CROTON "CHRONOMASTER SEA DIVER AVIATOR" 2 REGISTER CHRONOGRAPH ROTATING BEZEL FULLY SERVCIED IMPECCABLE CONDITION 1964

STOCK NUMBER # CROTON880-------I have for sale a very rare and impeccably serviced Croton double register chronograph in a 2 piece stainless steel case and a rotating original bezel. From lug to lug this Croton signed case is 46.5mm long and wide less the crown it is 40mm. The back is a screw in with no personal engravings. The case serial number is 903,006 and the case reference number is 105/9080. The dial is factory original never touched by human hands never altered as well as the 5 hands. The crystal is acrylic with a reflector ring and new old stock and perfect. The movement is properly serviced and it is signed "Croton Watch Co Inc". This is a caliber for this Croton movement CL5-F195 with 17 clean and inspected jewels.  All chronograph complications are in perfect order and the sweep hand fly's back to 12 pm perfectly when pressing the return chrono button. The band is an add on and compliments this piece to no end. This truly is a rare piece and agian properly serviced and keeps great time. This Croton was produced in Switzerland at the Croton factory in the year 1965.

2200.00 USD

In a letter to Croton, Admiral Byrd had this to say of the watches: “They were subjected to prolonged immersion, extreme altitude and high-magnetism. They were dropped and knocked against ice. They were never wound. Through all these tests, [the watches] kept perfect time.”

This hardy nature was certainly not limited to the watches Admiral Byrd and his crewmen wore. The brand prided itself on the rugged durability of its products, and Operation Deep Freeze only proved them right. Throughout the 1950s and into the 1960s, the brand launched a succession of sports watches that are desirable even now.

This watch, the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, is one of them. In a period marked by exploration, watch brands released scores of watches to meet explorers’ every need. Released in 1963, the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver (or, in its earliest iteration, the Chronograph Aviator Sea Diver) had much in common with other sporty chronographs like the Omega Speedmaster or the Heuer Carrera. However, due to the increasing popularity of SCUBA diving as a recreational sport, Croton Nivada Grenchen incorporated a rotating diving bezel.

The example that we offer here is a later version from the 1970s, notable for its stick hands (rather than the broad arrow hands found on earlier examples). With sharp faceted lugs and an attractive color way, this is a chronograph worthy of accompanying you to the farthest reaches of the world. Maybe even to the South Pole.

GERALD GENTA RARE "RETRO" SERIES JUMP HOUR AUTOMATIC HIGH END MOVEMENT AND WELL SERVCIED JUST A BRILLIANT FIND!!! 1998

STOCK NUMBER #GERALD100--------

SOLD ;-)

HIGH PD LEATHER QUALITY 10 WATCH CASE STORAGE ZIPPER NEW  NEVER USED

STOCK NUMBER #CASE100--------I have for sale a high quality PD leather zipper watch storage case and as you can see there is room for 10 pieces large or small. This piece is 11 inches long x 3 inches high and 7 inches across. These units come new never opened and in the original box and clear protective plastic bag. this is not a cheap piece rather much quality is here indeed and will last a very long time with a sturdy zipper. Again brand new item ;-)

120.00 USD

UNIVERSAL GENÈVE GOLD FILLED CASE BUMPER AUTOMATIC AND SERVICED 1953

STOCK NUMBER # UNIVERSAL4400-------Here I have a super clean end well serviced Universal Genève wrist watch and it is the famous 138SS bumper automatic movement. The case is all gold filled with a screw in back and no personal engravings as it is with a mirror finish. From lug to lug this two piece case is 43mm long and wide less the gold filled crown it is 35mm. The case serial number is 1,828,954. The dial is excellent and the hands are original and I re lumniated the hands so they are bright at night. The movement once again is a bumper automatic caliber 138SS with 17 clean and inspected jewels. This movement is so well serviced the "Ting ting ting" sound from the bumper weight hitting the two springs hits with a perfect sound. The band is 19mm in width never worn and nice soft leather made in France with a white lined stitching. This piece was produced in the year 1953 in the universal factory in Switzerland.

600.00 USD

BUCHERER CHRONOMETER MOVEMENT AND PERFECT SILK SELLING BOX DAY AND DATE IMPECCABLY SERVCIED 1968

STOCK NUMBER #BU33370-------What a brilliant find this is! I have for sale a stunning satin white dial Bucherer Swiss made "Chronometer" time piece and the all over condition is spectacular as the many scans show you clearly. This is a gold filled case and from lug to lug this Bucherer case is 38mm long and wide less the crown it is 34mm. This is a basket case...in other words the gold bezel comes off and the male and female stem  would be then separated and the movement will gently come out from the top but PLEASE!!! let your trained watchmaker do this for you please. The case reference number is 1510-P. The dial is  perfect never touched nor cleaned nor altered it is as it left the factory in the year 1968. The hands are original and very clean. This is a freshly serviced the proper way Bucherer movement and it has 17 clean and inspected jewels. Under the balance wheel it is marked 59,665 as this is the movement serial number. The movement caliber 2638/RR and the "RR" indicates this is in fact a certificate issued as a performing chronometer movement in Switzerland. This is n automatic movement and again keeps awesome time. The day and date discs snap over perfectly at 12 pm. With the day window at the 9 pm is very different indeed. If you are looking for elegance and all over excellent condition then this is the piece for you. The band is 18mm in width and it is a padded leather piece never worn.

650.00 USD

  

LONGINES AUTOMATIC MYSTERY DIAL 14 KARAT SOLID GOLD AND SERVICED   1956

STOCK NUMBER #LONG660-------Just cleaned and serviced in the proper manner is this genuine Longines 14 karat gold mystery dial wrist watch and it keeps great time for sure! From lug to lug this Longines mystery dial is 41mm long and wide not including the crown it is 35mm. The case is signed 14 karat gold and this Longines signed case serial number is 2,249,179. The back as the scan shows you is with a mirror finish and no personal engravings at all to be found on this case. The movement is well serviced and it is a Longines automatic caliber 19A with 17 inspected jewels. The serial number for this extra clean Longines movement is 10,746,562 and this tells me it is from the year 1956. The band is 18mm in width never worn mint. The back of this 14 karat solid gold case is held in by a stainless steel firm ring and for sure it is water resistant. This is a stunning piece and fully serviced once again!

1400.00 USD

 

  BULOVA DIVER 666 FEET WORLD TIME ROTATING BEZEL SERVCIED AUTOMATIC QUICK DATE SET  1970

STOCK NUMBER #BULOVA77750------I have for sale a rarity as this is a "world Time" bi-directional metal bezel. This is an original Bulova diver's watch signed "666 feet". The hands are original and with the original luminous material. The crystal I buffed to better than 95%. The case is all stainless steel with an unsigned steel band. The case reference number is 7202-4 and as well signed "666 feet" on the outside of the back of this screw in stainless steel back. The dial is factory original and quite nice in all over condition. This is a quick set movement so when you pull out the crown all the way to the second notch the date will turn over swiftly. This is a well serviced the proper way caliber Bulova 11AOACB with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The year of production for this gem is 1970 and Swiss made at the Bulova factory. From lug to lug this Bulova signed case is 43mm long and wide less the steel crown it is 39mm so it is a large size piece and again properly serviced ;-)

750.00 USD  

ERZER 2 REGISTER FACTORY ORIGINAL LARGE DIAL CHRONOGRAPGH AND WELL SERVCIED 1945

STOCK NUMBER #CHRONO70------I have for sale a wonderful factory original "Erzer" signed chronograpgh time piece and it is a large size indeed. This is a gold filled top with a snap in stainless steel back with no personal engravings. From lug to lug this piece is 44mm long and wide less the crown it is 38mm. The pushers are rectangular and if you notice are not worn at all. The case serial number is 621,305. All functions are in proper order and the center hands fly's perfectly back to 12 pm crisp and sharp. The movement is a Landeron Swiss in house factory caliber 48 with 17 clean and inspected jewels. I have cleaned and serviced this piece recently and the end result is a good reliable timekeeper indeed. The band is 18mm in width made of  leather and not a bend. The era for this Swiss made gem is 1945 and again this piece is in terrific all over condition ;-)

700.00 USD  

BUREN "GRAND PRIX" SERVCIED MOON PHASE DAY DATE AND MONTH STEEL CASE  1958

STOCK NUMBER #BRUEN33440------I have just serviced this in-house Buren timepiece and all complications are in perfect order as they have been tested and tested. This is a Swiss made Buren day, date, month and Moon phase timepiece and it is a manual wind movement. This steel case is 42mm long and wide less the crown it is 35mm. The dial is extra clean and signed "grand prix". The hands are re lumed and light up well in the dark. The back of this Buren signed case is a snap in with no personal engravings. The case reference number is 148,499. The caliber for this 17 clean and inspected jewel movement is 382 and again produced at the Buren Swiss factory in the year 1958, The buttons on the side of the case for the multi complications are all inspected, re greased and click perfectly. All calendars and moon phase dial as well click over in perfect order. The band is 16mm in width never worn.

650.00 USD  

BREITLING CHRONO-MATIC MICRO ROTOR MODEL WELL SERVICED ORIGINAL DIAL  1970

STOCK NUMBER #BR5550------I have for sale a well serviced all genuine all original Breitling "chrono-matic" wrist watch and this is the famous micro rotor caliber 11 model. I will tell you the bi-directional bezel is original and worn as the scans show you clearly and I like to point this out so no surprises later on. This is a 2 piece screw in back Breitling signed case and the case reference number is correct 2110. The case serial number is 1265xxx. From lug to lug this Breitling is 48mm long and wide less the signed Breitling crown it is 40mm so it is a large piece indeed. The crystal is original and buffed to perfection. The dial is factory original never altered and quite clean as the scan shows you. The hands are correct and original to this Breitling dial and movement. All complications work in a perfect order and both pushers have been opened, cleaned springs reinserted, greased and screwed into place so the click action is perfect. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this Breitling caliber 11 movement and all jewels are in perfect form. This piece is from the year 1970 and keeps excellent time. The band is a non Breitling steel mesh piece and can be adjusted to any size wrist with ease. There are no personal engraving on this Breitling Chrono-matic case.

ON HOLD ;-)

TRADITION (SEAR'S ROEBUCK STORES) TRIPLE CHRONOGRAPH DAY AND DATE QUICK CHANGE DATE AND SERVICIED 1973

STOCK NUMBER #TRADITION50--------Just freshly serviced, off our bench, oiled, timed to perfection for sure. This is an automatic Valjoux caliber 7750 with 17 crystal clean ruby jewels and each jewel inspected. This is an all stainless steel chronograph and the bezel is perfect and fixed. From lug to lug this Tradition brand name Sear's roebuck store wrist watch is large at 48mm long and wide not including the crown it is 43mm wide so again this is a large size triple chronograph watch. The crystal is original and buffed to perfection. The hands belong to this movement and the dial is aged and 100% never touched at all factory original. The good feature for this automatic movement is the day and date can be turned over with the turn of the crown. Pull the crown out once and the day will change, turn the crown the other way and the date will change and if you pull the crown you all the way the hour and minute hand can be set for the correct time. The sweep hand fly's perfectly back t 12 pm sharp. The band is stainless steel mesh at 18mm in width new never worn not a flaw. There are no personal engravings on this case and the case reference number is S5. A clean piece for sure and again well serviced and all functions are in perfect order rest assured of this fact.

1175.00 USD

LORD ELGIN 14 KARAT SOLID YELLOW GOLD MANUAL WIND WRIST WATCH AND SERVICED 1954

STOCK NUMBER # ELGIN20010-------I have for sale a stunning just freshly serviced yesterday a Lord Elgin rectangular movement wrist watch in a signed 14 karat solid gold Elgin case. This is a snap in 14 karat white gold back case with no personal engravings. From lug to lug this Lord Elgin gold watch case is 37mm long so it is a boy's size, and across less the white gold filled crown it is 23mm. The crystal is glass and cleaned. The dial has applied white gold markers and the hands are Elgin  gold flashed stick hands. The case serial number is 8,700,944 and the case is signe d "14 karat solid gold" and has been tested for such. The movement as mentioned before is fresh off my bench and in perfect order. This is a 21 clean and inspected jewel movement and the caliber is 559. The serial number for this serviced manual wind Elgin wrist watch movement is a U,892,490. Produced at the Elgin American factory in the year 1954 and the band is 18mm in width Ostrich design padded leather new ;-)

700.00 USD

LONGINES LARGE DIAL STAINLESS STEEL WRIST WATCH AND SERVICED 1956

STOCK NUMBER #LONGINES30------I have for sale a large dial Swiss factory original Longines wrist watch and well serviced for sure. This is a nice 3 piece stainless steel Longines signed case and from lug to lug this Longines case is 43mm long and wide less the signed original crown it is 36mm. The back is a snap in with no personal engravings at all. The case reference number is 107 and the case serial number is 535,639. The dial has a patina change at the 10:50 area and the dial is factory original. The hands are original and the acrylic crystal has been buffed to perfection. The movement is super clean and it is a Longines in house movement 12.68Z with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this Longines movement is 10,810,269 and places this Longines factory wrist watch to the year 1956. The band is leather never worn at 18mm and made of "Crocograin style".

675.00 USD

MONROE DUO DIAL DOCTORS WATCH IMPECCABLY SERVICED   1938

STOCK NUMBER #MONROE450------Here is an amazing find duo dial "Doctors watch" from the 1938 era and Swiss made at the Monroe factory. This is a chromed top with a snap in stainless steel back. From lug to lug this duo dial case is 38mm long and wide less the crown it is 27mm. The dial is super clean and the hands as well. The case has no personal engravings at all. The movement is a Swiss Monroe caliber 340 with 15 clean and inspected jewels with 4 adjustments so this is a high quality duo dial doctors watch and just freshly serviced. The band is leather and 14mm in width never worn not a bend. This piece is a great find indeed.

700.00 USD

9 KARAT GOLD JOHNSON BROTHERS CUSHION CASE WELL SERVICED ODD ENAMEL ORIGINAL DIAL  1928

STOCK NUMBER #JB350------I have for sale a very odd enamel original dial from the "Johnsons Bros" Dept store in Montréal Quebec Canada. This is a signed 9 karat gold tested cushion case. From fixed lug to fixed leg this case is 37mm and wide less the crown it is 30mm so it is a mid size not terribly large. The case is well hallmarked on the inside and there is a personal engraving on the back with a date of 1923. This is a British made case and again extra clean. This enamel dial is nearly perfect and the hands are original as well I have changed the crystal so it is perfect not a flaw. This is a manual wind movement and just freshly serviced. There are 15 clean and inspected jewels to this clean movement. A few winds of the crown and off goes the balance wheel in perfect form. The band is nylon and never worn at 20mm in width.

1100.00 USD

ELGIN USA MADE "14 KARAT SOLID WHITE GOLD CASE" AND SERVICED, IMPECCABLE ALL OVER CONDITION  1929

STOCK NUMBER #ELGIN9090------Here I have an impeccably serviced 14 karat white solid gold case by the Elgin USA factory. This is a mid size or Boys size at  36mm long and wide less the crown it is 28mm. This is a 3 piece case with a glass crystal which is in perfect condition. The back in is a snap in piece and with no personal engravings as it is with a mirror finish. The case serial number is 1,372,253 and as the scan shows you properly signed. Although it reads 14 karat gold I tested this case and indeed it is 14 karat white solid gold. The dial is excellent and the hands are gold gilt leaf and from the Elgin factory. The movement is well serviced by Darlor Watch and this Elgin has 15 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this manual wind and set piece is 32,171,073 and this serial number tells me it was produced in the year 1929 and keeps really good reliable time! The band is 16mm in width leather and never worn ;-)

950.00 USD

HAMILTON SOLID 18 KARAT "GORDON" MODEL DIAMOND DIAL ORIGINAL PIG SKIN STRAP  982  19 JEWEL SERVCIED MOVEMENT ...IMPECCABLE CONDITION 1941

 STOCK NUMBER # HA2270------I have for sale an incredible all over condition solid 18 karat yellow gold Hamilton "Gordon" model and this is the rare two tone diamond dial wrist watch. All diamonds have been tested and are real and very clear indeed. This is a two piece snap in 18 karat Hamilton signed case with hidden lugs as the scan shows you. From end to end this beauty is 37mm long and wide less the stone carbonchon crown it is 24mm. The crystal is original and glass. The dial as mentioned before is untouched and with 11 genuine diamonds. The case is signed on the inside of the back case and it has a serial number "Hamilton Lancaster S-535675 ". The movement is in pristine condition as it has been properly serviced with never any short cuts taken. This is a tonneau style caliber Hamilton movement 982 with 19 very clean and inspected jewels. The stripe damaskeened pattern is perfect with the solid gold "H&W" above the 982 on the train bridge. The year of production for this 18 karat gold Gordon Hamilton wrist watch is 1941. Now for more incredible info on this stunning art-deco piece, the band is Pig skin, original and not a bend. As you can see it is signed "Hamilton".  No matter what I will tell you about this Hamilton Gordon 18K , in real life it is much more stunning!

1275.00 USD

UNIVERSAL GENEVE "MICRO ROTOR"  AUTOMATIC GOLD FILLED SIGNED CASE AND WELL SERVICED 1956

STOCK NUMBER # UN10------I have for sale a wonderful gold filled Universal Geneve micro rotor automatic gold filled wrist watch and it is in it's original condition. The case is signed and from lug to lug this gold filled universal Geneve is 38mm long and wide not including the crown it is 33mm. The dial has flaws and is factory original never touched nor altered. The hands and the crystal are clean and for this Universal Geneve time piece. The case serial number is 52,719 and again signed universal Geneve on the inside of the back of this case. The movement is in terrific condition and has 28 clean and inspected jewels. This is a universal Geneve caliber 218-9 and again well serviced so expect a good reliable watch.  The year of production from the Universal factory in Switzerland is 1956 and runs perfectly. The band is 16mm in width never worn not a bend. Elegant and a classic design from the mid 1950's :-)

775.00 USD

AMEROZA HARD TO FIND HINGED MOVEMENT SCREW OFF TOP TRENCH WATCH 1914

STOCK NUMBER #AMEROZA100------As good as it gets as I always say when I find a well preserved vintage time piece and here is such the case. This is a sterling silver English case and well hallmarked and tested. This is a fixed wire lug case and the movement is hinged to the case as the second scan shows you clearly. Across this case is 36mm wide so it is a nice comfy size for sure. The dial  is nearly perfect and enamel with a nice red 12. The hands light up in the dark and are original to this gem. The case serial number is 556,333 and once again signed on the inside "sterling silver". The movement is a 13 ligne by Swiss standards and there are 15 super clean jewels and they have all been inspected. I have cleaned this piece and now it is a solid reliable time keeper for sire. The band is an open end leather piece never worn at 12mm across. As Clean as it can get ill this Ameroza military world war one trench watch to come to you and it was produced in the year 1914.

675.00 USD

SEELAND RARE CROWN RETURN CONTROLLED SWEEP HAND AND SERVICIED 1953.

STOCK NUMBER #SEELAND4000------If you notice the corn has a pusher this is because this crown when the pusher is pushed will return the center sweep hand perfectly back to 12 pm sharp. This is unordinary indeed. To recap the top pusher starts the chronograph center sweep hand. the bottom pusher stops the sweep hand and the pusher through the crown returns the sweep. The case is with a snap in stainless steel piece and no personal engravings at all. The serial number for this case is 153488. This Seeland double register watch is 43mm long and wide not including the crown it is 36mm. The movement is signed and well serviced so you know it keeps great time. This is a Swiss Seeland caliber with 17 extra fine ruby jewels and they are perfectly clean. The band on this See land rare chronograph is 18mm ad not a bend not a scratch. The hands are original and the dial as well has not been touched nor altered in any way shape or form. the crystal is acrylic and perfect. A nice rare piece and affordable. The year of production for this rare Seeland pusher crown is 1953.

1350.00 USD