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Stainless steel 1971 vintage IWC Portofino reference 2401
Perfect for any occasion thanks to such a classic design, this stainless steel 1971 vintage IWC Portofino reference 2401 looks so elegant with its pure white dial, black Roman numerals and centre sweep seconds. While the newer IWC Portofino is fitted in a larger case, this case measures a very comfortable 34mm across plus the crown and actually appears larger on the wrist thanks to the dial reaching all the way across to the slim bezel. With the dial signed with the traditional “International Watch Company Schaffhausen” in their distinct font, this is such a beautiful dial to admire while looking at the time. And inside is the beautiful manual wind IWC calibre 403 that has just come back from a full service, runs perfect and comes with our twelve month warranty. This is a perfect example of a vintage IWC watch that has the look of the past while looking at where they are headed. Stock# W1397 Maker: IWC - International Watch Company Schaffhausen Circa: 1971 $2,850
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Hinged top 14ct Retro watch set with rubies and diamonds
The Retro period of the 1940's and the 1950's resulted in some bold designs in jewellery including watches as well as innovative designs such as can be seen here in this amazing hinged top 14ct Retro watch set with rubies and diamonds. Made in rose gold which was often the case during this period, the colour of both the case and band is just amazing and accentuates the beautiful colour of the rubies and of course the incredible design of the watch case. Looking past the hinged top for the moment, the case itself has such an incredible sculptured design that really is like no other and shows why antique and vintage jewellery is so popular thanks to their unique designs. With a wonderful flared design that leads to a double row bracelet that itself wraps so beautifully around the wrist, from end to end the watch measures 17.5cm in length. Then of course there are the rubies and diamonds set into the hinged top as well as the two clusters of rubies at each end. On the hinge section there are two rows of seven diamonds that has a total weight of 0.52 carats and sparkle magnificently. And then there are two more rows this time set with seven square cut rubies that total 0.42 carats and the two ruby clusters each with seven rubies that adds a further 0.70 carats of rubies to the weight. Day or night, with this many rubies and diamonds, there is no doubt that it will always be admired and commented on. Upon lifting the hinge open, this will reveal the lovely salmon-pink coloured dial that has Roman numerals for 12, 3, 6 and 9 and red stone indicators for the other numbers and is signed "Kingston". Kingston watches were a Swiss made movement coming from the watch making firm Record Watch Company. Due to patent restriction in North America, the company was not able to sell watches under their name of Record Watch Company, hence the name Kingston. And inside is a 17 jewel manual wind movement of theirs which has been recently completely serviced runs perfect and comes with our twelve month warranty. Day or evening, formal or informal, this is one truly special watch that will always be loved and admired. Stock# ES7935 Maker: Kingston (Record Watch Co) Circa: 1950 $7,250
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Retro era 18ct white gold diamond set watch from the 1950’s by Cortebert
Here is a fabulous looking Retro era 18ct white gold diamond set watch from the 1950's by Cortebert that is a piece of jewellery as much as a watch. The esteemed company Cortebert that made this watch was founded in 1790 and was so highly regarded, their movements were used by other watchmakers such as Rolex. This magnificent watch is set with seventy diamonds that totals 0.52 carats. However unlike many diamond watches today, they are not simply just set around the dial, rather they are so artistically designed and set into the watch in an incredible way that will have you admiring it every time that you look at your wrist to see the time. The way it incorporates a scroll design on the side is so beautiful to admire as is the elegant hand engraving on the sides. And then the bracelet is called a tubogas link, which is so incredibly tactile to feel and wraps around the wrist perfectly. Measuring a full 18cm in length, this watch looks and feels amazing on the wrist. Inside is the beautiful high grade 17 jewelled manual wind Cortebert movement that has just been recently serviced, runs beautifully and comes with our twelve month warranty. This is such a stunning example of a Retro watch that will always look incredible on the wrist and always be admired. Stock# ES7936 Maker: Cortebert Circa: 1950 $6,900
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18ct rose gold diamond Retro era watch from the 1950’s
Watches and jewellery of the 1950's has become so popular in recent years thanks in part to the fabulous bold designs that were often found, and can be seen here in this amazing 18ct rose gold diamond Retro era watch from the 1950's. Made in 18ct rose gold, this is a bracelet as much as a watch as there is not only six European cut diamonds set on the case, but an additional five European cut diamonds on the hinge. These diamonds all come together to total 0.98 carats and sparkle magnificently. The way this front cover opens to reveal the dial makes this such a talking point and conversation starter. With an incredibly sculptured case, it is fitted onto a tubogas link band which is arguably one of the hardest and most difficult links to make let alone find on a watch. With an incredibly tactile feel to it that wraps beautifully around the wrist, from end to end the watch measures 18cm in length. Inside is a 17 jewelled manual wind movement that has just been recently serviced and comes complete with our twelve month warranty. This is a fabulous diamond watch from the Retro period, and one that will always be admired. Stock# ES7933 Maker: Gramat Bros Circa: 1950 $7,400
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14ct manual wind Longines watch dating from 1966
Here is a very elegant 14ct manual wind Longines watch dating from 1966 that sits on the wrist perfectly and will look so smart with any suit day or night. With such a classic style and design, the dial is spotless and looks even more elegant with the sub-seconds down at the bottom and the sleek index markers and hands. Fitted in a 14ct yellow gold case which measures 33mm across plus the crown, this watch actually looks larger on the wrist that the size states. Inside is the very reliable and robust 17 jewel manual wind Longines calibre 19.4 that has been completely serviced, runs perfect and comes with our twelve month warranty. There is something so nice about a vintage watch that has not only a style and design that has never gone out of fashion or style that is combined with being in superb condition to always get the attention and admiration that it deserves. Stock# W1296 Maker: Longines Circa: 1966 $3,150
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18ct manual wind gold vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watch
Jaeger LeCoultre have always been regarded as one of the finest watchmakers in the world, and here is an incredibly stylish 18ct manual wind gold vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watch dating from the 1960's. With a very slim and elegant watch case made in solid 18ct yellow gold, it measures 34mm across plus the crown. The size may seem small, but with its very sleek design, this watch will suit a man or a woman and fitted on a leather band will make it look superb in the boardroom or an evening dinner. With a very clean dial with the centre sweep seconds, inside is the superb manual wind Jaeger LeCoultre calibre P800/c that has been fully serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty. A fantastic example of a vintage Jaeger LeCoultre, this is one that will always be admired for its style and elegance. Stock# W1140 Maker: Jaeger LeCoultre Circa: 1960 $4,400
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Gents vintage Wakmann triple date chronograph watch
With a fantastic looking dial and impressive movement inside, this gents vintage Wakmann triple date chronograph watch will no doubt always be admired every time it is on the wrist. The Wakmann Watch Company was founded in America in 1946 and became known as importers of high grade mechanical watches with an emphasis on chronographs. This included Breitling watches as well as their own branded chronograph such as this one here. This Wakmann chronograph watch is not only a chronograph, but also has a triple date function to show the day, date and month which adds to the character and charm of the watch and makes it even more handsome to admire. Fitted in a gold plated case that measures 38mm across plus the crown and pushers, this is the perfect size to wear all the time without becoming uncomfortable on the wrist. Inside is that beautiful 17 jewelled manual wind movement that keeps perfect time and is in wonderful condition. Complete with our twelve month warranty, this watch is great to put on and wear all the time. This vintage Wakmann triple date chronograph is such a stylish watch with a gorgeous movement to match. Stock# W1089cc Maker: Wakmann Circa: 1970 $4,500
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Ladies 1920’s Art Deco platinum diamond watch by Birks
Here is a ladies 1920's Art Deco platinum diamond watch by Birks that has all the charm and character of the era. With a fabulous geometric design that makes this diamond watch a piece of jewellery as much as a fine watch, day or night, there is little doubt that it will always be admired. Set with fourteen diamonds on the case, there are an additional four diamonds set at each end where the cordette band passes through. These diamonds total 0.66 carats and add the right amount of charm and scintillation to the watch. With a lovely clean dial, the numerals have that wonderful Art Deco font that truly exemplifies the Art Deco period of the 1920's. Inside is a manual wind 15 jewelled movement made by Birks that has been fully serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty. With the watch case measuring 36.6mm or 46mm from end to end where the band fittings are by 11.7mm across plus the crown, even the side of the platinum case has been expertly hand engraved. This ladies Art Deco diamond watch is just so lovely to wear as both a watch and a piece of jewellery. Stock# W175cc Maker: Birks Circa: 1920 $5,350
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1950’s 18ct rose gold vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watch
Here is such a stylish and elegant 1950's 18ct rose gold vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watch that has all the look and character that a vintage watch should have. Jaeger LeCoultre are regarded as one of the finest watch making companies in the world, and have invented such iconic watches as the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, Memovox and Futurematic to name but a few. This one is in an elegant 18ct rose gold case with the colour of the gold that wonderful warm colour that only rose gold has that matches beautifully with the colour of the dial. With centre sweep seconds and a combination of numbers and index markers, the case measures 35mm across plus the crown and sits so well on the wrist. Inside is the brilliant and highly reliable manual wind Jaeger LeCoultre calibre P450/4c which has just come back from a full service and comes complete with our twelve month warranty. If you or someone close to you has been after a lovely vintage watch, then this vintage Jaeger LeCoultre watch may just be the one. Stock# W1152 Maker: Jaeger LeCoultre Circa: 1950 $4,850
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Vintage 14ct gold and steel IWC Yacht Club from 1967
Here is a fabulous vintage 14ct gold and steel IWC Yacht Club from 1967 which has so many fantastic features to it.
Firstly the IWC Yacht Club was launched in 1967 the exact year that this watch was made and secondly inside it has the infamous and highly regarded IWC calibre 8541. This movement was designed by Albert Pellaton who was the technical director of IWC, and features an ingenious system that included the ability for the automatic rotor to wind the watch regardless of which direction the rotor was turning. Fitted with a micro-regulator to guarantee accuracy and this among various other features make this one of the most accurate and well regarded watch movements in any watch back then and even today more than 40 years later. This movement is regarded as one of the best movements ever produced not only by IWC but any watchmaking company in the world.
With the case made in solid 14ct yellow gold with a stainless steel back, the tonneau shaped case measures 36mm across plus the IWC crown and sits so well on the wrist.
The dial has the transitional dial from the iconic “International Watch Company Schaffhausen” written in its Italic style font combined with the upper case “IWC” and has the date window and centre sweep seconds.
The IWC Yacht Club is still regarded as one of the finest watches around thanks to its superb calibre 8541 movement and design of the case making it as stylish today as when it was first launched 50 years ago. Stock# W1087cc Maker: IWC - International Watch Company - Schaffhausen Model: IWC Yacht Club Circa: 1967 $5,500
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Zenith Port Royal Grande Big Date reference 03.0550.400/22
Since its foundation in 1865, Zenith has made a name for itself as one of the finest watchmaking companies in the world, and their Zenith El Primero movement has become one of the most famous as is in this Zenith Port Royal Grande Big Date reference 03.0550.400/22. This particular Zenith Port Royal is one of the harder models to come by as it is the "Big Date' model, with of course the enlarged date window at the bottom and is also fitted on the stainless steel band as most of these are found with the leather band. The stainless steel band gives it such a sleek look and wraps beautifully around the wrist and completes the look of the watch so well and also feels so comfortable and solid on the wrist. Many chronograph watches are often hard to read, yet Zenith have made incredibly easy to read dial that most also looks fantastic with the numbers having that flared look to them. With the rectangle stainless steel case matching so well with the squared off pushers on the side, turning the watch over reveals the exhibition window showing off the infamous Zenith El Primero automatic movement. Fully serviced it runs perfectly and comes with our twelve month warranty. Complete with its box and papers, this Zenith Port Royal El Primero "Big Date" is such a great looking watch that is perfect for any occasion or situation. Stock# W949 Maker: Zenith Model: Zenith Port Royal Grande Big Date reference 03.0550.400/22 Circa: 2008 $6,250
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Vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 watch
Rolex has the Submariner, Jaeger LeCoultre the Reverso, Cartier the Tank, and without a doubt the most iconic and famous model from Breitling would have to be the Breitling Navitimer, and here is a fantastic vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 watch dating from 1969 that looks so good on the wrist and will always be such a talking point. This particular Breitling Navitimer has the early double wing or "twin jet" logo at the top and the reverse panda dial which refers to the black dial with white sub-dials with the larger sub-dials than the earlier models. With a great patina that collectors are always after, the dial is still easy to read and has all the functions of a flight scale for pilots to work out such things as fuel and distance loads. Inside is the great Venus 178 TJ movement which keeps perfect time and comes with our twelve month warranty and being manual wind gives you that great mechanical interaction with it. A fantastic iconic watch that looks as good on the ground as it does in the air, and one watch that has become so iconic. Stock# W898cc Maker: Breitling Model: Breitling Navitimer reference 806 Circa: 1969 $8,850
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