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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Perpetual Calendar 18ct Rose Gold

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Mint condition Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Perpetual calendar automatic wristwatch in 18k gold. Whilst it is being advertised early, the watch is not ready to ship as it is currently at Jaeger-LeCoultre, undergoing a full and complete service. Jaeger le Coultre model reference number is 140.2.80. The UK recommended retail price on this model is GBP £2,1000 which is US $33,600 by today’s exchange rate. Jaeger Le Coultre are one of the few elite Swiss watchmakers who manufacture their own movements in house.  They are a company was established in 1833 in the Vallee de Joux watch making region of Switzerland.  They are highly regarded for their quality timepieces, technical innovation, and one of the most stringent and fanatical testing centres in Switzerland.  Jaeger-LeCoultre have been instrumental in the development of wrist alarms, and they developed the first automatic wrist alarm 1958. Jaeger-LeCoultre were also instrumental in developing this complication and it is a function which is popular and widely used in wristwatches today. This is a beautifully engineered and crafted wristwatch which has got one of the finest calendar movements in it.  With Master control, watch making pioneer, Jaeger-LeCoultre has created a new standard of reliability in Swiss watch making. Each watch is therefore subjected to a rigorous testing programme. Before being passed as a Master Control watch, each timepiece must undergo 1,000 hours of the most severe tests. This testing programme is more demanding than the official tests which only involve the watch movement. At Jaeger-LeCoultre it is the finished cased up watch, complete with hands and dial that is evaluated. The Master Control watch has spent 1,000 hours under observation in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s laboratories and has passed all the six position performance trials under temperatures between 4 and 40 degrees Celsius and within magnetic fields of 5,000 amperes/metre. The timepiece has also been subjected to shock and vibration resistance tests and the case withstood water resistance to a pressure of 5 atmospheres. Successful results in all of these tests give the watch the exclusive right to bear the title of “Master Control 1000 Hours”, certified by the signature of the watchmaker – inspector inside the case, and by the numbered seal engraved on the back of the watch. It is a perpetual calendar which means that there is no need for a date correction at the end of each month apart from leap years as the watch know when a month ends on the 30th or 31st days. It also has day, date, month, year and moon phase display. Another clever feature is the window just above the centre of the dial. It alternates between red and white. When showing red, the hands cannot be moved backwards when adjusting the time. When shown white the hands can be moved backwards to adjust the time. The case is solid 18 karat gold with a sapphire crystal front and sapphire crystal back which displays the beautifully decorated movement. It is 5 ATM water resistant. It comes with the original mint condition brown alligator strap with a spare original Jaeger-LeCoultre black alligator strap which is unused. It has the original 18krat rose gold deployant buckle which s a fair chunk of gold itself. Dimensions are: width 36 excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and pushers, lug to lug 38 mm, thickness 11 mm. UK retail price is GBP £21,000 or US $33,600. Ref: NWW 596. Price is £10,995 or US $17,695

 

Ebel 1911 Senior XXL Chronograph – Certified Chronometer

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Six month old and barely worn Ebel 1911 Senior XXL automatic chronograph. UK retail price is £3,400. On July 15th 1911,Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy applied to register the Ebel brand for watches (Eugène Blum Et Lévy) with the chamber of commerce in the watch making capital, La Chaux de Fonds. In 1912 EBEL brought out its first wristwatches. In 1914 Ebel won a gold medal at the Swiss National Exhibition for patented ring watches with pallet escapement and hidden time setting. From then on, other brands ordered complete watches from EBEL for resale under their own name. This became the company’s main activity during the following decades. In 1925 Grand Prix Commemorative Diploma at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industry in Paris, for making High Jewelry Art Déco wristwatches in platinum, onyx, diamonds and emeralds. In 1929  Charles-Eugène, the son of Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy joined the family firm in October. Together with the watchmaker Marcel Reuche, he introduced infallible production control systems, which guaranteed irreproachable quality. The brand attracted demanding new clients, such as the Vacheron & Constantin brand Astral. Under the name Paul Breguette, Ebel created wristwatches especially for the American market. In 1935 Ebel won the Diploma at the Brussels Uiversal Exhibition. Ebel was the first watch company to set up the "Western Electric" precision evaluation system. From 1939 to 1945 Ebel went into watch production for the British Royal Air Force, watches which are now highly sought after and collectible due to their rarity. This watch is the 1911 Senior XXL automatic chronograph. It is in new looking condition and had very little use as it is only six months old. It is a large and substantially built sporty looking watch which is finely crafted with an in house movement. The case is matte and polished stainless steel with grooved crown, sapphire crystal, transparent exhibition window revealing Côtes de Genève oscillating weight, with the rest of the movement as tastefully decorated. It has a silver with black sub dials, numerals and baton hour markers with luminous dot accents, luminous steel hands. The watch functions are as follows. Hours minutes, seconds, date and twelve hour chronograph in tri compax dial configuration with 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions for the 30-minute, 12 hour and small seconds counters, date window between 4 and 5. The movement is an in house built Ebel Cal. 137 automatic, self-winding mechanical movement. Officially certified (C.O.S.C.) chronometer. The same movement is used in the Breguet Type 20 which costs around £7,000 (USD $14,000) and the Ulysse Nardine Chronometer chronograph costing around £6,000 (SUD $12,000). It is water resistant to 100 metres and is an altogether handsome, sporty looking and durable watch, yet would not look out of place being worn with a suit or for more casual occasions. It comes with all boxes and papers. The watch has a UK retail price of £3,400 (US $6,800). Dimensions are as follows: Width is 44 mm excluding crown, 47 mm including crown, lug to lug is 50 mm and thickness is 14 mm. Ref NWW 588. Price is £1,695 or US $2,695

 

Anonimo Chronowatch – Automatic Chronograph

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Anonimo was founded in Florence, Italy in 1997 by Florentine designer and businessman, Federico Massacesi.  His vision was to create a company specialising in the production of unique and high quality Italian watches and remaining true to Florentine watch making form and tradition.  That vision has catapulted Anonimo to become the most important Italian company making high quality, unique and stylish wristwatches.  This was success was perpetuated by Panerai, an existing Florentine company, being purchased by the Richemont Group.  After this acquisition, Panerai uprooted and left Florence leaving an elite and established team of veteran watchmakers wishing to continue their watch making tradition in Florence.  This wealth of expertise and skills of former Panerai staff joined forces with Federico to form the cornerstone on which Anonimo’s success has been built.  This is the chronowatch.  It is used but appears to be almost unworn and in 97% condition.  It is difficult to see it has been used at all.  The case is solid and sturdy stainless steel which is thick and substantial.  The back is solid steel and is a screw on case back.  It has a screw down crown giving a water resistance of 10 ATM which is approximately 100 metres. It has a raised sapphire crystal and shortened elliptical pushers so as not to interfere with the design of the case.  The bracelet is also solid and sturdy and perfectly matches the case.  The clasp as the Anonimo logo and it has a fliplock safety buckle.  The dial is brushed silver steel with machined sub dials which give a slightly different silver finish to the brushed dial.  It has a combination of numerals and batons, which are large, bevelled and applied.  Has an aperture in the dial at the 12 position, displaying the date.  This has a small magnifying lens which is under the dial.  The movement is an automatic Dubois-Depraz chronograph module.  The functions include chronograph with minute, hour and continuous second counters and date. Ref.  ANM 21.  Price is £895 or US $1,475

 

Dubey & Schaldenbrand Aerodyn Elegance – Automatic

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Mint and brand new looking condition Dubey & Schaldenbrand Aerodyn Elegance automatic wristwatch. In 1946 Georges Dubey, teacher at the La Chaux-de-Fonds Watchmaking School, formed a partnership with fellow watchmaker René Schaldenbrand to make the Dubey invented split second Index mobire watch.  Dubey & Schaldenbrand are headquartered in the village of Les Ponts-de-Martel in the Jura foothills. The brand specialises in retro inspired cases and dials that are fashionable today. The company was acquired by Cinette Robert in 1990.  Robert was from a line of watch making pioneers which included the Meylan and LeCoultre families.  Since Robert took over, the company has gone from strength to strength as they manufacture high quality and unique looking watches designed for the taste of the connoisseur.  This one is the Aerodyn Elegance.  As their company statements mention “At Dubey & Schaldenbrand, our craftsmen strive to achieve absoluter perfection in watch making, using only the finest materials of which there is no compromise”.  No truer word said as this watch aims to achieve perfection which it seems to have done.  It is well made, beautifully finished, designed with thought and great attention to detail, well packaged and presented and speaks volumes in quality.  It is designed in an Art Deco style with a case and dial which is reminiscent of a watch from the 1930’s.  It has the ever popular curved tonneau case, but with a flat case back held down by seven screws.  It has a curved sapphire crystal which is perfectly flush with the case giving a neat and seamless appearance.  The crystal is anti reflective.  Attractive black dial with beautifully contrasting white numerals and dial markings.  The markings are printed and the numbers are printed in a 3D effect.  They are thick dauphine style hands to compliment the overall art deco feel to the watch.  The hand and marking s in the sub second dial are also blue as well as the logo.  Highly polished case and hidden lugs and signed winding crown.  Comes on quality alligator blue leather strap, signed on the underside and signed polished steel deployant buckle. Comes on quality alligator blue leather strap, signed on the underside and signed polished steel pin buckle.  No box or papers, reflected in the price. UK Retail price is £2,475 (US $4,100).  Width is 35 mm excluding crown and 37 mm including crown, lug to lug is 45 mm, Thickness is 12 mm.  Ref: NWW 592.  Price is £1,375 or US $2,295

 

Dubey & Schaldenbrand Aerodyn Elegance – Automatic – Brand New

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Mint and brand new looking condition Dubey & Schaldenbrand Aerodyn Elegance automatic wristwatch. In 1946 Georges Dubey, teacher at the La Chaux-de-Fonds Watchmaking School, formed a partnership with fellow watchmaker René Schaldenbrand to make the Dubey invented split second Index mobire watch.  Dubey & Schaldenbrand are headquartered in the village of Les Ponts-de-Martel in the Jura foothills. The brand specialises in retro inspired cases and dials that are fashionable today. The company was acquired by Cinette Robert in 1990.  Robert was from a line of watch making pioneers which included the Meylan and LeCoultre families.  Since Robert took over, the company has gone from strength to strength as they manufacture high quality and unique looking watches designed for the taste of the connoisseur.  This one is the Aerodyn Elegance.  As their company statements mention “At Dubey & Schaldenbrand, our craftsmen strive to achieve absoluter perfection in watch making, using only the finest materials of which there is no compromise”.  No truer word said as this watch aims to achieve perfection which it seems to have done.  It is well made, beautifully finished, designed with thought and great attention to detail, well packaged and presented and speaks volumes in quality.  It is designed in an Art Deco style with a case and dial which is reminiscent of a watch from the 1930’s.  It has the ever popular curved tonneau case, but with a flat case back held down by seven screws.  It has a curved sapphire crystal which is perfectly flush with the case giving a neat and seamless appearance.  The crystal is anti reflective.  Attractive black dial with beautifully contrasting white numerals and dial markings.  The markings are printed and the numbers are printed in a 3D effect.  They are thick dauphine style hands to compliment the overall art deco feel to the watch.  The hand and marking s in the sub second dial are also blue as well as the logo.  Highly polished case and hidden lugs and signed winding crown.  Highly polished case and hidden lugs and signed winding crown.  Comes on quality alligator black leather strap, signed on the underside and signed polished steel deployant buckle.  No box or papers, reflected in the price. UK Retail price is £2,475 (US $4,100).  Width is 35 mm excluding crown and 37 mm including crown, lug to lug is 45 mm, Thickness is 12 mm Ref: NWW 589.  Price is £1,375 or US $2,295

 

Dunhill SP 30 - Automatic Chronograph - Limited Edition

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Brand new and unused Dunhill Bobby Finder automatic chronograph. Outstanding and stylish looking watches by luxury goods group Dunhill. It is a solid and sturdy looking watch with a unique design. The case is made of stainless steel which is polished. It is a big case and a heavy watch. It has a fixed 12 hour bezel. Outside this bezel is a second rotating tachomatric bezel. this bezel has a sliding cover to hide or reveal the winding crowns and the chronograph pushers. The sliding cover clicks nicely in place and is a unique feature that appears to be a first on a watch. It is a limited edition and is number 539 of only 1500 pieces made world wide. The dial is mat black with polished steel hands and markers It features a thirty minute chronograph. The hours and minutes are the central hands, the subsidiary seconds are in the sub dial at the 3 position. The chronograph is operated by the pushers on the side of the case. the sixty second elapsed time is indicated by the red central sweep second hand and the thirty minute elapsed time is indicated in the sub dial at the 9 position. It comes on a polished black leather strap with deployant clasp. the strap and clasp are original to the watch and are signed Dunhill. Overall attractive and striking looking watch. UK retail price is £2, 600 (US $4,700). Dimensions are as follows. Width is 40 mm lug to lug is 44 mm and thickness is 15 mm. Ref. NWW 585 reserved

 

Maurice Lacroix Automatic Flyback Chronograph

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Mint condition Maurice Lacroix Automatic Flyback Chronograph.  Maurice Lacroix are a young company, but one of the fastest growing watch companies in the world.  They employ traditional craftsmen and Swiss watchmakers in their factory in the Jura region of Switzerland working to time served traditions.  At the same time they have over 4,000 agents in 45 different countries worldwide. This watch has seen very little use and is in immaculate condition. It has an attractive galvinised silver plate dial with dauphine style hour and minute hands. The chronograph and sub seconds hands are blued steel which contrasts nicely against the silver dial. The dial is laid out in a tri compax design, making it symmetrical and evenly balanced. More so it is balanced as the date is a big date at the upper centre of the dial. The date display is on two separate wheels to give the big date appearance as a single wheel cannot give such a big date. There are two date windows for the display which are angled and the numbers are fancy numbers in the display. The case is stainless steel with sapphire crystal to the front and back. The lugs and case sides are tiered giving it a classical look to it, this is also added by the square pushers and round crown. The movement is a Dubois Depraz modular type movement which is in excellent working order. The watch has no visible signs of wear, and the strap too is in as new condition. The strap is original and signed with original buckle and the strap is black crocodile leather. It comes with all boxes and papers.  Another outstanding value for money watch.  Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug and 14mm thick. Ref: NWW 513. Price is £1,245 or US $1,995

 

Temption Chronograph Complication

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Mint condition Temption chronograph with Complication, Temption reference CGK203. Temption is a small German manufacturer located in Herrenberg, in the triangle Stuttgart Pforzheim Black Forest area of southern Germany. The company was founded and owned by Klaus Ulbrich. Only producing 700 individual Temption watches a year, this company and their fabulous timepieces are truly in a league of their own. Founder Ulbrich's objective was to create a line of chic and unique timepieces that will stand the test of time in design, components and craftsmanship, and Temption watches certainly exceed these high expectations. Instead of looking at the past, Temption's watches pioneer the future of watch design with sleek, technological advancements in watch making and ergonomically correct designs, combined with a minimalist, modern spirit. Using the theory that less is more, Ulbrich reflected in his subtle yet strong timepieces, portraying the spiritual clarity of the international design schools of "Wabi-Sabi" and "The Moderns" philosophies. Every Temption watch is designed to last generations, utilizing the principle that there are universal laws to design that transcend time. Even the durable watch bracelets created by Temption are integrated into the seamless design of the timepiece, presenting a range of modern elegant styles from simple automatic models to complicated automatic chronographs. The CGK used to be the Temption flagship model and is still famous for its quality, its heavy metal feel and clarity of the design. It is now discontinued and hard to find especially in this condition It has a modified Valjoux 7751 movement is 100 meters waterproof. All crowns and pushers are screw down, the crown features an onyx. It has got a full calendar with day and month in the sub dial at 12, and indicator hand and 24 hour indication of the current time in the shared sub dial at 9. \It also has a 12 hour chronograph. It also has a very sturdy 60 minute uni directional ratcheted rotating bezel. The watch is substantial and sturdy. Original retail price is £2,100 (US $3,300). Dimensions are 42 mm excluding crown and 45 mm including crown, lug to lug is 47 mm and thickness is 15 mm. Ref NWW 593. reserved

Ikepod Hemipode GMT Chronometer - Limited Edition

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Mint condition Ikepod Hemiphode GMT Chronograph limited edition chronometer Ikepod is billed as the “wristwatch redefined”, Ikepod banish all that is unnecessary to reunite man and machine with the design authority and organic power found in nature.  This is because the designs they take their inspiration from shapes and patterns found not only in nature, but other objects designed to interact with nature such as simple aerodynamics of a sports car or a surfboard.  Ikepod combines the technology of watch making with sensuality in design to manufacture wristwatches which challenge connoisseurs to embrace not only a timepiece but a bold new set of values.  Foremost amongst these values is the independence from the conventions of traditional watch making design.  With belief in the modernist principals of “truth to materials” and unity of form and function, Ikepod rejects gratuitous ornamentation in order to highlight the simplicity of form.  It transforms what has previously been strictly a two dimensional object into an organic, sculptural volume that functions in all three dimensions.  The Ikepod approach deign is weighted with integrity.  When the design process strips away all excess the thing that remains is unrivalled quality and purpose.  Ikepod demands intelligence and daring from its wearer and declares individuality as the most exclusive form of luxury.  The designer of Ikepod watches is an artist, Marc Newson, he has art works at museums all over the world.  The watch is space ship in shape and the inspiration in nature here is more from that of a jellyfish.  This is model reference H02. The case is steel it is spherical in shape and when viewed in profile, it is elliptical.  The automatic movement is an IP 7750 and can be viewed through a small aperture in the case back.  Water resistance to 50 metres.  The crystal is sapphire with anti reflective coating and is curved to add to the elliptical profile.  It is a 30 minute chronograph with the sub dial at 12 being the thirty minute elapsed timer, the sixty second elapsed timer is the central sweep second hand.  The sub dial at the 9 position is the subsidiary seconds to the time.  The sub dial at the 6 position is the GMT hand and the sub dial at the 3 position is the date. Stunning black dial with contrasting orange central sweep chronograph hand and nice touch with orange tipped pushers. The watch is a certified chronometer and comes with the chronometer certificate also with all other boxes and papers. It is a limited edition and this one is number 4,657 out of 9,999 pieces. It comes on the original steel bracelet. Original retail was circa £2,700, they have recently been acquired and retail prices are now around £8,000. Dimensions are as follows.  Width is mm excluding crown, 47 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug and 17mm thick. Ref: NWW 593. reserved

 Marina Militaire – Hand Wound Wristwatch in Titanium

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Brand new and unused Marina Militaire hand wound wristwatch in titanium. The watch has not been used before, but comes without any boxes or papers. This type of watch is politely termed a homage since it looks identical to famous brand – namely Panerai. Calling it a replica is not quite correct as the watch doesn’t not have the word Panerai anywhere on it. The Marina Militaires are popular watches and make a large number of homage watches. The cost is a fraction of the t real thing. The case specs and dimension is identical to a Panerai, so it is generously proportioned, dimensions listed below. The case is brushed titanium, with crown lock. It has a glass display back showing off the movement. The movement is a nice looking Chinese made 27 jewel movement which I believe is a Seagull movement, it is similar looking to a Unitas 6498. The dial is a mat black dial with luminous dial markings and hands. Subsidiary second hand at the 9 position. The crystal is hardened mineral glass with anti reflective coating. It comes on a brown leather strap, with titanium buckle. All together an excellent watch and great value for money. Dimensions are as follows. The dimensions are as follows: width is 44 mm excluding crown and 50 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 53 mm, Thickness is 15 mm. Ref. NWW 595 Price is £175 or US $290

 

Ernst Benz Chrono Lunar – Automatic Chronograph Calendar Moonpase

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Ernst Benz recently expanded its line of massive 47mm Swiss automatic watches with their new Chrono Lunar wristwatch. In addition to providing all the advantages of an elapsed time stop-watch, the Chrono Lunar provides a graphic view of moon phase as well as easy-to-read day and date indicators. The well-proven Valjoux 7751 movement is housed in a massive 47mm stainless steel case, machined from a solid block of 316L stainless steel, which is finished in a matte or brushed finish. A huge domed sapphire crystal provides excellent visibility and is extra hard to prevent scratching. The exhibition back is likewise fitted with a sapphire crystal to allow viewing of the automatic movement. The watch is water resistant to 5 atmospheres (165 feet), the Chrono Lunar has a large 9mm knurled crown with double O-rings. Water resistance is assured even if the crown is in the extended position. In addition, both the pushers and the date setting push button are O-ring sealed. Please note, the watch is used and water resistance has not been tested. Also on the pictures the second hand is not quite reset to zero. This is not a fault, it is where it was stopped at the time of photographing it. It comes on s steel bracelet with folding clasp, with double push button release and fliplock safety clasp. It also comes with a spare leather strap which is signed by Ernst Benz with Ernst Benz signed pin buckle. The retail price is £1,650 on the bracelet and leather strap. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 47 mm excluding crown, 51 mm including crown, 56 mm lug to lug and 16 mm thick. Ref NWW 591. Price is £895 or US $1,475

 

Ikepod Hemipode Cunningham GMT Chronometer - Limited Edition

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Mint condition Ikepod Hemiphode Cunningham. This is a limited edition and is a watch that pays homage to the legendary Cunningham racing team formed by Briggs Cunningham. Cunnigham constructed cars and raced them where they were most successful in Le Mans and Sebring. Stirling Moss won the 1954 Sebring 12 hours in a small 1.5 Cunningham MT4 defeating its high power competitors and creating a record which still stands today.  Cunningham's cars were the first to sport racing stripes, the traditional Cunningham racing colors being blue stripes on white. The Ikepod Cunnigham dials is striped in these colours. Ikepod is billed as the “wristwatch redefined”, Ikepod banish all that is unnecessary to reunite man and machine with the design authority and organic power found in nature.  This is because the designs they take their inspiration from shapes and patterns found not only in nature, but other objects designed to interact with nature such as simple aerodynamics of a sports car or a surfboard.  Ikepod combines the technology of watch making with sensuality in design to manufacture wristwatches which challenge connoisseurs to embrace not only a timepiece but a bold new set of values.  Foremost amongst these values is the independence from the conventions of traditional watch making design.  With belief in the modernist principals of “truth to materials” and unity of form and function, Ikepod rejects gratuitous ornamentation in order to highlight the simplicity of form.  It transforms what has previously been strictly a two dimensional object into an organic, sculptural volume that functions in all three dimensions.  The Ikepod approach deign is weighted with integrity.  When the design process strips away all excess the thing that remains is unrivalled quality and purpose.  Ikepod demands intelligence and daring from its wearer and declares individuality as the most exclusive form of luxury.  The designer of Ikepod watches is an artist, Marc Newson, he has art works at museums all over the world.  The watch is space ship in shape and the inspiration in nature here is more from that of a jellyfish.  The case is titanium it is spherical in shape and when viewed in profile, it is elliptical.  The automatic movement is an IP 7750 and can be viewed through a small aperture in the case back.  Water resistance to 50 metres.  The crystal is sapphire with anti reflective coating and is curved to add to the elliptical profile.  It is a 30 minute chronograph with the sub dial at 12 being the thirty minute elapsed timer, the sixty second elapsed timer is the central sweep second hand.  The sub dial at the 9 position is the subsidiary seconds to the time.  The sub dial at the 6 position is the GMT hand and the sub dial at the 3 position is the date.  The watch is a certified chronometer and comes with the chronometer certificate also with all other boxes and papers. It is a limited edition and this one is number 349 out of 888 pieces. It comes on the original rubber strap. The picture of the car is a Cunning CR4. Dimensions are as follows.  Width is mm excluding crown, 47 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug and 17mm thick. Ref: NWW 584 sold

 

Tudor Prince Date Chrono-Time Automatic Chronograph

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Mint condition Tudor Prince Date Chrono-Time automatic chronograph. Tudor chronographs in this style are becoming quite desirable and collectible. It dates from the mid 1980’s and is commonly referred to as the Pre Tiger Tudor, as the model after this model is endorsed by the golfing star, Tiger Woods.  The newer Tiger models look and feel inferior to the older pre Tiger models such as this one.  This is a remarkable watch and very difficult to find in good condition.  To find one in brand new condition is even more so.  It comes with genuine Tudor maroon box, maroon wallet and original paper work.  The Tudor Prince Date Chrono-Time is a beautiful and desirable watch and the cheaper version of the Rolex Daytona, but still bears all of the hallmarks to be found in a Rolex as it is built to similar standards under the strictest of quality control conditions.  The watch has a beautiful silver dial, with black sub registers and black rotating bezel.  The bezel is bi directional and non ratchet, with 12 hour markings so not intended for diving use, but multiple time zone calculating.  It has screw down pushers and a Rolex patented triplock screw down crown.  The case back is also signed with the Rolex logo, and indicates that it is Rolex patented design.  Has a solid link full size bracelet, this time with the Tudor signed clasp.  The crystal is a sapphire crystal with cyclops date window at the 3 position. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at the 6 position, the thirty minute elapsed timer at the 12 position, the subsidiary seconds at the 9 position, and the sixty second elapsed recorder is the large sweep second hand. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 39 mm excluding crown, and 43 mm including the crown. The thickness is 14.5 mm and the lug to lug distance is 48 mm. Ref: NWW 590. reserved

 

Baume & Mercier Baumatic Automatic - 68 grams 18 k Gold

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Mint condition and hardly used Baume & Mercier Baumatic 18 karat solid gold automatic winding wristwatch.  Baume & Mercier are a Swiss company established in 1830 in Geneve.  They focused on manufacturing high quality timepieces and continue that tradition today, making high grade quality watches in the same price category of many of the other Swiss big brand names such as Zenith, Rolex, Omega etc.  It is a mid size gents watch which can also be worn by women. Much in the vain of Cartier, where the Santos was designed for use by men but also worn by women. This watch is a high quality, stylish and contemporary case with traditional dial. It is a heavy build and substantial. The total weight of the watch is 68 grams and at the time of advertising the scrap value of the 18 karat gold alone is £1,060 (US $1,696).  The case and bracelet have got a fabric design and has a nice tactile feel to the finish. It has got an automatic movement and a thick case. The dial is white and made to look like an enamel dial and has Roman numerals. The winding crown has got a sapphire cabochon set into the crown Dimensions are.  Bracelet is suitable for a small wrist of around 6 inches. A working jeweler can extend or reduce to fit any wrist size accordingly. Width excluding the crown is 27 mm, width including the crown is 30 mm, lug to lug is 30 mm and the thickness is 9 mm.  Ref NWW 578 Price is £995 or US $1,850

 

Ferrari Formula Sports Wristwatch by Cartier

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Excellent condition Ferrari Formula quartz wristwatch. It comes with the original strap, buckle and box. It is approximately dated around 1990, and Ferrari watches of this era were made by Cartier. It does not have any signs on the watch to indicate that it is a Cartier made. However the looks give it away, the watch distinctly Cartier looking with a particular view on the crown protecting shoulders and lugs which are trademark Cartier looks. It is an all stainless steel watch which was originally water resistant to 100 metres – this is not tested. It has got a Ferrari signed dial with the prancing horse logo with the Ferrari words in the lower part of the dial.. The case back is etched with the prancing horse logo. The dial is matt black with date at the 3 position. It is a plain and simple but to the point looking watch. It has got a uni directional ratcheted rotating bezel with distinctive black insert with blue fill to the first fifteen minutes. It has got a screw down crown. The crystal is not marked so could be sapphire. The watch has got swivelled lugs attaching the black leather strap, it is unsigned but appears to be original as it fits the watch perfectly. The strap has got a folding clasp which is signed with the prancing horse logo and signed with the words “Ferrari” embossed on the fliplock safety clasp. The case back has a scratch from sloppy back opening. The movement is a Swiss made ETA 955 412 seven jewel quartz and the movement is also signed Ferrari. The watch comes in the original singed Ferrari Formula retro looking box also with prancing horse logo. Ref. NWW 566 Price is £445 or US $695

 

Mondia Automatic Chronograph

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Mondia were reputedly made by the famous company Zenith.  This is a good condition Mondial automatic sports chronograph. Not the best condition ever, but can be polished up to look like new. The case is stainless steel.  The bezel, crown and pushers are and replacement bracelet are also in stainless steel.  The bezel has a gold edge to it and pushers are gold capped. Has a screw down crown and glass and is water resistant to 3 ATM.  Attractive sporty looking black dial with silver sub registers.  Date at the 3 position, the sixty second elapsed timer is also a central sweep hand.  Twelve hour elapsed timer at the 6 position, subsidiary seconds at the 9 position.  Good solid looking watch and excellent value for money. Width is 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, lug to lug is 48 mm, and 14 mm thick. Ref. NWW 569 Price is £345 or US $495

 

Certina DS3 1000 Feet Divers Chronograph – Limited Edition

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Mint and new looking condition Certina limited edition automatic divers chronograph. It is 33 metres or 1,000 feet water resistant. Originally purchased from authorised agents in Germany in October 2007, so just under 1 year old when taken into stock. Established in 1888, Certina has earned an illustrious reputation for excellence in watch making. Over those years, Certina’s primary objective has been to offer Swiss precision craftsmanship, outstanding design and excellent technology at an affordable price.  This one is the DS3 1000 metre divers watch, which is a limited edition restricted to 1888 pieces – the significance of this number is it is the year of establishment of the company.  This is number 732 of 1888. The watch is truly outstanding and calls upon the design of the classic diver’s watches on the late 1960’s and early 1970’s era, one of the lines that Certina are famous for. The watch is absolutely brand new and unworn with all plastic packaging around the bracelet and un marked warranty card.  It is a large, strong and substantial watch and a real work horse.  Very thick case and sturdy ratchet operated uni directional rotating bezel.  It has a helium escape valve on the watch case which is a subtle one way valve.  Clean can crisp looking dial for maximum legibility, thick scratch resistant sapphire crystal, screw down crown 330 metres or 1000 feet water resistant.  Sturdy and thick bracelet with signed clasp, fliplock safety buckle and divers wet suit extension.  Valjoux 7750 automatic movement with twelve hour chronograph and day and date.  Comes with spare tough diver’s rubber strap with signed clasp, fliplock safety buckle and divers wet suit extension.  Has all papers, limited edition certificate, carbon fibre inner box and outer box.  Outstanding value watch.  Dimensions are width is 43 mm excluding the crown 47 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 50 mm and thickness is 16.5 mm. Ref. NWW 561. sold

 

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Reveil Globe - Automatic World Time Alarm

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Mint condition Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Reveil Globe automatic world time alarm watch. This new model from the Masterpiece collection, incorporating a highly comprehensive range of functions, offers one of the most up-to-date designs. The ideal travelling companion for those crossing the globe, it guarantees a punctual start to the day. Three time zones are displayed simultaneously: the first in the centre of the dial, the second on the rotating ring around the edge and the third in a window at 6 o'clock. The subtly hand-decorated automatic movement is visible through the sapphire back. Maurice Lacroix are a young company, but one of the fastest growing watch companies in the world.  They employ traditional craftsmen and Swiss watchmakers in their factory in the Jura region of Switzerland working to time served traditions.  At the same time they have over 4,000 agents in 45 different countries worldwide. This watch has seen very little use and is in immaculate condition. It is a large and substantial imposing looking watch. The watch functions include a world time function, The world time is displayed in the aperture at the 6 position. This can be altered to different time zones using the crown at the 6 position, the same crown alters the hands and the date – the date is in the aperture between 1 and 2. The watch also incorporates a mechanical alarm, the alarm and watch can be hand wound from the crown at the 4 position they are also automatically wound by the winding rotor. The same crown sets the alarm activation pointer hand. The alarm is a good loud, but gentle and pleasing buzz. The crown at the 9 position operates the internal 12 hour rotating bezel. The addition of this bezel means that three time zones can be viewed simultaneously. It has a security lock and needs to be pressed in to operate it. The movement is a Swiss made 31 jewel self-winding mechanical design with ball-bearing-mounted rotor replicating the original; rhodium-plated, decorated by hand, blued steel screws, Incabloc shock absorber, Nivarox 1 balance spring, beryllium balance wheel with automatic time and alarm. Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). The movement is a Maurice Lacroix ML 06 (Basis AS 5008). The watch is water resistant to 50 metres and has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal to the front and back showing off the beautiful and finely decorated movement. It comes on the original black leather strap with double push button deployant clasp. No box or papers – reflected in the price, but guaranteed one hundred percent genuine and authentic. The UK retail price is £3,000 for this item (the similar Girard-Perregaux with the same movement is £8,000). Ref NWW 568. sold

 

Revue Thommen Airspeed Automatic Chronograph

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Mint and unused looking Revue Thommen Airspeed automatic chronograph. Revue Thommen, was founded in 1853 by Gedeon Thommen and rapidly developed into one of the leading companies in this sector.  In the early days, only wristwatches and pocket watches were produced. They relied exclusively on their own movements, as was only fitting. Around 1920, Revue Thommen also decided to start producing instruments for the aviation industry. This segment was constantly expanded, and today, Revue Thommen’s instruments are among the leading products in the aviation industry. One of the flagship models in the Airspeed range – the Airspeed Chronograph automatic chronograph.  It is a large and substantial watch, and like the others in the Airspeed line is designed as an aviator’s instrument watch.  Despite this fact, it can be worn by anybody with an interest in aviation, sports or somebody who just likes a well made decent looking strong wristwatch.  It is made to a high standard, engineered to the highest degrees of Swiss engineering and is a classic looking and functional watch.  It has a mat black dial with contrasting polished black sub dials, contrasting silver applied baton markers and hands with bright red tipped chronograph hands. The subsidiary seconds are at the 9 position, the twelve hour elapsed time is at the 6 position, the thirty minute elapsed timer is at the 12 position and the sixty second elapsed timer is the central sweeping chronograph hand.  Has a day and date at the 3 position.  The watch has an Swiss made 25 jewel Valjoux 7750 movement.  Sapphire crystal to the front and back showing off the movement.  Has a screw down crown and is water resistant to 50 metres or 165 feet.  It comes on the original thick and sturdy bracelet as well as an genuine black signed leather strap with signed pin buckle.  Beautifully engineered and well crafted wristwatch.  Outstanding example of what an aviation what should be built like and what they should look like. UK retail price is £1,420 (US $2,550). Comes with all boxes, papers and warranty card. Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding the crown, 45 mm including the crown, 52 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick.  Ref. NWW 564. Price is £695 or US $1,095

 

Jean Richard Bressel Automatic Chronograph

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Mint condition and hardly used Jean Richard Bressel automatic chronograph.  Daniel Jean Richard was born around 1665 in La Sange, today a small Swiss village nestled in the famous watch making region between La Locle and La Chaux-de-Fonds. He was a very talented silver smith making jewelry and silver objects.  A jewelry dealer who saw his work asked him to repair an expensive watch.  Not only did he repair the watch without any training in watch making, but he managed to build an exact replica of the watch from memory over a year later.  In the 1990’s the company was revived by the SoWind Group who also own Girard Perregaux.  Today and from the beginning, the idea was to produce simple, affordable, yet high quality watches song high quality stainless steel rather than precious metals, robust cattle leather straps rather than expensive crocodile or ostrich, and using strong and durable movements.  All of the savings made in these areas are invested in the construction of the watch to produce best quality timepieces.  This one looks like it has hardly been used, but was purchased in October 2003 so just under three years old.  It is a magnificent shaped and sized watch, which is round with long lugs, extended pump pushers and over sized crown.  It has a black dial with silver hands and number/baton markings with white and red dial print.  The case is polished stainless steel with screw on solid steel case back. The movement is an ETA modular movement, it has a curved sapphire crystal.  Comes on the original black leather strap with signed deployant clasp.  It comes with inner box, outer box, and instruction/warranty booklet.  UK Retail price is £1250 (US $2200). Dimensions are Width including the crown is 43 mm, width excluding the crown is 47 mm, lug to lug is 51 mm and thickness is 14.5 mm Ref. NWW 553 Price is £595 or US $945

 

Baume & Mercier Capeland Automatic Chronograph 

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Mint and new looking condition and as new Baume & Mercier Capeland automatic chronograph. Originally purchased in 2001, and has had a complete service this year by UK authorised Baume & Mercier agents in February 2008 costing almost £300 (US $600), and has a years warranty on the service, so has six months of its service warranty remaining. Baume & Mercier are a Swiss company established in 1830 in Geneve. They focused on manufacturing high quality timepieces and continue that tradition today, making high grade quality watches in the same price category of many of the other Swiss big brand names such as Zenith, Rolex, Omega etc. This is a sports style chronograph and designed like all other Baume & Mercier watches, which is with panache, style and a penchant for the unusual and contemporary designs which often set standards and trends.  Watches are made to traditional high quality standards, but utilising the most up to date technological processes to create perfect watches.  The elegance and philosophy used in the creation of every Baume & Mercier watch offers a perfect balance between aesthetic innovation and the timeless rules of beauty. The Greek letter PHI is a symbol of this balance, and the PHI symbol is adopted as the Baume & Mercier logo, engraved on the dial, crown and case back.  PHI being an emblem of purity, it refers to the “golden section” a theory of proportion and balance so perfect that Leonardo da Vinci called it the “divine proportion”.  This could be considered one such watch as it is strikingly handsome, whilst strong and durable, using the best quality products to manufacture it.  It is all stainless steel with a beautiful curved sapphire crystal, screw down crown and is 100 metres water resistant. The has beautiful tiered effect case, silver dial with bold black numbers, luminous hands and dial markings. It comes on original steel bracelet with butterfly clasp.  It comes with warranty card, instruction booklet, beautiful box and outer box, still has the plastic seal on the rear of the watch and is in near perfect as new condition.  UK list price is £1,650 (US $3,300.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42.5 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 46 mm, Thickness is 15 mm Ref: NWW 542. sold

 

Maurice Lacroix 18 Karat Gold Diamond Encrusted Matching Ladies and Gents Pair

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Maurice Lacroix 18 karat gold diamond encrusted matching ladies and gents pair. Maurice Lacroix are a young company, but one of the fastest growing watch companies in the world.  They employ traditional craftsmen and Swiss watchmakers in their factory in the Jura region of Switzerland working to time served traditions.  At the same time they have over 4,000 agents in 45 different countries worldwide.  This is a matching pair of watches which are both in virtually brand new condition and have been well looked after and cared for. They are a dress/smart wear wristwatch and for that reason have not been used extensively which accounts for the good condition. The watches are modern in look with contemporary and classic styling within the same watch.

The Gents Watch 

The gents watch has got a white quarter Roman numeral dial with dates at the 6 position. It has got baton style hands and is signed Maurice Lacroix to the top center of the dial. The watch has an elaborate case is decorated with a melee round diamond bezel augmented by six equidistant bezel rider devices. Between each of the riders are set six diamonds making a total of 36 diamonds. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts at an average of 1.50 mm. The total carat weight of the 36 diamonds is an estimated 0.45ct. The diamond quality assessment has a colour G/H and clarity of S1/11. The case is made from 18 karat gold. It is a combination of satinised and polished finish to it and has got a sapphire crystal glass. The handset crown is at the 3 position and has a snap fit case back. It comes with a yellow 18 karat gold uniform bracelet composed of narrow polished center links, edged by larger matte border panels and is secured by a center folding double clasp. The watch is powered by a quartz module with date. Water resistance is 3 ATM. The case is stamped with 18k, 750 and sVa which are standard markings for 18 karat gold objects. The gross weight is 70 grams. Dimensions are as follows. Maurice Lacroix reference number is 7295820-09 MZZ. Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, lug to lug is 41 mm and 6.5 mm thick.

 

 

The Ladies Watch 

The ladies watch like the gents watch has got a white quarter Roman numeral dial with dates at the 6 position. It has got baton style hands and is signed Maurice Lacroix to the top center of the dial. The watch has an elaborate case is decorated with a melee round diamond bezel augmented by six equidistant bezel rider devices. Between each of the riders are set four diamonds making a total of 24 diamonds. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts at an average of 1.30 mm to 1.40 mm. The total carat weight of the 24 diamonds is an estimated 0.22ct. The diamond quality assessment has a colour G/H and clarity of S1/11. The case is made from 18 karat gold. It is a combination of satinised and polished finish to it and has got a sapphire crystal glass. The handset crown is at the 3 position and has a snap fit case back. It comes with a yellow 18 karat gold uniform bracelet composed of narrow polished center links, edged by larger matte border panels and is secured by a center folding double clasp. The watch is powered by a quartz module with date. Water resistance is 3 ATM. The case is stamped with 18k, 750 and sVa which are standard markings for 18 karat gold objects. The gross weight is 51grams. Maurice Lacroix reference number is 7295821-09 MLZ. Width is 27 mm excluding crown, 29 mm including crown, lug to lug is 31 mm and 6 mm thick.

Comes with valuation from Prestons and Duckworth for £6,000 for the gents and £3,900 for the ladies watch, total valuation of £9,900

Ref. NWW 510. Price is £6,400

 

 

Chronoswiss Regulateur Automatic Wristwatch

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Mint and barely used looking condition Chronoswiss Regulateur, model reference CH 1223. The Regulator clock was originated in the 18th century by Louis Berthould.  He devised the regulator dial.  His idea was that the minute hand should be very dominant, with hours and seconds rotating within separate dials integrated into the watch face.  For the very first time this arrangement made the minute hand stand out at all times.  At the time it was a groundbreaking invention, but one which also took account of an emerging trend: people were becoming increasingly interested in measuring the smallest unites of time.  They sensed a growing urge to keep a precise, uniform track of time wherever they happened to be.  This assisted from industry, trade, communications, science, navigation as well as everyday schedules such as keeping to correct timetables for transportation.  The new dial was incorporated in pendulum clocks called regulators.  The regulator clocks became very precise and were used for determining official standards until the 1960’s when they were replaced by millisecond accurate atomic clocks.  Today the precision and aesthetics of a mechanical watch hold an enduring fascination for us.  The ageless principle of its working mechanism was first re-created in wristwatch format by Chronoswiss. The Regulator is the Chronoswiss flagship product and the watch that has made the Chronoswiss brand. Chronoswiss was founded in 1982 by Gert Lang.  In 1982, the majority of watches being made were mass produced quartz controlled watches, so Chronoswiss with finely crafted mechanical movements were written off by the so called experts as the claimed that such watches would not survive the current trend for mass produced quartz watches.  However the critics forgot about the consumer, and that the consumer wished, who actually liked the watches and found that if they were going to invest a lot of money in a timepiece, it should be one that is hand crafted rather than machine produced.  In 1988 Chronoswiss became the first watchmaker to transfer the regulator dial used for large precision timepiece clocks to the wristwatch, and in doing so, created a signature watch that has come to represent the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Chronoswiss, of lasting value.  Models such as Pacific, Hora, Kairos and Orea followed, all of which being mechanical gems.  This is the Regulator and is in excellent condition.  The case is stainless steel and has a fluted bezel, slender lugs, sapphire crystal to the front and back, 3 ATM water resistant. The dial and hands are classical in design, the dial is off white ivory colour enamel style with blued hands, and subsidiary seconds at the 6 position.  Comes on replacement black leather strap with all boxes and papers.  The movement is a Chronoswiss 29 jewel finely engraved and embellished caliber C.122, which is based on an Enicar calibre 165 automatic.  It has a 38 hour power reserve and skeletonised gold plated winding rotor.  Hand crafted with Cotes de Geneve stripes.  Magnificent hand crafted watch and one to treasure.  UK list price is £3,040 or US $5,910. Dimensions are Width including the crown is 36.5 mm, width excluding the crown is 40.5 mm, lug to lug is 43 mm and thickness is 10.5 mm Ref. NWW 2574  sold

 

Corum Collector Series “Jolly Roger” Automatic Limited Edition Gents Wristwatch

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Corum Collector Series “Jolly Roger” Limited Edition automatic limited edition gents wristwatch. This one is number 459 out of only 500 pieces. Corum, a Swiss watch manufacturer which ranks amongst the most prestigious in the world. Founded in 1956 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the Corum brand achieved prominence because of its simple philosophy--"superb craftsmanship combines with the endless search for beauty and innovation." This initial commitment to excellence still prevails today. Nothing embodies Corum Watches more than their motto: “superb craftsmanship combined with the endless search for beauty and innovation.” This simple idea, formed in 1956, has catapulted Corum to the prestigious ranks of the foremost Swiss Watch Manufacturers in the world. A commitment to excellence that still exists today. While keeping a firm grasp on the Swiss watch making fundamentals and origin, Corum always focuses forward into the future in order to constantly stay on the cutting edge. This one is known as The Collector Series and the particular model is the “Jolly Roger” and was introduced in 2001.The watch is very unique in terms of its design and style. Most remarkably it has got a large domed sapphire crystal which is anti reflective. The thick domed crystal is at least 8 mm thick at its apex. It has got a screw down crown which is ball shaped, with a rubber grip The dial is mat black with large numbers which are applied to the dial and very thick giving the dial a three dimensional effect. The date is discreetly located within the number 6. The Jolly Roger dial is a pirates skull and cross bone design where the bones are the hour and minute hand. This also makes it very distinctive and eye catching. The skull and bones as well as the numbers are luminova and the entire skull and bones glow in the dark. The corum logo is in red in both of the eye sockets. The case is polished stainless steel and take on the same angle as the curved crystal to make it a flowing and harmonious design. The strap is original and is black patent leather, which is shiny and matches the polished case. The buckle is also original and is a folding butterfly quick release deployant with push button release. Original UK retail price was £2,495 (US $4,990). Stunning looking watch, in good condition, no box or papers. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 44 mm excluding the crown, 50 mm including the crown, 54 mm lug to lug and 19 mm thick. Ref NWW 511 Price is £1,295 or US $2,100

 

Tudor Prince Date

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Mint and brand new looking condition Tudor Prince Date automatic winding wristwatch. The watch has barely seen the light of day, to the point that the bracelet still has the brand new stiffness to the links. Tudor is a company that need little introduction as it is the company started by Rolex to produce quality wristwatches without the Rolex price tag. Initially controlled and made by Rolex, but now a company in their own right. This watch is the full size Oyster and is of course the relation to the Rolex Oyster. The dial is silver with large applied silver numbers and baton markers. The case and dial are in mint condition and has rarely been used. The date is quick set and it has a stop second hand for accurate time setting.  The day change is accurate in changing over and snaps over at midnight exactly.  Has a signed screw down crown. The bracelet is original to the watch and is has the Tudor shield logo on the clasp, it is the new style Tudor bracelet and has a folding clasp.  The case back is stamped with the Rolex crown and the words "Original Rolex Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva". All round an attractive and lovely looking and very desirable watch, but not at a Rolex price. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and magnifying Cyclops over the date window. This is a Tudor collector’s dream watch. The model reference number is 7400 and was originally purchased in 2003. It comes with the original inner box, outer box, Tudor wallet and hang tag, with original paperwork including the all important guarantee certificate.  Dimensions are 34 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown and 41 mm lug to lug, thickness is 10 mm Ref: NWW 516  sold

 

Longines Automatic Divers Watch

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Mint condition and almost new Longines Watch Company was started in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz.  Agassiz opened a workshop in St Imier, Switzerland.  He operated what today would be called a "Home Business".  Workers would work on watches out of their own homes, which Agassiz would later sell. The company began producing chronographs in 1879.   They later produced aviator watches and cockpit instruments, they are still going very strong today and are owned by the largest Swiss watch making group, Swatch. The Admiral series evokes the prestigious dimension of sport in which aesthetics, precision and the beauty of the action predominate. It introduces the subtle ambivalence of an outline that is both sober and robust, and perfectly illustrates Longines' innate ability to match elegance and performance. Values revealed by the aesthetic purity and detailed manufacture of the automatic watches and chronographs of this series. This is a typical divers style watch with practical dial and functions. The dial is black with bold indices and hands, the hand and indices surrounds are gold. It has a date at the 3 position and it has got a uni directional ratcheted rotating bezel. It has got a screw down crown and sapphire crystal, It comes on the original bracelet Longines signed folding deployant clasp. Has a Swiss made 25 jewel ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. Classic looking sports watch. Comes with the box and papers. Ref NWW 577. sold

 

Hamilton Automatic Chronograph

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Mint condition Hamilton chronograph in the style of the Khaki watch.  The condition looks to be hardly used. It is an attractive dial colour which is a bronze/copper colour. It is difficult to capture the true colour on camera.  Large case with beautiful long and thick lugs.  The movement is the venerable and trusted Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph. Hamilton are now part of the Swatch group – the larges group of Swiss watch companies so have a prestigious name. It is a good value for money watch and one that can be worn on most occasions.  Rugged and strong watch with all stainless steel case, water resistant to 10 ATM, and sapphire crystal and glass display case back.  Day and date at 3 position, continuous seconds at 9, 30 minute recorder at 12 and 12 hour recorder at 6.  It comes and a replacement tan leather strap.  Excellent value for money watch that comes with all paperwork, outer box, inner box which is the brushed aluminum box.  Dimensions are 41 mm excluding crown, 46 mm including crown, 52 mm lug to lug and 15 mm thick.  NWW 567 Price sold

 

Doxa Sub 750 T Sharkhunter Automatic Divers Watch  

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Mint and as new looking condition Doxa Sub 750 T Sharkhunter Divers watch, with bracelet and original rubber divers strap.  It was originally purchased in 2005. The Sharkhunter is the more practical and wearable black dial version.  Doxa have recently become more popular since they have started selling re-issues of their classic 60’s and 70’s diver’s wristwatches.  They are gaining a cult like following as they are true professional instrument watches.  Doxa were established in Switzerland in 1889, and have always been very successful with their diver’s watches.  This success peaked in the 1970’s with models such as the Professional, Sea Hunter and the Shark Hunter.  Doxa are strongly trading again with many of the old watches put back into production as re-issues.  This watch was bought in November 2002 and has seen absolute minimal wear, so it is really in new condition and was purchased in 2003.  It is made in the true divers style and one that has been much imitated over the years It has a uni directional ratchet operated rotating bezel, which it two tiered for multi functions.  The outer part is a 60 minute or 60 second countdown timer, and the inner part is a standard diver’s 60 minute elapsed timer.  Has a screw down crown at the 4 position, domed pressure resistant and scratch resistant sapphire crystal, water resistant to 600 metres, classic orange divers dial, date at the 4 position and tritium luminous markings.  Comes on Doxa signed bracelet with fliplock safety buckle and wetsuit extension clasp.  It comes in the aluminium tube, outer card box, signed warranty card, paperwork and bracelet changing tool, information CD and spare Doxa signed (strap and buckle) rubber divers strap.  Excellent value for money.  The Dimensions are as follows.  The width is 42 mm excluding the crown, 44 mm including the crown, 45 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick.  Ref. NWW 497. sold

 

Schwarz Etienne Routemaster Automatic Chronograph

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Fantastic looking and outstanding value for money end of life model Schwarz Etienne Routemaster automatic chronograph with Valjoux 7750 movement.  It is a blue dial watch but the dial colour is difficult to pick out. It is dark blue and looks black in certain light. Recognised and established La Chaux-de-Fonds Swiss manufacturer listed in the Wristwatch Annual.  Nicely proportioned watch in polished stainless steel case, blue dial with silver hands and numerals Tachometric scale printed into outer bezel.  It has a sapphire crystal, screw down crown and screw down chronograph pushers and 10 ATM water resistant.  Date window at 3 with signed dial, crown back, and comes on a replacement blue leather strap.  Has individual serial number stamped on the back.  Dimensions are: Width excluding crown 40 mm, width including crown is 42 mm, lug to lug is 46 mm, lug width is 20 mm and thickness is 14 mm  Ref: NWW 572. sold

 

 

 

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