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The Aviator 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 was designed with international travelers in mind. It’s bi-directional rotating bezel featuring 24 major cities in 24 different time zones, allows for quick and easy adjustment during travel.
The Panerai Luminor Base PAM 634 was released as a special edition to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Paneristi forum, a site dedicated to the devoted followers and aficionados of all things Panerai. Limited to a production run of 500 pieces, and available to Paneristi members through Panerai boutiques only, the PAM 634 stands out as a serious “thank you” from a brand to it’s passionate, loyal enthusiasts.
The Rolex Explorer Precision 5500 is a unique vintage Rolex model. Housed in an Air King case, but with the Explorer dial, the ref 5500 was smaller, at 34mm, than the Explorers for sale at the time. The dial was every bit Explorer, with the Arabic 3, 6, 9 numerals, the Mercedes-style hands, and the “lollipop” second hand. Powered by a Caliber 1520 movement, the Precision 5500 is an interesting piece of Rolex history.
The Alsta Nautoscaph was made legendary among vintage dive watches, thanks in part to its wear by Richard Dreyfus in the original Jaws movie. The Nautoscaph has a rugged design, with a hefty stainless steel case that was rated at an impressive for its time, 999ft water resistance depth.
The IWC Portofino Automatic is an elegant timepiece, designed for everyday use. It has a stunning 18K gold case, which houses a Calibre 37521 movement. The white, vintage-inspired dial with roman numeral hour markers, wire lugs, and black alligator leather strap gives the Portofino it’s signature, timeless aesthetic.
In the early 1960s, Jack Heuer created the Carrera line of chronograph timepieces, which was sold as a separate line of Heuer watches. Named after the legendary Carrera Panamerica Rally race, the watch was designed with the race car driver in mind. In 1996, Tag Heuer decided to produce a re-edition of the iconic 1964 Heuer Carrera. These re-edition watches are nearly identical to their predecessors, utilizing the same case size and styling.
The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic timepieces made, by any watch manufacturer, ever. Designed as a sports/dive watch, it’s classic styling remains the model for many modern watches in production today. This Ref 5513 has a Matte Dial “feet-first” depth rating and dates to a production year of 1970.
The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 005 has all the stylings that Panerai is known for. From it’s large, 44mm case size, it’s signature crown guard, and it’s vintage aesthetic on the dial, the Panerai PAM 005 is a timeless classic.
The Sinn 158 Bundeswehr was released as a limited production run of 500 pieces. They are a re-edition of the original Bundeswehr military watches of the 1960s. The design of the Sinn 158 retains all of the original aesthetics of the original Bund, as it has the original 43mm case size, as well as the same bead-blasted stainless steel case, matte black pilots bezel with 60-minute scale, same chronograph dial layout, but with a modern Sellita SW 510 chronograph movement, which was based on the Valjoux 7750.
In the early 1960s, Jack Heuer created the Carrera line of chronograph timepieces, which was sold as a separate line of Heuer watches. Named after the legendary Carrera Panamerica Rally race, the watch was designed with the race car driver in mind. In 1996, Tag Heuer decided to produce a re-edition of the iconic 1964 Heuer Carrera. These re-edition watches are nearly identical to their predecessors, utilizing the same case size and styling.
The Omega Speedmaster 145.022 was first introduced in 1968, with a painted logo on the dial, as well as a new movement, the Calibre 861. The Calibre 861 has a 48-hour power reserve, 17-jewels and was based on the Lemania 1873 movement.
The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic timepieces made, by any watch manufacturer, ever. Designed as a sports/dive watch, it’s classic styling remains the model for many modern watches in production today. The 16800 was one of the first Submariners to receive a sapphire crystal and a 300m water depth rating.
The Rolex GMT Master II Ref 16710 was introduced in 1989, with a slimmer case size than it’s predecessor, the 16760. Introduced in 1983, the GMT Master II was the first Rolex to allow the independent setting of the 24-hour hand from the 12-hour hand. The Ref 16710 marked the use of a new GMT movement for Rolex, the Calibre 3185, which has a 50-hour power reserve and allowed for true independently adjustable setting of the GMT hand.
The Panerai Radiomir Chronograph PAM 288 was designed to be a high precision sports watch. With chronograph functions on two counters, powered by the Calibre OP XII movement, the case design on the PAM 288 is both stylish and functional. It has a step-down dial, large Arabic style numerals, and wire lugs give the Panerai PAM 288 a classic, yet modern aesthetic.
The Rolex GMT Master II Ref 16760 is the first of the GMT Master II models. Introduced in 1983, the GMT Master II was the first Rolex to allow independent setting of the 24-hour hand from the 12-hour hand, due to the Caliber 3085 movement. The styling of the case for the 16760 was thicker than the GMT Master, with larger crown guards, a wider bezel, and thicker case back, due in part to the size of the new movement. Known as “The Fat Lady”, or the “Sophia Loren” because of it’s wider, curvier styling, the GMT Master II 16760 is a beautiful piece with a rich history of “firsts” for Rolex.
The Rolex Explorer was created as a larger sibling to the Explorer I and designed with spelunkers in mind. With its 24-hour bezel markings and 24-hour hand, spelunkers, who would often be exploring caves in the dark and unable to differentiate between morning and night, would be able to tell whether they were looking at am or pm by the position of the 24-hour hand to the bezel.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 has a special place in history, as it was the first reference that would accompany the Apollo astronauts on the moon. The Speedmaster Ref 105.012 had several notable styling changes from previous models, including the addition of the moniker “Professional” on the dial, as well as the first crown guards on a Speedmaster case.
The Rolex Explorer was created as a larger sibling to the Explorer I and designed with spelunkers in mind. With its 24-hour bezel markings and 24-hour hand, spelunkers, who would often be exploring caves in the dark and unable to differentiate between morning and night, would be able to tell whether they were looking at am or pm by the position of the 24-hour hand to the bezel.
The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Date Steel & Gold draws its design inspiration from some of the earliest Tudor Dive watches. Its domed crystal, large winding crown, known as the Big Crown, as well as it’s snowflake design hands all are reminiscent of early 1970’s Tudor dive watches worn by the French National Navy.
A vintage military chronograph pilot watch from Pierce watch company, this timepiece is a stunning example of design for its era. With its clear layout, large Arabic numerals, and sub-dials at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions, the Pierce is an innovative and interesting timepiece from the 1940s.
Michael Schumacher was a long time ambassador for Omega. In 2003, after winning his 6th Formula One World Championship title, Omega launched the Speedmaster Legend collection to celebrate his numerous victories. A limited release of only 6000 pieces in 3 different dial colors, makes the 3506.31 a collectible piece that honors one of automotive racing's finest drivers.
The Nodus Duality hails from Los Angeles, CA, where it is was designed by two childhood friends, whose passion for all things watches, led them to start Nodus Watches in 2017. The Duality was inspired by the designs of classic dual-crown dive watches from the 60’s and 70’s, but with a modern twist.
With it’s polished case, eye-catching sunburst panda-style dial, the Breitling 815 Chronograph continues to be sought after by watch collectors. The Breitling 815 was nicknamed the “Long Playing”, because of it’s much longer power reserve for the era.
The Omega Sea Master 166.010 is an elegant, classic timepiece that wears beautifully for any occasion. It’s vintage yet modern styling enables it to transition with ease from formal to casual wear. The detail on the dial as well as the “beads of rice” bracelet add to the beauty of this timepiece.
The Oris Diver 65 Bronze has a unique, vintage appeal with modern horological technology. The stainless steel case with polished sides and brushed lugs create a beautiful housing for the bronze bezel insert to truly stand out. The Diver 65 has a domed sapphire crystal and rose gold accents on the dial, creating aesthetics that are classic and stylish.
The Panerai Luminor PAM 560 8 Days was created as an homage to some of the earliest Panerai timepieces. It has a clean, uncluttered dial and classic Panerai styling, as well as an impressive 8-day power reserve. The Panerai Luminor PAM 560 utilizes their own in house movement and a lever lock system that plays dual function, both as a crown guard and as a pressure seal over the crown to keep water out.
The Tudor Prince Date Chronograph hails from Tudor’s lengthy history of chronograph timepieces known for their unique styling, unparalleled quality, and unmistakable identifiers. With a slimmer case shape, sapphire crystal with cyclops for the date, and it’s steel tachymeter bezel, the 79280 has a sleek aesthetic that is both elegant and sporty.
The majority of the Seiko 6139 lineup was compromised of racing styled chronographs, and the 6139-8029 Rally Sport is no exception. It’s classic 1970s styling with a deep horizontal brushed finish on the case, along with the rolled, hooded lugs, and a domed acrylic glass gives this timepiece its vintage racing aesthetic and appeals.
The Seiko Prospex SLA 021J1 Marine Master Professional continues Seiko’s rich dive watch history. It is aesthetically designed to resemble earlier models, but with subtle updates such as a ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal, along with a 300-meter water resistance rating.
The Seiko Kakume gets its name from the square-shaped sub-dials, as the translation of the Japanese word “kakume” in English is “square eyes”. The watch was designed both as an automatic and hand windable with a quickset for the day and date features, which was not common for early Seiko timepieces. The Kakume is an eye-catcher with its hefty stainless steel case and bracelet, colorful dial and tachymeter bezel.
The Tudor 79190 Submariner stands as the last of the Tudor Submariner line. The 79190 was first released in the mid-1990s and shared many of the beloved stylings of the iconic Rolex Submariners with its own special Tudor touch.
The Zenith De Luca El Primero Chronograph stands out not just for its craftsmanship, but as a piece of horological history. The El Primero Chronograph movement was one of the first fully automatic movements to come to the market in 1969. The El Primero was clearly a step ahead of the competition with its high-frequency beat rate, longer power reserve, and 3 sub-dial configurations on the dial.
The Parmigiani Bugatti Atalante isn't just a watch for car enthusiasts. This timepiece is the pinnacle representation of automatic refinery. Its stunning design rose gold case, unique striped skeleton-dial inspired by the early Bugatti grills, presents itself as both sporty, as well as refined, and is sure to be a conversation piece on the wrist.
A limited-edition Speedmaster, produced for the Japanese department store Marui in the 1990s, with a production run of only 2000 pieces, the Marui 3510.21 has the classic Speedmaster aesthetic, with the highly popular Panda style dial.
One of only 200 pieces produced, this modern marvel, the Panerai Radiomir GMT Alarm PAM 238, embraces both the classic Panerai styling, along with a magnificent complication movement in partnership with Girard-Perregaux. It’s limited production numbers and availability make this timepiece a Panerai collector’s holy grail.
With its iconic square design, lightweight titanium case, inspired by early aviation instrumentation and it’s industrial styling, the Bell & Ross BR 03-51 is a timepiece that stands out.
The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze inherits its design from the early Tudor Submariner timepieces, made for military use, in the mid-1960s. While being classic as well as contemporary in its appearance, the Black Bay Bronze is a unique timepiece with it’s aged look that will continue to develop its rich patina over time.
The Heuer Bundeswehr 1550 SG is an icon in the military watch world. It’s functional, clean layout and classic design have established the Bund as a benchmark in the lineage of watchmaking history for the military.
The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic timepieces made, by any watch manufacturer, ever. Designed as a sports/dive watch, it’s classic styling remains the model for many modern watches in production today. The 16800 was one of the first Submariners to receive a sapphire crystal and a 300m water depth rating.
The Tudor Pelagos 25500TN was designed to be Tudor’s most robust dive watch. It’s titanium case and bracelet, rotating divers bezel, brilliant lume, helium release valve and water resistance to 500 meters make it a serious tool watch. The clean aesthetics and design are sporty as well as classic.
The Tudor Black Bay 41 is a sleek, contemporary watch, with a sporty, yet classic design. It’s stainless steel case and polished bezel showcase a stunning blue gloss dial, with lumed dot and dash hour markers, as well as snowflake hands. The Black Bay 41 is an elegant timepiece, that feels as good as it looks on the wrist.
The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Red 79220R stands out amongst its fellow dive watches, with its namesake red bezel, red PVD coated crown tube and rich chocolate-colored dial. But it’s the finer details that give the Black Bay Red it’s unique, classic appearance.