Rolex Tudor Early Model Small Rose, Solid 9k Gold, Mint Original Condition c.1946

This is an all-original, solid gold 100% Rolex first-year production Tudor with the original Rolex caliber 59 manual movement and NOT the later ETA movement. During W.W. II Rolex saw a market for Rolex quality watches but at a more modest price. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, responded in 1946 with the first models of the Tudor line of Rolex watches. The earliest Tudor's used in-house Rolex movements and the next year, in 1947, they started using ETA ebauche's which were built to Rolex specifications and finished, timed and cased at the Rolex factory.

Factory original white dial with solid gold applied numerals and batons and signed Tudor and Shock Protected with small rose-in-shield logo is clean and beautiful. Solid gold hands with sweep seconds. Solid 9 karat gold Rolex Tudor signed snap back case is superb with no scratches, personalization or damage. Full sized at 34mm x 41mm with 17mm between the lugs. Inside is a spectacular Rolex factory original in-house caliber 59 manual wind 17 jewel Swiss movement that is as crisp and clean as the day it left the factory in 1946. Recently serviced and keeping excellent time. Fitted with a new, very high quality brown German made Di-Modell genuine Teju lizard strap. This is an all factory-original authentic and very collectable Rolex at a fraction of the cost of the same watch with the Rolex name printed on the dial.

Elgin Model E-9 White Gold Tank in Original Box, Near Mint, c.1927

1927 Elgin Model E-9 men's wrist watch with a heavily engraved Art Deco case in 14k white gold fill. This gem comes with its original box and papers. The 14k white gold fill case with stunning art deco engraving on the bezel and sides measures a large 27mm x 36mm. The snap on case back fits snugly with no scratches or personal engravings. The case is in excellent original condition with no damage or wear thru. The dial has been professionally restored to its correct original appearance in a silver Butler finish with bold shadow box luminous numbers and matching hands. There is a crisp outer minute track and a sunken sub-seconds dial at six o'clock. Signed 'Elgin' just below the 12 marker. The crystal is new, clean and clear with no scratches or cracks. The movement is the Elgin original 15 jewel manual wind that is bright and clean and is keeping very good  time. This watch sold for $47.50 in 1927 when gold was $20 an ounce. Fitted with a new black leather 16mm strap.

Bulova Big Two-tone Tank Style, All Original, Extra-Fine Condition, c.1929

1929 Bulova art deco tank style men's watch in a clean two toned yellow and white gold filled chased case with factory original dial. Large 26mm x 38mm white gold filled case with yellow gold engraved accents and gold crown showing no brassing or scratches and only light normal use. Factory original silvered dial with gold applied numerals and signature with sunken sub seconds is clean and very handsome. Original blued steel hands are bright and clean. Flawless new-old-stock crystal. Inside is the original Bulova 15 jewel cal. 10AN movement that is freshly serviced and keeps excellent time. Fitted with a new dark brown 16mm lizard strap in longer length.

Bulova Rare Model Early "Doctors Dial" in 10k gf Cushion Case and All Original, Near Mint Condition, c.1936

Rare and very early center sweep seconds "doctor's dial" Bulova from 1936 that we have never seen before and in incredible near mint condition. This center sweep seconds Bulova predates all other "doctors dial" Bulova's we've seen by about 5 years. 26mm x 33mm 10k gold filled and chased bezel case is superb with no scratches or wear and only one small dimple on the hinged back, which is personally engraved on the inside with the original owner's name. Factory original silver matt enamel finished dial is pristine and untouched with gold applied numerals and original gold hands. Beautiful. Original gold crown and original clear glass crystal. Inside is the original crisp and clean Bulova Swiss made 15 jewel, adjusted, cal. 10AE movement that has just been serviced and is keeping great time. Fitted with a new black lizard calf 14mm strap.

Gallet Rare Regulator Dial Decimal Chronograph, All Original, 15j, c.1935

Early and rare, this Gallet two button chronograph has the very collectable regulator dial and an early 15 jewel movement and was a special purpose chronograph. The large sweep hand in the center of the factory original silvered dial is on a 1/100 minute register, with 30 minute elapsed time sub dial at 6:00 and real-time dial at 12:00. This was a specialty chronograph and useful for scientific and industrial applications to measure events to the fraction of a MINUTE, so an event may take say, 2.75 minutes instead of the customary 2 minutes 45 seconds.  34mm stainless steel snap back case signed by Gallet with original oval pushers and crown, all in excellent condition with no damage or personalization and only light use showing. Inside beats a Gallet 15 jewel movement that is running properly with all functions working as they should and keeping good time. New black croc grain leather strap.

Swiss Large One-Button Chronograph WWI German Military in Solid Silver with Porcelain Dial c.1910's

The first one button chronograph wrist watch was advertised in 1910 and this big 40mm .800 silver German hallmarked early example is very beautiful and in wonderful condition. White porcelain dial with sunken sub dials for constant seconds and accumulated chronograph minutes, outer tachymeter register in red and another register from 0 to 300 in blue. Dial condition is excellent with only one very faint hairline and one fleabite under the bezel. Original blued steel skeleton hands. Original gold onion crown and chronograph pusher. Solid .800 silver hinged case is hallmarked with the Swiss grouse and the German  crown and quarter moon. Measuring a very large 40mm X 45mm X 12mm, the case is excellent with good hinge and snug covers. Engraved unknown symbol on case back. Inside is the original high grade 15 jewel Swiss movement that is clean and correct with all time and chronograph functions operating as they should, having just been serviced by us. Glass crystal is clean and clear. We have put a new 1 inch wide custom made cuff strap that is period correct and beautiful on this big military chronograph.

Rolex Tudor Precision, Early Model Tudor with Rare Spider-Lug Oyster Case and Bull's-eye Dial, Extra Fine Original, c.1946

Here is a very special item for you Rolex fans. A first-year production all factory original Rolex Tudor with a spectacular two-toned and textured bull's-eye dial and stainless steel Oyster case with screw-down crown and exotic lugs and the early in-house Rolex caliber 59 movement. We have never seen this Rolex dial before. The factory original dial has ribbed sunburst texturing in black areas and silvered time track with gold applied batons and showing only a couple of minor age spots. This is a very rare and unusual Rolex dial and a classic 1940's design. Solid stainless steel Rolex Oyster case with exaggerated lugs and Oyster screw-on back is in super condition with no damage, personalization or excessive wear evident. Original gold hands with aged lumen and red sweep seconds hand. The Rolex signed screw down crown sits about 1mm out from the case when screwed down and the stem barrel has probably been replaced with  one a tad too long. It works as it should and is not objectionable and we have left it as found. Inside beats a spectacular in house Rolex factory 17 jewel manual wind caliber 59 movement that is crisp and clean, freshly serviced and keeping good time. Fitted with a new Hirsch Rainbow 18mm strap in black lizard (not pictured.) A very cool and collectable 1940's Rolex Tudor in overall excellent condition.

Omega Seamaster Deville Day/Date in 14 karat Solid Gold with Original Box, Mint Condition, c.1975

This 1975 Omega Seamaster De Ville in 14 karat solid gold is in stunning, near perfect condition and comes with its original box. The factory original gold dial is clean and flawless with gold applied hour batons with onyx inserts as well as applied Omega symbol and day/date at 3:00. Signed SIX times on the buckle, case, crown, crystal, dial, and movement. This large, heavy gold Omega Seamaster measures 34.5-mm wide not including the signed crown x 40.25-mm from lug tip to lug tip. Powered by the factory original and immaculate 17-jewel cal 1020 automatic movement with quick set day and date and hack-set feature, which stops the movement when setting the time to allow precise time setting and synchronization. It winds, sets, and runs smoothly and is keeping good time. It is furnished ready to wear with a new padded alligator grain leather strap with matching signed Omega gold plated buckle as well as it's original Omega box.

Longines Men's Large Early Solid 14k Gold Watch and Bracelet,          Extra-Fine+ Condition, c.1928

Superb 14 karat solid gold Longines with integral solid gold mesh long length bracelet from the roaring 20's. The factory original and untouched Longines signed gold dial with black numerals and sub seconds at 6:00 is clean and damage free and shows a light even patina under strong light. Original Breguet style blued steel moon hands. Original gold crown. New plexi crystal. Large 34mm solid 14 karat gold double hinged case with no damage, scratches or personalization. Hinges are tight, Cuvette is also solid gold. Hinged bezel and both rear covers snap closed snugly. Serial numbers of case and movement match, insuring a completely factory original Longines. Original Longines signed 17 jewel Swiss movement is bright and clean and keeping good time. Factory original solid 14 karat gold mesh bracelet in a generous 8 inch length and 14mm width, with tight integral hinges and secure clasp. This bracelet is just outstanding with no kinks, bends, snags or damage whatever. This fine Longines has been worn very little over the last 80 years and was well cared for. Large for the times with an unusually long bracelet and very rare in this condition.

Vintage Milber Solid 14k White Gold Case and Bracelet 17j. c.1960's