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TISSOT STAINLESS STEEL GILT DIAL OVERSIZE

By the 1920s, electricity had entered everyday life, but it magnetized clocks and affected their accuracy. To solve this problem, Tissot developed the world’s first non-magnetic watch in 1930. The excellent results of the Tissot Antimagnétique were confirmed by numerous scientific studies commissioned from Swiss watchmaking research laboratories, in particular the famous independent institution of Neuchâtel. Tissot was thus the first Swiss watch company to produce magnet-resistant watches. To highlight this success, Tissot often put the word “Antimagnetique” on the dials of their watches, as on this exceptional and very rare vintage Tissot.

This time-only vintage Tissot comes with a 38mm stainless steel case, which is very unusual for the time. In the early 40s, most watches had a smaller case diameter, very few were made in such a large case size. This already rare Tissot rarity is further enhanced by a gilt black dial with Arabic and baton numerals and minutes track, engine turned subsidiary seconds at 6 and pencil hands. The case is all steel, the caliber is a manual wind and signed Tissot. The watch is really exceptionally well preserved, the case is in virtually pristine condition, the snap back still closes perfectly, the dial still shows the original glossy finish with original lume on the hands and Arabic markers, the calibers work perfectly.

ROLEX “TEXANO” REF. 5100 YELLOW GOLD

The Rolex reference 5100, called “Texano” by Italian collectors for its esthetic exuberance, is also a watch with exceptional technical characteristics. It is indeed animated by the famous Beta 21 caliber. The Beta 21 caliber was the result of a joint venture between some of the most prestigious Swiss watchmakers, who had joined forces to develop a quartz caliber that would surpass those made in Japan in terms of reliability and precision. The result was extraordinary, one of the most precise and refined quartz calibers ever manufactured. The Rolex “Texano” ref. 5100 was only made in very small numbers, there is talk of 1000 pieces in gold and 99 in white gold. Finding an example in exceptional condition like this one is an increasingly difficult challenge every year even for the more renowned dealers.

The present 18kt yellow gold Rolex “Texano” Ref. 5100 is certainly one of the best specimens that have appeared on the market. The case is in mint, unpolished condition with deep hallmarks and sharp lugs, the bracelet is flawless, as is the tritium dial. Virtually untouched, with a perfectly functioning Beta 21 caliber and coming with a beautiful oxidation patina all over this Rolex “Texano” is an exceptional example for anyone seeking quality without compromise.

Serial Number 99X, Year Circa 70’s.

ROLEX DAYTONA REF. 6263 CREAM DIAL

Reference 6263 and 6265 were both introduced in the late 1960s, replacing the reference 6240, the first waterproof Cosmograph Daytona. The reference 6263 and 6265 are identical except for the bezel, although both feature a tachymetric bezel, on the 6265 it is made of steel, while on the 6263 it is made of black acrylic. Both were produced for almost 20 years until 1987 and featured a variety of different dials. One of the rarest dial variants is the so-called “Cream” dial, as the one installed in the present specimen. This type of dial was nicknamed by collectors “Cream” due to its warmer hue compared to the normal grey dial, which is due to the Soleil lacquer finish that was originally applied during the production process. This particular dial variant appeared in the 6263/6265 references produced from the late 70s to early 80s.

The present example of Rolex Daytona reference 6263 has been worn with care and attention and is in excellent general condition with perfect non-stretch bracelet, sharp case, perfectly functioning caliber 727 and immaculate dial with all tritium plots present and responsive to UV light. The bezel is original to the watch, it shows slight signs of aging but no cracks or severe damage. All components of the watch are correct for the production period: “Cream” dial, 727 unnumbered caliber, second series bezel, 24-p301 pushers, triple lock crown, CRS caseback. This is a wonderful watch – the perfect timepiece for anyone looking for a great example of the Daytona 6263.

Serial Number 5,582,XXX, Year 1978.

ROLEX TURNOGRAPH REF. 6202

Many enthusiasts believe that the Rolex Turnograph reference 6202 is the very first steel sports watch that Rolex has ever made. The reason for this lies in the fact that while it was called the Turnograph because of its rotating bezel, its technical and aesthetic features were virtually identical to those later used on the Submariner. Rotating graduated aluminum bezel, automatic movement, water-resistant steel case with screw-down back and the black dial are also found on the Submariner, the quintessential Rolex sports watch. The Rolex Turnograph ref. 6202 was only produced for a very short time, about two years, and is now highly sought after by collectors, especially exceptionally well preserved examples like this one.

This Rolex Turnograph ref. 6202 is an exceptional specimen of this rare Rolex sports watch. The overall condition is extremely good, the case looks unpolished, the bezel inlay is intact and original to the watch, the caliber works perfectly, the bracelet has no stretch. The dial is in very well preserved although over the years it has partially lost its glossy finish, which is absolutely normal for a watch of this age. The gilt graphics are perfect and original, as are the radium lume on the hands and hour markers. Note that, as with Turn-O-Graphs of this era, the luminous index at 6 of the clock is brighter than the other radium numerals. Rolex most likely designed this to improve readability. All components are original and correct for the year of manufacture: Swiss only chapter ring dial, lollipop second hand, red triangle inlay, 6202 I/54 signed caseback, riveted bracelet signed year 54′, A286 automatic caliber, plexi cracked.

Year 1954, 35mm diameter, Serial Number 951,XXX.

UNIVERSAL GENEVE COMPAX OVERSIZE REF. 22430

The first Compax Universal Watch wristwatch chronograph was developed around in mid 30’s and launched in 1936. It featured two fundamental innovations: the double pushers for chronograph start stop and reset and the chronograph hour counter, which made possible to go beyond the 30- or 45-minute limit and was added to the continuous seconds and chronograph minutes on a 30- or 45-minute scale. The Compax model was an extraordinary success, and Universal built on it to develop other models that became true icons, such as the Tricompax and the Aerocompax. The Universal Compax has been produced in numerous versions over the years in both gold and steel. Most sought after are the models with large cases, the so-called oversize models, like this example, reference 22430. Reference 22430 is often referred to as “Goering” because the Nazi leader owned an identical one for years before trading it for food and amenities in prison after the fall of the Nazi regime.

The present Universal Geneve ref. 22430 is an exceptional example of this extremely rare reference. Coming with an astonishing 46mm case diameter this UG is for sure one of the boldest and largest Compax models manufactured by Universal. The present UG 22430 is equipped with a silver dial with radium hands and indexes, 292 caliber, 3 pieces stainless steel case. The overall condition is exceptional, case is most likely unpolished, dial shows no signs of aging at all, caseback closes perfectly, movement works flawlessy.

Serial Number 1,183,XXX, Year early 40’s, diameter 46mm.