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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale — Vintage Omega ref. 2077-4 cal. 33.3 CHRO 38mm Steel Chronograph

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On offer here is this highly coveted, all-time vintage Omega classic reference 2077-4 chronograph powered by the famed manual wind caliber 33.3 CHRO movement. The 2077 began production during WWII and is an oversized water resistant, military-style chronograph with screwed back and round pushers. It measures an impressive 38mm in diameter and is a direct progenitor of the famed Speedmaster line.

As far as I can tell, all these Omega 33.3 CHRO movements were made in a few limited runs in the 1940s and then cased up at different times, some quite a few years later than the movement serial would indicate. This example is from the 10.8 million batch (ca. 1944) but likely dates to 1950 or so, as denoted by not only the fourth series indicator in 2077-4 but also the style of the Arabic “12” & “6” and dagger markers dial.

I believe that this is an older redial — perhaps 1960s-era based on the style of the OMEGA font? — and, as you can clearly see, it has more than a little aged vintage character to it, both of which are reflected in the asking price. Still, it’s quite charming on the wrist, with a super strong case, and if you happen to have an original dial that fits this case and caliber you’ll certainly be in clover. 😉

Overall, the watch is in Very Good well-worn vintage condition and the complex 33.3 CHRO movement has just come back from a full overhaul, so it’s ready to wear and enjoy, with all timekeeping and chronograph functions operating well. Contact me today to make this legendary piece of Omega history yours!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale — 1969 Rolex ref. 1016 Explorer w/Beautiful Mk 1 Matte Dial

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Up for sale is this classic vintage Rolex reference 1016 Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer featuring a beautiful Mark I matte dial, aka “Frog Foot” due to the shape of the coronet, with creamy original Tritium luminous markers and a perfectly matching Mercedes handset.

This Explorer has a 2.1 million serial number and dates to 1969, as per the matching inner caseback date/quarter stamp. This great 1016 comes on a Swiss-made 7206 rivet Oyster bracelet with model-correct 58 endpieces that has a later (and very uncommon!) service replacement clasp & buckle assembly with “VC” date code (circa 1978).

The watch itself is no safe queen and has clearly been worn and enjoyed throughout its long life, with a case that is still Very Good by vintage standards.  But it’s the stunning original matte dial & matching handset that really makes this one special, with just a subtle ring of hard-to-see “frosting” along the outer right edge of the dial keeping it from being perfect.

One of the most versatile of the great 20th-Century Rolex Sports models, this wonderful 36mm vintage Explorer is ready to accompany its lucky new owner on any and all of their own future adventures. Contact me here to make this great 1016 yours today!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale — Vintage Rolex 18k YG Datejust 6605 w/Spectacular NO LUME Dial

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On offer from my personal collection is this classic Rolex reference 6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust with solid 18 karat yellow gold case, semi-coin edge milled bezel and super elegant and scarce non-luminous dial & hands. This circa 1958-9 gold Datejust has acquired a lovely case patina and it comes equipped with its original 18k Rolex-signed buckle mounted on a genuine modern Rolex dark brown crocodile strap.

Overall, this beautiful gold DJ is in Excellent vintage condition for an over 60-year-old gold watch, with fantastic Near Mint dial & hands, and its uncommon caliber 1066 movement with butterfly rotor is running like a champ. 

With its semi-coin edge bezel, classy mid-century markers and dauphine hands, the 6605 Datejust represents the end of an era in Rolex design language, as the 1960s saw them homogenize their dress watch line with the sticks hands, stick markers and fluted bezels that we know today. IMO, you can put this particular Datejust up against any Patek of the era in terms of elegance and purity of design, and the 18 karat 6605 also represents the top of the pyramid, as these gold versions were also made in 14k and even 9k depending on the market.

Despite the fantastically unmolested case and case patina, the star of the show is the absolutely stunning gold sunburst pie pan dial with beautiful faceted yellow gold arrow and tri-bar markers in remarkable Near Mint condition. Most notably, this dial is a rare non-luminous version for an extra clean and elegant presentation. Simply a stunning dress watch design from what many consider Rolex’s golden age and pure golden magic on the wrist!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale – Vintage Cartier Santos Carrée ref. 2961 GRAY “Ghost” Dial

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On offer is this classic Cartier Santos Carrée ref. 2961 in steel and 18k yellow gold with original stunning and quite rare Gray “Ghost” dial in beautiful original condition. This Santos Carrée looks to me to be unpolished — or possibly detailed by Cartier at some point — because the very factory-quality matching vertical brushing on the top of the steel case and the solid gold bezel is still present, which is unique to the burgundy and gray dial examples of Carrée 2961, and the sides also appear to retain their original satined finish. The vast majority of these have been polished to a high gloss through the years so, finding one with a correct factory finish is a pretty huge coup, especially since it is a key characteristic of the colored dials.

Obviously, the highlight of this Carrée it’s absolutely stunning original matte gray “Ghost” dial with beveled date window at “3” that changes color depending upon the angle and the light, with the gold Cartier signature playing hide and seek accordingly. This rare dial is in Mint condition and the SWISS-only marking below “6” indicates original 1980s issue and not a later SWISS MADE service replacement. These slate gray 296x dials are really quite beautiful in an understated way, giving the whole watch a very unified “all-metal” look and they are certainly several factors more rare than the standard Roman numeral dials of the period.

Although it is a true midsize watch, the references 2961 and 2960 are the largest version of Carrée models and they measure 29mm (more like 32mm including the crown & guards) x 41mm for a very ergonomic and well proportioned fit on just about any man or woman. It’s also powered by a high quality automatic movement rather than a quartz, with hacking seconds and quickset date.

Overall, this wonderful Cartier is in Excellent vintage condition and likely dates to circa 1980 based on the bracelet style and caseback nomenclature. The semi-integrated bracelet with its trademark gold screws is super tight, as is the Gen. 1 clasp. It is also quite long at around 7.5” diameter, what I can only imagine is the original full length. To put the cherry on top of this Cartier sundae, I’ve just had this Santos Carrée fully overhauled by an excellent independent watchmaker and so it will come with a 6-month movement warranty, as well as service records.

So, go ahead and put this eternally stylish ’80s midsize stunner on your wrist today!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale – Rare Vintage 1970s Breitling ref. 8806 Navitimer CHRONO-MATIC

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Up for sale from my personal collection is this Grail-level circa 1973 Breitling ref. 8806 Navitimer Chrono-Matic with absolutely Mint Tritium dial and in fantastic Excellent+ condition overall. This highly uncommon version of Breitling’s classic pilot’s watch features an all stainless steel case with beautiful glossy “Big Eyes” Twin Jet dial, gorgeously patinaed Tritium luminous markers, red date and iconic left-hand crown. This is one of the rarest Navitimer references and hails from the days when Breitling bet the farm on their innovative automatic modular chronograph movement family pioneered in partnership with Heuer and Hamilton.

So, instead of the usual Venus 178 found in nearly all other earlier Navitimers, this scarce 8806 preserves the iconic oversized Navitimer proportions, snap back case and chunky slide rule bezel, but incorporates an automatic Caliber 12 under the hood, with minute and hour counters but no running seconds hand and a semi-quickset date at “6” in red. Coming so close as it did to the end of the Breitling company’s first incarnation as possibly the highest profile casualty of the quartz revolution, the reference 8806 Navitimer was made in extremely limited numbers and finding one in this kind of spectacular condition is a rare thing indeed.

This beautiful Navi came to me in near NOS condition and, having worn it frequently but carefully, the unpolished 41mm steel case is still easily in Excellent+ condition, with razor sharp chamfers and lovely satined sides. To put the cherry on top of the sundae, this great Breitling retains its original gloss black dial in absolutely Minty condition. Featuring two silver-white engine turned sub-registers, gorgeous puffy tan tritium luminous “12” & bar markers and intricately printed slide rule calibrations in silver “gilt”, this fantastic dial really shows off Breitling’s unmatched prowess at making highly functional, complexly printed dials back in the day.

This is a fantastically pure vintage tool watch with great wrist presence and panache, as well as a model you’re not likely to see on someone else’s wrist. It’s a real collector’s chronograph with historical rarity and importance. Don’t miss out on your chance to own a really special piece of Breitling history in stunning condition!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale – Vintage 1970s Omega Genève Day-Date w/Beautiful BLUE Dial

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Now on offer is this wonderful circa mid-1970s, all-stainless steel Omega Genève Day-Date ref. 166.0174/366.0833 with original and beautiful blue sunburst dial. This watch features a very attractive and full-sized round, sweeping 36mm case with original, long integrated 1186/215 bracelet.

Overall, the watch is in Excellent vintage condition with a case that shows sharp definition and appears unpolished. And the very special original Near Mint+ blue sunburst dial with original tritium lume plots is what really pushes this watch over the top.

This Genève also features the highly regarded in-house Omega caliber 1022 23-jewel movement under the hood, boasting both quickset date and rapid day advancement.

This circa 1975 Omega has a more timeless design than many of its more funky brethren of the period, making it just as stylish and fashionable today as it was when it was originally released nearly 50 years ago. It’s an absolute pleasure to wear, very ergonomic, and that lovely vibrant blue dial never fails to draw the eye.

Simply a really handsome and appealing dial if you’re a fan of blue dial watches, as I am, making it an absolute pleasure to admire on the wrist!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale – 1990s Tudor ref. 79170 “Big Block” Inverse Panda Automatic Chronograph

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On offer is this super cool circa mid-1990s Tudor ref. 79170 Oysterdate Chrono Time chronograph with gorgeous Near Mint glossy black Inverse Panda dial, massive “Big Block” Oyster case and rotating dual-time bezel. This classic plexi-crystal Tudor chrono, one of the last before the introduction of the sapphire crystal models, is powered by a Tudor-modified Valjoux caliber 7750, and the ref. 79170 with rotating bezel is the most uncommon version of this era. The high gloss dial is very attractive and, having owned both a matte dial version previously and now this one, the wow factor is frankly far superior on these, with not only the attractiveness of the shimmering black gloss dial but also the very nicely delineated engined-turned high gloss white sub-registers. 

In my opinion, these non-exotic, acrylic crystal Tudor Big Blocks are still some of the best values in the vintage watch world. With their screw down Rolex crown & pushers and tank-like Oyster case, they have all the build quality of a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona at a fraction of the price and make a great daily driver if you’ve got the wrist for it. While this example shows previous polish and some wear, this Tudor Chrono Time is still in Excellent overall original vintage condition, featuring an absolutely Near Mint gloss black Inverse Panda dial with all the original tritium lume plots intact.

The key difference with this model and the others in the Chrono Time line of the era is the chunky, Sea-Dweller-like rotating steel bezel. It features a black anodized aluminum dual-time  insert that has aged to a lovely charcoal-blue color and, with this “1-to-12” bezel calibration, more uncommon than the usual fixed Tachymeter versions, one can tell secondary time similar to a GMT-Master, but in 12-hour increments and in relation to the hour hand. Obviously, it can also be used for elapsed time in 5-minute units.

All in all, a great looking Inverse Panda dial and a highly legible chronograph layout on this classic Tudor Big Block that makes a great everyday watch and a true vintage statement on the wrist!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale – Cartier JUMBO Tank MC ref. W5330003 w/B&P

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On offer is this modern, handsome Cartier Tank MC ref. W5330003 in stainless steel with stunning silver guilloché Roman numeral dial and high-grade in-house automatic caliber 1904-PS MC. This model is part of the now discontinued line of watches that featured Cartier’s first true manufacture-developed & produced caliber after years of relying on other suppliers. For whatever reason, Cartier abandoned this concept after about a decade and took an abrupt U-turn back to almost exclusively outsourcing Piguet and ETA movements again. But it makes for a very interesting chapter in Cartier’s history and who knows what the future will bring for these models in terms of collectibility down the road? This Tank MC also comes with red Cartier box and original papers, including International Warranty Card with correctly matching case serial number, mini instruction booklet, as well as paperwork & purchase receipt from Birks Montreal from 2019, confirming original purchase for $9,700 Canadian. 

The Tank MC is by far the most classical and, to my eyes, most handsome of these “Manufacture Cartier” models, with its oversized but still recognizable Tank proportions and design, albeit a bit of a hybrid between the classic Tank Louis and the Tank Americaine. Make no mistake, this is a large rectangular watch at 34mm wide x 44mm long lug tip to lug tip that wears big for sure. But with its ergonomic curved case and the thinness of the movement, it is still only around 9mm tall at its highest point. And with its gorgeous “wave” pattern silver guilloché dial, bold Roman numerals and sunken, engine turned sub-seconds register, not to mention the oversized blue sapphire cabochon-set octagonal crown, it is absolutely stunning on the wrist, as well as being unmistakably Cartier stylistically.

The 27-jewel caliber 1904-PS MC is nicely decorated — if also a bit noisy — and easy to admire through the display back. It comes on its original black Cartier alligator strap with the patented adjustable steel Cartier deployant buckle, which makes proper fitting a breeze for any wrist size just by sliding the strap and then locking it down it via the U-shaped tines.

This classic oversize men’s dress watch has been worn and not stuck in a safe — if you want NOS, look elsewhere — and so, is in overall Very Good+ to Excellent pre-owned condition. It has never been polished and there are some small scratches to both factory-satined sides, especially the non-crown side, and one significant ding to the bottom right lug, which is quite hard to see when on the wrist (please refer to the pictures). The high polish tubular tops of the sides of the watch have numerous superficial swirlies but no major marks. Both sapphire crystals on the face and rear are undamaged and without chips or scratches. The dial and hands are obviously Mint. 

All in all, a fine Swiss watch from the great maison of Cartier with a lot of wrist presence and style that certainly represents in a casually elegant style. Very easy to dress this Cartier up or down if you’ve got the wrist for it!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale – Vintage Angelus Military Type Chronograph w/Tropical Gilt Dial

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Up for sale is this large and beautiful circa 1940s-50s Angelus chronograph in 38mm all-stainless steel case with stunning dark brown tropical gilt dial, powered by the in-house Angelus cal. 215 movement. A famed maker of movements for others, Angelus came into their own in the middle of the twentieth century, when the demand for chronographs for military and civilian use reached a fever pitch. In addition to their famed Chronodato models, Angelus also produced aviator & military-style chronographs to meet the demand of the WWII and post-War era, like this one, which is exactly the same model as the “L.E.” marked Hungarian Air Force-issued version (for Légi Erő).

This example has no issue marks but is notable not only for the large and sought after 38mm case but the stunning original gilt dial with “big eye” sub-dials and original radium luminous Arabic numerals, the surface of which has also aged to a very beautiful and even deep brown tropical tone. This oversized Angelus military-style chrono represents beautifully on the wrist and the organic, even, warm dark chocolate tone is especially appealing.

Overall, this classic Angelus aviator’s chrono is in Excellent vintage condition with a stunning Excellent+ original gilt dial with complex, finely printed minute and tachymeter outer scales and luminous Arabic numeral layout. The case has some marks from age, as one would expect from a 70/80-year-old tool watch, but it still appears to retain its original brushed & polished finish and facets. The venerable Angelus cal. 215 movement was serviced last year and is operating well, ready for years’ more faithful service for its lucky new owner.

All in all, a very special mid-century aviator’s chronograph with loads of vintage charm and impressive wrist presence. Not the most uncommon vintage chrono out there but this is definitely one of the nicest examples you will see!

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tomvox1’s Watches for Sale – Vintage SS Longines ref. 6536-1 w/Breguet Numeral Dial & Bombé Lugs

 

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On offer is this great looking circa 1950s Longines reference 6536-1 in a very cool all-stainless steel Bombé lug case and featuring a beautiful all-original Breguet numeral dial with wonderful eggshell patina and café au lait aged radium luminous. This great vintage Longines is in overall Excellent original condition and sports the terrific in-house caliber 19AS full rotor sweep seconds movement under the hood.

At 35 mm wide, this beautifully proportioned mens watch with attractive Breguet dial wears wonderfully well on the wrist and is a really fine example of mid-century Longines design. To my eyes, this case is like a hybrid of a Rolex Bombé with its twisted, sweeping lugs and then a Patek 565, with the very distinctive flat, “non-bezel” bezel.

Makes for some very interesting and eye-catching effects on the wrist, to be sure, and just a super pleasing case shape that works in wonderful harmony with that handsome ivory Breguet dial. Fully serviced in the middle of last year, this classic Longines is running well and ready to be enjoyed by the lucky new owner. Make it yours today!

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