. No corrosion or rust which we see on older steel watches often. Easy to grip crown is a replacement as is the acrylic crystal. Wayne has also fully serviced, oiled and timed the LeCoultre in-house Caliber 450/3A hand winding movement and it is a real stunner. I should've taken a pic of it before he sealed it up. It comes with a rare one year warranty which is sweet for such an old watch. Pick your own nice Hadley Roma or other strap from our accessories page if you don't like the Gator style in light brown seen in the photos but it goes with this fantastic original tan military style dial really well. Speaking of the dial, this one is what I look for in vintage, evenly aged original dials. Lots of character in that it has aged and darkened but is almost un-used or damaged in any way, including the original hands. There is a little dark smudging or spotting between the 15 and 16 and just outside the 3 and 4pm radium Arabic numerals. I'll be sorry to see this fantastic example of a 1940's LeCoultre go. Measures 31 mm wide (not including the crown) x 39 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$695} Item #5645 SOLD

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Pre-owned steel watch made in Germany. Gorgeous hand wound movement is a modification of a Swiss made Cortebert design by Molnija. It has beautiful blued screws, shock protection, a 42 hour power reserve, 18 jewels and 18,000 bph (beats per hour). It runs great and has no major sign of age or abuse. Couple of near invisible scuffs and nicks on the bezel. We sold this a couple of years ago to a good client who is trading it in. He wore it about once or twice a week and got a lot of comments apparently. I've never seen one, to be honest and the movement is certainly a sweet piece of work and easily seen through the back. Measures 42 mm wide (not including the crown) x 53 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$695} Item #5834 HOLD

Description: NEARMINT condition. Property of a meticulous collector. I am calling this near mint even though the silvered dial has been refinished. It is a good job, has 18k solid gold Arabic applied numerals and the rest of the watch is just gorgeous overall. Original and perfect slightly domed glass crystal, near mint solid gold case and immaculate, recently serviced 19j Hamilton Masterpiece Caliber 982. Click on the image to the left for more photos. A new DeBeer turned edge genuine crocodile strap with a gold plated deployant buckle is attached. It comes in the correct Bakelite Hamilton box for this model although the insert is missing. The boxes are $50-$75 when you can find them. Great timekeeper and one of the best American made hand wind ever produced. The gorgeous movement rivals Swiss high end stuff in my opinion. Measures 21 mm wide (not including the crown) x 34.5 mm long x 8 mm thick. {$775} Item #5830 SOLD

Description: VERYGOOD condition. Very nice affordable quick set 24 jewel Omega with a signed crystal and crown. Our watchmaker checked this over but I lost the little paper he makes with all the movement info. Runs great and has a super sharp original and perfect tapestry dial. Gold filled bezel and steel bowl shaped case. Some pitting happed in the past and you can see this on the back of the case which has been buffed lightly (not by us). Pulling the crown out an extra increment quick changes the date. A nice new DeBeer Paris brown leather strap is attached. Very unusual dial on this late 60's high grade Omega. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 40 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$560} Item #5594 {$499}

Description: VERYGOOD condition. Very nice small watch made for children. Not as small as a ladies nor as large as a mid-sized this particular genre is very rare as they did not sell many. The steel two piece case has no removable back and is very water and dust resistant. Full rotor automatic movement runs great, keeping good time. Perfect old original silvered dial. Signed crown. Low profile acrylic crystal. Omega CF (Camille Fournet) fine strap. Old style quick set date. Move the hour hand past midnight then back to nine and repeat. Measures 28.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 33.5 mm long x 10 mm thick. {$575} HOLD Item #5691 {$499}

Description: VERYGOOD condition. A great looking, larger watch from the 1960's with a thick layer of gold over most of the middle body, excellent original silvered dial and high grade Omega Caliber 562 full rotor automatic movement. Our watchmaker Wayne has regulated and examined the movement and re-sealed the water resistant case. The heavy steel screw on back with a nice "seamonster" is in great shape. The hands are speckled with corrosion and the dial is correctly marked "swiss made" with no "t" for tritium as this is not a luminescent dial. Replacement crown and crystal. Old style quick set date changes by moving the hour hand past midnight, back to nine and repeat. A brand new hand crafted DeBeers baby croc strap with a gold tone buckle is attached. Measures 35 mm wide (not including the crown) x 44 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$560} SOLD Item #5595 {$499}

Description: EXCELLENT/NEARMINT condition. Circa 1961 with a real nice refinished (repainted) black dial and nearmint waterproof one piece steel case and movement. We don't use nearmint much on vintage as most dealers call every watch nearmint. Not used or worn much, if at all. Wayne, our watchmaker said the movement was in brand new condition. It is an in-house Omega Caliber  550 pink full rotor with fancy swan's neck regulation and 17 jewels and which has been fully serviced, oiled and timed carrying a one year service warranty. New acrylic crystal. Original signed and easy to grip Omega crown. Beautiful and simple no-date vintage with a brand new Hadley Roma black strap and steel buckle. Add a new authentic Omega buckle for $39. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 40 mm long x 10 mm thick. {$695} Item #5811 SOLD

Description: GOOD/VERYGOOD condition. A real nice looking and affordable vintage Rolex product with a signed screw down crown, original two tone dial and flat water proof Ref. 7934 steel screw back case. Some light nicks and scuffs only. We've not checked out the movement yet but it runs great. I'll probably have Wayne the watchmaker check it out for reference information. The dial has aged very nicely and is very attractive. A new black leather Hadley Roma strap with white stitching is attached.  We can change it for something else if it is not to your taste. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 40 mm long x 9.5 mm thick. {$595} Item #5774

Description: GOOD condition. Very rare 1920's triple signed Tiffany wrist watch. Perfect porcelain dial and nice high grade Swiss movement (probably IWC, Agassiz or some other well known maker) although the nickel finish appears washed out some (dull in brightness) from almost 100 years of servicing. The case is in good shape but does have a few dings in the hinged back which is also signed and does have an engraving of initials on it. Its been buffed quite a bit (the whole case). I would be comfortable charging double for this watch in a fancy shop or if the condition was slightly better. As it is I think this is a good price. Add $75 for service although it runs fine and comes from a collector who takes care of his watches. The crystal is glass and if you look closely you might see some discoloration where the crystal fits into the bezel. This is just old glue from the last time the watch had service or the crystal replaced. Silver will patina to black but not discolor in this fashion/brown. The hinged wire lugs are affixed with a special but brand new open ended Hirsch strap made for this kind of watch. Original crown too in my opinion. Measures 31 mm wide (not including the crown) x 40ish mm long x 10 mm thick. {$760} Item #5351

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Sweet dress watch by a fine Swiss maker. Steel and gold with a solid gold bezel and thin gold bars between the links of the bracelet. There are about 80 small diamonds in the bezel and a dozen on the original mint gold dial. There are  a few scuffs on the bracelet and a tool mark or two on the back and the watch has been to our watchmaker for a full check up and brand new battery. Concord signed quartz movement. Open gold cartouche on the steel fold over clasp. These usually have a C in them for Concord but someone must have replaced this one with the idea of putting their own initial on it and we can do that for you at no charge if you like. The length of the entire watch is about 7 and 1/2 inches but it is too small for my 7 and 5/8ths inch wrist by at least 1/2 inch so my guess is that it fits a 7 to 7 and 1/4 inch wrist and it does have a couple of increments on the clasp and some links can be removed. Very expensive when new costing thousands I am sure. Very classy, thin and heavy dress watch. Measures 33.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 34.5 mm long x 6 mm thick. {$699} SOLD Item #5610

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Although the dial is original on this cool old military Eterna, the numbers look like they have been re-lumed but several years ago, not recently. We have fully serviced, oiled and timed the in-house Eterna L-852S hand wound, anti-magnetic and shock protected movement and added new hands, crown, gaskets and the Bund strap. And it comes with a one year service warranty. As a result of the new gaskets, it is what I call a tight winder but very water and dust resistant. This a a late 1930's or early 1940's un-issued popular Czechoslovakian military wrist watch. Longines, Eterna and Lemania all made versions of this, some with no second hand, some with subsidiary seconds and some with center seconds. This is a center second version that has no second hand pinion or corresponding gear on the back plate. It is not uncommon to find this in old military watches as they had different applications. The watch wasn't broken, but instead sold or altered to be a no second watch. This watch sells for $1200 and up when all original and the Longines go for 2k and more. Just look on ebay which is a wholesale market for the most part. 22 mm lug width with traditional, not fixed spring bars. We've also shown it with a new thick Glycine leather strap and you can choose either, or both if you wish. The Bund is similar to what would have been issued with it or maybe long one piece canvas might have been on it. We can probably change the hands too if you don't like these. Measures 38 mm wide (not including the crown) x 48 mm long x 13 mm thick. {$529} Item #5724 SOLD

Description: VERYGOOD condition. Rare case style with the middle body yellow gold filled and the snap on engraved bezel and back white gold filled material. Learn about gold filled cases <HERE>.  Some wear on the tips of the lugs which you can see as darker base metal (usually brass). Not as noticeable to the naked eye as these close-up photos show. Caught myself staring at it, turning it over and realized that it is almost near mint at a foot away from my eyes. The dial was refinished previously with a striking salmon/copper and yellow exploding numeral motif common and rare for this Major, Circa 1928. Check out the movement by clicking on the photo to the left for the close-ups. Gorgeous and in great shape too according to Wayne the watchmaker who has checked it over and regulated it for accuracy. It has nice raised jewel settings held in place with screws, cross hatch demaskeening, patent regulator, 17 jewels, gold wheel train, bi-metallic split screw balance and unbelievable condition. If you know anything about Illinois watches, then you know that finding one with a nearmint movement is pretty tough. No scratches, scuffs, burr marks on screw heads or washout seen. Except for the wear on the lug tips this watch is in fine condition. Glass crystal and perfect fitting bezel and back. No sign of major age on the white gold filled back. This is a striking watch on the wrist and I don't think you will see another one anytime soon. A brand new Hadley Roma dark brown dress strap is attached. Measures 31 mm wide (not including the crown) x 37 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$875} Item #5653 SOLD

Description: VERYGOOD condition. Sweet watch in very good condition with a nearmint and beautiful fully serviced, oiled and timed LeCoultre Caliber 12A Parachoc bumper wind automatic, superb lightly aged (60/40 original or old perfect refinish) dial and hands and a well made LeCoultre steel snap back case and finally a correct box or period in my opinion. Wayne the watchmaker has also replaced the mainspring, crystal, crown and gaskets and this comes with a one year service warranty. Light nicks only and fitted with a nice new Hadley Roma dress strap. Measures 34 mm wide (not including the crown) x 42 mm long x 12.5 mm thick. {$975} Item #5528 SOLD

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Boy, this sure is a nice looking vintage chronograph which was formally the property of a private collector who had it serviced one year ago. Gorgeous copper dial may be a refinish but the detail is top notch and to be honest, I am not sure. Super cool look with the oversized pushers and steel back which is held in place with four screws. Signed by hand on the back which is not uncommon for older, lower production number watches. Just an outstanding overall appearance and not something I think you will see often, especially in this condition. Runs great and has a nice new dark brown Hadley Roma strap attached. Pierce is known for in-house movements which is pretty hard to find with any chronograph maker, new or vintage. Measures 34.5 mm wide (not including the crown) x 40 mm long x 13.5 mm thick. {$875} Item #5652 SOLD

Description: VERYGOOD condition. Nice unusual size which has been buffed a couple of times and still has some scuffs. I'll see if Wayne can give it a light buff. About 34 mm which is not small for a vintage watch but slightly small for a 1960's water proof, three register style. Beautiful original black, white, red and blue dial with a Tachymeter in red. The tachymeter or fine numbering in red from 1000 to 60, clockwise is used to measure speed traveling one mile (try it from mile marker to marker on the highway, for instance if it takes you 55 seconds the hand will stop just left of 65 on the tachymeter which indicates that you averaged 65.5 mph in that mile). Original hands and lum too. The blue part is probably a 5 minute yacht timer. Signed screw on back with a 40502-8X reference number. Lemania Caliber 1281, Incabloc shock protected Swiss made Tissot signed hand wound chronograph movement has a serial number of 2.422.653 and runs great, keeping good time.  Signed original crown. A brand new Hadley Roma black leather strap with blue stitching is attached. Three register chronographs are usually twice this amount, check the net! Measures 34.2 mm wide (not including the crown) x 41.5 mm long x 13 mm thick. {$590} Item #5879 SOLD

Description: NEARMINT condition. This is a 20 mm jubilee bracelet for Rolex Datejust models, including 16013 which is where it came from and was original to it. Correct #455 end pieces and correct reference number on the clasp, #62523. Light wear and slightly loose, not very loose or worn out at all. A new authentic replacement for this would be about $2675. It measures 6 and 1.4 inches long not including the two extra links which should fit any 7 and 1/4 inch wrist or smaller. 20 links total. Oval, not D-link but very nice condition overall and well priced. {$490} Item #5578 SOLD