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Pre-Owned Corum bubble Chronograph (automatic)

{$1195} Item #6330

SOLD

Benrus Type II Military issue

SOLD

14k Rolex Date w/Diamond Guilloche Dial

{$3695} {$3395} Item #6314

Serviced

Pre-Owned Ball Voyager GMT w/Power Reserve

{$1195} Item #6243 SOLD

Pre-Owned Ball Cleveland Express Chronometer

{$1295} Item #6241 SOLD

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Last of breed, NOS vintage Breitling Transocean w/longer bracelet and Breitling box {$1999} Item #6139 SOLD

Pre-Owned Ball Cannonball Chronograph

{$1995} Item #6242 SOLD

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Rare 18k Rolex Ovettone, Circa 1949 HOLD

 {$5989} Item #6040 {$4995}

 

Title: Fine Vintage Beaded Bezel Breitling Navitimer, Ref. 806 AOPA Logo

Description: NEARMINT condition. Believe it or not, this watch came from a little old lady in Pasadena. She brought it into the shop of a watchmaker friend a few years ago. He wore it for awhile then sold it. What is special about it besides the provenance I've just mentioned, is the condition. You may or may not know but many dealers call buffed or refurbished watches nearmint. Once a watch, steel or gold has been buffed, its original finish is lost forever. That is one reason this fine Patek Philippe, click here....sold for such a high price. Never buffed. Same here. Never ever buffed. There are numerous micro fine scuffs, some light scratches and a few tiny nicks. Most are visible only upon close examination but the polished lug tops show these scuffs the clearest. The rare beaded bezel rotates, and is in perfect condition. Steel snap on back is marked 972431 (circa 1963) on the inside, for collector reference. 806 on the outside of the back is the model number. As you can clearly see in our photos, the AOPA dial matches the overall condition. With an old tool watch (used by pilots) of this type, finding a dial which looks almost new is very difficult. Some specs of dirt can be seen on the outside of the case in our close-up photos as I've not cleaned the external portion. A damp cloth will easily get it and I'll do that before shipment. But, you can also see just how little wear it has. Look at the shot between the lugs. All original. Nothing has been changed, exchanged or replaced. The acrylic crystal could even be the original as it is the correct thin slightly domed style which has no bevel. A crystal with a beveled edge (modern replacements sometimes have this) can interfere with reading of the outer rotating bezel. Comes on a brand new Hadley Roma 886 but also has a modern Breitling strap, well used and a Breitling steel buckle. Both were added by the watchmaker who purchased it from the lady. That is the original box also which may come as a surprise considering we all expect a square box these days. I will throw in a one year warranty on the perfect pink Breitling (Venus Caliber 178) hand wound movement and most of our customers already know this but when anyone who has purchased a watch from us needs help, we do it. Even if a long time has passed, after the sale. This large, rare and extra fine sport chronograph measures 40 mm wide (not including the crown) x 49 mm long x 12 mm thick. {$5000} Item #6080 SOLD

Title: Beautiful Pre-Owned Modern 18k/SS Rolex Submariner

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Pretty nice watch with little sign of wear or use. Some, not a lot though. I can see some faint scuffs on the gold center links if I look hard in the right light and one or two very faint nicks down on the backside edge of the main body...that is about it. Another way to judge condition on Rolex bracelet watches is to look at the spot where the clasp and extension clasp rub the inside of the bracelet. I've taken two extra photos of this area which barely shows a rub mark. X serial number is around 1991. Sapphire quick set with no edge chips, scrapes or scuffs on the crystal or any marks on the gold bezel that I can see. The crown is nice and tight as is the bezel. Blue dialed Subs are really gorgeous watches and very popular in the market place. Bracelet is pretty tight also without much droop. See photo. Click on the image to the left. Measures about 40 mm wide (not including the crown, crown guard or bezel which sticks out over the edge of the main body) x 48 mm long x 14 mm thick. {$5495} Item #6016

Title: Outstanding Vintage Rolex Submariner, Circa 1965

Description: EXCELLENT condition. Found on its original nicked up and now buffed folded link 9315 Swiss made flip lock rare early diver's bracelet with suit extension in the clasp. Head nicked scuffed, and then buffed. Purchased from the original owner who wore it a lot and then lost part of the bezel. The one in the photo is a replacement. Working on the original. Fully serviced, oiled and timed with a one year warranty. New domed correct style acrylic crystal. Mint plus original matte dial. Mint plus original hands. Circa 1965. Measures 40 mm wide (not including the crown) x 48 mm long x 14 mm thick. {$4995} Item #5983 SOLD

Title: Pristine Mint Three Register Breitling Chronograph

Description: PRISTINE MINT condition. Highly desirable Swiss chrono with a Valjoux 7736 hand wound movement which has not seen the light for  many years. 1970's round pusher, friction fit steel back which is fully marked and has never been removed from the watch. Despite the age this perfect "dress chronograph" runs great and actually keeps superb time. All of the chrono functions work perfectly. The heavy gold plated body is brushed with a thin polished bezel design around the dial. The gold has darkened to a fantastic and unusual color. It is water resistant, shock protected, anti-magnetic with stunning gold three register dial. Chronograph features 60 second timer (long center second hand), thirty minute timer (sub-dial at three) and 12 hour timer which is the dial at six. The subsidiary dial at nine is the seconds hand which is normally where the 60 second chronograph hand is on time only watches. Installed with a high grade Hadley Roma (not original Breitling) genuine Croc straps (made in America) in dark brown and although they are slightly glossy they really highlight this magnificent chronograph. The crystal is acrylic and can be buffed if scuffed or scratched. Measures 42 mm wide (not including the crown) x 47 mm long x 14 mm thick. {$1675} Item #4525

Title: New Old Stock Breitling Pupitre Steel Chronograph

Description: PRISTINEMINT condition. Mid 1970's circulation. Unused condition. Never sold to the public. Head is original in every way and unopened. Sticker on the back is original. Beautiful multi color brown and orange dial.  Hand wound chronograph/timer and time keeper plus date (Valjoux 7740).  Original signed crown on top where the case is asymmetrically thicker than the bottom, opposite the crown and pushers. This design is commonly referred to as a Bullhead chronograph and is much more popular and comfortable than chronos with the usual crown placement. Our Hadley Roma Caiman crocodile strap is attached. Measures 43 mm wide (not including the crown) x 54 mm long x 16 mm thick. {$2875} Item #5155 SOLD OUT

Title: New Old Stock Breitling Transocean

Description: MINT condition. Some very faint scuffs seen with a loupe of you look closely enough. Huge heavy bracelet is a pleasure to wear but fits a wrist 7 and 3/8 inches around or smaller. All original with no box or papers but sticker is still in place. Runs good and has been sealed since made. Beautiful watch is the last available from a large supply of new old stock Breitling watches owned by a friend in the business. The Transocean is a hand wound time piece. Measures 43 mm wide (not including the crown) x 48 mm long x 14 mm thick. {$2490} Item #4595 SOLD OUT

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