Alright, folks. Friday snuck up on us, but we managed to pull our shit together and bring you a solid list of picks for this week’s Market Watch(ing). Father’s Day is just about here, so make sure dad is all taken care of in the gift department. If he’s already got a lawn mower, why not get him a vintage chronograph, am I right? Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
Neil’s Picks
Rolex Sea Dweller 16660
Rolex’s Sea Dweller often takes a back seat to the Submariner but to me, it’s one of the their best pieces. Increasing the technical capabilities of the Sub while keeping the classic proportions intact, as well as having a date complication without the date cyclops makes it winner in my book. Reference 16660, or “Triple 6”, is one of the most underrated transitional references in my opinion. The combination of a matte dial seen here along with a sapphire crystal make for the perfect mix of vintage appeal and looks with modern reliability. Many of these references have burned out dials and patina, but fortunately this example is stunning, with a crisp dial and matching and even patina all around. With recent service as well as including box and papers, you’re not likely to find a better or more complete example for quite some time.
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Cartier 3729 Calibre Diver
Cartier is a brand that never really interested me before. I have nothing against them, but they just never created anything that really appealed to me. That changed when they came out with the Calibre Diver a couple years back. It shares its aesthetics with the rest of the Calibre de Cartier family, as seen by its dial with the oversized Roman numerals. The steel case and high quality rubber strap make for a beautiful combination (one that’s especially comfortable on the wrist). Not only does this piece look great but it can definitely walk the walk. It’s a fully rated dive watch with 300m water resistance which meets the requirements of ISO 6425. As far as modern divers go, this one has the right amount of looks, class, and capability.
$5,200
Isaac’s Picks
Angelus Gilt Dial Chronograph
I’ve always liked a certain gilt dial chronograph produced by Angelus, which you’ll more than likely know. It has a dual-register glossy dial that’s surrounded by two gilt scales, with red accents on the minute tracking subdial. An absolutely gorgeous watch at roughly 38mm across, and generally considered to be one of the more popular pieces from Angelus being traded on the market today. This week, I came across a wonderful looking example that’s currently listed on the Omega Forums, which you’ll notice features the screw back case.
$3,900
Vacheron Constantin Calatrava
Despite the increased acceptance of smaller watches again in recent years, in 2016, a 30.5mm watch is still considered to be small. Like, tiny. I personally don’t wear watches smaller than 35mm, but I still think you should take a look at this Vacheron Calatrava that’s being offered by Private Eyes, in steel. While admittedly small, there’s just so much to love about how this piece was designed. From the perfectly proportioned lugs, to the aged dial with shining applied Roman numerals, this is an especially smart looking watch, and the fact that it’s in stainless steel makes it all the more exciting.
$8,000
Dean’s Picks
Omega Constellation Rose Gold
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Seiko SBGW033
$7,499
Shane’s Picks
Heuer Autavia 11063 V
Heuer Autavias have gone absolutely nuts in the last year or so, but with an emphasis on the round case references. The late model cushion case Autavias haven’t gotten nearly as much love, and can still be found for good deals, depending on which exact model. What we have here is one of the youngest Autavias, the reference 11063 V. It shares a reference number and aesthetic to the commonly found Autavia Viceroy, just with a monochromatic colorway. If you want a cushion case Autavia with a subdued look, you might want to keep an eye on this auction.
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Heuer Skipper 63463
Yep, I’m doubling up on Heuer this week. And cushion case Heuers, at that. Now we’re going with a Skipper, one of my favorite Heuer models ever. There are a number of Skipper models, all of which are sought after by collectors. While the reference 63463 is probably the least sought after of the lineup, it’s a valuable watch nonetheless. This example could benefit from a new bezel insert, and maybe even a light (!) case re-finish, but otherwise looks good. It appears the lume plots are intact, and are aged nicely to match the hands. I have a feeling this auction won’t stay this low for much longer, but, you never know.
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Hil
The SBGW031 is also a nice Grand Seiko, same movement as the SBGW033 and similar design, and less than half the price if you can find it used.