Okay, folks; late start today. It’s all good though, as my baby’s diaper is clean (for the next few minutes), and we’ve got a great selection of watches for you to peruse. We’re pretty heavily focused on vintage divers this week on Market Watch(ing), with just a couple exceptions. Without further ado, let’s get on with the show.
Neil’s Picks
DOXA 300T Sharkhunter
I probably do a search for a DOXA 300T once a week. I truly love this watch thanks to it’s tough and classic looks and its vintage cushion case shape. It is a pure tool watch built for one specific purpose – diving – which it did quite well. The example’s dial looks sharp with even patina throughout. There is still printing on the majority of the bezel, which is unusual for these vintage 300T’s. These watches almost never come up for sale, and when they do they rarely look this good. Prices have climbed a little over the last few years but this is certainly a fair one for a watch of this caliber.
$2,650
Oris Divers 65
This isn’t the first time this watch has appeared on Market Watch(ing), and it certainly won’t be the last. It is by far one of the best looking watches we’ve seen over the last couple years, both in its price range as well as above it. Oris’ restraint in keeping the dimension and proportions modest shows that they have an eye for what is timeless, and not just for following current trends. Using the Oris Cal. 733, an ETA 2824 copy means this thing will run like a champ. We saw this blue dialed version as Basel this year and immediately loved it. It truly needs to be seen in person to really appreciate it. At under $1k, this is an incredible bargain for an incredible watch. I don’t expect this to last too long.
$975
Dean’s Picks
Rolex Submariner Ref. 5514 “COMEX”
You know, sometimes there are cool watches out there that 99% of us are not going to be able to buy but are worth talking about nonetheless. The COMEX that Jacek and Scott have listed right now falls under that category. What the gents from the mission have is a ref 5514 COMEX Sub. Let me give you a brief rundown. Compagnie Maritime d’Expertise in Marseille, or COMEX, as we know it, was started in 1961 by Henri-Germain Delauze and pioneered technical diving as we now know it. This includes early work with advanced gas mixes such as Heliox, which allows technical divers to decrease the risks associated with the toxicity of Nitrogen and Oxygen at extreme depths. Anyway, in the 1970s they partnered with Rolex under the direction of then Rolex CEO Andre Heiniger to basically test Rolex dive watches for the company. Divers were supplied with the watches at no cost. The first watches supplied to the company were 5513s and had no COMEX designation on the dial. The clue something special was going on was the HEV on the side of the case. The second series of watches were based off the 5513 but designated 5514. They had the escape valve and also included the COMEX logo on the dial. This series ran from approx. ’72 – ’78 and for me, these are the coolest COMEX subs out there. They really bridge the gap between the early Subs and the later iterations like the Sea Dweller and 1680. The kicker on the watch that HQ is selling is the letter included, which is signed by Henry Hudson. Mr. Hudson was the head of the UK service division and one of the few examples we have of Rolex officials “certifying” rare vintage pieces like MilSubs and Comexes. A “Hudson Letter” carries a good deal of weight in the high end vintage Rolex community. The watch costs $133.5k. Take a look for yourself at a very cool piece of diving history.
$133,500
Rolex Subamariner Ref. 1680 Tiffany Dial
$26,550
Shane’s Picks
Sinn 103 Moonphase
Here’s one you don’t see everyday: a Sinn 103 Moonphase. In fact, I didn’t know it existed until I saw this listing a few weeks ago. I held off on including it because I wanted to do some more digging on this discontinued reference. I still don’t know too much about it other than that it’s discontinued, and I’ve seen other versions with see-through backs and screw-down pushers. At any rate, it’s a cool variant of a classic pilot chronograph. I think it’s a bit overpriced, but maybe some private messaging with the seller can finagle a deal off eBay.
$2,900
Enicar Seapearl 600
I love finding listings like this. It’s just about the only way to get a good deal on eBay anymore. What I mean by that is the seller clearly doesn’t know watches, and his pictures and description will scare away a good chunk of the scavengers. What he has up for offer is a vintage Enicar Seapearl 600. Now, some will say this watch is ugly, and I actually agree, but it’s ugly in a good way. The big, goofy markers have loads of lume, which appear to be nicely aged, and would likely look fantastic in person (i.e., not viewed via potato quality photos). I’ve seen these sell for the better part of $1K in good condition, so I don’t see why grabbing this one under $750 would be a bad buy. Just keep in mind it’ll likely need a service.
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