Miscellaneous New Watches
Chopard Mille Miglia 1000 Automatic Chronograph
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Mint condition Chopard Mille Miglia 1000 automatic chronograph. In 1860 Louis Ulysse Chopard founded his company in the small village of Sonvilier. There is no record of the first years production but we know that since then it has produced watches that meet the highest standards of quality and precision. Chopard focused on quality and precision and developed the finest watches in Sonvilier. From the beginning of the 20th century on, domestic traditional watchmakers started disappearing gradually due to Industrial Revolution. Chopard decided that there was still a clientele for his watches and left to Eastern Europe. He visited Hungary, Poland and Russia and his watches reached Czar Nicholas II's court. In 1920 the company moved to Ginebra. Louis Ulysse Chopard's grandson, Andr Paul Chopard, was the head of the firm until 1963 when he met Karl Scheufele III, a member of a family with a great reputation in the jewelry business- and, finding himself with no descendants, decided to leave the company in Scheufele’s hands and the Scheufele family still run Chopard today. This one is the Mille Miglia 1000 is named after the famous prestigious race in Italy. In harmony with the company’s long standing tradition, this watch is hand made in the Chopard workshops. It is understated sporty and masculine and it perpetuates the tradition of the famous Mille Miglia watches and of the Italian classic race itself. Since Chopard’s inception they have been creating high quality watches merging exclusive design, elegance and performance. The automobile world aspires to the same ideal: the vintage cars in the Mille Miglia race are all built between 1927 and 1957, represent remarkable masterpieces in both mechanical and aesthetic terms. The encounter between these two worlds was bound to yield exciting results. Chopard has been sponsoring the Mille Miglia since 1988 and yearly creates new sporting and technically innovative models. This one is the Mille Miglia 1000. It is a certified Swiss chronometer with a thirty seven jewel Swiss made automatic movement. The case is constructed form titanium and is water resistant to 50 metres, it has a push crown and chronograph pushers with an anti reflective sapphire crystal and a glass display back showing off the movement. It is a limited edition and the number indicated on the papers is 1153, but unsure how many are made in the series as it does not state. The dial is black with large white sub dials and large luminous numerals. It has a tachometric sale on the dial for timing speed over a given distance. It comes on the original tyre tread pattern rubber strap which is signed Chopard and a Chopard signed titanium buckle. It was originally purchased at authorised dealers in Portugal in 2001. It comes with boxes and papers. Whilst it states that it is an official chronometer on the dial, there is no chronometer certificate that comes with it. Dimensions are as follows: width excluding the crown is 40 mm, width including the crown is 43 mm, lug to lug is 47 mm and thickness is 13 mm. Ref: NWW 719. Price is £1,595 or US $2,575 |
Bell & Ross Vintage 126 Automatic
Chronograph
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Mint condition absolutely outstanding Bell & Ross vintage 126 automatic chronograph. Bell & Ross are gaining a huge reputation and quickly too. They are well constructed, beautifully designed and are of outstanding quality. They are also representative of outstanding value for money for such a high caliber wristwatch. The Vintage 126 is designed as the name states in the fashion of an early period wristwatch with it’s cream dial, retro pilot style numerics and hands, leather strap and large vintage pilot style pushers and crown. It is however made to modern dimensions and specifications. It has a sapphire crystal and screw down crown. It is resistant to 20 ATM which is approximately 200 metres. Well fitting strap as the bars are curved to keep with the harmony of the case. The case is brushed stainless steel and it has a glass display back showing off the movement. Well designed and laid out symmetrical dial. Well finished and beautiful looking watch. The date window is squeezed between the 4 and 5 providing an even balance. Bold and highly legible hands and numbers with 60 second markings on the dial. The movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel ETA 2894-2 automatic chronograph. Signed case display back, signed winding rotor, crown, brown strap and deployant buckle. Comes with box, outer box, instructions and warranty card, the warranty card is unsigned. It comes on the original brown leather strap with Bell & Ross signed deployant clasp. UK retail price is £1,900 (US $3,440) Width is 42 mm excluding crown and 46 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 52 mm, Thickness is 16 mm. Ref NWW 708. Price is £1,245 or US $1,995 |
Ikepod Isopode GMT
Chronometer - Limited Edition
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Mint condition Ikepod Isopode 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.. The case is steel it is spherical in shape and when viewed in profile, it is elliptical. The automatic movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel ETA caliber 2892 with a Dubois Depraz chronograph module. The ETA 2892 is ETA's highest grade movement, and provides a lifetime of accurate timekeeping 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. There is a date at the 4 to 5 position. Stunning black dial with contrasting orange central sweep chronograph hand. 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 171 out of 9,999 pieces. It comes on the original rubber strap. Original retail was circa £2,700, they have recently been acquired and retail prices are now around £8,000. One of the orange colour tips is missing from the top button. This can be rectified by having it re-painted orange, or removing the paint from the bottom pushers. This is reflected in the price. Dimensions are as follows. Width is mm excluding crown, 39 mm including crown and 42 mm lug to lug and 15mm thick. Ref: NWW 722. Price is £1,195 or US $1,945 |
Damasko DC66 Automatic Chronograph
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Mint condition unused looking condition Damasko DA66 automatic chronograph. It was originally purchased last year in 2009. It appears to be unworn. It is difficult to buy as there is usually a waiting list for it. The case is Stainless steel, nickel-free, bead-blasted, entirely hardened , Ice-hardened to guaranteed 10 Vickers, Integrated anti-magnetic inner cage, anti-magnetic to 80,000 A/m or 100 mT, Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, AR coating on the underside only available on special request, Crystal gasket resistant to UV radiation, Solid screw back with O-ring Viton™ gasket, All gaskets made from Viton™ which offers a premium chemical resistance and which is superior to most other materials used in the watch industry, New patented crown, crown stem is machined with minimal tolerances and leaves almost no gap between crown and case, but nevertheless does not scratch. Crown is also equipped with a permanent lubrication cell which eliminates friction. (Self lubricating crown). Screw-down crown with protective shoulders, crown tube screwed into case for easy maintenance ("System Damasko"), Crown, stem and tube hardened to 60 HRC, Water resistant to 10 bar/100 metres according to DIN 8310, Crystal has a secure fit even in case of a sudden negative pressure. The dial is Matt black with white numerals, hour markers and triangle at 12 coated with luminous compound LuminovaT C1 (white). The hands The minute and hour hands are painted in matt black with luminous compound Luminova C1 (white), the centre seconds hand is painted matte black with yellow dayglo (not luminous). The bi-directional bezel mechanism has three large ceramic elements which are supported by three nitrogen hardened, diamond coated springs. This system works with 100% precision whilst ensuring an ultra-smooth action with a pleasing, positive "click". The whole bezel assembly is sealed against the ingress of dust, moisture, etc with the patented VitonT gasket which is additionally coated with a wear resistant PTFE layer to ensure a minimal friction coefficient without the necessity for additional lubrication. The movement is Valjoux 7750 self-winding, mechanical movement , 25 jewels , 28,800 bph , Shockproof according to DIN 8308, Anti-magnetic according to DIN 8309 , Adjusted to COSC performance (but not certified) , Hour, minute, permanent small sweep second . Day/Date window with new, modified position. Chronograph: 12-hour counter and 30-minute counter on sub-dials and central 60-second counter. It comes on good quality water resistant black leather strap with sandblasted buckle to match the case. Comes complete with all boxes and papers. Dimensions are: width is 42mm excluding the crown, 44 mm including the crown, 46 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm Ref. NWW 718. Price is £1,395 or US $1,675 |
Porsche Design P6000 Titanium Chronograph
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Brand new in the box and unworn Porsche design P6000 titanium chronograph. It has a UK retail price of £3,550 (US $5,420). It is a spectacular and stylish looking and one of the latest models Eterna Porsche Design titanium chronograph. It is the natural evolution from the original sweeping line Porsche Design watch. It is bigger and bolder, more rounded with contemporary looking case with traditional looking features such as the long lugs. Very handsome looking dial as it is based on the Porsche car dashboard instruments, hence the name given to it, the Dashboard – a pedigree they can use to optimum use. The case and strap are made to high specifications from grade 2 pure titanium. It has a mechanical movement which is an automatic winding ETA calibre 2894-2 The dial is a striking looking black in colour, a shade or two darker than the titanium case, and the sub dials are black. It has white hands and dial markings and a sharply contrasting sweeping central 60 second chronograph hand. It has a date at the 4 position and a tachometer scale around the outer edge. It has a curved sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating on both sides, screw down crown, machined ”knurled” pushers for good grip and is water resistant to 100 metres. It has a hollowed out winding rotor which is fashioned against a Porsche disk brake. The rotor blades are made from extremely strong titanium combined with black-coated tungsten. The sapphire crystal back reveals the exceptional rotor system. It has a silicone rubber caoutchouc strap with titanium double push button quick release butterfly clasp which is signed PD. This watch was manufactured by Eterna, to the design of the Porsche company, recently the Eterna watch company was acquired by Porsche design. Being of titanium construction, it is durable, strong but light in weight. Porsche design logo, rotor, crown and bracelet, watch sub seconds at 3, 12 hour elapsed timer at 6 and 30 minute elapsed timer at 9. Uncluttered and minimalist tachometer scale printed on the inner bezel. Comes in box, outer box, all paperwork and documentation including unsigned warranty card. UK list price is £3,550 (US $5,420). Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding crown, 45 mm including crown, 49 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14.5 mm Ref: NWW 726. Price is £1,395 or US $2,350 |
Porsche Design P6000 Titanium Chronograph
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Brand new in the box and unworn Porsche design P6000 titanium chronograph. It has a UK retail price of £3,550 (US $5,420). It is a spectacular and stylish looking and one of the latest models Eterna Porsche Design titanium chronograph. It is the natural evolution from the original sweeping line Porsche Design watch. It is bigger and bolder, more rounded with contemporary looking case with traditional looking features such as the long lugs. Very handsome looking dial as it is based on the Porsche car dashboard instruments, hence the name given to it, the Dashboard – a pedigree they can use to optimum use. The case and strap are made to high specifications from grade 2 pure titanium. It has a mechanical movement which is an automatic winding ETA calibre 2894-2 The dial is a striking looking metallic dark grey in colour, a shade or two darker than the titanium case, and the sub dials are black. It has white hands and dial markings and a sharply contrasting sweeping central 60 second chronograph hand. It has a date at the 4 position and a tachometer scale around the outer edge. It has a curved sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating on both sides, screw down crown, machined ”knurled” pushers for good grip and is water resistant to 100 metres. It has a hollowed out winding rotor which is fashioned against a Porsche disk brake. The rotor blades are made from extremely strong titanium combined with black-coated tungsten. The sapphire crystal back reveals the exceptional rotor system. It has a silicone rubber caoutchouc strap with titanium double push button quick release butterfly clasp which is signed PD. This watch was manufactured by Eterna, to the design of the Porsche company, recently the Eterna watch company was acquired by Porsche design. Being of titanium construction, it is durable, strong but light in weight. Porsche design logo, rotor, crown and bracelet, watch sub seconds at 3, 12 hour elapsed timer at 6 and 30 minute elapsed timer at 9. Uncluttered and minimalist tachometer scale printed on the inner bezel. Comes in box, outer box, all paperwork and documentation including unsigned warranty card. UK list price is £3,550 (US $5,420). Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding crown, 45 mm including crown, 49 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14.5 mm Ref: NWW 725. Price is £1,395 or US $2,350 |
Revue
Thommen Cricket Wrist Alarm
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Revue Thommen is a Swiss watch and aviation instrumentation manufacturer, originally established 1853 as Waldenburg clock and watch making company Revue Thommen watch trademark is now operated by Grovana Watch Co since 2001 under license of the Revue Thommen AG (LTD). After merge with Vulcain watch company Revue Thommen re-produced the "president watch" in 1997, from the original Cricket made in 1951. It was considered one of the first alarm watches ever made. Hamilton Watch Company produced watches using the Cricket ebauche. Revue Thommen itself became a leading manufacturer of precision instruments and avionics. Out of the original factory in Waldenburg the company supplies aircraft manufacturers and airforces in over 30 countries. This one is a mint condition and barely used Revue Thommen Cricket hand wound wrist alarm. This watch has an ingenious and simple method of operation. It is advised that the instructions are read before using to prevent damage by pressing or pulling the wrong crowns, but in short the winding crown turned clockwise winds up the alarm mechanism. The crown wound anti clockwise winds up the watch mainspring for the time operation. The crown also sets the hands when pulled out to the first position. The alarm setting is operated by pressing the button at the 2 position, this releases the winding crown to a second position, which when turned, allows you to set the alarm indicator (the block tipped hand). When the desired time is selected, you press the crown back in. The alarm will then sound on cue and is loud enough to wake you up from sleep. To cut the alarm, simply press the button at 2. The back has a second cover with holes in the second cover, and is raised to allow for sound resonance. Very clever internal design and acoustics make this the loudest mechanical alarm ever made. In addition to it having a sophisticated alarm mechanism the dial is a stunning design. It steel with blue dial and original blue leather strap. Has a sapphire crystal. The alarm is loud, and tested to wake me from deep sleep at 7:30 am - working as it should do, loud and on cue. Comes on original strap with buckle with box and papers. UK retail price for these watches were £1,300 or US $2,700. Width is 37 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 46 mm, Thickness is 12 mm Ref: NWW 715. reserved |
Timefactors Speedbird PRS-1
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Mint condition and barely used Timefactors Speedbird PRS-1, made in an exclusive limited edition by Timefactors. Timefactors watches are becoming more widely regarded and the current range includes Precista and Smiths, which are older brands that have been revived by Timefactors. Some of the Timefactors limited edition watches such as this one and the Dreadnought are now collector pieces selling for over retail price, most notable is the Dreadnought which often fetches over four times the original retail price. The case has very little wear, and has a very few barely noticeable marks. It has been worn on a replacement strap, and as such comes on the original Speedbird strap which is unworn. It also comes with a brand new unworn desert camo nato strap, as seen in the second picture. The watch that is fast becoming a cult classic amongst the military and aviation timepiece fraternity. This is a limited edition and the watch is a relatively low number which is 077 out of 300. It is a fine brush finish with screw on back and screwed down crown, with mat black dial and white painted dial markings. Tritium is applied to the hands, and the 12 (including the triangle), 3, 6 and 9 positions. Sapphire crystal and water resistant to 100 metres (330 feet) The movement is a 25 jeweled ETA 2836-2 with hack seconds running at 28,800 vph. It comes in a hardwood presentation box, hang tag in the style of a military dog tag, signed limited edition card, polishing cloth, watch and information leaflet. It comes on the original regiment style nato strap. Dimensions are 37.5 mm excluding crown, 41.5 mm including crown and 48.5 mm lug to lug, thickness is 11.5 mm Ref. NWW 714. Price is £375 or US $745 |
Max Bill by Junghans - Automatic Wristwatch with
Date
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Used but mint condition 2 month old Max Bill automatic. UK retail price is £575 (US $940). The Max Bill design watch is remains true to form of the original Max Bill design watches dating from the 1950’s. Almost nothing has altered apart from the fact that it is constructed today from modern materials in a modern environment, and of course with a modern movement. These factors make for an altogether more accurate, stronger and more reliable wristwatch. It is a classical design and looks like it has stepped right of the decade from which it was first introduced – and many watches standards were set by designs like this one. It has got a 25 jeweled Swiss made ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. The case is gold plated which is highly polished, and slender and sleek in deign. It has a solid steel snap on case back which bears Max Bill’s signature. The dial is mat black with minute markings and hour markings giving a very minimalist feel to it. Long flowing lines seem to be the main design influence, therefore the hour markers and hands are long. The long hands touch the correct points where the hour hand tips the hour marks, the minute hand touches the minute marks numbers, and the central sweep second hand follows the same line as the minute hand, just tipping the minute/second marks as it sweeps past them. The hands are luminous filled, with double luminous dot at the 12 position, and single luminous dots at the 3, 6 and 9 position. Has an attractive convex highly domed plexi glass acrylic crystal, which at some angles makes the dial appear slightly curved, creating an appealing effect. This is the same as the regular automatic, but this time, with date at the 3 position It comes on a good quality black leather strap with polished steel pin buckle. Made in Germany with Swiss movement. Brand new with 2 year warranty, comes with box and instructions. Junghans reference 027/4701.00. Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 40 mm, Thickness is 10 mm. Ref. NWW 710. Price is £395 or US $595 |
RLT
Watch Co. Triple Calendar Moonphase Chronograph
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RLT is run by Roy Taylor, a horologist in England. They sell wide range of vintage and modern Swiss, Russian and American watches and within the last few years have been marketing their own range of watches named RLT Watch Co. All the RLT watches are made at RLT's workshop in England. This work undertaken in their workshop includes assembly, some modifications and engraving, with the majority of watches using Swiss made components including movement. RLT watches have a strong cult following. This one is an RLT 31. It is a triple calendar moonphase chronograph. It is housed in a polished stainless steel case which is classically styled with tiered lugs wide bezel and deep set case with elliptical shaped pushers and onion winding crown. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and glass display back secured down with five screws. The dial is also classically styled in white that has a porcelain appearance, with printed black Roman numerals, dial text and black luminous filled hour and minute hands. The movement is a Swiss made 25 Jewel automatic Valjoux 7751 with stop seconds for accurate time setting. The movement is decorated with machining to the rotor and bridges, blued screws and an engraved winding rotor with the RLT initials. The functions include hours, minutes and seconds which are at the sub dial at the 9 position. It also has a full calendar including day indicated by crescent tipped pointer hand, day of the week and month in apertures in the sub dial at the 12 position, and moon phase in an aperture in the sub dial at the 6 position. It has a twelve hour chronograph with the twelve hour elapsed timer in the sub dial at the 6 position, thirty minute elapsed timer in the sub dial a the 12 position and sixty second elapsed timer which is the central sweep second chronograph hand. There is also a 24 hour indication of the current time displayed by a hand in the sub dial at the 9 position. It comes on an unsigned black leather strap, and unsigned box with instruction paperwork. Please refer to the papers before operating the watch. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 40 mm excluding crown and 43 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 48 mm, Thickness is 14 mm. Ref. NWW 720. Price is £495 or US $575 |
Archimede
Pilot XLH - Hand Winding Wristwatch
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New looking condition Archimede Pilot XLH Wristwatch which is 5 months old when taken into stock and as new condition. Archimede is a subsidiary of Limes. Limes (pronounced "Lee mes"), is a watch manufacturer born out of the Ickler company who have been a specialist case maker since 1924. They have had contracts to supply watch cases to the world’s leading watch manufacturers. Today Limes have re-modelled their business and are now involved in designing complete watches utilising their vast experience, design and manufacturing skills to produce some of the finest watches in the world, and certainly amongst the best in their price class. This is the Archimede XLH. It is designed as a homage to the durable and highly legible pilot's watches from the World War II. The design is true to the original pilot watches and from this era, one of the first pilot watches ever made, thus setting the trend in the way a modern pilot watch looks even today. The watch is large and substantial, just as the originals were. In fact some of the originals were so large they could not be worn on the wrist, they were like small clocks that pilots strapped to their legs so the could tell the time by looking into their laps. This one though is made to more wearable everyday proportions. It has an oversized pilot crown, to make operation of it very easy. It has an oversized dial with bold, highly legible luminous numerals, with luminous markers and numbers with polished blued steel luminous filled hands. The dial is mat black. It is 50 metres water resistant, with a sapphire crystal which is anti reflective on both sides and the case is finely crafted and beautifully made in a satinised finish. The movement is a Swiss made 17 jewel Unitas ETA 6498 exhibited through a mineral glass display back. Comes with the original brown leather aviator styled riveted strap with signed pin buckle. Outstanding value for money watch, it is complete with original box and paperwork. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 39 mm excluding the crown, 42 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 45 mm and thickness is 10 mm. Ref. NWW 711. Price is £295 or US $445 |
Jacques
Lemans Pilot
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Mint condition Jacques Lemans Pilot. Jacques Lemans which ensnares fleeting and transient time in its wristwatches was created by Alfred and Norbert Riedl. The founders continue to be the company’s owners even in the present day. The watch enterprise commenced producing chronographs in Switzerland in 1979. Growing business and ever-increasing demand for its products made Jacques Lemans open its two subsidiary companies in Hong Kong and in Germany in 1982 and 1995 respectively. In 1999, the management decided to shift its European headquarter in Austria. But Geneva, the original city headquartering Jacques Lemans watches regained its position in 2002 when the company’s production was relocated in it. Today Jacques Lemans feels proud of its widespread market in more than 50 countries. So what lies behind the success of a 25 year old watch brand to be so well accepted in almost all over the world? The answer is indigenous designs with authentic movements offered at a very affordable rate. A simple strategy but one that has brought success. This one is an oversized Pilot in a very large case. It is in mint condition and barely used, it was originally purchased in 2003 making it seven years old. The case is large and brushed stainless steel with s solid steel screw on case back. It has a large winding crown, a thick and strong acrylic plexi crystal and is water resistant to 5 ATM. The dial is mat black with large luminous numerals and large luminous filled hands. The 60 minute track is on a raised internal bezel giving the dial a three dimensional look to it. The sub seconds is in the sub dial at the 9 position. The movement is a Swiss made ETA Unitas 6495 hand winding movement. The Unitas is a rugged and durable movement and commonly used in Swiss and German watches. It comes on the original signed black leather strap with unsigned deployant clasp, and also comes with a spare pin buckle. It comes in the inner box, outer box and warranty card with the original purchase receipt. Dimensions are as follows width is 48 mm excluding crown, 52 mm including crown, 56 mm lug to lug and 13 mm thick. Reference NWW 720. Price is £295 or US £474 |
Kemmner
Marine –
Hand Winding Wristwatch
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Kemmner watches are hand made in exclusively small numbers by Roland Kemmner in his workshop in Germany. Roland Kemmner used to work for watch designer and manufacturer Walter Fricker who makes watches for many German companies. Some of the designs that Kemmner has worked on are Timefactors and Kobold watches. The watches that he makes are all very well made, well crafted and constructed to high and exacting standards. This one is a large size Kemmner Marine. It is in mint condition and barely used, barring a tiny pinprick mark near the 10 position, it was originally purchased in February 2010 so only six months old when it came into stock. The case is large, well machined in polished stainless steel with screw on case back with scratch proof sapphire crystal to the front and sapphire crystal to the back allowing the movement to be viewed. This is not a bad thing as the movement is a handsome looking Swiss made ETA Unitas 6495 hand winding movement, beating at 18,000 VPH which is well finished with blued screws and Geneva stripes. The Unitas is a rugged and durable movement and commonly used in Swiss and German watches. It has a large winding crown and is water resistant to 5 ATM. The dial is brilliant white lacquered to give it an enamel look with black printed numerals and dial markings and contrasting bright and beautiful blued steel hands. There is simple minute track and a large sub second dial at the 6 position. This look is replicating the early marine chronometers with enamel dials and blued steel hands. The manufacture is in a small craft workshop and as such there is no manufacturer strap or boxes and papers but comes in a generic replacement box and complete with a very lightly used decent quality Rios 1931 black buffalo strap with white stitching and steel Rios buckle. Also comes with a brand new decent quality brown leather strap with white stitching. Dimensions are as follows width is 42 mm excluding crown, 45 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and 11 mm thick. Reference NWW 723. Price is £245 or US £395 |
Hamilton Hand Wound Chronograph
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Used, but mint condition Hamilton hand wound chronograph. Hamilton are steeped in history and started out as a US company but now owned by Swiss watch making giants, the Swatch group, who own Omega, Tissot and Longines, to name but a few. It is an attractive and retro looking watch that is neatly dimensioned and proportioned watch. It is not a large watch, but has kept to smaller proportions. It has an attractive silver colour dial with contrasting black hands and dial print. The sub dials are symmetrically laid out in a tri compax arrangement. The sub dial markings are logical and clear. The dial layout is also very clear and clean looking with no unnecessary clutter. There is only a seconds track. The time is read off the fixed outer bezel which is black with silver Roman numeral printing. It is a clean and straight to the point watch. The case is stainless steel with long lugs, large crown an elliptical shaped pushers. It has a Hamilton signed steel snap on case back. The movement is a Lemania hand wound caliber 1873. Lemania are perhaps the most famous movement makers, who made the movements to the most famous watch in the world, the Omega Moon watch. In fact the Lemania 1873 forms the basis of the movement in the current Omega Moon watch. The movement is Hamilton signed. The crystal is a an acrylic plexi and is in excellent condition. It comes on a replacement black leather strap which is Omega signed and a generic pin buckle. There is no box or paperwork but guaranteed one hundred percent original and authentic. Dimensions are: width 33 excluding crown, 35 mm including crown, lug to lug 38 mm, thickness 13 mm. Ref: NWW 709. Price is £495 or US $795 |
Hamilton
Automatic Chronograph
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Mint condition, large and over sized Hamilton chronograph in the style of the Khaki watch. Hamilton are steeped in history and started out as a US company but now owned by Swiss watch making giants, the Swatch group, who own Omega, Tissot and Longines, to name but a few. The condition looks to be hardly used. It is an attractive dial colour which is a metallic pale blue. It has got a very large and oversized case with beautiful long and thick lugs. The crown is also large and over sized as are the square pushers. The case is brushed stainless steel and it has got a screw on back with glass inset displaying the movement. The watch has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 100 metres. The movement is the venerable and trusted Swiss made 25 jewel Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph. It is modified so the dial layout is different form the regular Valjoux layout, this one is a tri compax dial arrangement. It has got a date at the 6 position, this is corrected by the recessed pusher in the case at the 11 position. The sub dial at the 9 position is the sub seconds, the sub dial at the 3 position is the thirty minute elapsed timer, the sub dial at the 6 position is the twelve hour elapsed timer and the sixty second elapsed timer is the central sweep chronograph hand. It comes on the original navy blue crocodile Hamilton signed strap with Hamilton signed pin buckle. Excellent value for money watch that comes with original inner box, outer box, instruction booklet and hang tag. Dimensions are 44 mm excluding crown, 47 mm including crown, 54 mm lug to lug and 14.5 mm thick. NWW 721. Price is £575 or US $945 |
Bell & Ross
Military M1 Automatic Chronograph – by Sinn
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Mint
condition Bell & Ross Military M1 automatic chronograph made by
Sinn. Bell & Ross are
gaining a huge reputation at a fast rate.
They have been around for some time but are getting ever more
popular by the day due to the styling and construction of their utility
type watches. They are well
constructed, beautifully, designed albeit utility in looks, and are of
outstanding quality. They
are also representative of outstanding value for money for such a high
caliber wristwatch. Well
designed and laid out symmetrical dial.
Well finished and beautiful looking watch The Military 156 is
designed as the name states in a military style watch.
It was designed and manufactured by Sinn, to Sinn’s exacting
standards and is identical to the now discontinued Sinn 156, apart for
the fact that it has got Bell & Ross printed on the dial.
The Sinn 156 was based on an original Sinn design, that designed
to a military specification for a contract eventually won by Heuer for
the German Bundeswehr. The
156 came in two versions, one with a screw on case back, and the other,
the more popular military specification with a case back retained, by
four grub screws. The Bell
& Ross is on the latter design.
It has an acrylic crystal and screw down crown.
It is resistant to 10 ATM which is approximately 100 metres. The
case is sandblasted stainless steel with brushed steel case back.
Comes on the original leather strap but buckle looks to be a
replacement. It has
got highly legible hands and numbers with 24 hour indicator of current
time. The movement is the
tried and trusted Lemania 5100 automatic.
Sinn signed case back and dial and winding crown, strap and
deployant buckle. Comes with
box, and aluminium warranty card. Dimensions
are as follows. Width is
43mm excluding crown and 45 mm including crown, Crystal diameter is 34
mm, Lug to lug is 51 mm, Thickness is 16 mm. Ref NWW 694. Price
is £1,295 or US $2,595 |
Revue Thommen Automatic Chronograph
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Mint and unused looking Revue Thommen Airspeed automatic chronograph. It was originally purchased at authorised dealers in Germany in 2007. Revue Thommen is sometimes branded as Revue, and this one is one of those examples. 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 automatic chronograph. It is a large and substantial watch, and like many other Revue Thommen’s this 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 black sub dials, contrasting white large numerals 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 steel screw on case back. Has a large crown with large easy to operate pushers and is water resistant to 10 ATM. (not tested). It comes on a replacement black leather strap. 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, instructions and warranty card. Dimensions are: width is 44 mm excluding the crown, 48 mm including the crown, 50 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref. NWW 699. Price is £595 or US $995 |
Tutima Military Chronograph in Stainless Steel
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Used but excellent to mint condition Tutima Military Chronograph in stainless steel. The Tutima Military Chronograph is one of the watches that has previously been used by German and Nato military forces. It was adopted by the armed forces for issue to pilots, officers and special forces. The reasons were not only for the reliability, durability and robustness, but also the unique design of the control buttons for the chronograph functions. Instead of the usual protruding buttons, they used large spaced push buttons integrated into the case. This feature facilitated operation, particularly when wearing gloves, as well as reducing protruding parts that could interfere or cause injury to the wearer. The buttons however did not affect the 10 ATM water resistance of the watch. Please note, this item is used and not tested for this water resistance. It uses the tried and tested Lemania 5100 automatic movement. The 5100 has passed countless endurance tests with flying colours. Its robustness, reliability and precision under even the toughest of conditions is partly due to the refinement and evolution of it as well as the number of moving parts being kept to a bare minimum without impairing the functions. The watch is designed as an instrument and provides instant legibility as it has a sharply contrasting dial. The sixty minute elapsed timer is one of the large centre hands, with the red t-bar tip, which provides very good legibility for elapsed timing without having to look in the smaller sub dials. Has a 24 hour indicator at the 12 position, twelve hour elapsed timer at the 6 position, and sixty second elapsed timer is the large red sweep centre second hand. The subsidiary seconds is at the 9 position and day and date at the 3 position. The crystal is sapphire with anti reflective coating. It has a recessed screw down crown and is water resistant to 20 bar (approximately 200 metres). The internal fixed bezel has 12 hour markings for additional elapsed time functionality. It comes one matching replacement steel bracelet and also with a replacement rubber strap. It comes with all boxes, papers and instructions, unsigned warranty card, but watch is around 7 or 8 years old. UK retail price is £2,400 (US $3,940). Used condition with odd marks to the watch, nothing serious. Outstanding and very impressive and imposing looking wristwatch. Width is 43 mm excluding crown, 45 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 50 mm, Thickness is 15 mm Ref: NWW 702. Price is £1,395 or US $2,290 |
Audi Design
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Excellent condition Audi Design
watch manufactured GWC, the design was later acquired by Sinn who
manufactured the same watch. The watch is a slick and smooth looking.
Audi are a company well known for their progressive and conceptual
designs. This watch was designed by Audi to coincide with the
introduction of the Audi TT, initially launched as a concept car, but
put into production due to the popular response from the public and
media alike. The watch is design in typical motoring fashion, The case
is perfectly round and has concealed lugs. The round case and the dial
design combined has the effect of a dashboard instrument such as a
speedometer. The dial is
matt black with luminous numbers, text and hands,. The seconds track is
on an angled internal fixed bezel. There is a date at the 3 position
which is displayed through a circular aperture. The chronograph pushers
are large and easy to operate especially when driving. The crown is also
typically motoring influenced with its engine turned finish giving an
easy grip. It has got a glass display back and the case back is held
down by screws and has the appearance of a bearing assembly. The strap
or bracelet is also secured by screws. The watch has got a 25 jewel
Swiss made Valjoux 7750 automatic winding movement. The crystal is
scratch resistant sapphire crystal and the case back says it is 5 ATM
water resistant, though this is not tested.
Comes on an original leather strap and also with a generic
leather strap with hand made end pieces that fit on to the strap (the
end pieces are made by the previous owner and they can be removed and
put on other straps) Width is 40 mm excluding crown and 44 mm including
crown and pushers. Lug to lug is 40 mm and thickness is 13 mm Ref: NWW 692. Price is £695
or US $1,145
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UTS Professional Diver 1000 m
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Mint condition UTS
Professional Diver 1000 metre automatic wristwatch. It was originally
purchased in December 2009 so only five months old when taken into
stock, and not see a great deal of wear in this five months. It comes
with two spare straps, one orange rubber and one black leather, both
have not been worn. The retail price for the watch is EUR 2,000, which
is £1,830 (US $3,020). UTS watches are finely crafted instruments and
built out of best materials and components and constructed to most
modern manufacturing methods. UTS sports watches feature highest quality
and precision and have to pass several control tests during manufacture
and assembly. UTS watches are not only professional sport watches
but also contemporary and highly distinctive precision instruments which
stand out from the mass of mass produced watches. Instead of being
mass produced, the UTS watches are all hand crafted in a small workshop
on CNC machines. UTS watches represent perfection in technical design
and engineering standards, reliable in function robust in form and are
built like tanks. The UTS Professional Diver is a huge watch and
made for a big wrist. It is solid steel and weighs in at 120
grams. It is made out of high quality stainless steel 1.4305, the
watch is made out of 3 parts. The case, bezel and back. Featuring
a brushed case and bezel. Automatic is a mechanical 25 jewel Swiss
made ETA 2824-2 movement. Has an orange with Superluminova
luminous white markers and. The case is high grade stainless
steel, brushed finish brushed in three parts with stainless steel uni
directional ratcheted rotating bezel. It has a screw down
stainless steel crown and screw on solid steel case back. It has a
scratch resistant sapphire crystal which is a huge 3 mm thick. It
comes on a soft black rubber strap with two spare straps, strap changing
tool, box and papers. Dimensions are as follows: Width is 43 mm
excluding the crown, 47 mm including the crown, 56 mm lug to lug and an
impressive 14.5 mm thick. Ref. NWW 684. Price is £1,100
or US $1,795 |
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. Dimensions are as follows: width is 39 mm excluding the crown, 42 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 45mm and thickness is 8 mm. Ref. NWW 691. Price is £345 or US $575 |
Universal
Genève Senna “41”Automatic Chronograph – Officially Certified
Chronometer
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Universal Genève have long since been one of Switzerland’s eminent watchmakers. They were founded in 1894 in Le Locle in the Jura mountains. After they achieved rapid growth and success, they relocated to Geneva in 1934 and set out to conquer the world with a production of quality timepieces, which is the result of research, competence and sheer passion. They have been responsible for many innovations in watch making and still operate today with as much success as they did when they first set out over a hundred years ago. The Senna watch is a symbol of refinement both in style and the use of modern materials. The “41” represents the essence of the Formula One World Champion himself: perfection, precision and an international outlook. Ayrton Senna won 41 Grand Prix races, hence the name. The Senna foundation is a non profit making charity. All profits from the Senna foundation go towards child development charities. The Senna watch gives a whole new dimension to the notion of measuring time and appeals to the discerning customer who identify themselves with quality watch making. The automatic chronograph is contemporary and stylish, and is the embodiment of flare and creativity as found in the high speed world motor racing. The case is solid and substantial stainless steel trimmed with carbon fibre. The screw down pushers and crown are carbon fibre lined which makes them easy to grip and light to use. It also has every odd link in the bracelet made of carbon fibre. The bracelet has the Senna logo on the clasp and has a fliplock safety buckle on the clasp. Has a sapphire crystal, water resistant to 200 metres, has a day and date and attractive “racing” patterns within the sub registers. Comes with warranty card, booklets, very heavy tin made out of steel and outer box. Also comes with the original press release pack when it was launched in the UK – the UK launch was in Harrods in London, and some of the literature is on Harrods letter headed paper. Dimensions are 41 mm excluding crown, 44 mm including crown and 45 mm lug to lug and 15 mm thick. Ref: NWW 607. Price is £1,095 or US $1,795 |
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 |
Ebel 1911 Senior XXL Chronograph
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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.
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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 |
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 |
Eberhard & Co
Champion Mareoscope – Automatic Tide Chronograph
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Mint condition Eberhard & Co Champion Mareoscope automatic chronograph. This is a wonderful collectors classic as it is a rare and very unusual watch. One especially for those who are enthusiasts of Lemania calibre watches. Eberhard & Co have been in existence since 1887, and have been a strong trademark ever since they began production over 100 years ago. They are a Swiss company based in the Chaux-de-Fonds famous watch making region of Switzerland. The Champion Mareoscope is an accurate well made, unusual and unique looking wristwatch. This is a rare watch and seldom seen. It has got an equally rare Lemania 5190 movement which is a variation on the 5100. It has got some of the 5100 features such as the two central chronograph hands, one for the sixty seconds elapsed time and one for the sixty minute elapsed time. The twelve hour elapsed time is at the 12 positions and the sub dial at the 9 position shows the subsidiary seconds. The sub dial at the 3 position makes the watch unique in that this is a 24 hour tide chronograph which indicates high and low tide in relation to phases of the moon which are shown at fixed positions. The dial configuration in this format is the tri compax style. The movement is a stopping movement so when pulling the crown out to set the time, the movement stops to allow accurate time setting. The case is polished and matte stainless steel and it has got a steel screw on case back showing the makers name and the words Champion Mareoscope. It has got a fixed bezel in the fashion of a tachometric scale, with the numbers in gold colour. The dial has got a telemetric scale in the outer part of the dial shown in kilometres. The dial is matt black with gold colour applied batons and hands, as well as gold colour other dial markings and accents. The combination of black and gold giving it an attractive and stylish look. The central hands are coloured in contrasting red for the sixty second elapsed indicator and the sixty minute hand is black with a red arrow tip. The crystal is acrylic and it has got a screw down crown and it is 3 ATM pressure resistant. It comes on a replacement brown alligator strap which has got a little bit of wear to it. It has got a deployant buckle on the strap, but comes with the original Eberhard signed pin buckle. It comes with the wooden inner box and outer box, with warranty card, but there are no instructions with it, so fathoming the tidal indicator is something that will only add to the quirky nature of this lovely little timepiece. Dimensions are: width is 37 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown and 42 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm Ref. NWW 604. Price is £1,395 or US $2,295 |
Guinand
Chronosport
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Used but mint condition Guinand Chronosport model 80.50. Guinand is a Swiss company that was founded in 1865 by the Guinand brothers in Les Brenets in the Jura Mountains, and has been under the ownership of Helmut Sinn – the founder of Sinn GmbH since he departed company with his company 1996 after selling ownership rights. Guinand came became well known through the production of the first chronographs and split seconds chronographs. Helmut Sinn has worked together with Guinand since 1953, when they started producing all Sinn watches up until 1994. Guinand was well known for its complication watches and produced watches for many reputable watch companies in Switzerland. The Chronosport 80.50 is a good strong and durable watches. The design is strongly influenced by one of Helmut Sinn’s earlier designs, the Sinn 142. The case and dial layout are very similar. The movement in this one however is a Swiss made 25 jewel Valjoux 7750 with Nivarox spring balance and Incabloc shock protections. Day and date at the 3 position. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, screw down crown and screw on case back. The water resistance is 10 ATM. The case is a sturdy one, with thick depth and high sides made from sandblasted stainless steel. Comes on the original leather strap with stainless steel buckle, box made out of tin, warranty card showing it was purchased in December 2006, making it just 3 years old, and instructions in German. The day wheel is in German text. Width is 40 mm excluding crown and 43 mm including crown Lug to lug is 43 mm, Thickness is 17 mm. Ref. NWW 629. Price is Price is £875 or US $1,495 |
Sinn 142 Automatic Chronograph - Lemania 5100
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Mint condition and lightly used Sinn 142.020 St automatic chronograph with Lemania 5100 movement. The watch looks like it has hardly been worn, with no real visible signs of wear apart from a marks from normal use, with some wear to the strap. The watch is four years old originally purchased from us in 2006. The 142 is fast becoming a collectible watch due to its iconic design and the scarcity of watches with the Lemania 5100 movement. The Sinn 142 is famed as being the first automatic chronograph in space, and the case back is stamped to reflect this. It is engraved with the NASA space shuttle and the words “First Automatic Chronograph in Space”, below which is the serial number of the watch. Indeed the watch was worn by Reinharf Furrer, the first German Spacelab Astronaut on the 1980 D1-Mission. The Lemania is slightly different to other automatic chronographs as it has a 24 hour representation of the current time shown in the sub dial at the 12 position. In outer space, or even cross time zone travel in aircraft on Earth, this is a useful feature as it is sometimes impossible to know if the time at say 5 o’clock is am or pm. The 12 hour chronograph elapsed timer is at the 6 position, the 1 hour elapsed timer is the large hand that rotates the dial with the red cross bar tip. The 60 second elapsed timer is the other large sweep hand that shares the same axis as the 60 minute recorder. It has a bi directional internal rotating bezel with hour markings which is useful for navigational purposes and flight plan calculating, as well as another means of recording elapsed time. The internal bezel is operated by the crown at the 10 position. This is a large, heavy, solid and substantial watch, which is robust, enduring and highly functional. It has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and day / date function. The day wheel is in German. The case and is stainless steel, in a satin finish. It is water resistant to 10 ATM. The watch has technical features and has the highly regarded and very collectible It is one of Sinn’s all time classics, and a very sought after and desirable watch. Comes in box with papers. Dimensions are: Width is 43.5 mm excluding crowns, 46 mm including crowns, lug to lug is 44 mm and thickness is 15 mm. Ref. NWW 687 sold |
Baume & Mercier
Baumatic
Automatic
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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 £895 or US $1,750 |
MeisterSinger
Scrypto Automatik
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Used but mint condition MeisterSinger Scrypto Automatik wristwatch originally purchased in June 2009 so less than 1 year old when taken into stock. UK Retail price is £600. Based upon similar design principles to the single hand watch, the Automatik is one for the more conventional as it has three hands telling time in the usual fashion, but still retains its unique look of the single hand watch. In addition to it being more conventional with three hands it is an automatic winding movement as well. The watch like the single handed watch is somewhat reminiscent of a water pressure gauge, it is outstanding and commands a great presence when worn on the wrist. This is because a lot of watches look like other watches. However this is truly unique in it’s entire make up. It has a large case and face, bold numbers with single numbers preceded by zeros, needle instrument type hands, large crown, and automatic 25 jewelled Swiss made ETA 2824-2 movement. The movement is decorated with rhodium plated movement with a signed rotor – this signature appears in gold colour which is the brass beneath the rhodium plate, which is a nice finishing touch. It has a silver dial beautifully offset against the large black needle hands and the black leather strap. It has a brushed / polished stainless steel case, curved hardened mineral crystal to the front and back and it is 3 ATM water resistant. The Strap and buckle are original and signed as is the crown. Comes with original box and papers. Width is 43 mm excluding the crown, 47 mm including crown, 51 mm lug to lug and 12.5 mm thick. Ref. NWW 686.325 reserved |
Archimede
Pilot Wristwatch
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Mint condition Archimede Pilot Wristwatch which is 2 years old. Archimede is a subsidiary of Limes. Limes (pronounced "Lee mes"), is a watch manufacturer born out of the Ickler company who have been a specialist case maker since 1924. They have had contracts to supply watch cases to the world’s leading watch manufacturers. Today Limes have re-modelled their business and are now involved in designing complete watches utilising their vast experience, design and manufacturing skills to produce some of the finest watches in the world, and certainly amongst the best in their price class. This is the Archimede Pilot Chronograph. It is designed as a homage to the durable and highly legible pilot's watches from the World War II. The watch is large and substantial, just as the originals were. In fact some of the originals were so large they could not be worn on the wrist, they were like small clocks that pilots strapped to their legs so the could tell the time by looking into their laps. This one though is made to more wearable everyday proportions. It has an oversized pilot crown, to make operation of it very easy. It has an oversized dial with bold, highly legible luminous numerals, and date between the 4 and 5 position. The design is true to the original pilot watches and from this era, one of the first pilot watches ever made, thus setting the trend in the way a modern pilot watch looks even today. The dial is mat black with lumionova luminosity. It is 50 metres water resistant, with a sapphire crystal and the case is finely crafted and beautifully made in a satinised finish. The movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel automatic ETA 2824-2 exhibited through a glass display back. Comes with the original black leather strap which is un worn. The strap used on the watch is the one in the picture which is a Hirsch Traveler. It comes with the Archimede deployant clasp as well which is a £45 optional extra. Outstanding value for money watch, it is complete with original box and paperwork. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 39 mm excluding the crown, 42 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 45 mm and thickness is 10 mm. Ref. NWW 688.225 reserved |
Laco Pilot Watch
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Used but in mint condition Laco re-edition of the 1943 Pilot watch, originally purchased 6 months ago. The most famous Laco watch is the Laco observation watch or B-Uhr as they are known, and today it is a world famous classic. Produced in the 1940s it already then for uncompromising quality, solidity and reliability. In 1925 Frieda Lacher found the company Lacher & Co together with Ludwig Hummel. In 1936 Frieda’s son Erich took over the company and changed its name to Erich Lacher Uhrenfabrik. He then produced the legendary observation watch. From the heart of the German watchmaking district, Laco has now been producing fine watches for more than 80 years. As one of the original "B-Uhr" pilot watch manufacturers, Laco continues to offer high quality pilot watches with classic designs. Behind each watch there is a history, and this is especially true for the Laco watch. The design of this watch is true to the 1943 design with the minute markers around the outer edge and hour markers in an inner chapter. Laco were one of the few companies amongst others such as Hanhart, Lange & Sohne to make watches for the German pilots. The watch has a sweep second hand and quickset date. This one is the more cost effective model using a Miyota movement, commonly used in Citizen and Seiko watches. Highly visible hands and numerals, with a vintage aged luminous look with the triangle at 12 making this watch very characteristic of all military watches. It has a sandblasted finish, hardened mineral crystal to the front and the display back and water resistant to 3 ATM, which is approximately 3 metres. The crown is a non screw crown and large for easy operation. Great looking and large watch with unusual and eye catching dial design. Sandblasted stainless steel case supplied on pilot leather strap which has been cut to size, also comes with a brand new nato strap. Width is 42 mm excluding crown and 46 mm including crown, lug to lug is 50 mm, Thickness is 12mm. Ref NWW 689 SOLD |
Rado Diastar Ceramic
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Mint condition, old and rarely used Rado Diastar ceramic wristwatch. This watch has a lot of clever features not immediately noticeable from first glance, but a lot of thought has gone into the construction and design all detailed below. Rado's headquarters are situated in Lengnau near Biel, Switzerland. The company has a workforce of about 300 in Switzerland and abroad. The company celebrated its 90th birthday in 2007. At the same time, Rado looked back on fifty years of watch production and 40 successful years with the legendary DiaStar collection. In 1957, after 40 years as a supplier of watch movements, the firm launched its first collection under the brand name Rado. And only five years later, with the legendary oval DiaStar – the world's first scratchproof watch – the foundation stone was laid for an exceptional success story. For Rado, the development of a new watch means coming to terms with Time, in the quest for an outstanding creation that captivates with its materials and its form. Thus, the form of the watches does not simply mirror their functionality but embodies a philosophy that manifests itself in the design of the watch. The attainment of such sophisticated objectives requires designers who understand the scratchproof Rado materials and development engineers who can work together with the designers. Rado watches truly combines exquisite form with function, as the movement accuracy embedded within the watch internally complements its durable exterior. The watch is a contemporary and modern looking designed with a bracelet that separates, but looks intergrated with the case. The watch case is made of high tech ceramic and ahs a sapphire crystal which renders the entire watch virtually scratch proof. It has got a mat grey dial, and has a number of functions that are operated by the crown including day, date, chronograph, alarm and second time zone. The was purchased in May 2008 and retails at £1,200 (US $1,920) It comes with full box and paper set with warranty card form authorised dealers. Dimensions are: width 28 mm excluding the crown, 30 mm including the crown, lug to lug 44 mm, thickness 7 mm Ref. NWW 685. Price is £595 or US $1,095 |
RSW
Contemporary Style Wristwatch
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Mint condition RSW contemporary style wristwatch. RSW stands for Rama Swiss Watch. Rama Watch SA is a Swiss company that has been creating and manufacturing high-quality watches since the beginning of the 20th century. Its exceptional passion was sparked by M.A. Marachly, the founder, and rekindled by each generation to create a family saga of intrepid watchmakers. By simultaneously developing its three activity sectors and intensifying the conceptual approach of its creations, the Rama Watch SA company has positioned its strategy in perfect harmony with the changes in the watch making trade, both in terms of design and its distribution and promotion procedures. The opening of new markets, a diversification of its accessories and the marketing of new licensed timepiece products represent just a few of the major work focuses of the Rama Watch SA. RSW imposes a futuristic vision within the watch industry and the top-of-range-segment. RSW is known to be one of the top contemporary brand in the watch industry today. Its identity, different and coherent and its atypical style quickly convinced and enriched a market saturated with industrialised products, becoming one of the first brands to enter to the pantheon of pioneers of the 21st century. RSW is alive and liberated in phase with the various forms of contemporary artistic expressions. This one is a large and contemporary looking highly stylized watch with large round case which struts across the face of the watch, without lugs and fluted case sides. It has got a sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating, case back secured with screws and it is water resistant to 3ATM. It has got a quartz powered movement. Has large dial markings and clever use of Roman numerals to mark out the 8 and 3 position. It comes on the original soft leather strap with double push button butterfly clasp with RSW signature. No box or papers, reflected in the price, approximately 2 years old, UK retail price is £625 (US $1,000). Dimensions are as follows. Width is 46 mm excluding the crown, 50 mm including the crown, and 11 mm thick. Ref. NWW 688. Price is £275 or US $445 |
Ball
Engineer Master – Automatic Day Date Wristwatch
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Mint and brand new looking condition which appears to have never been worn, Ball Engineer automatic wristwatch that is also a certified Swiss Chronometer. It was originally purchased from Ball authorised dealers in 2009 and just less than 1 year old when coming into stock. During this time it has hardly seen the light of day as it is unmarked. Since 1891, accuracy under adverse conditions,” is the slogan that sets Ball apart from its competitors. Catering to the needs of explorers and adventurers worldwide, the company provides rugged products that can withstand all types of weather conditions. Water and shock resistant, the men and women’s line of watches are technologically advanced and at the same time fashionable. Self-Powered Micro Gas Lights make seeing in the dark easy. Specially lubricated to withstand extremely cold weather, Ball watches contain a special blend of oils that make expeditions to the North and South Pole a possibility. Ranging in their ability to withstand water, each collection varies in its level of liquid resistance. This one is the Engineer automatic day date wristwatch and it is also a certified Swiss chronometer. The functions include hours, minutes, seconds, with useful day and date function. The case is brushed and polished stainless steel with steel screw on back with the Ball train logo embossed on the case back. It has got scratch resistant sapphire crystal with an anti reflective coating. The crown is screw down for added security and water resistance, which is 100 metres or 330 feet. The dial is matt black with day and date at the 3 position and the word chronometer at the bottom centre of the dial. The dial has 3H gas light which consists of 25 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and the dial for night reading capability. The movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel ETA 2836-2. It is shock resistant to withstand 5,000Gs shock test and functionality is unaffected when exposed to a magnetic field of 4,800A/m. It comes on the original and signed genuine crocodile black leather strap with Ball signed pin buckle. It is complete with all boxes and papers including the warranty card and chronometer certificate. Dimensions are Width including the crown is 40 mm, width excluding the crown is 43.5 mm, lug to lug is 46 mm and thickness is 13 mm. Ref. NWW 696. sold |
Ball
Engineer Master – Automatic Day Date Wristwatch
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Mint and brand new looking condition which appears to have never been worn, Ball Engineer automatic wristwatch that is also a certified Swiss Chronometer. It was originally purchased from Ball authorised dealers in 2009 and just less than 1 year old when coming into stock. During this time it has hardly seen the light of day as it is unmarked. Since 1891, accuracy under adverse conditions,” is the slogan that sets Ball apart from its competitors. Catering to the needs of explorers and adventurers worldwide, the company provides rugged products that can withstand all types of weather conditions. Water and shock resistant, the men and women’s line of watches are technologically advanced and at the same time fashionable. Self-Powered Micro Gas Lights make seeing in the dark easy. Specially lubricated to withstand extremely cold weather, Ball watches contain a special blend of oils that make expeditions to the North and South Pole a possibility. Ranging in their ability to withstand water, each collection varies in its level of liquid resistance. This one is the Engineer automatic day date wristwatch and it is also a certified Swiss chronometer. The functions include hours, minutes, seconds, with useful day and date function. The case is brushed and polished stainless steel with steel screw on back with the Ball train logo embossed on the case back. It has got scratch resistant sapphire crystal with an anti reflective coating. The crown is screw down for added security and water resistance, which is 100 metres or 330 feet. The dial is silver with day and date at the 3 position and the word chronometer at the bottom centre of the dial. The dial has 3H gas light which consists of 25 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second hands and the dial for night reading capability. The movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel ETA 2836-2. It is shock resistant to withstand 5,000Gs shock test and functionality is unaffected when exposed to a magnetic field of 4,800A/m. It comes on the original and signed genuine crocodile black leather strap with Ball signed pin buckle. It is complete with all boxes and papers including the warranty card and chronometer certificate. Dimensions are Width including the crown is 40 mm, width excluding the crown is 43.5 mm, lug to lug is 46 mm and thickness is 13 mm. Ref. NWW 697. sold |
Ball
Night Train UTC - Automatic Wristwatch
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Mint condition Ball Night train UTC automatic wristwatch, one and a half years old and retails at £1,030. Since 1891, accuracy under adverse conditions,” is the slogan that sets Ball apart from its competitors. Catering to the needs of explorers and adventurers worldwide, the company provides rugged products that can withstand all types of weather conditions. Water and shock resistant, the men and women’s line of watches are technologically advanced and at the same time fashionable. Self-Powered Micro Gas Lights make seeing in the dark easy. Specially lubricated to withstand extremely cold weather, Ball watches contain a special blend of oils that make expeditions to the North and South Pole a possibility. Ranging in their ability to withstand water, each collection varies in its level of liquid resistance. This one is an automatic wristwatch with Swiss made automatic Ball Cal. 124 with UTC function which is an ETA base. The watch is anti magnetic. The case black PVD coated stainless steel. It has got a screw down crown and is water resistant to 100 metres. It has got a flat sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating. The dial is black and there is a date at the 3 position and UTC or GMT function in a window at the . It’s Self Powered Micro Gas Lights glow up to 100 times brighter than luminous paints for up to 25 years and do not require charging from any outside light or power source, ensuring you can always tell the time in the dark. It comes on the original black leather strap with orange stitching and signed pin buckle. It also has a spare brown leather strap. It comes with boxes and papers with signed warranty card from UK authorised dealers in November 2008, making it one and a half years old .UK retail price is £1,030 (US $1,724) Dimensions are 43 mm excluding the crown, 47 mm including the crown, 53 mm lug to lug and 11 mm thick. Ref: NWW 680. sold |
Steinhart
Nav B-Chrono II Black - Automatic Chronograph
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Mint condition and virtually unworn Steinhart Nav B-Chrono II in PVD black. The name Steinhart has a long history in the Swiss Watch making valley. The name goes back to the early 1900s when Simon Steinhart supervised and ran the watch manufacturer Schlenker and Kienzle. Guenter Steinhart, the owner of Steinhart studied architecture and engineering in Munich, Germany, Steinhart’s philosophy is to make well engineered, and good looking watches at economical prices. Steinhart are high quality watches made in the Jura region of Switzerland. This pilot watch Nav. B-Chrono II black is another chronograph made by Steinhart with the tried and tested Swiss made 25 jewel ETA Valjoux 7750 13 ¼ automatic movement. The series of Nav.B-watches II is completed by this watch with its well crafted stainless steel case with black PVD coating, with satin finish and the large historical pumpkin crown. The Nav.B-Chrono II black is a true to form watch an is a good representation of the traditional early aviation style timepieces. The sapphire glass with anti-reflecting coating on the interior side and the dial with silver hands make it a function and practical looking watch whilst keeping good looks at the same time. The design of the dial should be particularly pointed out. All Arabic numerals are fully readable on the dial and the two sub-dials on 6 and on 9 were used twice, so the sub dials are made large and do no intersect the numbers. Functions include hour and minute hands silver with super-luminova white. Second hand silver, with super-luminova white. 12 hour, 30 minute and 1 minute elapsed timer chronograph and a day/date at the 3 position. It has got a water resistance of 5 ATM and it has a low serial number, which is number 21, this is stamped between the lower lugs and is visible when worn on the strap. A comparable pilot watch with such an excellent price/performance ratio will be hard to find. Retail price is £725 (US $1,210). Dimensions are as follows. Width is 44mm, excluding the crown, 49 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 51 mm, and thickness is 14.5 mm. Ref: NWW 681. sold |
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 695. sold |
Tutima
Automatic Chronograph FX
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Brand new and mint condition, never worn with full retail warranty Tutima FX. The UK retail price is £1,575 (US $2,735). Satisfying the most exacting of demands at all times as always been and essential part of Tutima’s tradition. This philosophy is as important today as when they fist started. 21st century man not only has new needs and wishes, but also has a new concept of style, and places increasing value on individuality. The FX range of watches is an admirable addition to the classic and military lines, which enjoy an excellent reputation in watch making. The Tutima FX automatic chronograph is designed in typical Germanic style with a minimal feel to it. Precise functionality and clear contours are characteristic to this watch. Intervals of up to twelve hours can be timed exactly and recorded on the clear dial, which has been designed for excellent readability. It has curved sweeping lines and made to the highest of standards. Contemporary and modern looking watch with convex crystal flush against the plane of the case, attractive looking brushed finish high grade steel case. Has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and solid steel screw on case back. The movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel Valjoux 7750. It has stop seconds for accurate time setting. It has a bi directional ratcheted rotating bezel fully iterated to 1 hour for independent timing of intervals of up to one hour. Crisp and clean looking mat black dial with dagger luminous filled broad hands and contrasting large numerals. Symmetrical and well balanced dial design with no un necessary dial clutter. It has got oversize crown and extended pump pushers. The crown screws down to assist in providing a water resistance of 10 bar which is approximately 100 metres. Day and date at the 3 position. Comes on high quality black leather strap with Sinn branded pin buckle. Made in Germany with Swiss movement. Brand new with 2 year warranty, comes with box and instructions. Tutima reference is 741-01. Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown, lug to lug is 46 mm and thickness is 16 mm. Ref. NWW 634. sold |
Archimede
Pilot Wristwatch
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Mint and unused looking condition Archimede Pilot Wristwatch. Archimede is a subsidiary of Limes. Limes (pronounced "Lee mes"), is a watch manufacturer born out of the Ickler company who have been a specialist case maker since 1924. They have had contracts to supply watch cases to the world’s leading watch manufacturers. Today Limes have re-modelled their business and are now involved in designing complete watches utilising their vast experience, design and manufacturing skills to produce some of the finest watches in the world, and certainly amongst the best in their price class. This is the Archimede Pilot Chronograph. It is designed as a homage to the durable and highly legible pilot's watches from the World War II. The watch is large and substantial, just as the originals were. In fact some of the originals were so large they could not be worn on the wrist, they were like small clocks that pilots strapped to their legs so the could tell the time by looking into their laps. This one though is made to more wearable everyday proportions. It has an oversized pilot crown, to make operation of it very easy. It has an oversized dial with bold, highly legible luminous numerals, and date between the 4 and 5 position. The design is true to the original pilot watches and from this era, one of the first pilot watches ever made, thus setting the trend in the way a modern pilot watch looks even today. The dial is mat black with lumionova luminosity. It is 50 metres water resistant, with a sapphire crystal and the case is finely crafted and beautifully made in a satinised finish. The movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel automatic ETA 2824-2 exhibited through a glass display back. Comes on the original signed Archimede steel bracelet with folding clasp and fliplock safety buckle. Outstanding value for money watch, it is complete with original box and paperwork. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 39 mm excluding the crown, 42 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 45 mm and thickness is 10 mm. Ref. NWW 678. sold |
Rado Original Diver
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Excellent condition Rado 300 metre Original Diver. This watch has a lot of clever features not immediately noticeable from first glance, but a lot of thought has gone into the construction and design all detailed below. Rado's headquarters are situated in Lengnau near Biel, Switzerland. The company has a workforce of about 300 in Switzerland and abroad. The company celebrated its 90th birthday in 2007. At the same time, Rado looked back on fifty years of watch production and 40 successful years with the legendary DiaStar collection. In 1957, after 40 years as a supplier of watch movements, the firm launched its first collection under the brand name Rado. And only five years later, with the legendary oval DiaStar – the world's first scratchproof watch – the foundation stone was laid for an exceptional success story. For Rado, the development of a new watch means coming to terms with Time, in the quest for an outstanding creation that captivates with its materials and its form. Thus, the form of the watches does not simply mirror their functionality but embodies a philosophy that manifests itself in the design of the watch. The attainment of such sophisticated objectives requires designers who understand the scratchproof Rado materials and development engineers who can work together with the designers. Rado watches truly combines exquisite form with function, as the movement accuracy embedded within the watch internally complements its durable exterior. The Original Diver watch is based on one of their early 1970’s designs. It is a handsome and sporty looking watch, with a pleasant looking a colourful dial. The case is substantial, large and heavy, it is constructed from stainless steel. The top bezel though, where it would usually pick up marks is made from scratch resistant tungsten carbide. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal as well. The watch has got a screw down crown for water resistance. In addition to this it has got an internal rotating bezel which is operated by the crown at the 2 position. This crown is also screwed down for maximum water resistance. It has got a solid steel screw on case back, again for water resistance. The watch is rated at 300 metres or 1,000 feet water resistant. The internal rotating bezel is colour coded in two areas, one with red fading to orange, and one with mid blue fading to light blue. These contrast nicely against the mat black dial, white seconds ring and the orange sweep second hand. These colour codes give the watch and unique look and charisma. It has a date at the 3 position. It comes on a stainless steel bracelet with hidden push button deployant clasp, the folding part of the clasp is made from titanium for maximum security and strength. The watch comes with full box and paper set with sighed warranty card showing a purchase date in May 2007, so just 3 years old when it came into stock. First picture in the series is a catalogue picture as the colours are difficult to photograph. Dimensions are: width 41 mm excluding the crown, 43 mm including the crown, lug to lug 54 mm, thickness 12.5 mm Ref. NWW 690. sold |
Locman 1970 Automatic
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Locman are one of Italy’s biggest selling watch brands and are closely associated with fashion watches. Whilst popular and well established in Italy and in central Europe, they are a strong emerging brand in other parts of Europe, the Far East and North America. They are well established in certain communities in North America and heavily promote in Hollywood and as a result, many Hollywood celebrities as well as sports personalities have been photographed wearing a Locman watch. This one is the 1970 automatic, and as the name suggests it is styled in the era of typical early 1970’s looks. It is large and bold, and of substantial construction with its thick sided polished stainless steel case. It has a thick crystal and large crown. The movement is a Swiss made 25 jewel ETA 2824-2 automatic winding movement. The dial is matt blue and has nicely contrasting bright orange hands with orange central sweep second hand. It has a combination of steel applied numbers and batons. There is a date at the 3 position. It comes on the original matching blue leather strap with Locman signed pin buckle. The watch is around 12 months old, in excellent condition and comes in the Locman carry case, complete with open warranty booklet. UK retail price is £600 (US $1,015). Dimensions are: Width is 46 mm excluding the crown 51 mm including crown, 55 mm lug to lug and 15 mm thick. Ref NWW 679 Price sold |
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Mint and brand new condition and new looking Longines Hydroconquest Automatic Chronograph. Originally purchased in November 2009 so just four and a half months old when taken into stock. However the watch is largely unworn as it is unmarked. The UK retail price is £1,590 (US $2,620). The 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 Hydro 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 sports divers style watch with practical dial and functions. The dial is silver with bold indices and hands, the hand and indices surrounds are silver and white. It has a date at the 4 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 Longines rubber strap signed folding pin buckle. Swiss Made Automatic Chronograph Movement, stainless steel case, black rubber strap, anti reflective sapphire crystal, screw down crown and it is 300 metres water resistant. Comes in the original bow with outer box instruction booklet and warranty card dated November 2009. Dimensions are: width is 47 mm excluding crown, 54 mm including crown and 58 mm lug to lug and thickness is 16 mm. Ref. NWW 677. sold |
Invicta Grand Diver Automatic 300 m diver
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Mint condition Invicta Grand Diver 300 metre water resistant automatic divers watch. Invicta are famous for making stylish and unique looking watches, but don’t cost a fortune. Many of the movements are Miyota movements which are produced in the far east and used in Seiko and Citizen watches, this means that due to the more cost effectiveness of the movements, the watches are produced and marketed in quantity allowing for Invicta to aggressively market at low prices. This results in watches that look stylish, look the part but are easy on the wallet. This one is a large watch, very contemporary looking, yet with a practical divers look at the same time. It is strong and substantial looking and is a heavy watch. Strong and tight rotating bezel, glass see through back and water resistant to 300 metres. Has a silver dial with luminous filled hands. Attractive and stylish looking tow tone case and bracelet. UK retail price is £445 (US $770). No box or papers, which is reflected in the price. Dimensions are width is 47 mm excluding crown, 52 mm including crown, lug to lug is 55 mm and thickness is 15 mm. Ref. NWW 680. Price is £135 or US $245 |
Hamilton Khaki
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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 silver. 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 original warranty paperwork which is unsigned, outer box and inner box with display lid. Dimensions are 38 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown, 47 mm lug to lug and 15 mm thick. NWW 626. sold |
Hublot MDM Automatic Wristwatch
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Mint and hardly used condition Hublot MDM automatic wristwatch. Hublot are a hugely successful Swiss watch company manufacturing high quality watches. They have just bought BNB, who were suppliers of high end tourbillion movement to companies such as Hublot. The acquisition included 30 watchmakers, mechanics and technicians and all of the machinery. Also with many high profile sponsorship deals such as with Manchester United, with Sir Alex Ferguson and many of the players wearing Hublot watches, they are now well positioned to become one of Switzerland’s, and the world’s best know watch makers. Other partnership and sponsorship deals include Morgan cars, Ayrton Senna Foundation, Yacht Club Courchevel, Alinghi Yacht, Polo Park Zurich, Polo Club Saint-Tropez, Ecole De Ski De Courchevel and Dario Cologna. Hublot was born out of a desire to transcend contemporary watch design and produce a unique watch line. Creator Carlo Crocco acquired strong notions of beauty growing up in a family of watchmakers, and by 1977 had designed his first watch. In 1980 he established his own company, MDM Genève, hoping to create a watch whose elegant and sporty design would be appreciated the world over. Crocco was determined to develop a watch that not only had pure lines and a respect for the materials used, but one that transcended changing fashions and could be worn in both elegant and informal situations. His first rule was simplicity: no superfluous design elements. The look was modelled after a porthole (Hublot, in fact, is French for porthole). Colleagues and competitors were dubious when Carlo Crocco presented the Hublot watch at Basel Fair in 1980, but were soon won over as it went on to become the "Sensation" of the year. The Hublot became instantly recognizable, its swift acceptance surpassing all expectations. Members of several royal families spontaneously showed their enthusiasm for the Hublot, and it soon became the choice of the world's leading personalities. Carlo Crocco had taken a bold risk, and in a few short years Hublot watches were elevated into the exclusive circle of prestige Swiss watch making houses. The watch is a simple yet stylish and slim line watch made from stainless steel. The case design is true to the original concept of Hublot and is shaped like a ship’s porthole. It has a Swiss made automatic movement. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and screw down crown and screw on case back with six screws holding it down. It is water resistant to 5 ATM. The dial is matte silver with a date at the 3 position. The hands and dial markings are blued steel giving it a lovely fresh appeal. Hublot branding and Hublot logo at the 12 position. The strap is a fine silicone rubber strap with Hublot signed butterfly deployant clasp. It comes complete with all boxes, papers and peripherals, the papers are stamped by the authorised dealer but undated. UK Retail price is £1,400 (US $2,240) Dimensions are: width 37 mm excluding the crown, 39 mm including the crown, lug to lug 42 mm, thickness 8 mm Ref. NWW 654. sold |
U-Boat
– Thousands of Feet Hand Winding Wristwatch
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Virtually brand new, and mint condition, hardly worn U-Boat Thousands of Feet hand wound wristwatch. UK retial price is £2,200 (US $3,520). U-Boat Watches - Back in 1942 the "Officine Fontana" was poised to produce a professional watch for the distinguished officers of its navy’s U-Boats. Though the project was ultimately scrapped, the distinctive original drawings, color samples and innovative materials were lovingly preserved for more than 60 years. In 2000, Italo Fontana, a cousin of the watchmaker’s late founder, made a long held company dream come true with the launch of today’s inspired U-Boat brand. U-Boat watches, just like their original namesake, are bold, aggressive and oversized. These timepieces embodied force and style and revealed the unique personality of the man behind the revival, Italo Fontana. The Thousands Of Feet Series is a sensation of limitless time, distances above and beneath the Ocean, this is bold, aggressive and oversized. These timepieces embodied force and style and revealed the unique personality of the man behind the revival. The watch is a large, heavy and substantial watch, it is not for somebody who likes a small watch, its not for somebody who likes a big watch, it is for people who like huge watches. It is an almighty 50 mm across and 15 mm thick. It is a huge chunk of metal. It is a functional and practical looking watch. As the name suggests, Thousands of Feet, it has got a submariner influence about it, and has a dial designed in a depth guage look, with bold numerals, hands and dial markings. At the same time it also has a clock look to it as well, especially in the case design. The dial is black with off yellow dial markings giving the appearance of reading the clock in low level lighting such as on board a submarine, yet it is highly legible at the same time. It has got a spinning indicator at the 3 position, not quite a sub second hand, but just an indicator to let you know that the clock is ticking,. There is also a red dot above this which is sandwich effect as the dot is on a layer beneath an aperture in the dial. Presumably this is a feature on a submarine instrument as it seems to have no real function on the watch other than to make it look good. The case is screwed from the top. The movement is a Swiss made Unitas 6497. The crown is set on the left side of the watch so it does not dig into the wrist. It has got a glass display case back, it is water resistant to 100 metres. Comes on a black calf leather strap, box and unstamped warranty card with spare canvas strap. Ref NWW 646. Price is £1,195 or US $1,925 |
Eterna Les Historiques Calendar Chronograph 18k – Limited Edition
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Eterna have been producing high quality watches since their formation in 1856 in Grenchen, Switzerland. They have been responsible for many horological innovations including the 1948 production of the world’s first automatic wristwatch on a ball bearing mounted rotor – a huge technological achievement of the era, and the Eterna logo still today bears, the five ball bearings. Then, there was the world’s very first alarm wristwatch, the smallest self-winding movement, the thinnest quartz wristwatch of all times with a mere 0.98 mm, the smallest quartz movement for ladies’ watches, and on and on. For connoisseurs of Swiss quality timepieces, all these accomplishments transformed the name Eterna into a genuine legend. The full calendar chronograph watches were highly popular in the 1950’s. They have recently had a resurgence in popularity due to several reasons, one being their usefulness in their functionality as they have a twelve hour chronograph, a full calendar, and secondly because some of them such as this Eterna mimics the designs of the 1950’s and it is a classic watch but built to modern standards and specifications, with modern materials and a more durable and reliable modern movement. The movement is a mechanical Swiss made self winding movement which is a Swiss made 25 jewel Valjoux 7751. Functions include twelve hour automatic chronograph, phases of the moon, date pointer, day of week and month. It has got a lightly domed sapphire crystal, solid gold case back and is a hefty weighing in watch. The case is solid 18 karat gold, it is a limited edition of only 1,000 pieces and this one is number 651, it comes with the original buckle on a replacement strap. It ahs an Eterna box and undated papers, but the date is around 6 to 8 years old when the Les Historiques collection was launched. Rare watch. Dimensions are as follows, width is 38 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including the crown, 42 mm lug to lug and 13.5 mm thick. Ref NWW 614. 1850 reserved |
Daniel Jean Richard Chronoscope Automatic Chronograph
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Mint condition and hardly used Jean Richard Chronoscope 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, it comes with complete box set and papers with unsigned warranty card but approximately 3 to 5 years old. It is a magnificent shaped and sized watch, which is round with long lugs, large pushers and over sized crowns. It has a screw down crown at the 3 position for winding and setting the hands. It has another screw down crown at the 9 position which is used for operating the internal rotating bezel. This dial is a beautiful and rarely seen colour combination. The internal rotating bezel is blue with silver print, the central part of the dial is a copper/salmon colour and it has silver sub dials. The numerals on the dial are in old fashioned large print. The case is well proportioned and symmetrical and is brushed and polished stainless steel with screw on solid steel case back. The movement is an Dubois Depraz modular movement, it has a curved sapphire crystal. It comes with the original tan leather strap and also comes on a replacement Rios blue leather strap, it has the original signed Daniel Jean Richard folding deployant clasp. UK Retail price is £1450 (US $2,450). 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 705.695.18 reserved |
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 |
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 |
Tudor
Prince Date – Automatic Chronograph
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Mint condition Tudor Prince Date, Automatic Chrono Time automatic chronograph. The watch was originally purchased form Tudor authorised dealers in the UK in 2007 so just two years old. The Tudor Oysterdate 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 the same high standards as a Rolex under the strictest of quality control conditions. Indeed many of the components in the Tudor watches are manufactured by Rolex, and up until recently the case backs and crowns had Rolex stamps on them, even the bracelets at one stage had the Rolex crown logo on them. It is a real sporty looking watch and maintains the look and feel of the early Rolex Daytonas, upon which this modern watch is styled. The looks are classic, charming and enduring as this is on that will not easily go out of fashion as the design has stood the test of time throughout fashion trends of the last forty years. The watch has the most popular dial variant which is black with silver sub registers and fixed black tachometric bezel. It has screw down pushers and a Rolex patented triplock screw down crown. The crown has the Tudor logo. The case back is also signed with the Tudor logo. Has a solid link full size bracelet, this time with the Tudor signed clasp. The crystal is a scratch resistant 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. It comes in the original box, with Tudor wallet, stamped and perforated guarantee certificate, guarantee translation papers, instruction booklet, but lacks the outer box. The dimensions are as follows. The width is 40 mm excluding crown, and 44 mm including the crown. The thickness is 14 mm and the lug to lug distance is 48 mm. Ref: NWW 613. sold |
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. 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 |
Chronoswiss Regulateur Automatic Wristwatch
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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 sold |
Tutima DI 300 in Titanium
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Used but mint condition Tutima DI 300. The Tutima DI 300 has been developed to cope with the maximum demands on land, in the air and underwater. UK retial price is £845 (US $1,525). It is an exceptional watch with form and function designed to satisfy the most exacting of standards. The case is made of extremely tough. Non allergenic pure titanium. The titanium is finely finished and not completely sandblasted in looks, but is finished with a sheen, so is similar to stainless steel in looks. It is a functional and practical watch that can be used on any occasion, whether during sports, casually or with a suit. The case is large and substantial looking and in the style of a timeless sport watch which will endure short lived fashion trends. The rotating bezel is graduated for the full sixty minutes making it suitable for more than just diving. It is unidirectional and ratchet locking. It has got large luminous hands and hour indices which are bright superluminova. It also has 12 hour markings on a sloped fixed internal bezel. This sloped bezel gives the dial depth with a three dimensional effect to it. Together with an anti reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal, this watch has outstanding legibility and readability even under poor light conditions. The yellow dial contributes to this legibility as it is in classic divers orange. The crown and case back are screwed down for water resistance of 30 bar which is approximately 300 metres. The watch has got a 25 jewel Swiss made ETA 2836-2 movement which gives a very handy day and date function in apertures at the 3 position. Comes on high quality silicone rubber strap with floding clasp and spare additional small clasp. The watch comes complete with box papers, 2 year warranty and instructions. The box is a very nice leatherette two piece cigar style case which slides apart to reveal the watch in a moulded slot on the inside part of the case. This doubles as a handy watch travel case. It also comes with a small piece of leatherette to slot between the case back and bracelet to avoid scratching the case back. Tutima reference 629-12. Dimensions are 43 mm excluding the crown, 45 mm including the crown, 45 mm lug to lug and thickness of 12.5 mm. Ref. NWW 693. sold |
