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UNIVERSAL GENEVE "POLAR COMPAX" CERTIFIED
CHRONOMETER CHRONOGRAPGH WORLD TIME ROTATING BEZEL AUTOMATIC AND IN PERFECT
ORDER 2004
STOCK NUMBER #UN7111--------I will begin by saying the top of this beautiful
polished wooded Universal box is broken at the hinged and has been
repaired....other than this I have for sale a stunning sapphire crystal
Universal Geneve multi complicated movement with a rotating world time bezel
with a screw down bezel crown to keep it locked into place. This is a fully
original piece with the original thick padded Universal cleaned leather band and
deployment Universal singed buckle. This is a see through sapphire crystal back
that screws in and made of stainless steel as well as the mid case. This is a
Universal Geneve case reference 898.111. This is a Universal Geneve model wrist
watch #12611. Across less the signed crown this large case is 44mm and long from
lug to lug this Universal case is 56mm so it is a manly size piece indeed. The
chronograpgh functions in perfect order and the sweep fly back second hand snaps
back to 12 pm perfectly and flawlessly. The dial, hands and sapphire crystal are
all original and in perfect condition. This is an automatic movement caliber
universal Geneve 98 with 25 clean and inspected Ruby jewels. This piece is 1 of
1000 pieces produced as a "Polar Compax" model. Again this a piece comes with
the certified chronometer papers and all other papers and booklets. This is a
complete piece and all original once again. The leather band has been steamed
sanitized and super clean as it is original soft and supple and has many many
years left ;-)
2750.00 USD
 
The Polar Compax GMT Chronograph was made in Limited Editions of 100 units per
dial and strap/bracelet variation (1000 pieces). This model features day, date,
chronograph and GMT functions. The alternate time zones are adjusted via the
crown located at the 9 o’clock position. These functions are powered by the 25
jewel, Caliber UG 98 which is visible through the display back. With historical
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BREITLING "NAVITIMER" ORIGINAL DIAL CASE AND MOVEMENT WELL
SERVCIED INDEED! SPECTACULAR PIECE! 1964
STOCK NUMBER #BRE5070--------I have for sale a stainless steel case Breitling
"Navitimer" and it is in excellent all over condition. This dial has never been
touched as it is factory original as well as the hands and applied luminous
material are intact original. I did change the crystal and it is indeed a
perfect fit. The case is with a snap in back and signed "Breitling" with no
personal engravings. The case reference number is "806" and the case serial
number is 1,090,592. From lug to lug this Breitling case is 43mm long and wide
less the Breitling signed crown it is 41mm. The bezel is bi-directional and
needless to say removed, inspected ,cleaned and re-greased for smooth tight
sliding action. The luminous "Dot" above the 12 has been repaired and it is not
on the dial rather the rotating ring. Both pushers have been removed and both
springs and chrono screws inspected re-greased and like the rotating bezel both
chronograpgh pushers are in perfect order. This is a manual wind copper color
Breitling signed movement caliber 178 and signed Breitling and the center wheel
bridge. There are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this triple chronograpgh and
all multi complications are perfect as well this Breitling has been recently
serviced and keeps accurate time. The band is 22mm in width and there is a metal
not signed bracelet that will be included with this 1964 rare Navitimer
Breitling time piece.
3950.00 USD
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IWC "DIRTY DOZEN" FACTORY
ORIGINAL DIAL AND WELL SERVICED MILITARY PIECE 1949
STOCK NUMBER # IWC90000------This is not an IWC case rather it is a custom
piece and made to fit this genuine IWC caliber 89 center sweep movement and
factory original IWC "Dirty Dozen" dial and hands. I can say this is a 3 piece
all stainless steel case and from lug to lug the total length of this custom
case is 43mm long. Across less the large steel crown it is 35mm. The dial once
again has never been molested , touched or altered, it is in the same condition
as it left the factory back in 1949/50. The hands I did re lume and now they are
bright at night and the exact same patina as the original as I am very careful
of this fact I did change the Center Sweep pinion that holds the sweep hand so
the action is smooth as silk as the sweep hand goes around. The movement again
is a caliber 89 with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this
movement is 1,206,740 which gives me the date of 1949/50. This movement has been
taken apart and cleaned the proper way so expect a clean running military (non
broad arrow) movement and dial in a generic perfect fit case. There are a slim
and select few movements with the military broad arrow to the center wheel
bridge and this one does not have it. Saying this, over the years 95% of all
caliber 89 movements have been serviced and parts exchanged and swapped out for
new old stock parts so in my point of view I am ok with this piece being sold as
a generic case and a genuine caliber 89 International Watch movement. After the
war they did have these pieces still with the broad arrow case but non broad
arrow signed center wheel bridge so it is correct not forged at all. If this
case had the markings with the broad arrow then you would expect to pay 12,000
USD or more with ease. So here is your chance to own a piece of military history
at a way affordable down to Earth price with a 2 year warranty ;-)
The Dirty Dozen is the name of a movie from the 1960s, depicting the
misadventures of 12 fictional soldiers during the Second World War. It is also,
in watch collecting circles, the name given to a group of 12 watches worn by
those who actually fought in it – specifically, British soldiers. They were
commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) during World War II, and
while they may not be as highly rated as other military watches when they are
presented individually, as a set, they become some of the most collectible –
specifically (but not exclusively), by British collectors.
The British military had always been equipped
with the most contemporary timekeepers of their era, from the marine
chronometers of Harrison, John Arnold, and other horological pioneers, which
gave the Royal Navy the essential ability to reliably determine longitude at
sea, to "unbreakable glass" wristwatches advertised by Smiths watches during the
First World War. But, when Great Britain declared war on Germany in 1939, few
local watch companies could compete with Switzerland’s greater production
capabilities, and those still in the business of making components were asked to
focus their efforts on building military parts for the Air Force and the Navy.
Switzerland would export large quantities of watches and pocket watches
during WWII, to both the Allied Forces and the Germans, but these were
civilian market orders which pre-dated the war. The MoD thought these were not
suitable to the needs of British soldiers, and decided to place an order
for custom-built wristwatches. These needed to be accurate, reliable and
durable, which in watch making terms meant they had to be regulated to
chronometer standards, and also be waterproof and shockproof.<p>The watches also
had to have a black dial, Arabic numerals, luminous hour and minute
hands, luminous hour markers, a railroad minute track, a shatterproof crystal,
and a stainless-steel case. Powering them would be 15-jewel
movements, measuring between 11.75 and 13 lignes. Twelve companies would fulfill
this brief: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana,
Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex
2750.00 USD
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INTERNATIONAL WATCH COMPANY (IWC) SCHAFFHAUSEN 18 KARAT
SOLID GOLD AND IMPECCABLY SERVCIED 1947
STOCK NUMBER #IWC44330--------I offer for sale a fully serviced the proper watch
IWC signed 18 karat solid gold case and without personal engravings. This solid
3 piece IWC case is 45mm long and wide less the crown it is 37mm. The back of
this signed case is a snap in with a mirror finish. The case reference number is
1,332,951. The dial is factory 100% original and very clean with a bit of
patina to it. The hands are original and the crystal needless to say has been
changed and fit properly. The movement is a IWC in house factory caliber 88 with
17 clean and inspected ruby jewels. The serial number for this well maintained
and serviced manual wind movement is 1,138,292 which tells me it is from the era
1947. As clean as can be and keeps great time for sure. The band is 18mm in
width new never worn. A classic design and truly an elegant timepiece.
2750.00 USD
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ULTRA RARE 1 BUTTON CHRONOGRAPGH BY BREITLING NEVER
TOUCHED DIAL OR CASE, FULLY SERVCIED IMPECCABLE RARE PIECE 1940'S
STOCK NUMBER #BIRKS6650--------This is as rare as they come when it comes to
military timepieces for the civilian. This is a genuine "Hacking" military world
war 2 timepiece and this case has never been polished and this is an original
factory dial as well as the hands. This piece came to me in stunning condition.
All I did was change the main spring and add a new acrylic crystal. This is a
steel case with a steel screw in back. From lug to lug this beauty is 45mm long
and wide less the crown it is 35mm. The back of the case is without personal
engravings. The dial is indeed signed "Birks" and the movement is a Venus 175
made for the Breitling watch factory and as Breitling was main supplier to
the Canada main Dept store Eaton's as well as Rolex (sold under the Solar name),
Omega and a few other fine brands as well as Longines and even the world war one
era Patek Company! This is a factual piece and ultra rare to have. The dial has
aged in a stunning all over even patina and the luminous material in the
hands are original and not touched. Again this is a case left in it's original
condition never altered at all. The movement is in perfect order and
cleaned the proper way with T.L.C as I am a big fan of this era of timepieces.
There are 17 clean and inspected jewel to this Breitling one button chronograph.
The pusher has been removed and cleaned along with the screw and coiled pusher
spring o the action to start ,stop and return the center sweep hand is smooth
and perfect. This is a military hacking model so when the crown it pulled out to
change the time the movement comes to a halt until the crown is pushed back in
and then the balance takes off in a perfect motion. The band is a cloth green
military piece at 19mm and compliments this piece to no end. This is once again
a most rare and sought after time piece and in pure form :-)
4950.00 USD (No discounts on this piece as
this is a firm price for new and return clients)
Henry Birks and Sons
With an investment of CAD- 3,000, in 1879
Henry Birks opened a small jewellery shop on
Saint Jacques Street in the heart of Montreal's
financial and commercial district. In 1893,
Birks went into partnership with his three sons
(William, John and Gerald) and the name of the
firm became Henry Birks and Sons. As the
focus of Montreal's commercial centre moved
northward towards Saint Catherine St, the Birks
store moved to new premises on Phillips Square
in 1894, where the company still maintains a
store and corporate offices.
Commencing in 1901, Birks oversaw the
expansion of the company across Canada, with
stores opening in the country's largest cities.
In some cases, it bought local jewellers, adding
its name to the local one. For instance the
Birks store in Toronto was Birks-Ryrie and the
one in Winnipeg was Birks-Dingwall. In 1953,
Henry Birks and Sons bought out Roden brother's
a company that produced silver hollowware,
flatware, cut crystal, and medals. In 1955, the
company successfully sued the City of Montreal
before the Supreme Court of Canada for forcing
it to close on Catholic holidays, in Henry
Birks and son's in Montréal
In 2007, Birks was named as the Official
Supplier of Jewellery for the 2010 winter
Olympic games in Vancouver. The Ottawa store on
Sparks Street became a source of gifts to
Official Parliamentary visitors during its
existence.
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PATEK PHILIPPE 18 KARAT CONVERT WRIST WATCH AND WELL
SERVICED AND GENUINE 1970
STOCK NUMBER #PATEK--------SOLD ;-)
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A lot
of people wonder why jewels are so important, well
simply if to you had a metal post going through a metal hole after a few years
or so the hole would wear out and become a bit oval which will affect the watch,
if you put a jewel in this hole with a bit of high grade oil and put a metal
post into the hole it will keep it's shape forever! |
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A COLLECTOR'S DREAM One of my friends here in St Catharines Ontario Canada
bought this little gold Longines with the box, original sale receipt warranty
original match serial number card and booklet.
Dates to 1942 and original sold for 62.50 today the value is well over 750
USD...remarkable isn't it.
As the banks give us next to zero it's nice to see little gems like this hold
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BREITLING
"CHRONOMAT" 18K AND STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC A BREITLING SELLING BOX,
WELL SERVICED ALL GENUINE!
1998
STOCK NUMBER #BR550--------I offer for sale a fully serviced triple chronograph
Breitling "Chronomat" time piece and it is encase in stainless steel with a solid
18 karat gold bezel as well as the bracelet is stainless steel with 18 karat
solid gold inner tracks. This piece does come with a Breitling outer cardboard
box and inner hard plastic Breitling presentation box and card. The case is large at 45mm long and wide less the
original Breitling crown it is 42mm. The case back is a screw in and the case
reference number is D-13048 / 119007, and as you can see clearly it is signed
"Breitling" on the inside and outside. The dial is 100% factory never touched as
well as the hands. The crystal is mineral and not a flaw. The 18 karat solid gold
bezel only rotates counter clockwise which is correct. This genuine Breitling
bracelet has a special add on as it does have the factory original 24 hour "side
watch" that is quartz so you can keep track of any dual time zone you may be
traveling in. There are 10
links and the end piece is signed "chrono / DUOG". As you can also see the fold
over clasp is well signed and original to this two tone bracelet. The movement
is freshly serviced and it is a Breitling signed 7750 (Valjoux) with 17 clean
and inspected jewels. This is an
automatic movement and the date flips over perfectly as 12 pm. When you pull the
crown out once the date will flip over with the turn of the crown. Pull the crown
out a bit further and the time will change with the turn of the crown. This piece
is Swiss made at the Breitling factory in the 1998 era. The chronograph pushers
operate flawlessly and the sweep hand fly's back to 12 perfectly. This is a
heavy piece and really just a beautiful design with the dark blue dial and 2
tone Breitling case.
4900.00 USD
  
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WELSBRO
TRIPLE BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH SWISS MADE AND WELL SERVICED (IMPORTANT ENGRAVING ON
BACK) 1942
STOCK NUMBER #WELSBRO50--------I have for sale a fully serviced Welsbro
movement from the Swiss factory of Landeron. Please notice the inner sliding
button in the crown as this is a rare triple pusher double register chronograph.
The button above the crown when pushed will start the centre sweep hand. When
the bottom pusher below the crown is pushed the center sweep hand will stop.
When the button inside the crown is pushed the red center sweep hand will return
to 12 pm swiftly. The case is chromium and with a stainless steel back and there
is a personal engraving with a bit of providence to it. This Swiss made case is
from lug to lug 42mm long and wide less the crown it is 34mm. I must say
the dial is much better in real life as the photo will not do it justice.
The case reference number is 30,394. This Welsbro signed movement has 17 clean
and inspected jewels and as it has been well serviced and well maintained all
these years, it keeps great time and each and every piece has been inspected
properly never any short cuts taken at all. This Landeron made movement for the
Welsbro factory is from the year 1942. The band is leather at 18mm in width
never worn not a bend ;-)
1475.00 USD
LOUIS WALLER
May 23, 1999
Dr. Louis C. Waller, of Dunmore, died Sunday at his home, following an
illness Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Aloysius and Mary
Horvath Waller.
He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School; Penn State University, where he
earned a degree in electrical engineering; and Duke University School of
Medicine.
He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
A physician since 1943, he was involved with heart pacemaker research and
was the author of many medical journal articles.
He was an avid ham radio operator.
He was a member of the Lackawanna, Pennsylvania and American medical
associations and St. Mary of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Dunmore.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Irene Mekelyta.
Surviving are his brother, William Waller Sr., Lake Spangenburg; and several
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WITTNAUER
TRIPLE CHRONO DAY DAY AND MONTH CHRONOGRAPH AND IMPECCABLY SERVICED 1955
STOCK NUMBER #WIT90--------Striped to the plates and each and every cog, wheel
and pivot checked, cleaned then checked again and here is the final result. A
great vintage well serviced Wittnauer triple chronograph day, date and month
wrist watch in a signed Wittnauer steel 3 piece case. The back is a snap in
steel piece with a mirror finish and no personal engravings. From lug to lug
this Wittnauer signed case is 44mm long and wide less the crown it is 37mm. As
you can see the dial is signed Wittnauer and factory original with patina
changes. The hands are clean and the crystal is perfect. The movement is
spotless and keeps great time as once again serviced to the hilt. This is a
"Wittnauer" signed 17 jewel highly complicated caliber 22C movement with each
jewel inspected then oiled properly. There are two square pushers next to the
crown on each side, The top one starts the center sweep and and the top one when
pushed in again stops the center sweep hand. Then you click the bottom square
pusher and the center sweep hand flays perfectly back to 12. On the other side
of the case at the 8:30 position is a small rod in a case tube. When you push
this rod in the "DATE" arm will advance to the next day along the edge of the
dial from 1-31. At the 10 position is another rod in a case tube on the side of
the case and when you push this rod in, the month calendar wheel turns over
perfectly. This is a highly sought after movement and it is once again striped
to the bones and cleaned properly so all functions are warranted to be in
perfect order. The band is18mm in width never worn not a bend. so the dial is
signed the case is signed and the movement is signed Wittnauer (Longines
partnership company) from the year 1955.
2500.00 USD
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MINT NEW OLD STOCK NEVER TOUCHED TRIPLE CHRONOGRAPH DAY
AND DATE AUTOMATIC VALJOUX 7750 2009
STOCK NUMBER #VAL1--------Wow here is the "Rabbit out of the hat!". This is pre
retail in the original package straight for the ETA Swatch group (Valjoux) factory. This
Valjoux 7750 movement was only opened a few days ago and let me tell you it
keeps chronometer time indeed. This is a 7750 Valjoux movement triple automatic
chronograph with a quick change day and date so no need to go around and around.
The case is mint not a flaw not a scratch with sapphire crystals back and
front out of the factory wrapper and the dial as well. The hands are original
and mint never touched. The chronograph pushes are mint new old stock and
original tot his case. The winding crown is a screw down piece. Even the rubber
case gaskets were in original Vaseline factory envelopes. There are 25 ultra
prefect and clean jewels to this Valjoux chronograph and even though this piece
is direct from the ETA/Valjoux factory I examined this piece before it went on
my timing machine. This is a big big case and all stainless steel. From lug to
lug this piece is 50mm loooong and wide not including the screw down crown it is
40mm. The height of this monster is 12mm. The band is high grade Italian leather
and 20mm in width. You cannot get newer than this and in perfect order will it
come to you as we have the one year no questions asked warranty. On
a closing note the leather high grade band is 22mm in width never worn not a bend.
975.00 USD
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A lot
of people wonder why jewels are so important, well
simply if to you had a metal post going through a metal hole after a few years
or so the hole would wear out and become a bit oval which will affect the watch,
if you put a jewel in this hole with a bit of high grade oil and put a metal
post into the hole it will keep it's shape forever! |
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WORLD
HALLMARKS BY WILLIAM B. WHETSTONE AND ASSOCIATES 2ND EDITION ULTRA IMPORTANT FOR
THE COLLECTOR A MUST!!!!!!!
STOCK NUMBER #BOOK------As a general rule I never give out free advertising
on my pages unless it pertains information second to none for the collector or
pertaining to horological items and this book fits the bill in all ways you
could possible imagine. This is a hard cover book with 380 pages packed with
important information with most world hallmarks from the 1700's to present date,
many many countries are involved and it took five years to complete. I have know
Bill Whetstone since god only knows when lol ! From beginning to end it was
his passion and here it is. If you have a hallmark it is in this book and can
guide you to proper information that you will NOT find anywhere else. The price
is 250.00 USD and well worth it as far as I am concerned and as you see I bought
one from Bill and I can now trace rare late 1700's and 1800's pocket watches by, the case hallmarks on the inside of the case, i.e, town marks, port of entry
marks, sterling, gold, Assay's office stamps, year of production stamps, it's
all here in this book and it is once again a must.
please contact me for Bill's info on how to purchase
this very important book, and if you tell
Bill you saw it on my pages he will personally sign it for you!
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